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The Ethical Lawyer: A Caribbean Perspective

The Ethical Lawyer: A Caribbean Perspective

Name: The Ethical Lawyer: A Caribbean Perspective
Brand: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
SKU: 9780414037229
Price: 699.30 HKD
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Author: Shazeeda A. Ali
ISBN: 9780414037229

By Shazeeda A. Ali

Sweet & Maxwell U.K._ September 2015

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ISBN-13: 9780414037229
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K._
Publication: September 2015
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Caribbean, Commonwealth, U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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The Ethical Lawyer: A Caribbean Perspective is now available. A compendium of thought-provoking and analytical discussions of the major ethical issues affecting the legal profession, with special reference to the Caribbean. Here, for the first time, readers are presented with a comprehensive examination of the key topics, written by experts with a range of experience within the profession.

This title is essential reading for all students of law in the Caribbean, particularly those pursuing the compulsory course of Ethics, Rights and Obligations of the Legal Profession. It is also a useful reference for legal practitioners and judges in the Caribbean and throughout the Commonwealth.

The canons or codes of professional ethics in the Caribbean
The formalities of the retainer
Negligence
Fiduciary obligations
Professional undertakings
Duties of the advocate to the court
Legal professional privilege and confidentiality
Contempt of court
Professional misconduct
Advertising
Fees and costs
Money laundering

About the Author

Dr Shazeeda A. Ali, course director for Ethics, Rights and Obligations of the Legal Profession at the Norman Manley Law School and a Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Law at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, collaborated with a team of contributing authors drawn from academia, public and private practice, and the judiciary to produce this work.

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