Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California
Greasing Accountant and Attorneys
I am involved in a business situation where I am due to receive a percentage of the revenue from the company. I recently found out that the owner of the company gave percentages to bot the accountant doing books and business attorney. It seems to me that makes it a bit unfair to grease your accountant whose doing your books, and the business attorney drawing up the contracts and agreements for the business. Is this a legal practice?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Greasing Accountant and Attorneys
It is legal for the business to give the bonuses. The bonus does not create a conflict of interest for either. Both are already under some kind of compensation agreement, and the bonus for them is no different than for any other employee, particularly if they have excelled at their jobs.
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