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the endorsement agreement is otherwise in the best interest of the LSBA and its
members.

Vendor Acknowledgements
The Executive Director has been granted the authority to publish information to LSBA
members about vendors who offer discounts, products, services, or other benefits to
LSBA members without any endorsement by the LSBA. Information regarding these
offers may be communicated to the LSBA membership via publications of member
benefits lists and discounts available to LSBA members through any of the LSBA’s
normal communication vehicles. No vendor is entitled to the publication of their
information to members and the LSBA Executive Director is granted broad discretion
to determine whether to communicate particular vendor offers to LSBA members.

Adopted January 20, 2012

T. Whistleblower Protection
In an effort to maintain the highest standards of conduct and ethics, the Louisiana State
Bar Association will investigate any suspected fraudulent or dishonest use or misuse of
the LSBA’s resources or property by staff, Board of Governors members, consultants
or volunteers.

Staff, Board of Governors, consultants and volunteers are encouraged to report
suspected fraudulent or dishonest conduct (i.e., to act as “whistleblower”), pursuant to
the procedures set forth below.

Definitions
Baseless Allegations – Allegations made with reckless disregard for the truth.
Individuals making such allegations may be subject to disciplinary action by the LSBA,
and/or legal claims by individuals accused of such conduct.

Fraudulent or Dishonest Conduct – A deliberate act or failure to act with the intention
of obtaining an unauthorized benefit. Examples of such conduct include, but are not
limited to:
• Forgery or alteration of documents;
• Unauthorized alteration or manipulation of computer files;
• Fraudulent financial reporting;
• Pursuit of a benefit or advantage in violation of the LSBA’s Conflict of Interest
Policy;
• Misappropriation or misuse of LSBA resources, such as funds, supplies, or
other assets;
• Authorizing or receiving compensation for goods not received or services not
performed; and/or
• Authorizing or receiving compensation for hours not worked.

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