Ethics: Conflicts, Competence and Confidentiality
The speakers will discuss the latest trends in how bond counsel can be exposed to professional liability. It will feature a practical discussion of how exposure to liability can be reduced and how losses may be prevented. There will be interactive questions regarding application of the model rules to public finance transactions. They will also focus on the potential implications of cryptocurrencies and increased digitization of public finance transactions and liability considerations around cannabis-related financings in public finance. Plus, they will provide attendees with insights on understanding the current and ever-expanding bases of liability under the Model Rules, recent ethics decisions, industry standards, Treasury guidance, and SEC Enforcement actions. It will also highlight the latest trends in engagement letters, identifying counsel roles, avoiding conflicts of interest, and using disclaimers. Legal malpractice carrier personnel will offer unique perspectives on liability scenarios for practitioners.
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