In everyday practice, ethics questions come up suddenly and when you least expect them. In this seminar, attorney and popular CLE presenter Eric Cooperstein tackles some of those questions. Eric and a team of co-presenters will discuss the right answers, the wrong answers, and how to avoid finding yourself in hot water.

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

New Developments in Minnesota Ethics: Firm Names, Disclosing Malpractice to Clients and More

The Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board has been active – don’t be caught short by changes that may affect your practice. Topics will include: the new opinion related to firm names, the new opinion on disclosing malpractice to clients, proposed changes to "nonrefundable" retainers, and more.

– Eric T. Cooperstein; Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein, PLLC; Minneapolis

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Ethics in the Clouds: Facebook, Referral Services, and Cloud Computing

Businesses and lawyers are increasingly making use of web-based software and services to network, advertise, communicate, and get things done. But putting data in third parties’ hands causes concern for many lawyers. Your presenters discuss the ethical implications of online social networking, client referral services, and software-as-a-service (SaaS), or cloud computing.

– Peter H. Berge; Minnesota CLE; Saint Paul
– Eric T. Cooperstein

10:45 – 11:00 a.m.

BREAK

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Interactive Ethics: Put Yourself in the Hot Seat

In this session, audience members will watch short videos and then vote on how they would handle the hypothetical situation. Topics will include:

• Dealing with clients who lie;

• Confidentiality and privilege;

• Collecting fees from clients; and more.

– T.J. Conley; The Law Office of T.J. Conley; Minneapolis
– Susan C. Rhode; Moss & Barnett PA; Minneapolis
– Eric T. Cooperstein, moderator