Conflicts of Interest: Identification and Waivers (OnDemand Webinar)

$149.00

SKU: 411012EAU

Description

Managing conflicts of interest can be challenging know the risks involved and how to avoid those risks to keep your firm safe.Conflicts of interest pose enormous risks to lawyers and their firms, including disqualification, disgorgement of fees, loss of clients, damage to reputation, and professional discipline. Dealing with conflicts of interest is therefore one of the most important and complex components of a law firm’s risk management program. Although some conflicts can be obvious and are generally avoided, there are significant conflicts that arise that the practitioner does not realize or overlook. This topic will provide information to assist the practitioner in identifying and resolving conflict issues before they cause serious issues for the attorney.

Date: 2023-10-23 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

How to Improve Policies and Procedures for Identifying and Managing Conflicts of Interest
• Current and Future Client Conflicts
• Former Client Conflicts
• Business and Personal Conflicts
• Multiple Representation Conflicts
• Third-Party Payor and Similar Conflicts

To Identify Which Conflicts Are • and Which Ones Are Not • Waivable
• To Understand What to Say • and What Not to Say • in Waiver Letters
• The Importance of Disclosure in Obtaining Informed Consent
• The Usefulness • and Inherent Limitations • of Advance Conflict Waivers

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

John A. Snow-Parsons Behle & Latimer

Conflicts of Interest: Identification and Waivers (OnDemand Webinar)

$199.00

SKU: 407958EAU

Description

Managing conflicts of interest can be challenging know the risks involved and how to avoid those risks to keep your firm safe.Conflicts of interest pose enormous risks to lawyers and their firms, including disqualification, disgorgement of fees, loss of clients, damage to reputation and professional discipline. Dealing with conflicts of interest is therefore one of the most important and complex components of a law firm’s risk management program. Although some conflicts can be obvious and are generally avoided, there are significant conflicts that arise which the practitioner does not realize or overlooks. This topic will provide information to assist the practitioner in identifying and resolving conflict issues before they cause serious issues for the attorney.

 

How to Improve Policies and Procedures for Identifying and Managing Conflicts of Interest
• Current and Future Client Conflicts
• Former Client Conflicts
• Business and Personal Conflicts
• Multiple Representation Conflicts
• Third-Party Payor and Similar Conflicts

To Identify Which Conflicts Are • and Which Ones Are Not • Waivable
• To Understand What to Say • and What Not to Say • in Waiver Letters
• The Importance of Disclosure in Obtaining Informed Consent
• The Usefulness • and Inherent Limitations • of Advance Conflict Waivers

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

John A. Snow-Parsons Behle & Latimer