Slides

1. The Law of
Whistleblowing
Washington University – Fall 2014
class # 17

2. A.
Demoted in-house L seeks
assistance.
What options are available?

3. B.
In a proceeding,
may L use information
learned at company
(including
communications)?

4. MO Rule 1.6 - exceptions
• Client’s informed consent
• Impliedly authorized
• Prevent death / substantial bodily
harm
• Secure legal advice re: rules
• Establish claim or defense / respond
to allegations
• Comply with law / court order

5. MR 1.6(b)(2)
to prevent client
from committing crime or fraud
reasonably certain to result in
substantial injury to financial interests
/property of another &
in furtherance of which
client has used / is using
lawyer's services

6. MR 1.6(b)(2)
to prevent client
from committing crime or fraud
reasonably certain to result in
substantial injury to financial interests
/property of another &
in furtherance of which
client has used / is using
lawyer's services

7. MR 1.6(b)(2)
to prevent client
from committing crime or fraud

8. MR 1.6(b)(3)
to prevent / mitigate / rectify
substantial injury to
financial interests / property of another
that is reasonably certain to result / has
resulted from
client's commission of crime / fraud
in furtherance of which
client has used lawyer's services

9. MR 1.6(b)(3)
to prevent / mitigate / rectify
substantial injury to
financial interests / property of another
that is reasonably certain to result / has
resulted from
client's commission of crime / fraud
in furtherance of which
client has used lawyer's services

10. MR 1.6(b)(3)
to prevent / mitigate / rectify
a crime / fraud
that client has already committed