You are sitting in a conference room, minding your own business while reviewing documents sent by your adversary in a high-stakes litigation. In the middle of Box 23 of 50, you come across an otherwise-unremarkable manila folder entitled, “Emails with client.” In it, are dozens of pages of communications between opposing counsel and their client, many of which concern the matter in suit as well as discussions of litigation strategy. What do you do?
This seminar covers the ethics and practicalities of “information you shouldn’t have.”
This seminar covers the ethics and practicalities of “information you shouldn’t have.”
Course Content
12:00 pm - 12:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
Joseph S. Berman, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
Nicholas J. Nesgos, Esq.,
Arent Fox LLP, Boston
12:05 pm - 12:20 pm
Rule 4.4(b) of the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct
Panel
12:20 pm - 12:40 pm
Other Relevant Rules
Panel
12:40 pm - 12:55 pm
The Consequences of Inadvertent Disclosure
Panel
12:55 pm - 1:00 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
FacultyJoseph S. Berman, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
Nicholas J. Nesgos, Esq.,
Arent Fox LLP, Boston
