This chapter discusses legal ethics issues that arise from the use of technology in the legal profession. It covers attorneys' duties of confidentiality and privilege, conflicts of interest, competence, candor in litigation, and supervision of staff. Inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information through technology requires precautions. The work product doctrine and internal investigations also relate to evidentiary privileges. Overall, the chapter examines how technology intersects with lawyers' ethical obligations to clients and the legal system.
Hot Off the Presses: Recent Cases & Decisions (Series: Legal Ethics - Best Pr...Financial Poise
This webinar is for the lawyer -or anyone else- who wants to brush up on the latest issues and strategies to be aware of regarding legal ethics and best practices. The panelists discuss recent and important case law in the area and explain how those decisions can have real-world impact on the situations you may be involved in. Among others, the panel will address the following Model Rules of Professional Conduct: Rule 1.7-Conflict of Interest: Current Clients; Rule 1.8-Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules; Rule 3.8 - Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor; and Rule 4.4(a) Respect for Rights of Third Persons.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/recent-cases-decisions-2021/
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Anyone involved in the field of creditors rights on a matter involving an LLC that exists solely to hold the principal asset has surely seen the play where, the night before property is scheduled to be sold at a foreclosure auction, the debtor files bankruptcy. For those not familiar with the process, doing so invokes the “Automatic Stay”, which prohibits the secured lender from foreclosing on the property. The debtor then attempts to make their case to the court for reorganization. But is failing to pay your mortgage really something bankruptcy was meant to solve? If the bank was going to agree to a loan modification, wouldn’t the parities have worked something out by the time the sheriff sale was set? The bankruptcy code recognizes this and therefore has a section devoted to dealing with this specific kind of bankruptcy—the Single Asset Real Estate (“SARE”) case. The goal of this episode is to look into ethical issues surrounding these matters.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/single-asset-real-estate-cases-2020/
Hot Off the Presses: Recent Cases & Decisions (Series: Legal Ethics - Best Pr...Financial Poise
This webinar is for the lawyer -or anyone else- who wants to brush up on the latest issues and strategies to be aware of regarding legal ethics and best practices. The panelists discuss recent and important case law in the area and explain how those decisions can have real-world impact on the situations you may be involved in. Among others, the panel will address the following Model Rules of Professional Conduct: Rule 1.7-Conflict of Interest: Current Clients; Rule 1.8-Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules; Rule 3.8 - Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor; and Rule 4.4(a) Respect for Rights of Third Persons.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/recent-cases-decisions-2021/
Single Asset Real Estate Cases (Series: Ethical Issues in Real Estate-Based B...Financial Poise
Anyone involved in the field of creditors rights on a matter involving an LLC that exists solely to hold the principal asset has surely seen the play where, the night before property is scheduled to be sold at a foreclosure auction, the debtor files bankruptcy. For those not familiar with the process, doing so invokes the “Automatic Stay”, which prohibits the secured lender from foreclosing on the property. The debtor then attempts to make their case to the court for reorganization. But is failing to pay your mortgage really something bankruptcy was meant to solve? If the bank was going to agree to a loan modification, wouldn’t the parities have worked something out by the time the sheriff sale was set? The bankruptcy code recognizes this and therefore has a section devoted to dealing with this specific kind of bankruptcy—the Single Asset Real Estate (“SARE”) case. The goal of this episode is to look into ethical issues surrounding these matters.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/single-asset-real-estate-cases-2020/
Many lawyers are unfamiliar with the nuances of computer technology and data security essential to comply with 21st century ethic rules. There are many hidden dangers in frequently used tools and platforms, including email, social-media and “The Cloud.” This topic helps attorneys in law firms and legal departments learn about risks of which they may not be aware. The topic also explains some suggested practices and solutions. With law firms a prime target of hackers, now more than ever attorneys must be vigilant as to client data and firm/department technology resources. This information is critical for attorneys to become more sophisticated in risk management in various technology contexts.
This webinar will provide important information and tips on lawyer technology ethics and the best law office management practices to potentially avoid Bar complaints and legal malpractice claims. Participants will also receive important information regarding Bar rules related to technology ethics, lawyer social media ethics, ethics and electronic devices, and ethics issues related other technology that is used in the practice of law. Among other things, the webinar will cover topics such as:
• The importance of lawyer technology competence
• Relationship between technology and lawyer ethics
• How to comply with ethics rules
• How to identify and resolve technology ethics issues
• How to maintain an ethical practice in today’s rapidly evolving legal ethics and technology environment
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As the expression goes, the value of real estate is in the eye of the beholder. Ultimately, the value is whatever the market is willing to pay. While income producing properties, particularly with credit worthy tenants, may be fairly routine to value based on current rate of return demands in the market, non-income producing properties may be more speculative. For example, even the most seasoned appraiser may struggle with finding comparative sales for a property. A landowner might see their property value go up exponentially “if only” the city council will allow for a zoning variance. Many an owner believes their property is in the “path of progress”, but when? Is it reasonable to value a property “as stabilized” if it is only forty percent leased? These are the types of questions we will consider.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/valuing-real-estate-assets-2020/
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To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/best-practices-regarding-technology-2021/
Privacy, Privilege And Confidentiality For Lawyerscanadianlawyer
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Considering the Ethical Challenges in Electronic Discovery
• General Ethical Duties
Understanding the General Ethical Expectations in the practice of Law.
• Ethics and Technology
Understanding the General Ethical Expectations for the use of Technology.
• Ethics and Obligations in eDiscovery
Understanding the Specific Ethics and Obligations for the use of ESI* in Discovery.
• Ethics, eDiscovery, and Judicial Standards
Understanding the Judicial Standards concerning the eDiscovery .
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Privacy rules matter—make sure your firm stays compliant.
While every lawyer knows the basic rules behind confidentiality and attorney-client privilege, the significance of privacy law is less well-known—and that lack of knowledge can impact your law firm. Emerging privacy rights and rights of action are impacting businesses of all types—including those in the legal profession. Local, national, and even international laws are making privacy the next frontier in data management for lawyers.
Are you prepared to adjust to the new demands of privacy for law firms, and move beyond confidentiality?
Join Joshua Lenon—an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional and Clio’s Lawyer in Residence and Data Protection Officer—as he explains how these privacy laws can impact law firms and what your firm should do to ensure compliance.
In this free 1-hour CLE-eligible webinar, you’ll learn:
Why law firm data must conform with emerging privacy regulations
The impact of clients’ compliance with privacy law on firm operations
Future privacy laws that may affect your law firm—no matter where you operate
https://www.clio.com/events/webinar-law-firm-privacy/
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Technology--especially given its exponential growth--allows attorneys to streamline their practices and automate previously manual aspects of their legal work. While technology can save attorneys time and allow them to focus their attention on more substantive tasks, attorneys are often leary of its ethical pitfalls.
This presentation addresses attorneys’ technological options and obligations and explains how to successfully incorporate technology into your legal practice.
How to Avoid Malpractice & Disciplinary Actions - General Do's and Don'ts (Se...Financial Poise
This webinar presents basic practice pointers to avoid malpractice and disciplinary actions, and how to respond to claims of malpractice or unethical behavior if they arise. The panel also discusses the role that malpractice insurance plays in these situations and the ramifications of a malpractice judgment or disciplinary action. Model Rules addressed may include: those that govern the client-lawyer relationship (Rules 1.1 through 1.10; 1.13; and 1.16); those that that speak to transactions with persons other than clients (Rules 4.1 through 4.4); those that govern the responsibilities of managing and supervisory lawyers, subordinate lawyers, non-lawyer assistance, independence, unauthorized practice of law, and multijurisdictional practice (Rules 5.1 through 5.5); and those that govern communication, including advertising and solicitation of clients (Rules 7.1 through 7.5).
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/how-to-avoid-malpractice-disciplinary-actions-general-dos-and-donts-2021/
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Presentation on the legal and ethical issues that the use of Artificial Intelligence products and systems presents for lawyers including discussion of ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
This webinar is for the lawyer -or anyone else- who wants to brush up on the latest issues and strategies to be aware of regarding legal ethics and best practices. The panelists discuss recent and important case law in the area and explain how those decisions can have real-world impact on the situations you may be involved in. Among others, the panel will address the following Model Rules of Professional Conduct: Rule 1.7-Conflict of Interest: Current Clients; Rule 1.8-Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules; Rule 3.8 - Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor; and Rule 4.4(a) Respect for Rights of Third Persons.
Part of the webinar series: LEGAL ETHICS – BEST PRACTICES 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
Many lawyers are unfamiliar with the nuances of computer technology and data security essential to comply with 21st century ethic rules. There are many hidden dangers in frequently used tools and platforms, including email, social-media and “The Cloud.” This topic helps attorneys in law firms and legal departments learn about risks of which they may not be aware. The topic also explains some suggested practices and solutions. With law firms a prime target of hackers, now more than ever attorneys must be vigilant as to client data and firm/department technology resources. This information is critical for attorneys to become more sophisticated in risk management in various technology contexts.
This webinar will provide important information and tips on lawyer technology ethics and the best law office management practices to potentially avoid Bar complaints and legal malpractice claims. Participants will also receive important information regarding Bar rules related to technology ethics, lawyer social media ethics, ethics and electronic devices, and ethics issues related other technology that is used in the practice of law. Among other things, the webinar will cover topics such as:
• The importance of lawyer technology competence
• Relationship between technology and lawyer ethics
• How to comply with ethics rules
• How to identify and resolve technology ethics issues
• How to maintain an ethical practice in today’s rapidly evolving legal ethics and technology environment
Valuing Real Estate Assets (Series: Ethical Issues in Real Estate-Based Bankr...Financial Poise
As the expression goes, the value of real estate is in the eye of the beholder. Ultimately, the value is whatever the market is willing to pay. While income producing properties, particularly with credit worthy tenants, may be fairly routine to value based on current rate of return demands in the market, non-income producing properties may be more speculative. For example, even the most seasoned appraiser may struggle with finding comparative sales for a property. A landowner might see their property value go up exponentially “if only” the city council will allow for a zoning variance. Many an owner believes their property is in the “path of progress”, but when? Is it reasonable to value a property “as stabilized” if it is only forty percent leased? These are the types of questions we will consider.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/valuing-real-estate-assets-2020/
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Technology is rapidly changing the way lawyers provide services. This is so especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, which creates new and different ethical challenges to confidentiality, cyber fraud and securing data, marketing and advertising concerns, and client communications. This webinar will address a myriad of new problems lawyers are facing and some practical suggestions and solutions that arise out of the changing manner and pace of the practice of law. This webinar will also cover several ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/best-practices-regarding-technology-2021/
Privacy, Privilege And Confidentiality For Lawyerscanadianlawyer
This slide show was part of a presentation by mark Hayes at the 2011 Canadian Bar Association Annual Meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 16, 2011.
From Ethics to eDiscovery - with Tom O'ConnorRob Robinson
Developed in conjunction with industry expert and commentator Tom O'Connor, the attached 35 slide presentation covers key considerations in the area of ethics and eDiscovery. Key points covered in this presentation include:
Considering the Ethical Challenges in Electronic Discovery
• General Ethical Duties
Understanding the General Ethical Expectations in the practice of Law.
• Ethics and Technology
Understanding the General Ethical Expectations for the use of Technology.
• Ethics and Obligations in eDiscovery
Understanding the Specific Ethics and Obligations for the use of ESI* in Discovery.
• Ethics, eDiscovery, and Judicial Standards
Understanding the Judicial Standards concerning the eDiscovery .
How to manage conflicting obligations during negotiations. Discusses ethical obligations owed by landmen to clients, employers, and others in the oil & gas industry and Texas attorneys.
Privacy Best Practices for Lawyers: What Every Law Practice Needs to Know Abo...Diana Maier
No matter what kind of law practice you have, you need to comply with privacy laws generally and lawyers' ethical duties with respect to privacy, specifically. In this presentation, legal ethics counsel Sarah Banola (Cooper, White and Cooper, LLP) and employment and privacy attorney Diana Maier (Law Offices of Diana Maier) deliver a primer on privacy law and teach you the key areas of privacy law and associated ethical obligations.
Privacy rules matter—make sure your firm stays compliant.
While every lawyer knows the basic rules behind confidentiality and attorney-client privilege, the significance of privacy law is less well-known—and that lack of knowledge can impact your law firm. Emerging privacy rights and rights of action are impacting businesses of all types—including those in the legal profession. Local, national, and even international laws are making privacy the next frontier in data management for lawyers.
Are you prepared to adjust to the new demands of privacy for law firms, and move beyond confidentiality?
Join Joshua Lenon—an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional and Clio’s Lawyer in Residence and Data Protection Officer—as he explains how these privacy laws can impact law firms and what your firm should do to ensure compliance.
In this free 1-hour CLE-eligible webinar, you’ll learn:
Why law firm data must conform with emerging privacy regulations
The impact of clients’ compliance with privacy law on firm operations
Future privacy laws that may affect your law firm—no matter where you operate
https://www.clio.com/events/webinar-law-firm-privacy/
Don't be a robot: You can't automate your ethical considerationsNehal Madhani
Technology--especially given its exponential growth--allows attorneys to streamline their practices and automate previously manual aspects of their legal work. While technology can save attorneys time and allow them to focus their attention on more substantive tasks, attorneys are often leary of its ethical pitfalls.
This presentation addresses attorneys’ technological options and obligations and explains how to successfully incorporate technology into your legal practice.
How to Avoid Malpractice & Disciplinary Actions - General Do's and Don'ts (Se...Financial Poise
This webinar presents basic practice pointers to avoid malpractice and disciplinary actions, and how to respond to claims of malpractice or unethical behavior if they arise. The panel also discusses the role that malpractice insurance plays in these situations and the ramifications of a malpractice judgment or disciplinary action. Model Rules addressed may include: those that govern the client-lawyer relationship (Rules 1.1 through 1.10; 1.13; and 1.16); those that that speak to transactions with persons other than clients (Rules 4.1 through 4.4); those that govern the responsibilities of managing and supervisory lawyers, subordinate lawyers, non-lawyer assistance, independence, unauthorized practice of law, and multijurisdictional practice (Rules 5.1 through 5.5); and those that govern communication, including advertising and solicitation of clients (Rules 7.1 through 7.5).
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/how-to-avoid-malpractice-disciplinary-actions-general-dos-and-donts-2021/
Ai on the case legal and ethical issues (may 17 2019)Richard Austin
Presentation on the legal and ethical issues that the use of Artificial Intelligence products and systems presents for lawyers including discussion of ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
This webinar is for the lawyer -or anyone else- who wants to brush up on the latest issues and strategies to be aware of regarding legal ethics and best practices. The panelists discuss recent and important case law in the area and explain how those decisions can have real-world impact on the situations you may be involved in. Among others, the panel will address the following Model Rules of Professional Conduct: Rule 1.7-Conflict of Interest: Current Clients; Rule 1.8-Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules; Rule 3.8 - Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor; and Rule 4.4(a) Respect for Rights of Third Persons.
Part of the webinar series: LEGAL ETHICS – BEST PRACTICES 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
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"Lifting the Corporate Veil" is a legal concept that refers to the judicial act of disregarding the separate legal personality of a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). Normally, a corporation is considered a legal entity separate from its shareholders or members, meaning that the personal assets of shareholders or members are protected from the liabilities of the corporation. However, there are certain situations where courts may decide to "pierce" or "lift" the corporate veil, holding shareholders or members personally liable for the debts or actions of the corporation.
Here are some common scenarios in which courts might lift the corporate veil:
Fraud or Illegality: If shareholders or members use the corporate structure to perpetrate fraud, evade legal obligations, or engage in illegal activities, courts may disregard the corporate entity and hold those individuals personally liable.
Undercapitalization: If a corporation is formed with insufficient capital to conduct its intended business and meet its foreseeable liabilities, and this lack of capitalization results in harm to creditors or other parties, courts may lift the corporate veil to hold shareholders or members liable.
Failure to Observe Corporate Formalities: Corporations and LLCs are required to observe certain formalities, such as holding regular meetings, maintaining separate financial records, and avoiding commingling of personal and corporate assets. If these formalities are not observed and the corporate structure is used as a mere façade, courts may disregard the corporate entity.
Alter Ego: If there is such a unity of interest and ownership between the corporation and its shareholders or members that the separate personalities of the corporation and the individuals no longer exist, courts may treat the corporation as the alter ego of its owners and hold them personally liable.
Group Enterprises: In some cases, where multiple corporations are closely related or form part of a single economic unit, courts may pierce the corporate veil to achieve equity, particularly if one corporation's actions harm creditors or other stakeholders and the corporate structure is being used to shield culpable parties from liability.
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