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THIS ONDEMAND PROGRAM IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ACCREDITATION OUTSIDE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
About the Seminar
The Code of Kryptonite. Ethical Limitations on Lawyers' Superpower
Did the drafters of our ethics code believe that lawyers are superheroes? It seems so. During the morning session, Stuart weaves together talk of superpowers, superheroes, and other fun stuff to explain important ethics rules and explore both the breadth and limitations on a lawyer's power. Advice for the Advisor - here we'll explore the ethical issues faced by lawyers when acting as advisors.
The Perils of Pursuing Superhero Status - Personal Conflict and Rule 1.8
Rule 1.2, Allocation of Decision Making Authority Between Lawyer and Client
Hypotheticals illustrating different subsections of Rule 1.2 and&what If you have a representative of a client who's gone bad? What if there are disagreements?
Discussion of The Possible Need to Withdraw, Rule 1.16
The Need to Keep Our Big Mouths Shut- Rule 1.6
The Need to Maintain Our Independence (Rules 5.4, And 2.1)
Assertive Advocacy - Understanding the Limitations on Our Superpowers
Rule 4.1 and misrepresentation
Candor and the duty to be truthful to the tribunal (and how that can get tricky for GC's)
Rule 3.3. Things to watch out for when supervising outside counsel
Misrepresentation issues when using LinkedIn - Rules 7.1 and 7.3
Other Key Tech Issues that Push The Limits of Our Superpowers. The Duty to Review Our Social Media Presence (Nysba Advisory Opinion; SC Opinion on Avvo)
The Anti-Bullying Rules like 3.4 and 4.4 and What it Really Means to be a Zealous Advocate (Professionalism Issues)
Mandatory MCLE Credit Hours
This seminar qualifies for 3.0 MCLE credit hours, including up to 3.0 LEPR credit hours.
This seminar is an Intermediate to Advanced Level Program.
Note: When submitting your compliance reports to the SC Commission on CLE and Specialization, if you completed this in 2025, please use this course code: 250747ADO.
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