Representing ERISA fiduciaries, plans and plan sponsors raises a variety of ethical issues that can be a trap for the unwary practitioner. These problems can arise from the fact that a potential client may assume, perhaps unwittingly, a variety of sometimes competing roles and, as a result, counsel may find him/herself ensnared in a potentially difficult situation. The peculiar duties owed to plan participants have given rise to case law that can result in disqualification orders and other problems for the attorney.

The program will cover a variety of potential ethical missteps for ERISA practitioners and describe best practices for avoiding these problems, including:

° The vexing problems of attorney client privilege in the ERISA counseling, benefits claims and litigation contexts.

° Issues of multiple representation in counseling and litigation.

° An attorneys inadvertent assumption of fiduciary status.


Practice Areas:		ERISA, Employee Benefits & Compensation, Employment Law, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Online Media Type:		Audio

Production Date:		12/23/2008 12:30 PM EST

Level:		Intermediate

Category:		Standard

Duration:		1 Hours, 0 Minutes

Online Format:		Live

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Speakers:

•	Donald L. Havermann - Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
•	Brian T. Ortelere - Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP


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