Ethical Wall
/ˈɛθɪkəl wɔːl/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedural or ethical barrier used in law firms or organizations to prevent the exchange of information between separate teams to avoid conflicts of interest.
The firm set up an ethical wall to ensure confidential information did not influence the other legal team.
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- ethical wall
- ethical walls
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Commentary
An ethical wall is often established in multi-practice firms to maintain client confidentiality and comply with professional conduct rules, effectively 'screening' personnel from sensitive case involvement.
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