Ethical Traps for the Unwary
This program will explore hot topics facing attorneys and will provide guidance on how to maintain an ethical practice in accordance with accepted professional responsibility standard. It will be presented from the perspectives of both a litigator and a corporate counsel.
The faculty will address recent developments in conflicts of interest; dangers in multiple representation; do’s and don’ts of witness preparation; current status of client confidentiality; whistleblower remedies for lawyers; recent developments in multi-jurisdictional practice; the dangers of documents; threatening criminal sanctions in civil litigation; and attorney exposure to civil liability.
Educational Objectives:
• Understand how to effectively practice and avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Learn accepted practices for witness preparation.
• Find out how to avoid criminal sanctions and civil liability.
Speakers:
C. Evan Stewart,
Cohen & Gresser LLP
Susan J. Kohlmann,
Jenner & Block
FREE!
Total Credits: 1.50 units Ethics
Online
August 11, 2015, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT
For further information see:
http://www.bna.com/ethical-traps-unwary-m17179927452/?elqTrackId=78DB411A6173BC7BCFC65BC54D57873F&elq=1ef6ec72219646ab85f3a8ebc6bfc71e&elqCampaignId=1188&elqaid=2082&elqat=1Note: May require a promotion code
No comments:
Post a Comment