The June Ethical Dilemma: Review of Unpaid Work
Engineer Beth is retained by Client X to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of a commercial facility. Beth prepares the plans and specifications and delivers them to Client X, who submits them...
The May Ethical Dilemma: Contempt of Court
Engineer Jude provides forensic engineering services related to the design and manufacture of industrial equipment. Jude is retained by an injured employee in connection with litigation involving the failure ...
The April Ethical Dilemma: Questioning the Competition
An owner is in the process of selecting an engineering firm to perform design services in connection with the construction of a manufacturing facility. The owner employs a qualifications-based selection procedure ...
The March Ethical Dilemma: Expert Witness
Sally, a professional engineer, is retained by Sam, an attorney, to serve as an expert witness for a case in litigation. As part of the services to be performed, Sam requests that Sally provide "additional assistance" ...
The February Ethical Dilemma: Liability Indemnification Clause
Jerry, a civil engineer, requires a broad indemnification provision in all of his agreements where he provides pollution-related services. Under the agreement, the client is required to "indemnify and hold harmless ...
The January Ethical Dilemma: Secrecy Provision
Mike, an environmental engineer, is retained by Acme, a major industrial owner, to examine certain lands adjacent to an abandoned industrial facility formerly owned and operated by Acme. Acme's attorney requests ...