Ethical Telephone Seminars

Ethics for Paralegals ...ssional obligations of paralegals are impacted by various ethical considerations and rules. Since paralegals face the same ethical issues that attorneys encounter, paralegals should have an understanding of the appropriate, professional and ethical requirements of attorneys. The more paralegals know about the ethical responsibilities of attorneys, the more problems they will avoid and can  more...

Ethical Considerations in Utilizing Social Media ...nd an important marketing tool for lawyers and firms. But ethical traps abound for lawyers who use these tools to communicate with clients, potential clients, and even friends and family. State bar discipline, compromised cases and malpractice exposure, even job loss, has resulted from ill-advised use of social media by lawyers. Worse, courts, state bar associations and disciplinary counsel  more...

Offboarding: Strategies for a Successful Goodbye ...nt actions, it should be lawful, safe, secure, efficient, ethical, fair and respectful. Effective HR leaders must work both sides of the basic accounting equation: assets = liabilities + owners equity. The model we will use is how HR can engineer the offboarding process to reduce legal exposure and financial costs, and to improve the pool of future talent, increase employee commitment and  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ... of the others, sometimes placing counsel in a precarious ethical position. Worse, it can place the insured and carrier in direct conflict. Learn more about these issues and more by attending a live audio conference 'Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship.' This program was created by an actively practicing litigation specialist who has been an insurance claim adjuster and has  more...

Legal Ethics and Loss Prevention Issues with Electronic Communications and Security ... effective and whether its use complies with the lawyer's ethical obligations. This live audio conference will highlight issues regarding the use of communication technology by lawyers and their clients and discuss many of the pitfalls that can arise. Problems will be illustrated through the use of hypothetical scenarios, and several practical tips for reducing risk will be provided. This live  more...

Estate Planning Ethics ...itsThis audio conference includes a basic overview of the ethical rules that effect the estate planner in every day practice. With an attorney's busy schedule, it is difficult to remain current on rules that direct and govern the fundamental duties an attorney encounters while serving the needs of the client. This program will touch upon the most frequent rules and issues that an attorney  more...

Client Nonpayment: Ethical Considerations in Collections and Termination ... conference is designed to provide you with practical and ethical methods how to best avoid this potential problem. The program explains that the best way to avoid problems with getting paid is to establish an effective business intake system through investigation of the client, the use of engagement letters and adequate retainers. Intake is only the first step. The audio conference will also  more...

Legal Ethical Issues ...Ethical issues present themselves in all aspects of an attorney's professional life. Knowledge of these ethical standards will assist you in properly representing a client and at the same time protect you from the adverse consequences of a violation of the ethical standards. This audio conference will provide an overview of typical ethical issues affecting the various areas of the practice of  more...

Ethical Settlement Negotiations ...ethical rules and parameters faced by lawyers during negotiations of litigated matters. This program will also emphasize the recent guidance from the American Bar Association and various state and federal courts on matters ranging from basic duties of disclosure to the often murky rules affecting class actions and the settlement of complex litigation affecting numerous parties. This audio  more...

Telephone Collections: Do's and Don'ts - Surviving the Jungle ...gy for optimum success while operating in a compliant and ethical manner. Techniques for managing the process and creating the proper collection culture within all business settings will be reviewed. A cursory overview of the most pertinent regulations will afford you the opportunity to check your approaches and policies for risk management purposes. This teleconference will additionally allow  more...

Ethical Collections: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Beyond BenefitsCollecting money is increasingly challenging. One of the main rules of collecting is preventing the debtor from sidetracking the process. Never give the debtor ammunition to shoot back at the collector! We will show you how to avoid ethical and regulatory traps that can keep you from being an effective collector! We will guide you through the FDCPA, FCRA, ethical rules, trust account  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining: Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications ...pert how to do your best to eliminate the malpractice and ethical exposures arising from metadata in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and PDF files. You'll find out how to render your electronic documents metadata-free, when appropriate. You will also discover how to deal with opposing counsel's and adverse parties' metadata that has fallen into your lap, as well as the basics of  more...

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client ... the words of Donald Trump, 'You're fired.'? Not so. Both ethical and fiduciary considerations come into play when a lawyer seeks to withdraw from ongoing representation of a client. This teleconference will provide a detailed discussion of those ethical rules, as well as the impact of withdrawal on relationships with the court, implications of common-law fiduciary duties and the ever-important  more...

Internet and Email: Monitoring Employee Conduct ...ogy has made privacy issues a hot bed of legal, moral and ethical debate. The development of new technology in recent years has created the ability to access seemingly limitless information resources and has changed irrevocably the way business is conducted. Companies literally have the world at their fingertips. The ever increasing developments in technology will only add to the level of  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer ...onal injury cases often involve multiple parties, special ethical considerations, the necessity of court approval and the participation of known (or unknown) nonparties who may hold liens or other claims on the impending settlement payment. It is important that the lawyer drafting a settlement agreement in a personal injury matter understand how to correctly identify and address all of the  more...

Ethical Implications for Attorneys Transitioning to New Firms ...cy. The movement of attorneys implicates some fundamental ethical issues, such as confidentiality and conflicts. Not knowing and understanding these ethical issues and implementing procedures to avoid a violation of the pertinent rules may lead to claims against the attorneys and firms involved and can result in financial loss and an impaired reputation. This 90-minute teleconference will  more...

Litigating in the Social Networking Era BenefitsWith the recent explosion in the use of social networking, attorneys and litigants are quickly learning the risks and rewards of participating in social networking. In particular, recent cases demonstrate the utility to attorneys of considering social networks during discovery and, in some cases, discovery of information from social networking sites can make or break your case. Therefore,  more...

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond nRecord numbers of foreclosures have radically changed the residential real estate market in the last year and affected all aspects of the practice of residential real estate law, real estate closings, lending and sales. Whether your real estate market has experienced a bubble burst or merely a fizz, your practice has been affected by slowing markets, the subprime meltdown and the record number of  more...