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Ethical and Financial Implications of Ignoring Conflicts of Interest

Date:Monday, October 8, 2018
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST
Length: 90 minutes

Sponsored by Lorman Education Services


Registration for Session Only: $199.00

Registration plus Session Recording and Written Materials: $268.00
 

Description:

Avoid your financial liability when it comes to conflicts of interest and understand prohibited transactions.

Conflicts of interest and prohibited transactions with clients are common issues for attorneys and can result in a significant negative financial impact on the attorney.

You should be aware of the various types of conflicts, how to waive those conflicts and otherwise avoid issues regarding conflicts and prohibit transactions.

This topic will discuss applicable conflict rules and prohibited transactions with clients, and the process and procedure for waiving the conflicts, if waivable, and engaging in transactions with clients when not absolutely prohibited.

Areas Covered in the Session:

Conflicts With Existing Clients

  • Applicable Conflicts Rules
  • Waiver of Conflicts - Informed Consent

Prohibits Transactions With Clients

  • Applicable Rules Governing Transactions With Clients
  • Permissible and Non-Permissible Waiver

Conflicts With Former Clients

  • Applicable Rule
  • Waiver of Conflicts - Informed Consent

Lateral Moves Between Firms

  • Applicable Rules
  • Avoiding

Conflicts With Potential Clients

  • Applicable Rule
  • Procedure to Avoid Disqualification

Financial Implications of Conflicts

  • Disqualification
  • Disgorgement of Fees
  • Malpractice Claims
  • Insurance
  • Disciplinary Proceedings

Credit Information (Sponsored by Lorman Education Services):

  • CLE
  • NALA
For Detailed Credit Information page click here

Only registered attendee will receive continuing education credit.

Instructor Profile:

John A. Snow, Prince Yeates & Geldzahler

  • Attorney with Prince Yeates & Geldzahler, Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Practice consists of general civil litigation; including commercial, professional malpractice, construction, and insurance coverage and defense
  • Designated in The Best Lawyers in America as Lawyer of the Year in litigation, real estate and construction law; and designated in the areas of practice of legal malpractice-defense, commercial litigation and construction
  • Designated in Utah Business magazine’s Utah Legal Elite in the areas of business and civil litigation and construction law, and as a Super Lawyer in the Mountain States in Super Lawyer magazine
  • Ranked in Chambers USA for Utah in general commercial litigation
  • Chair of the Ethics Advisory Opinion Committee of the Utah State Bar
  • Can be contacted at 801-524-1073 or jsnow@princeyeates.com

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