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Law and Ethics: Seven Questions Every General Counsel Should Have a Clear Opinion About

What if it is legal but not ethical?

What if it is not legal but ethical?

What if it is not legal or not ethical but nevertheless in line with the best interest of the business?

Is it about preventing the breach of the law as such or preventing the damaging consequences of breaching the law (penalties, jail, tarnished reputation, etc.)?

How do you know whether it's ethical or not ethical?

Who should decide whether it is ethical or not ethical?

Is it better to define ethical rules in writing or to keep ethics as a broad, undefined concept?

Antoine Henry de Frahan | 23 December 2009 |