Monday, December 5, 2011

2011 Updates: Practicing Law with Your Head in the Clouds and Your Mind on #Ethics

The Alaska Bar Association's annual ethics update is three hours covering the following topics:
  • Ethics Opinions Update
  • Multi-jurisdictional Practice Update
  • Cyberspace Practice Issues
    • Social Media Investigation
    • Social Media Advertising, Solicitation
    • Social Media Communication
    • Creation of Attorney/Client Relationship
    • Ex parte Communications
    • Supervisor’s Responsibilities
    • "Cloud" Confidentiality Issues
    • Online Client File Access
    • Trust Account Issues
    • Avoiding Internet Scams
    • Outsourcing Legal Work
    • Unauthorized Practice by Nonlawyers
    • Online Trial Publicity
    • Inappropriate Online Conduct with a Client
This may be a program well worth the effort of seeking credit in other jurisdictions!

Title:
2011 Updates: Practicing Law with Your Head in the Clouds and Your Mind on Ethics
Credits:
Alaska: 3 Ethics
Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority
Note:
You will have to create an account to obtain this program. This is free.
More:
http://www.legalspan.com/alaskabar/catalog.asp?ItemID=20110909-272095-105056

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