Both clients and non-clients have become creative in alleging new types of claims to expand potential damages. These creative methods circumvent some of the limitations and problems of pleading and proof as inherent in traditional malpractice claims. Despite the normal rule that a lawyer’s duty is to the client and not third parties, approximately 20% of claims against lawyers are actually brought by non-clients, who are increasingly relying on these creative theories.
In this practical webinar, you will learn how any parties can sue lawyers. You will learn the latest trends in these types of claims, including:
- In Concert Liability Claims
- Aiding and Abetting
- Conspiracy
- Common Law Fraud
- Fraudulent Concealment
- Constructive Fraud
- Negligent Misrepresentation
- Malicious Prosecution/Abuse of Process
- Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
- Identify the latest trends in claims that clients and non-clients bring against lawyers, beyond malpractice
- Determine steps you can take to protect you and your firm against such claims
- Mitigate the effect of novel claims through damage exposure and malpractice insurance
James, Jr. Kobak
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
James Kobak, Jr is a Senior Ethics Counsel at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, where he has been a partner for over 35 years. He served as lead counsel to the trustee for the Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) liquidations of Lehman Brothers Inc. and MF Global Inc. He is a former president of the New York County Lawyers' Association and a member of multiple attorney ethics groups, including the NYCLA Ethics Institute and the New York State Bar Committees on Standards of Attorney Conduct and Law and Technology. He was the co-editorial advisor to the NYCLA treatise on the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, as published by the Oxford University Press. Mr. Kobak received his A.B. from Harvard, magna cum laude, and his LL.B from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Rita Haeusler
Hughes Hubbard
Rita Haeusler is a partner in Hughes Hubbard’s litigation practice and head of the firm’s Los Angeles office. She has more than 30 years of experience litigating in a variety of state and federal courts throughout the country and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her practice focuses primarily on complex litigation and arbitration in the areas of consumer products, antitrust, unfair competition, intellectual property, class actions, privacy, and employment law. She has represented companies in a wide variety of industries, including pharma, entertainment, consumer products, and luxury brands. She received both her B.A. cum laude and her J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles.
CLE Credits (Law)
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In some CLE states, the course will be submitted to the bar after you register. If for any reason the course is not approved, we will fully refund your registration fee. If a state is listed on this course, then we are confident the course fits that state's standards and already is or will be approved for credit.
What is a webinar?
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Can I ask questions during the webinar?
Yes. During the live webinar, you may submit questions and comments and the speaker will respond verbally. For a recorded webinar, your questions will be emailed to the speaker. You will typically receive a response from the speaker within two business days.
Can I attend using a tablet or smartphone?
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If I can’t attend a webinar live, can I view the recording later?
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Can I listen to recorded webinars on a tablet or smartphone?
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Do the webinars qualify for Continuing Education Credit?
Almost all of our webinars are approved for continuing education credit, including CLE (in all states), CCB, CPE, HRCI, IRS and SHRM credit. Unlike many providers, we don’t charge you any additional fee to process your credit. If you have specific questions, please call us at 703-372-0550 or contact us.
Can I still receive Continuing Education Credits if I view the webinar recording instead of the live presentation?
In most cases, the answer is yes. Recorded webinars are not eligible for CLE credit in the following states: AR, KS, MS, NE, and RI. In all other jurisdictions, recorded programs are eligible for credit. In addition, CPE credit is not available for recorded webinars. Please note that recorded webinars are only eligible for a certain period of time based on the jurisdiction. To ask about your specific type of Continuing Education Credit or the requirements in your jurisdiction, please call us at 703-372-0550 or contact us.
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