Ethics and Professionalism

Discussing current ethics and professionalism issues in the practice of law, including commentary on ethics opinions and guest contributions from local attorneys.

Gene Editing from a Global Perspective: The Ethical Battle

March 14, 2024

The editing of genome cells is used in a number of ways, including treating and preventing hereditary diseases.  A first case look includes a “brave” scientist by the name of He Jiankui of Shenzhen, China’s Southern University of Science and Technology, shocked the world by unveiling his unique experiment where he secretly modified the embryos of nine different couples who had biological fathers with HIV positive genes and mothers with HIV negative genes.  ...[Continue Reading]

Academic Theft – Is ChatGPT an Offender?

March 6, 2024

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has a list of activities that are banned, with the risk of termination of a user’s account if the company discovers banned activity.  Within these banned activities, OpenAI specifically prohibits academic dishonesty.  The regulation instructs its users not to misinform, misrepresent, or mislead others. ...[Continue Reading]

The Night the Lights Went Out in SC

March 10, 2022

The name “Murdaugh” has held a position of honor in the South Carolina Lowcountry for over three generations.  In addition to a private law practice, at least one Murdaugh served as the 14th Circuit Solicitor for over 80 years.  The 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office sits between two of the ...[Continue Reading]

Anxiety and the ADA

September 29, 2017

Anxiety disorders affect millions of Americans every year. It’s time for employers to recognize their potential to make the workplace a more comfortable environment for everyone. ...[Continue Reading]

Black facing matters?

January 23, 2017

A report commissioned by the University of Oregon surrounding a professor’s Halloween costume at a party, has raised concerns for advocates of the First Amendment. ...[Continue Reading]
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