Florida CLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
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Ethical Considerations in Representing Multiple and Corporate Clients
The foundation of any attorney-client relationship is the client. However, it isn’t always obvious to a lay person who your client is. It is imperative for clients to understand who we represent, the subtleties of organizational representation and joint representation, as well as the contours of attorney-client communications and what actions can waive confidentiality. It is equally important as attorneys to be on guard against inappropriate expansion of who we represent and the scope... More Info
$501Ethics CreditSelf-Report -
The Ethics of Collection: An Oxymoron or Reality
Are there really ethical issues in collections? While many people may consider debt collection as something other than desirable, for people and entities who are owed money, it could mean the financial well-being of the creditor. There are ethical requirements, mostly encompassed within the FDCPA for consumer debt (and in the Rules of Professional Conduct for commercial collections and legal services in general) an attorney or debt collector must follow. This CLE program provides a bri... More Info
$501Ethics CreditSelf-Report -
Ethical Mediation: Principles and Practices in Dispute Resolution
The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly in the area of mediation, has grown dramatically in the past ten years. However, it is a process in which many counsel are unfamiliar. Judge Scheinkman will discuss the importance of ethical considerations that relate to settlement negotiations. Given the nature of mediation, it is important that the parties negotiate in an ethical fashion which translates into good faith. While the trust of an adversary is a relative concept, there is an... More Info
$501Ethics CreditSelf-Report -
The Ethics Rules & Logistics Involved with Selling or Buying a Law Firm
In this CLE course, lawyers will learn about the Professional Rules of Conduct that intersect with the sale and purchase of a law firm, together with the 3 options for selling a law firm and the logistics involved with selling and buying a law firm. More Info
$501Ethics CreditSelf-Report -
Legal Ethics for Inside and Outside Council
Whether inside or outside counsel, an attorney must be able to provide competent, timely, and cost-effective legal advice and related services to the company and its affiliates based on an intimate knowledge of the company’s mission, operations, culture, and objectives in its domestic and global marketplace. Business acumen is an essential quality to providing competent and effective risk assessment and legal advice. This CLE course will discuss the ethical challenges attorneys face. More Info
$501Ethics CreditSelf-Report -
Ethics of Practicing Across State Lines: Temporary and Virtual Practice
Every day, lawyers practice in jurisdictions where they are not licensed. They advise clients who live there, respond to calls and emails from them, draft agreements that will be implemented there, even try cases there. This has led to a host of regulatory issues in recent years, as the courts, bar regulators, and ethics committees struggle to keep pace with modern commerce. In this program, we will use hypothetical scenarios to explore the rules for practicing law across.state line... More Info
$501Ethics CreditSelf-Report -
Update On Conflicts Of Interest for Attorneys: Rules and Recent Cases & Opinions
Management of conflicts of interest present one of the greatest challenges to the efficient and ethical operation of a law firm and accordingly, a good understanding of the rules, and knowledge of important cases and opinions interpreting the rules, is essential. While all states in the US have adopted some form of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, there are variations within the conflict rules. Further, there are differences in how each state applies the rules, including the... More Info
$501Ethics CreditSelf-Report -
Written on the Wind: A Bird’s Eye View of Data, Cloud, CRM, and Duty of Care
When we talk about technology, there is great focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity and their ethical implications. Rightly so, but here, we will be looking at technology from a different point of view. Specifically, we begin with a historical perspective and a little “techno-speak” so we are all on the same page and can appreciate the magnitude of the issue. We then look at commercial data solutions and discuss both practical and ethical concerns arising from their use... More Info
$501TechnologySelf-Report -
Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation
This CLE examines the ethical issues that arise when attorneys are performing legal services on a pro bono basis. Using the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, it identifies particular rules that would apply in common pro bono scenarios, and discusses how attorneys can spot potential issues and avoid “steeping over” ethical lines while they seek to effectively represent their clients and increase access to justice through their pro bono work. Some Michigan and other state bar variations... More Info
$1002Ethics Credits✓ Pre-Approved -
Reel Ethics: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through Film and TV Scenarios
This fun interactive CLE course will cover various ethical scenarios by analyzing ethical dilemmas presented in popular movies and television shows, and how to best navigate such issues. Real life examples will be presented, along with solutions and considerations, along with possible outcomes. A mock format will be utilized, with the focus being on the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. This course is designed to provide you with the skills to evaluate and handle ethical issues... More Info
$501Ethics CreditSelf-Report