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Define: Professional Misconduct

The meaning of “Professional Misconduct” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Professional Misconduct defined in a legal contract?

  • Professional Misconduct means a deliberate act or omission that disrespects the established standards of practice during a forensic analysis, and the deliberate act or omission significantly impacts the integrity of the results of the forensic analysis. Seen in 15 SEC filings
  • Professional Misconduct means conduct that contradicts with the Act, law, rules of professional conduct or standards and guidelines of practice that presents potential harm or loss to any person. Seen in 12 SEC filings
  • Professional Misconduct means a deliberate act or omission of an accepted standard of practice by a forensic analyst or crime laboratory, which significantly impacts the integrity of the results of a forensic analysis. Seen in 10 SEC filings
  • Professional Misconduct means violation of professional or ethical standards for the profession a student is preparing for; includes misconduct that demonstrates a student's unfitness for the profession. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Professional Misconduct means in a professional capacity, conduct of a lawyer that tends to discredit upon the legal profession. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Professional Misconduct means any action or lack of action committed by an authorized school bus driver that fails to comply with specific legal provisions. Seen in 5 SEC filings.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Professional Misconduct means deliberate violation of agreed professional standards, causing significant harm or impact.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Employee misconduct disputes.
  • Management handling of professional standards.
  • Professional relationships and responsibilities in partnerships.
  • Actions of professional service providers.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Professional Misconduct means activities in professional capacity that discredit the profession.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Confidentiality breaches.
  • Consultative duties and ethical responsibilities.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

  • Professional Misconduct means failure to comply with legal or [organization] specific provisions.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Vendor conduct and service provision.
  • Licensing terms and software usage.

Relevant Sectors

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Professional Misconduct means deliberate violation of agreed professional standards, causing significant harm or impact

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