Question

Which situation would be the most ethically dubious?

a.) Personal manager is also a licensed attorney
b.) Licensed attorney is also a personal manager
c.) Personal manager has an interest in an artist-owned publishing company
d.) Lawyer represents artist in negotiation with company that they have an ownership interest in.

Answer 1

The most ethically dubious situation would be when a lawyer represents an artist in negotiation with a company that they have an ownership interest in, as this presents a conflict of interest.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most ethically dubious situation would be option d.) Lawyer represents artist in negotiation with company that they have an ownership interest in. This scenario presents a conflict of interest where the lawyer's personal stake in the company could compromise their ability to provide unbiased and objective legal advice to the artist. The lawyer's duty to act in the best interest of the client is undermined by their financial interest in the outcome of the negotiation.