Friday, October 25, 20199:00 AM – 10:15 AM

General Session 5

What, Me Worry? Ethics in Negotiations and Lease Disputes

Desmond D. Connall, Jr.Ballard Spahr LLP

Baltimore, MD

Michael A. GeibelsonRobins Kaplan LLP

Los Angeles / Silicon Valley

Pamela L. WesthoffSheppard, Mullin, Richter

& Hampton LLPLos Angeles, CA

MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL PRACTICE

A. Model Rule 5.5 – Multi-Jurisdictional PracticeB. Model Rule 1.1 – CompetenceC. The Leading Case – BirbrowerD. A Scary Scenario – No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!E. A Cautionary TaleF. Other Decisions of Note

MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL PRACTICE

JOINT REPRESENTATION

A. Current Law – Joint Representation TakeawayB. DiscussionC. Best Practices For ComplianceD. Joint Representation – Sample Engagement Letter Provision

JOINT REPRESENTATION

ADVANCED WAIVERS

A. Current Law – Advance WaiversB. Discussion of J-M Manufacturing Co.C. TakeawaysD. Sample Provisions – Advance Waiver

ADVANCED WAIVERS

TECHNOLOGY AND THE RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

A. Current Law B. Competency

TECHNOLOGY AND THE RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

MEDIATION CONFIDENTIALITY – YOU’RE ON NOTICE

A. Format & Content – California Evidence Code § 1129(c)B. Safe Harbor – California Evidence Code § 1129(d)C. Failure to ComplyD. Best Practices

MEDIATION CONFIDENTIALITY – YOU’RE ON NOTICE

SETTLEMENT CONFIDENTIALITY – ON “FORM AND CONTENT”

THE TRAP DOOR OF DISQUALIFICATION

A. Disqualifying Former Employees – It’s Not Just For Lawyers Anymore

B. Are Lawyers “Necessary” … to Testify C. In Disqualification, Act Now or Forever Hold Your PeaceD. But when it Comes to Experts, Don’t Churn and Burn

THE TRAP DOOR OF DISQUALIFICATION

WHO’S GOING TO PAY FOR THIS: LITIGATION FUNDING

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