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2020s 43 cases
- 25-6Silent Dissent—Concern About Modifying Questionable Prints
- 25-5Social Media Criticism
- 25-4Future Consulting Offer During QBS Consultant Selection
- 25-3Temporary Shelter Design
- 25-2Bridge Safety After Earthquake
- 25-1Design of Safe and Lethal Munitions Handling Equipment
- 24-5Sustainable Development and Resilient Infrastructure
- 24-4Community Engagement for Infrastructure Projects
- 24-3Public Contracting Practices
- 24-2Use of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Practice
- 24-1Balancing Client Directives and Public Welfare: Stormwater Management Dilemma
- 23-4Acknowledging Errors in Design
- 23-3Post-Public Employment - City Engineer Transitioning to Consultant
- 23-2Excess Stormwater Runoff
- 23-1Competence in Design Services
- 22-10Sustainability - Lawn Irrigation Design
- 22-9Providing Incomplete, Self-Serving Advice
- 22-8Independence of Peer Reviewer
- 22-7Impaired Engineering
- 22-6Siting a Truck Stop
- 22-5Professional Responsibility if Appropriate Authority Fails to Act
- 22-4Duty to Report Misconduct
- 22-3Review of Other Engineer’s Work
- 22-2Sharing As-Built Drawings
- 22-1Unlicensed Practice by Nonengineers with “Engineer” in Job Titles
- 21-12Duty to Report – Material Information
- 21-11Public Welfare at What Cost?
- 21-10Protecting Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
- 21-9Misrepresentation of Qualifications
- 21-8Good Samaritan Laws
- 21-7Public Safety, Health, and Welfare: Avoiding Rolling Blackouts
- 21-6Internal Plan Reviews vs.Third Party Peer Reviews—Duties
- 21-5Conflict of Interest– Design/Build Project
- 21-4Temporary Disability
- 21-3Offer of Free or Reduced Fee Services
- 21-2Public Health, Safety, and Welfare–Climate Change Induced Conditions
- 21-1Influence–Campaign Contributors
- 20-6Equipment Design Certification—Plan Stamping
- 20-5Gifts—Mining Safety Boots
- 20-4Public Health, Safety, and Welfare—Drinking Water Quality
- 20-3Conflict of Interest—PEs Serving on State Licensure Boards
- 20-2Responsible Charge and Sealing Drawings
- 20-1Job Qualifications—Disclosure of Material Fact
2010s 120 cases
- 19-12Misrepresentation—Claiming Credit for Work of Former Employer
- 19-11Signing and Sealing—Manufacturer’s Drawings
- 19-10Public Health and Safety— Observed Structural Defects and Inspection by County Building Official
- 19-9Objectivity and Truthfulness—Professional Reference Policy
- 19-8Public Criticism—Parody
- 19-7Confidentiality—Fire Investigation
- 19-6Licensure—Out of State Services
- 19-5Conflict of Interest—Serving on a Public Utility Board Selection Committee
- 19-4Conflict of Interest—Reviewing and Approving Engineer Offering Redesign Services
- 19-3Expert Witness—Chair of Standards and Safety Committee
- 19-2Payment of Fee Due Tied to Charitable Contribution
- 19-1Disclosure of Personal Information
- 18-12Contracts—Fiduciary Duty
- 18-11Objectivity and Truthfulness—Use of Drone
- 18-10Conflict of Interest—Peer Reviewer Participating on Subsequent Joint Venture
- 18-9Public Health and Safety—Building Codes to Address Environmental Risk
- 18-8Certificate of Merit and Reviewing Work of Another Engineer
- 18-7Signing and Sealing of Documents—Electronic Seal and Signature
- 18-6Patents—Potential Infringement in Foreign Country
- 18-5Public Health and Safety—Boiler Valves and Switches
- 18-4Conflict of Interest— Bridge Construction Inspection and Shop Drawing Preparation
- 18-3Misrepresentation—Obligation to Report/Impact on Client
- 18-2Conflict of Interest—Chairman of Editorial Board of Technical Society Publication
- 18-1Conflict of Interest—Engineer Spouse as Sales Representative
- 17-12Credit for Engineering Work—Establishing Own Firm—Material on Website
- 17-11Conflict of Interest –Performing Fire Investigation and Forensic Engineering Services as an Employee of a Company Owned by an Insurance Company
- 17-10Expert Witness – Serving Both Parties and Splitting Fees
- 17-9Conflict of Interest –Performing Forensic Engineering Services Against Wholly Owned Subsidiary After Providing Engineering Service to Another Subsidiary of Holding Company
- 17-8Conflict of Interest—Participating in Multiple DOT Proposals for Different Contractors
- 17-7Public Health Safety and Welfare—Engineering Standards
- 17-6Duty of Engineer Not to Interfere with Building Approval Process in Fee Dispute
- 17-5Advertising—Non-inclusion of State Licenses in E-Mail Signature—Providing Engineering Advice on Social Media
- 17-4Conflict of Interest—Prior Forensic Engineering Services to Defense Counsel
- 17-3Public Health, Safety and Welfare—Discovery of Structural Defect Affecting Subdivision
- 17-2Employment—Transitioning from One Employer to a Competing Employer
- 17-1Conflict of Interest—Selected as Conference Speaker by Former Employer
- 16-12Confidentiality—Access to Competitor’s Proposal
- 16-11Conflict of Interest—Design of Playground As Favor To Public Official
- 16-10Public Health, Safety and Welfare-Former Employee's Participation in a Public Safety Standards Hearing
- 16-9Employment—Reassignment to Another Location
- 16-8Objectivity and Truthfulness—Previously Encountered Site Conditions
- 16-7Expert Witness—Discovery of New Data Following Submission of Report
- 16-6Advertising—Omitting Geographic Address
- 16-5Public Health, Safety, and Welfare—Driverless/Autonomous Vehicle
- 16-4Conflict of Interest—Overlapping Service Arrangements
- 16-3Professional Selection—Receipt of Submission Beyond the Published Deadline
- 16-2Signing and Sealing of Documents—Fire Sprinkler Layout Drawings
- 16-1Public Health, Safety, and Welfare—Water Testing Equipment
- 15-12Engineer’s Obligation to Consider Feasible Options
- 15-11Public Health and Safety - Engineer’s Duty to Adhere to Codes, Standards and Guidelines
- 15-10Conflict of Interest – Review and Approval of Work by Subordinate
- 15-9Duty to Provide Recommendation Based on Objective and Factual Information
- 15-8Confidentiality of Competitor Information Submitted to Government Agency
- 15-7Confidentiality – Discussion with Potential Bidding Contractor
- 15-6Licensure – Engineer Intern as Project Lead
- 15-5Drawings, Plans, and Specifications for Industrial Processing Facility
- 15-4Public Health and Safety – Development of Computer Code
- 15-3Advertising – Use of Technical Information by Contractor
- 15-2Misrepresentation - Changes Made to Engineer’s Report
- 15-1Conflict of Interest – Former Government Official – Independent Contractor for Firm
- 14-12Registration—Expressing Professional Opinion Without Being Licensed
- 14-11Conflict–of–Interest Recusal Relating to Jointly Funded Site Development Study
- 14-10Former Employee’s Credit for Engineering Work—Use of Former Employer’s Firm Name and “Statement of Firm Principles”
- 14-9Conflict-of-Interest Purchase of Land Intended for Development by Client
- 14-8Obligation to Former Employer and Former Client Following Acceptance of Position with State
- 14-7Conflict–of–Interest Engineer’s Side Business Outside of Regular Employment
- 14-6Misrepresentation – Charging of Engineer’s Time to a Budget Unrelated to Engineer’s Work
- 14-5Modifications of Engineer’s Scope of Work Memorandum for Engineering Study for Client
- 14-4Public Health and Safety – Failure of Company Employees to Follow Design and Construction Specifications
- 14-3Employment – Failure to Provide Notice as Reason to Deny Employment Verification
- 14-2Conflict of Interest – Mining Engineer’s Review of Claims for Federal Government
- 14-1Conflict of Interest – Assistant Director of Public Works – Part-Time Consulting
- 13-12Expert Witness—Accepting a Position with an Engineering Firm that Represented an Adverse Party in Litigation
- 13-11Public Health and Safety—Delay in Addressing Fire Code Violations
- 13-10Employment—Refusing to Return Copies of Work to Former Firm
- 13-9Confidentiality – Becoming Aware of Technical Information Important to the Public Health and Safety
- 13-8Conflict of Interest—Disclosure Obligation to Parties
- 13-7Expert Witness—Participation in an Expert Witness Consulting Network
- 13-6Credit for Engineering Work—Research Team Technical Conference Participation
- 13-5Engineer’s Recommendation of Contractor—Outstanding Accounts Receivable
- 13-4Expert Witness—Engineer’s Confidentiality and Non–Disclosure Agreement
- 13-3Engineering Judgment Overruled—Faulty Workmanship
- 13-2Expert Witness—Conflict with Attorney
- 13-1Conflict of Interest—Role on Public Utility Board
- 12-12Expert Witness—Privy to Earlier Statement by Opposing Counsel
- 12-11Public Health and Safety—Scaffolding for Highway Ramp
- 12-10Advertising—Promotion in Lieu of a Fee
- 12-9Gifts and Marketing—Engineering Ethics Course
- 12-8Advertising—Seal at No Extra Charge
- 12-7Providing Engineering Advice Via Web Portal
- 12-6Gifts—Passes to Industry Trade Show
- 12-5Conflict of Interest—Consultant to Redevelopment Authority
- 12-4Advertising—Use of Client Information by Third Party
- 12-3Confidentiality—Duty to Advise Client of Subpoena
- 12-2Employment—Recommending Termination of Employment
- 12-1Academic Integrity—Obligation of Engineering Faculty Who Becomes Aware of Cheating
- 11-12Reviewing Work of Another Engineer and Thereafter Performing Engineering Services for Client
- 11-11Fee Dispute— Forensic Study Dependent Upon Work of Engineer in Dispute With Client
- 11-10Expert Witness—Working for a Law Firm Client Involved in Litigation With a Former Law Firm Client
- 11-9Conflict of Interest—Public Health and Safety— Design and Construction of House in Flood Area
- 11-8Employment—Awareness of Possible Financial Improprieties
- 11-7Registration—Obtaining Professional References
- 11-6Design-Build Dilemma: Rubber-Stamping Request
- 11-5Conflict of Interest—Serving as a Manufacturing Representative
- 11-4Vendors Payment of Engineers Travel Expenses and Influence Over Engineers Presentation at Educational Conference
- 11-3Registration—Canadian Firms Noncompliance with Engineering Licensure Law
- 11-2Expert Witness—Reimbursement of Payment Advance
- 11-1Signing and Sealing Subcontractors Calculations
- 10-12Conflict of Interest—Promotion and Tenure Process for Engineering Faculty
- 10-11Expert Witness—Interested Party
- 10-10Engineers Out-of-State Office Providing Review of Steel Fabricator's Work
- 10-9Advertising—Internet-Based Marketing Service
- 10-8Selection of Firm—FOIA Request
- 10-7Compliance with ADA Guidelines
- 10-6Advertising—Inclusion of Material on Web Site from Former Employment
- 10-5Public Health and Safety—Observing Off-Site Safety Issues
- 10-4Expert Witness—Agreement Limiting Engineer from Working for Competitors
- 10-3Employment—Cash Door Prize
- 10-2Employment—Duty to Inform Employer of Outside Practice
- 10-1Obligation to Communicate in an Appropriate Manner
2000s 121 cases
- 09-12Professional Competence – Environmental Issues
- 09-11Discovering Embedded Comments in Electronic Documents Damaging to Adversary
- 09-10Withholding Information Useful to Client/Public Agency
- 09-9Duty to Report Impaired Colleague
- 09-8Professional Competence – Design of Professional Facility Plumbing System
- 09-7Conflict of Interest – Fathers Ownership of Property Adjacent to Client
- 09-6Making Changes to the Work of Another Engineer
- 09-5Providing Appropriate Credit to Authors in Publication
- 09-4Engineers Duty to Report Government Contract Violations
- 09-3Engineers Approval of Testing Design
- 09-2Duty to Report Improper Conduct by Management
- 09-1Duty to Report Observations to Higher Management
- 08-12Public Health, Safety and Welfare—Compliance with Fire Code
- 08-11Copyright—Using Unlicensed Proprietary Software to Create a New Software Product
- 08-10Public Welfare—Design of Medical Equipment
- 08-9Credit for Engineering Work—Preparation of Grant Application
- 08-8Selection of Firm—Promise of Future Engineering Work on a Public Project
- 08-7Statements—Client Misrepresentation of Scope of Engineering Services
- 08-6Employment—Obligations of Engineer Concerning Employment Information
- 08-5Disclosure of Observations During Earlier Employment
- 08-4Recommendation Regarding Mitigation of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Exposure
- 08-3Recommendations Regarding Data Misrepresentations
- 08-2Quality of Products—Defective Chips
- 08-1Public Welfare—Software Security
- 07-12Expert Witness—Disclosure of Interests Represented
- 07-11Confidential Information—Clients Failure to Obtain Building Permits
- 07-10Public Health and Safety—Knowledge of Potentially Dangerous Condition
- 07-9Public Office—Ownership of Engineering Firm
- 07-8Public Health and Safety—Sealing of Bridge Investigation
- 07-7Employment Agreement—Arrangements Between Firms
- 07-6Sustainable Development—Threatened Species
- 07-5Employment Agreement—Obligation of Subconsultant
- 07-4Credit for Engineering Work—Implying Responsibility
- 07-3Public Health and Safety—Warranty Inspections
- 07-2Public Statements—Engineering Society President
- 07-1Conflict of Interest State Engineer—Village Road
- 06-12Political Contributions—Fundraising Barbeque
- 06-11Conflict of Interest—Expert Witness Testimony
- 06-10Conflict of Interest—Spouse as Employee of Vendor
- 06-9Employment—Employee/Employer Files
- 06-8Ethical Obligations as a Member of the U.S. Military
- 06-7Conflict of Interest—Accepting Real Estate as Payment for Services
- 06-6Expert Witness Testimony—Refusal to Serve as an Expert Witness
- 06-5Confidential Information—Foundation Design Services
- 06-4Misrepresentation—Unlicensed in State in Which Services are Performed
- 06-3Expert Witness Testimony—Employee of Contractor Association
- 06-2Expert Witness Testimony—Confidential Information
- 06-1Conflict of Interest: Participation in Seminar and Reward Program for Specifying Systems
- 05-12Academics—Student Use of Previous Examinations
- 05-11Use of Existing Work for Another Client
- 05-10Conflict of Interest—Design Build
- 05-9Solicitation, Networking, and Referral Organization
- 05-8PE—Reference to Expired License
- 05-7Advertising—Role of Public Officials
- 05-6Gifts—State Department of Transportation Employees
- 05-5Statements Made During Negotiations
- 05-4Failure to Disclose Full Impact of Development
- 05-3Failure to Respond to Client
- 05-2Disclosure of Information to Peer/Employee of Competitor
- 05-1Whistleblowing—Industrial Design
- 04-12Conflict of Interest—Professional Opinions of Engineering Expert Witness
- 04-11Advertising — Use of Business Cards—P.E. Designation
- 04-10Conflict of Interest—Establishing an Environmental Services Company that Provides Services to Employer
- 04-9Conflict of Interest—Engineer Inspecting Own Work
- 04-8Public Welfare—Client Action Following Engineers Services
- 04-7Gift—Charity Fundraiser Raffling Off Vendor Invitation to Seminar at Resort Location
- 04-6Public Criticism—Comments Made at Engineering College
- 04-5Protection of the Public Health and Safety—Obligations of Engineer Relating to Environmental Concerns
- 04-4Advertising: Representations Made on Web site
- 04-3Conflict of Interest—Retiring Director of Public Works, Member of City Council
- 04-2Conflict of Interest—Prior Employment with Vendor
- 04-1Disclosure: Engineers Obligation to Disclose Work Performed Offshore
- 03-13Contingent Fee—Practice Of Forensic Engineering
- 03-12Expert Witness—Special Consultant Jointly Paid By Parties
- 03-11Advertising—Truthful And Non-Deceptive Statements
- 03-10Promotional Effort—Publication Of A Book
- 03-9Employment—Unionization Of Field Technicians And Testing Personnel
- 03-8Expert Witness—Testimony Regarding Former Employer
- 03-7Conflict Of Interest—Appraisal Of Manufacturing Facility
- 03-6Employment—Duty To Disclose Revocation Of Contractor License
- 03-5Selection Of Firm—Promotion Of Software Firms Product
- 03-4Selection Of Firm—Grant Money
- 03-3Public Welfare—Structural Deficiency
- 03-2Disclosure Of Work For Former Employer--Request For Information After Change Of Employment
- 03-1Expert Witness—Material Inadvertently Sent By Opposing Counsel
- 02-12Conflict Of Interest—Serving Two Clients
- 02-11Duty To Report Violation—Anonymous Complaint
- 02-10Conflict Of Interest—Holding Company
- 02-9Conflict Of Interest—Holding Company
- 02-8Conflict Of Interest—Public Employee Serving As Part-Time Consultant
- 02-7Revision To Subconsultants Work
- 02-6Conflict Of Interest—Inspection Of Work In Joint Venture
- 02-5Professional Competence In Current Structural Design
- 02-4Conflict Of Interest—Loan From Contractor
- 02-3Conflict Of Interest—Allegations Of Bias
- 02-2Signing And Sealing Of Work—Making Changes
- 02-1Expert Witness—Criminal Prosecution
- 01-12Employment—Information Gained From ABET Visitation
- 01-11Conflict Of Interest—Consultant Serving As City Engineer
- 01-10Employment—Expense Paid Trip By Prospective Employer
- 01-9Reference—Quid Pro Quo
- 01-8Associating With A Firm Not Authorized To Practice
- 01-7Conflict Of Interest—Privatization Of Plan Reviews
- 01-6Confidentiality—Records Relating To Services To Former Client
- 01-5Conflict Of Interest—Utility Audits For City
- 01-4Patents—Dispute Over Right To Specify
- 01-3Use Of P.E. Designation—Not Licensed In State In Which Complaint Is Filed
- 01-2Conflict-Of-Interest: Third Party Developer
- 01-1Employment—Questioning Ability Of Former Employer
- 00-12Review By Engineer Of Work Of Design Engineer For Client
- 00-11Duty Of Engineer Regarding Inspection Of Clients Work Involved In Inspection And Reanalysis
- 00-10Contingency Fees—Engineer/Attorney Hiring Engineering Expert
- 00-9Employment—Offer Of Employment By Vendor
- 00-8Modification Of Code Report Relating To Nuclear Facility Chiller Design
- 00-7Expert Witness: Agreement To Refuse To Testify
- 00-6Expert Witness Formerly For Utility Now Testifying For Consumer
- 00-5Public Welfare—Bridge Structure
- 00-4Confronting Former Employee For Improper Conduct
- 00-3Services—Same Services For Different Clients
- 00-2Reconciling Design Drawings And Record Drawings
- 00-1Misrepresentation/Misappropriation Of Another Engineers Work
1990s 104 cases
- 99-13Copyright - Duty To Report Violation Of Copyright Licensing Agreement
- 99-12Licensure Reference
- 99-11Use Of Alleged Hazardous Material In A Processing Facility
- 99-10Reviewing And Redesigning The Work Of Another Engineer
- 99-9Conflict Of Interest Specifying Equipment - With Ownership Interest
- 99-8Incomplete Plans and Specifications – Engineer, Government, and Contractor Responsibilities
- 99-7Disclosure - Advising Client To Exercise Judgment When Disclosing Information To Engineer
- 99-6Employee's Failure To Inform Employer Of New Employment With Empoyer's Vendor
- 99-5Employment Practices - Soliciting Competitor's Employees
- 99-4Providing Design To Client's Competitor
- 99-3Employment - Failure To Disclose Details Of Outside Business
- 99-2Conflict Of Interest - Failure To Disclose Other Business Interest
- 99-1Conflict Of Interest - Soliciting Former Clients Through An Employee
- 98-11Conflict Of Interest Specifying Equipment Of Company Owned By Engineer
- 98-9Duty To Report Unsafe Conditions/ Client Request For Secrecy
- 98-8Competence To Certify Arms Storage Rooms
- 98-7Expert Witness Services
- 98-6Use Of Slogans In Political Campaigns, Etc.
- 98-5Public Health And Safety - Code Enforcement
- 98-4Expert Witness Testimony - Serving Plaintiffs And Defendants
- 98-3Use Of CD-ROM For Highway Design
- 98-2Gifts To Foreign Officials - Application Of Code Of Ethics To Non-U.S. Engineers
- 98-1Serving As Design Engineer And General Contractor
- 97-13Duty To Report Unrelated Information Observed During Rendering Of Services
- 97-12Copyright - Duty To Report Violation Of Copyright Licensing Agreement
- 97-11Duty To Disclose Disciplinary Complaint To Client
- 97-10Payment Of Referral Fee For Being Selected By Engineer
- 97-9Restrictive Employment Agreement - Crossing Out References
- 97-8Misrepresentation - Retired P.E. Using P.E. Designation
- 97-7Signing/Sealing Documents Following Company Reorganization
- 97-6Use Of Title Engineer - Refusing To Sign/Seal Documents
- 97-5Signing A Confidentiality Agreement - Duty To Disclose Danger To The Public Health
- 97-4Conflict of Interest - Public Advisory Board
- 97-3Conflict Of Interest - Obligations Of Engineer On A Defaulted Project
- 97-2Former Employer Establishing A New Firm - Soliciting Former Clients After A Period Of Time Has Elapsed
- 97-1Responsible Charge - Working Part-Time For Firm
- 96-12Use Of Specific Indemnification Clause For Hazardous Waste Services
- 96-11Advertising - Promotional Reference To Work And Clients Of Previous Employers
- 96-10Comments By One Engineer Concerning Another
- 96-9Reference To Member Of Professional Society
- 96-8Peer Review - Confidentiality Agreements
- 96-7Conflict Of Interest Returning Retainer Prior To Accepting Another Assignment
- 96-6Use Of Guide Specification As A Design Specification
- 96-5Gifts To Foreign Officials
- 96-4Software Design Testing
- 96-3Refusing To Sign/Seal Construction Documents
- 96-1Misrepresentation Of A Business Relationship
- 95-11Receipt Of Rebate Check From A Vendor
- 95-10Engineering Titles - Use Of Engineering Title By Nonengineers
- 95-9Conflict-Of-Interests - Services To A Village
- 95-8Employment Practices--Use of Misleading Advertisement In Connection With an Affirmative Action Procedure
- 95-7Authorship Of Article - Misleading Reference
- 95-6Conflict-Of-Interest - Engineering Services By Trustee Of College
- 95-5Failure To Include Information In Engineering Report
- 95-4Conflict-Of-Interest - Disclosure To A Client A Relationship With Another Client
- 95-3Promotional Efforts - Providing Referral Fees To A Contractor
- 95-2Engineering Research - Client Changes To Report
- 95-1Design/Build - Possible Compromise Of Professional Judgment
- 94-12P.E. Requirement For State Agency Position
- 94-11Conflict Of Interest Disclosure & Participation As Government Official On Work Related To Former Firm
- 94-10Conflict Of Interest - Registration - Not Licensed In State
- 94-9Conflict Of Interest - Accident Reconstruction Services
- 94-8Competence To Perform Foundation Design
- 94-7Disclosure Of Client Information To Insurance Company
- 94-6Signing & Sealing Another Engineer's Plan
- 94-5Conflict Of Interest Providing Both City Engineer And Inspection Services
- 94-4Testimony Re: Safety Standards
- 94-3Conflict Of Interest Engineering Consultant Serving As Equipment Manufacturing Sales Representative
- 94-2Professional Service Contact Negotiations
- 94-1Conflict Of Interest - Engineer Retained By State
- 93-9Providing Litigation Support Services To Attorney
- 93-8Use Of Broad Indemnification Clause For Pollution Services
- 93-7Agreement Not To Disclose Data, Findings, Conclusions
- 93-6Conflict Of Interest - Providing Views On Feasibility Of Project
- 93-5Contingency Fees - Directing Services Re: Litigation
- 93-4Engineer's Duty As Interpreter Of Contract Documents
- 93-3Appropriate Notification And Review Of Another Engineer's Work
- 93-2Registration - Implying Registration In Another State
- 93-1Copycat
- 92-9Use Of Disadvantaged Firm After Learning Of Impropriety
- 92-8Attempt To Influence Prospective City/Client During Relocation Negotiations
- 92-7Credit For Engineering Work - Research Data
- 92-6Public Welfare - Hazardous Waste
- 92-5Conflict Of Interest - Community Service
- 92-4Public Welfare - Duty Of Government Engineer
- 92-3Brokerage Of Engineering Services - Building Inspection Services
- 92-2Advertising - Misstating Credentials
- 92-1Credit For Engineering Work - Design Competition
- 91-9Misrepresentation Of Education
- 91-8Certification Of Work Performed By Technician
- 91-7Indemnification - Product Specification
- 91-6Conflict Of Interest - Hazardous Waste Services
- 91-5Engineering Student Serving As Consultant To University
- 91-4Marketing Survey By Engineering Firm
- 91-3Engineer Employee's Refusal To Provide Report
- 91-2Contingent Contract - Errors & Omissions
- 91-1Employment - Withdrawal Of Offer
- 90-7Conflict Of Interest - Furnishing Limited Advice
- 90-6Use Of Cadd System
- 90-5Failure To Report Information Affecting Public Safety
- 90-4Misrepresentation Of Firm's Staff
- 90-3Expert Testimony In State Where Not Registered
- 90-2Expert Witness - Accusation Of Unprofessional Conduct
- 90-1Expropriation Of Money By State Society Treasurer
1980s 64 cases
- 89-8Operation Of Related Business For Nonprofessional Services Reconsideration Of Ber Case 70
- 89-7Duty To Report Safety Violations
- 89-6Conflict Of Interest - Chairman Of Owners' Association
- 89-5Conflict Of Interest - Claim Services To City
- 89-4Conflict Of Interest - Claim Review Of Contractor
- 89-3Paying Manufacturer To Prepare Drawings
- 89-2Declining Employment After Acceptance
- 89-1Providing Prime Professional And Design Services
- 88-7Public Criticism of Bridge Safety
- 88-6Whistleblowing - City Engineer
- 88-5Signing of Drawings By Engineer In Industry
- 88-4Duty of Engineer To Provide Owner With Drawings
- 88-3Restrictive Employment Agreement
- 88-2Political Contributions
- 88-1Conflict of Interest - Feasibility Study
- 87-6Solicitation of Recommendation - Use of Form Letter
- 87-5Gift - Complimentary Seminar Registration
- 87-4Gift - Sharing of Hotel Suite
- 87-3Conflict of Interest - Engineer Retained By County to Inspect Project Developed By Client
- 87-2Disclosure of Previous Work By Consultant
- 87-1Employment - Refusal to Accept Reassignment
- 86-6Engineer Misstating Professional Achievements on Resume
- 86-5City Engineer Seeking to Retain Employees of Engineering Firm
- 86-4Modification of Signed and Sealed Plans by Other Than Responsible Engineer
- 86-3Engineer's Proposal to Act as Arbitrator In Owner/Engineer Disputes
- 86-2Signing and Sealing Plans Not Prepared by Engineer
- 86-1Improper Solicitation of Work - Business Consortium
- 85-6Engineer's Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest
- 85-5Engineer's Duty to Report Data Relating to Research
- 85-4Objectivity of Engineer Retained as Expert
- 85-3P.E. Requirement for County Surveyor Position
- 85-2Conflict of Interest - Engineer Serving On Private Hospital Board and Performing Services
- 85-1Joint Authorship of Paper
- 84-6Participation in Protest Action as Part of a Political Campaign
- 84-5Engineer's Recommendation For Full-Time, On-Site Project Representative
- 84-4Engineer's Dispute With Client Over Design
- 84-3Name of Firm - Use by Successor Principals
- 84-2Advertising Services of Engineering Staff
- 84-1Criticism of Another Engineer
- 83-6Reviewing Work Of Another Where Former Engineer Is in Litigation With Client
- 83-5Payment of Fee to Landscape Architect Above True Value of Work in Order to Receive Leads
- 83-4Employee Termination of Employment - Job Shop
- 83-3Using Technical Proposal of Another Without Consent
- 83-2Contingent Fees
- 83-1Conflict Of Interest - Duty of Loyalty of Terminated Employed Engineer to Employer - Misleading Brochure
- 82-7Participation in Professional and Technical Societies - Ethical Duty of Employer and Employee
- 82-6Conflict of Interest - Expert Witness for Contractor
- 82-5Whistleblowing
- 82-4Conflict of Interest Consultant to a Government Body—Member of a Local Authority
- 82-3Recruitment - Finder's Fee
- 82-2Confidentiality of Engineering Report
- 82-1Promotional Letters
- 81-6Grievance Procedure
- 81-5Advertising
- 81-4Gifts to Engineers
- 81-3Demand for Promotion Based on Transfer of Client
- 81-2Payment for Employment
- 81-1Contingent Contract
- 80-6Conflict of Interest - Use of Former Public Employee
- 80-5Conflict of Interest - Recommendation of Former Firm
- 80-4Participation of Engineer with Competing Firms for Same Contract
- 80-3Designation of Engineering Firm by Public Agency
- 80-2Brochure of Subsidiary Firm
- 80-1Protest of Low Fee Proposal
1970s 108 cases
- 79-10Taking Over Clients of Former Employer
- 79-9Identification of Firm Ownership - Specification of Products of Owner
- 79-8Gift to Public Official
- 79-7Review of Original Engineer's Design
- 79-6Advertising - Statement of Project Success
- 79-5Academic Qualifications
- 79-4Conflict of Interest - Public Advisory Board
- 79-3Public Communications - Exhibit at Trade Show - Tour of Construction Site
- 79-2Public Criticism - Environmental Concerns
- 79-1Conflict of Interest - Payment from Related Party
- 78-10Related Services for Private Party Following Public Employment
- 78-9Conflict of Interest - Services on Same Project
- 78-8Advertising of Company
- 78-7Commission Basis of Payment Under Marketing Agreement
- 78-6Naming of Staff Engineer in Firm as Inducement for Contract
- 78-5Post lnterview Change in Joint Venture Team
- 78-4Conflict of Interest - Design Commissions and Fund Raising
- 78-3Conflict of Interest - Binary Service to Same Client
- 78-2Employment of Former Convicted Engineer
- 78-1Name of Non-Engineer in Professional Corporation
- 77-12Contingent Contract - Industrial Design
- 77-11Supplanting - Promotion of Work by Former Employees
- 77-10Value Engineering - Contingency Fee
- 77-9Favoritism in Award of Engineering Contract
- 77-8Selection of Former Member of Selection Team for Promotion
- 77-7Obligation to Write Letter of Recommendation for Other Engineers
- 77-6Continued Practice Under No Competition Agreement
- 77-5Use of Another's Project Study
- 77-4Contingent Contract - Engineer Retained on Speculative Basis
- 77-3Appropriate Compensation for Engineering Services
- 77-2Dual Use of Business Card
- 77-1Use of Sales Organization on Basis of Stipulated and Percentage of Contract Amount
- 76-13Peer Evaluation of Faculty Members Under Collective Bargaining Agreement
- 76-12Political Contributions - Solicitation by Retained Consultant
- 76-11Contingent Contract - Fee Dependent on Lower Construction Cost
- 76-10Brochure - Distribution through Reader Service Card
- 76-9Conflict of Interest - Turnkey Procedure
- 76-8Free Engineering - Preliminary sketch and Cost Estimate of Facility
- 76-7Promotional Letter - Emphasis on Non-Insurance of other firms
- 76-6Gifts to Foreign Officials
- 76-5Supplanting - Use of Second Engineer After Bankruptcy of Client
- 76-4Public Welfare - Knowledge of Information Damaging to Client's Interest
- 76-3Conflict of Interest - Consultant to County Testimony Adverse to County Client
- 76-2Conflict of Interest - Engineer Ownership of Construction firm
- 76-1Review of Engineering Work by Non-registered Engineer
- 75-16Group Advertisement by Engineering Firms
- 75-15Attempt to Restrain Employment of Engineer - Employees
- 75-14Political Candidacy - Criticism of Other Engineers
- 75-13Political Contributions to Political Action Committee
- 75-12Promotional Seminar
- 75-11Plagiarism
- 75-10Conflict of Interest - Specifying Equipment of Employer
- 75-9Case 75-9
- 75-8Selection of Engineers - Finders' Fees - Contingent Contract
- 75-7Conflict of Interest - Membership on Public Agency
- 75-6Brochure - Text and Built-in Reply Card
- 75-5Personal Misconduct
- 75-4Advertising - Testing and Engineering Laboratory
- 75-3Ethical Association with Other Engineers
- 75-2Advertising - Announcement Cards
- 75-1Competitive Bidding - Salary Request in Recruiting Advertisement
- 74-11Expert Witness - Patent Ownership
- 74-10Political Announcement on Firm Stationery
- 74-9Competitive Bidding - Selection Procedures
- 74-8Brochures - Format and Content
- 74-7Letterheads - Promotional Statements
- 74-6Engineering and Non-engineering Services by Same Firm
- 74-5Exhibit at Association Meetings
- 74-4Conflict of Interest - Part-Time Consultant
- 74-3Participation in Strike by Publicly Employed Engineers
- 74-2Conflict of Interest - Municipal Engineer
- 74-1Name of Firm on Baseball Uniforms
- 73-9Endorsement of Project by Local Chapter
- 73-8Solicitation of Business by Mail
- 73-7Supplanting Another Engineer - Indefinite Contract
- 73-6Political Contributions
- 73-5Advertising - Directory
- 73-4Contingent Fee - Fee Based on Savings to Client
- 73-3Ethical Conduct by Engineer-Members of Public Body
- 73-2Classified Advertisement Contract Work
- 73-1Advertising Professional Cards
- 72-11Statements in Employee Resume
- 72-10Soliciting Clients of Former Employer - Hiring Employees of Former Employer
- 72-9Conflict of Interest - Related Work for Two Parties
- 72-8Advertising - Distribution of Laudatory Article
- 72-7Competitive Bidding Study Contracts
- 72-6Providing Services to Ultimate Client
- 72-5Restrictive Employment Agreement
- 72-4Supplanting Another Engineer Employee Participation Registration Adverse Comments on Applicant
- 72-3Advertising Direct Mail Solicitation Supplanting Another Engineer
- 72-2Conflict of Interest - Use of Free Engineering from Manufacturer
- 72-1Advertising - Bold Face in Telephone Directory
- 71-11Advertising Use of Brochure Tied to Professional Directory Card
- 71-10Supplanting Another Engineer Nonpayment
- 71-9Competitive Bidding - Rental of Aircraft
- 71-8Advertising - Recruiting
- 71-7Solicitation of Support for Political Candidate
- 71-6Conflict of Interest - Nominal Ownership
- 71-5Boycott of Public Agency Engineering Employment
- 71-4Expert Testimony Report and Redesign by Another Engineer
- 71-2Brokerage of Engineering Services
- 71-1Credit for Engineering Work Cover Sheet and Advertisement for Bids
- 70-6Conflict Of Interest - Member Of Legislature
- 70-5Dispute Between Engineers in Public Service
- 70-4Performance of Nonprofessional Services During Strike
- 70-3Unauthorized Use of Drawings of Other Firm
- 70-2Operation of Related Business for Nonprofessional Services
- 70-1Promotional Distribution Of Planning Report
1960s 123 cases
- 69-13Conflict of Interest Stock and Land Ownership
- 69-12Mandatory Patent Assignment
- 69-11Negotiation Of Per Diem Fee
- 69-10Criticism of Other Engineer Through Accrediting Report
- 69-9Approval of Engineering Plans Related to Architectural Plans Prepared by reregistered Persons
- 69-8Conflict of Interest - Ownership of Product Firm
- 69-7Competitive Bidding - Submission of Project Cost
- 69-6Use of PE Designation for Employment Service
- 69-5Recruitment - Incentives To Staff
- 69-3Recruitment Use Of Third Party
- 69-2Contingent Contract Value Engineering
- 69-1Political Influence To Secure Contract
- 68-12Sales Of Plans To Conflicting Party In Interest
- 68-11Review of Architect's Plans
- 68-10Hiring Employees Of Another Firm
- 68-9Advertising - Professional Cards
- 68-8Employment in Sub-professional Capacity
- 68-7Personal Misconduct
- 68-6Value Engineering
- 68-5Contingent Contract Repurchase of Report
- 68-4Pirating of Employees
- 68-3Services Pertaining To Same Work
- 68-2Fee For Second Use Of Plans
- 68-1Patents Nondisclosure To Employer
- 67-12Conflict of Interest Consultant Serving As County Engineer
- 67-11Public Disclosure of Names in BER Case
- 67-10Criticism of Engineering in Products
- 67-9Engineers' Endorsement of Contractors
- 67-8Contingent or Free Engineering for Indigent Client
- 67-7Certification of Plans Prior to Payment of Engineer
- 67-6Free Engineering Overseas
- 67-5Liquidated Damage Clause
- 67-4Publication of Combined Directory of Firms and Fee Guide
- 67-3Furnishing Copies of Plans to Municipal Client
- 67-2Free Engineering on Municipal Project
- 67-1Conflict of Interest Public Employment
- 66-12Contingent Contract on Public Work Designing to a Fixed Budget Posting of Performance Bond by Engineer
- 66-11Contingent Fee in Lawsuit
- 66-10Representation by Sales Organization
- 66-9Advertising - Engineers' Week Section of Newspaper
- 66-8Contractual Relationship Between Engineers
- 66-7Sponsorship Of Social Hour
- 66-6Political Influence in Award of Contract
- 66-5Conflict of Interest - Wife's Investment in Project
- 66-4Advertising - Good Will
- 66-3Name of Engineer on Building
- 66-2Fee Credit for Preliminary Design
- 66-1Engineers' Criticism of Fees
- 65-17Promotion of Services Through Direct Mail Solicitation
- 65-16Seal of Engineer on Plans
- 65-15Conflict of Interest-R&D Services for University and Private Company
- 65-14Assistance in Preparation of Applications Under Advance Planning Act
- 65-13Use of Engineer's Name in Advertisement to Validate Findings
- 65-12Participation in Production of Unsafe Equipment
- 65-11Identification of Society Affiliation in Commercial Promotion
- 65-10Promotion of Engineering Services - Hospitality Suites
- 65-9Public Criticism of Proposed Public Highway Route
- 65-8Supplanting Another Engineer – Out-of-State Firm
- 65-7Engineers' Creed-Use in Political Advertisement
- 65-6Fees for Repetitive Work
- 65-5Competitive Bidding-Professional Services Integrated with Construction
- 65-4Contingent Fee Contracts
- 65-2Disclosure of Previous Work
- 65-1Endorsement of Competitive Products or Service
- 64-12Professional Affiliations in Cards and on Letterheads
- 64-11Engineering Services Included as Part of Material Promotion and Sales
- 64-10Services to Joint Clients
- 64-9Supplanting Another Engineer
- 64-8Advertising of Engineering Services
- 64-7Signature of Responsible Engineer on Plans
- 64-6Taking Fee In Corporate Stock
- 64-4Payment of Fee for Work Performed by Others
- 64-3Selection of Firm
- 64-2Employer Restrictions on Outside Practice
- 64-1Registration Seal-Use in Advertisement
- 63-11Recommendation of Personnel
- 63-10Improper Associations
- 63-9Monthly Publications by Firms
- 63-8Brochures - Format and Content
- 63-7Advertising - Full Page in Newspaper
- 63-6Conflicting Engineering Opinions
- 63-5Conflict of Interest - Part-Time Service as City Engineer
- 63-4P. E. Rating of Engineering - Construction Firms
- 63-3Advertising - Repeated Use of Card
- 63-2Competitive Bidding - Speculative Designs
- 63-1Hiring Employee of Another Firm
- 62-21Conflict of Interest - Member of City Council
- 62-20Review of Engineering Drawings
- 62-19Part–Time Services
- 62-18Supplanting - Another Engineer
- 62-17Name of Firm
- 62-16Engagement in Engineering and Non-engineering Activities
- 62-15Advertising - Listing of Name
- 62-14Disbarment from Another Profession
- 62-13Case Number 62-13
- 62-12Political Contributions
- 62-11Names of Engineers on Letterheads
- 62-10Exclusive Right to Serve Client
- 62-8Advertising - Billboard
- 62-7Conflict of Interest - Consultant to Governmental Body
- 62-6Competitive Bidding - Research and Development
- 62-5Engineer Membership in Labor Union
- 62-4Employment of Sales Representative
- 62-2Advertising of Engineering Services - Brochure
- 62-1Engineer Checking the Work of Another Engineer
- 61-10Quality of Product
- 61-9Responsibility for Public Safety
- 61-8Disclosure of Technical Process of Former Employer
- 61-7Exhibit at School Convention
- 61-6Recognition of Co-authors
- 61-5Competition for Engineering Employment
- 61-4Association with Non-registered Engineers
- 61-3Advertising of Engineering Services
- 61-1Use of PE Seal on Political Advertisement
- 60-9Gifts
- 60-8Competitive Bidding - Reduction of Fee
- 60-7Competitive Materials
- 60-6Practice in Other Than Major Field
- 60-5Conflict of Interest
- 60-4Recruiting Engineers
- 60-3Case Number 60-3
- 60-2Competitive Bidding - Professional Services
- 60-1Advertising-Press Releases