Ethical Implications of Negotiating Settlement Agreements in Light of the Recent Ohio Board of Prof. Conduct Advisory Opinion #2018-3

I’m pleased to welcome Brian N. Eisen, Esq. (Past-President of CATA) to speak at our next CLE Luncheon seminar on October 10, 2018. Brian will discuss the ethical implications of negotiating settlement agreements. One hour of Professional Conduct credit has been approved for this CLE.

Over the past 20+ years, Mr. Eisen has negotiated hundreds of settlement agreements. In light of the recent Advisory Opinion #2018-3 from the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct, there are new ethical implications to consider when negotiating these agreements, especially regarding confidentiality clauses. For instance, what information can a defense attorney ethically request that you and your client keep confidential? What are the ethical implications of offering or accepting to keep confidential information contained in a court record? In addition, is there any potential tax liability? Mr. Eisen will address these issues and more!

You won’t want to miss this informative presentation, and as a bonus you can get your Professional Conduct CLE credit before the end of the year!

(Lunch is included, as always, but we will have a buffet this time, so no need to order lunch in advance.)

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Please send a check (payable to Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys) to Ladi Williams at Landskroner, Grieco, Merriman, 1360 W. 9th St., #200, Cleveland, OH 44113, or bring a check to the luncheon.

  • Where: Ritz-Carlton, 6th Floor (Cleveland)
  • When: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 12:15-1:35 (12:15-12:20 registration; 12:20-12:30 introductory remarks; 12:30-1:30 presentation; 1:30-1:35 wrap-up)
  • Why: Get One Hour of Professional Conduct CLE Credit!
  • Who: You!
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