Comprehensive coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. Authoritative presentation combined with clear and readable pedagogy . Each chapter begins with an overview, followed by well-written text in a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics. Review questions and discussion questions reinforce the material. Research projects at the end of each chapter provide ways to enhance and apply what has been learned. Coverage tailored to the needs of paralegals. Each chapter includes cases that demonstrate how the principles and rules are applied. Useful appendices provide the text of relevant ethical codes. Cannon is a well-known and respected leader in the paralegal field, and her name alone attracts many users to the book. The book is easily adaptable to courses of different lengths, and can be used in substantive courses for additional ethics coverage. Teaching package includes an Instructor s Manual with Test Bank and PowerPoint slides. New to the Sixth Edition: Ethics rules and case law concerning ethics and related subjects updated throughout the text. More coverage added on impact of technology in all ethical areas. New hypotheticals, research problems, and class discussion questions. Includes updates on trends in the paralegal field and ethics.

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