So, you may ponder that most investigators, researches, law clerks, and legal secretaries are fully cognizant of ethics rules when conducting research. Well, this might not always be the case. As an attorney, you have a duty to supervise the work of subordinate attorneys and non-attorney employees or agents. It is important that your staff and investigators are fully aware of the rules attorneys must follow while conducting research. If you have an agent conducting social media research make sure they too know how the platforms work and the ethical implications of the work they are conducting.