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Ethical Issues in Civil Litigation

  • Training

  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE)
  • ID: 5944690
Practitioners encounter a variety of ethical concerns in their practice. Social media, cybersecurity and trends in e-discovery all impact the practice of law.

Expert panelists discuss the best practices and strategies to effectively manage their clients’ matters while addressing ethical considerations.

Course Content

2:00 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Welcome and Introduction
David A. Rich, Esq.,
2:05 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Ethical Issues Concerning Clients' Funds
Jeffrey D. Woolf, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
2:20 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Ethical Issues Concerning Legal Fees
Hon. William I. Cowin,
Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
2:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Representation of Close Corporations
David A. Rich, Esq.,
3:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ethical Issues Concerning the Use of Social Media, Blogging and Managing Your Online Reputation
Jeffrey D. Woolf, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
3:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ethical Issues Concerning the Use of Social Media in Civil Litigation, Researching Jurors & Conducting Voir Dire
Jeffrey D. Woolf, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Candor to the Court & Candor to Opposing Counsel
Hon. William I. Cowin,
Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
David A. Rich, Esq.,
4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session
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

Chair
David A. Rich, Esq.,

Faculty
Hon. William I. Cowin,
Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jeffrey D. Woolf, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston