ABA Code of Ethics Clause Samples
The ABA Code of Ethics clause establishes the requirement for legal professionals to adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the American Bar Association. In practice, this clause mandates that attorneys and law firms conduct themselves with integrity, maintain client confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and uphold the principles of fairness and justice in all professional activities. By referencing the ABA Code of Ethics, the clause ensures that all parties are held to a recognized standard of professional conduct, thereby promoting trust, accountability, and ethical behavior within the legal profession.
ABA Code of Ethics. Each of the members of the Panel shall be governed by the Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes prepared by the American Arbitration Association and the American Bar Association (the "Code of Ethics") in conducting the arbitration proceedings pursuant to the STATE Fee Payment Agreement, subject to the terms of the STATE Fee Payment Agreement and this Protocol. Each of the party-appointed members of the Panel shall be governed by Canon VII of the Code of Ethics. No person may engage in any ex parte communications with the permanent, neutral member of the Panel selected pursuant to paragraph (b)(ii) of section 11, in keeping with Canons I, II and III of the Code of Ethics.
ABA Code of Ethics. Each of the members of the Panel shall be governed by the CODE OF ETHICS FOR ARBITRATORS IN COMMERCIAL DISPUTES prepared by the American Arbitration Association and the American Bar Association (the "CODE OF ETHICS") in conducting the arbitration proceedings pursuant to the STATE Fee Payment Agreement, subject to the terms of the STATE Fee Payment Agreement and this Protocol. Each of the party-appointed members of the Panel shall be governed by Canon VII of the CODE OF ETHICS. No person may engage in any EX PARTE communications with the permanent, neutral member of the Panel selected pursuant to paragraph (b)(ii) of section 11, in keeping with Canons I, II and III of the CODE OF ETHICS.