Exciting new series on “Voice, Body and Movement for Lawyers – How to connect with the jury and find Justice Through Dramatic Technique!”
Click here to find out moreEthics issues abound in the negotiation and settlement of disputes, and can lead to the undoing of agreements, disciplinary charges and even claims of malpractice. In this program for all attorneys, Steve Bennett addresses practical issues in negotiation and settlement, such as the basic question: “who is the client?, questions of “puffery in negotiation, bad faith, threats, and other questionable behaviors, and the ethical issues that arise therefrom. Model Rules discussed include: Rule 1.2: Duty of consultation Rule 1.4: Duty to keep client informed Rule 4.1: False statements Rule 8.4: Dishonesty Ethics opinions discussed include: ABA Opinion 06-329 ABCNY Formal Op. 2017-3 Florida Bar v. Rodriguez, 959 So.2d 150 (Fla. 2007) In re J.T. Thorpe, Inc. (Mandelbrot v. J.T. Thorpe Settlement Trust), No. 15-56430 (9th Cir. 2017)
