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When bad things happen to good people - Ethical redlines in negotiations

Webinar on-demand

Australian in-house counsel have experienced unprecedented workloads during 2020, due to COVID-19 related changes to our economy, regulatory landscape and the social fabric. When business is operating in crisis-mode, even “good” lawyers can overlook all the implications of a course of action, and unwittingly take ethical missteps.

As 2020 draws to a close, we invite you to view our final “when bad things happen to good people” webinar with a special one-hour focus on ethics. We will consider the life cycle of a commercial dispute and consider the ethical issues which might arise including:

When does hard-line negotiating breach your ethical duties? We will consider your obligations in commercial negotiations and settlement negotiations.
What ethical issues do you need to consider when commencing proceedings against another party?
Where are the traps for the unwary – protecting privileged communications and confidential information
How do you keep your ethical compass in check when working from home?

This session includes an overview of the topic and will conclude with a Q&A/discussion element.

CPD points

This session is valid for 1 CPD point (Practical Legal Ethics). Please ensure this meets the criteria accreditation within your accreditation jurisdiction.

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