In-House Counsel and Legal Ethics: Recent and Recurring Issues
Expired
Program Number
31283
Program Date
2021-12-02
CLE Credits
1
The Rules of Ethics apply to in-house counsel, but how they apply is not always as clear as it is for outside counsel.
This program goes through the Ethical Rules, from the Introduction and Scope to Rule 8.4, including case law analysis, showing how the Rules apply to in-house counsel. General topics include competence, conflicts, compensation, supervision of other lawyers and staff, dealing with the court and with other third parties, pro bono work, and general misconduct. Particular attention is paid to Rules 1.0, 1.1, 1.2., 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, and 8.4.
Available in States
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- New Jersey
- New York
- Texas Self Study
Program Categories
- Administrative Law & Regulations
- Business Organizations & Contracts
- Consumer Protection Laws
- Ethics & Professionalism
- Federal Courts
- In-House Counsel
- Law Practice Management
PROGRAM CREDITS
- Legal Ethics : 1 Credit
