Ethical Issues & Solutions in Business Law
Using real-world hypotheticals to illustrate how to avoid traps for the unwary
- Product Number: 2240125P01
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1 substantive credits, 1 ethics credits CLE Credit Note - Print Brochure
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Product Description
Product Description
Both in-house and outside counsel face unique ethical issues when advising their corporate clients on the myriad legal issues corporations encounter daily. This new webcast highlights common issues counsel are called upon to address and related ethical considerations. The panelists use hypothetical legal scenarios to illustrate steps counsel should take to avoid such things as an inadvertent waiver of the attorney-client privilege, the unauthorized practice of law, and improperly discharging counsel’s duty of competence—among other things.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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4:00 - 4:10 pm
Protecting the Attorney-Client Relationship
on demand video Add to Cart- Establishing control group / circle of only those people who make decisions concerning legal strategies of the company who may be privy to attorney client communications (whether with GC or outside counsel)
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4:10 - 4:25 pm
Scope of the Attorney-Client Privilege and Avoiding Waiver
on demand video Add to Cart- Functional equivalent doctrine / Limits of privilege with “consultants” (e.g. tax, accounting, PR, etc…)
- Limits of work product protection: Opinion work product vs. factual work product
- Internal investigations are not per se privileged. Need to be conducted by attorney for purposes of providing legal advice to company
- Common interest doctrine and when it applies
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4:25 - 4:40 pm
Ethical Issues & Solutions in Business Law: Whistleblowers
on demand video Add to Cart- Ethical limitations on in-house counsel as whistleblower
- In-house counsel role in investigating/addressing internal complaints
- Working with outside counsel
Martin J. Newhouse, Esq., New England Legal Foundation , Boston
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4:40 - 4:45 pm
The Unauthorized Practice of Law
on demand video Add to Cart- Overview of applicable rules/registration requirements
- Limitations on practice and when outside counsel engagement needed
Barton E. Centauro, Esq., TalentBurst, Inc. , Natick
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4:45 - 4:55 pm
Duty of Competence
on demand video Add to Cart- Ethical obligations for in-house counsel – areas of expertise/experience
- Discussion of scope of issues encountered by in-house counsel
Barton E. Centauro, Esq., TalentBurst, Inc. , Natick
Please Note
MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
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