The April Ethical Dilemma: Conflict of Interest as an Expert Witness
Was it ethical for Engineer Greg to be retained as an expert witness for the contractor under these circumstances?
Was it ethical for Engineer Greg to be retained as an expert witness for the contractor under these circumstances?
Would it be a conflict of interest and therefore unethical for Engineer Alice to prepare a set of specifications for an air compression system and then have her company manufacture the air compression system under the facts?
Was it ethical for Engineer Walter to indicate to Client that Client should pay additional compensation for the preliminary investigation services Engineer Walter originally provided when Attorney Larry was Client's attorney?
Is it ethical for Engineer Brian to seek Engineer Alex's signature to the confidentiality and non-solicitation agreement in the manner described.
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