Crunched for time? Earn CLE credits fast at telephone and on-demand seminars
Attend a State Bar CLE Seminars telephone or on-demand seminar to earn those missing credits before Dec. 31. Visit OnDemand for a complete list of nearly 100 State Bar on-demand programs. Choose one or more of the following one-hour telephone seminars.
Ethics for In-House Counsel: Who is the client?, Dec. 3, 12 - 1 p.m. (CST). There is a new in-house counsel registration rule, effective Jan. 1, 2009. Brush up on who your client is, how to comply with the rules regarding representing an organization, and whether the attorney/client privilege will always apply.
Revision to the Trust Account Rule: The Story One Year Later, Dec. 8, 12 - 1:30 p.m. (CST). What issues have arisen in the year since the trust account rule changed, and what is still unanswered at this point? Get the perspective from the Office of Lawyer Regulation and the State Bar of Wisconsin ethics counsel.
To order a book or register for a seminar:
Visit www.wisbar.org/cle or call (800) 728-7788 or (608) 257-3838
The Duty to Report Misconduct, Dec. 15, 12 - 1 p.m. (CST). While attorneys are generally aware there is some duty to report misconduct by their peers, they frequently fear and misunderstand the duty. Learn what is required and what misconduct must be reported.
Contflicts of Itnerest with Former Clients, Dec. 17, 12 - 1 p.m. (CST). You are facing a situation in which taking on a new client might conflict with one of your former clients. Find out how to identify and address such conflicts, which conflicts can be waived and which cannot, and how to make sure your waiver letter fits the requirements of the law. Also get guidance on when a client becomes a former client.
Lessons Learned from the Seasoned Lawyer, Dec. 19, 12 - 1:30 p.m. (CST). A panel of experienced attorneys will share their observations and accumulated wisdom in the area of legal ethics. Hear first-hand from these veterans how to spot ethical dilemmas and what to do about them.
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