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On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment, so blinded by desire, that they cannot foresee the pain and trouble that are bound to ensue; and equal blame belongs to those who fail in their duty through weakness of will, which is the same as saying through shrinking from toil and pain. These cases are perfectly simple and easy to distinguish. In a free hour, when our power of choice is untrammelled and when nothing prevents our being able to do what we like best, every pleasure is to be welcomed and every pain avoided. But in certain circumstances and owing to the claims of duty or the obligations of business it will frequently occur that pleasures have to be repudiated and annoyances accepted. The wise man therefore always holds in these matters to this principle of selection: he rejects pleasures to secure other greater pleasures, or else he endures pains to avoid worse pains.On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment, so blinded by desire, that they cannot foresee the pain and trouble that are bound to ensue; and equal blame belongs to those who fail in their duty through weakness of will, which is the same as saying through shrinking from toil and pain. These cases are perfectly simple and easy to distinguish. In a free hour, when our power of choice is untrammelled and when nothing prevents our being able to do what we like best, every pleasure is to be welcomed and every pain avoided. But in certain circumstances and owing to the claims of duty or the obligations of business it will frequently occur that pleasures have to be repudiated and annoyances accepted. The wise man therefore always holds in these matters to this principle of selection: he rejects pleasures to secure other greater pleasures, or else he endures pains to avoid worse pains

Ethics (2023 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference)

Who is your client? This panel will discuss navigating thorny engagement issues that can arise from representing affiliated debtors, conflicts that can occur when representing closely held businesses, the importance of disclosing connections, and how these issues affect attorneys, financial advisors and other professionals.

2023 New York City Bankruptcy Conference - Replay

There is no crystal ball into 2023 and beyond. In just the last three years, we have experienced a global pandemic, an active European war, raging inflation and a series of massive interest rate increases. The effects from these events have reverberated throughout the insolvency industry. The ABI New York City Bankruptcy Conference, one of ABI’s largest and most prestigious events — and one of the most significant gatherings of insolvency and restructuring professionals in the New York metro area — is the place to hear from the best and learn practical techniques and tips for meeting the challenges of today’s evolving insolvency landscape. Participating in this advanced-level educational forum, designed especially for experienced insolvency professionals, will provide you with invaluable opportunities to connect with the industry’s leading experts. Its expanded workshop format — each of the six concurrent breakout sessions will be presented twice with different panelists, offering attendees expanded points of view on the same topics — allows for spirited exchanges between panelists and attendees, and lets you customize your learning experience. Sample up to four concurrent sessions, or dig deeper into two concentrated subjects!
bundle-line Ethics Business
$295.00

Recent Topics in Ethics

This panel will discuss ethical considerations prior to filing, including the ethics of negotiating RSAs and pre-paying management incentive plans.
1 hour 10 minutes 55 seconds

2023 Annual Spring Meeting - Replay

2023 Annual Spring Meeting, one of the most significant annual gatherings of bankruptcy and insolvency professionals in the country! ABI’s Annual Spring Meeting provides the ultimate in learning and networking opportunities for the insolvency community. Your next big deal or career-boosting connection could be just a click away. 
bundle-line Ethics Consumer Business
$595.00

Let's Chat[a]bot It: Ethical Considerations for Using Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT in Law Practice

This panel discusses cutting-edge issues involving the use of AI in law practice, and ethical questions and potential pitfalls surrounding its use by lawyers and legal professionals.
1 hour 1 minutes 38 seconds

Danger Ahead! Avoiding and Addressing Ethical Landmines in Attorney Engagement and Compensation

This panel will focus on disputes regarding engagement as counsel and payment of fees. The panel will cover such issues as unbundling of services, bifurcated fee arrangements and conflicts of interest. The panelists also will discuss a number of ethical issues that have arisen in recent cases.
1 hour 4 minutes 2 seconds