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The Bodyguards of Lies: Lawyers' Power and Professional Responsibility.
- Source :
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Journal of Law & Society . Jun2024, Vol. 51 Issue 2, p294-296. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- "The Bodyguards of Lies: Lawyers' Power and Professional Responsibility" is a book that explores the role of lawyers in covering up the truth and guarding the lies of their clients. It discusses real and fictional examples, such as the Enron bankruptcy case, and examines issues like non-disclosure agreements and plea bargaining. The author compares the positions of the US, England and Wales, and Canada on representing confessed and lying clients, and explores the ethical dilemmas faced by lawyers. The book emphasizes the importance of conscience, ethical judgment, and professional responsibility in the legal profession. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0263323X
- Volume :
- 51
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Law & Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177563035
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jols.12473