Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Getting Uncle Sam to Enforce Civil Rights
Getting Uncle Sam to Enforce Civil Rights

Author: United States Commission on Civil Rights

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-11-01

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781505220209

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There are many federal laws against discrimination. They were passed to protect people who, because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, are denied their rights. Discrimination might occur when an individual attempts to vote; rent or buy a home; use a public facility; obtain a job, an education, or a bank loan; or do many other things. Discrimination is illegal when an individual is denied an opportunity or a service based on: - race, which is generally understood to be membership in a racial group. Depending on which law is involved, membership in an ethnic group can also constitute race; - color, which refers to a person's actual skin shade, and may constitute a separate discrimination factor regardless of the person's race; - sex, which refers to gender; - religion, which refers to a person's religious beliefs and practices, or lack thereof, or a person's membership in a religious group; - national origin, which refers to an individual's country of origin, the origin of an individual's ancestors, or the physical, cultural, or linguistic characteristics of a particular nationality. This includes characteristics such as last name, accent, and cultural heritage; - age, which refers to persons aged 40 or over; or - disability, which refers to physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities of an individual. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and want to file a complaint with the federal government, this publication is intended to help you. This publication will help you review your rights and guide you through the initial steps of filing a discrimination complaint; it will not inform you of all the steps involved in successfully pursuing the complaint after you have filed it. If you desire a detailed description of the overall process beyond the initial steps, further information can be obtained by contacting the federal, state, and local officials or one or more of the organizations listed in this publication.