In recent years, the application of a “conscious avoidance” or “willful blindness” theory as the basis of attorneys’ liability for clients’ criminal conduct has been on the rise. In principle, this standard — commonly...more
9/28/2016
/ Actual or Constructive Knowledge ,
Attorney Misconduct ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Criminal Liability ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Duty to Investigate ,
Ethics ,
Foreign Subsidiaries ,
Model Rules ,
Personal Liability ,
Rules of Professional Conduct ,
White Collar Crimes ,
Willful Blindness ,
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