A Matter of Ethics: Examining Ethical Dilemmas for Automotive Attorneys Associated with Social Media and the Representation of More than One Defendant

Daniel J. Arnett
Founding Partner
Arnett Law Group, LLC (Chicago, IL)

Steven D. Smelser
Partner
Yukevich Cavanaugh (Los Angeles, CA)
Social Media Investigations
- Understanding the ethical considerations relevant to social media platforms how it can be used to search for information regarding plaintiffs
- Navigating different platforms and assessing which information can be used for different purposes while not running afoul of ethical boundaries
- Preventing ethics violations when searching through public information on social media accounts
- Understanding the complexities and challenges with representation of 2 or more manufacturers
- Staying within the ethical boundaries and ensuring no problem will arise during communication, legal advice, and other areas with representation