Conflicts Learning Module
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This module was updated in March 2017. As you read through this module, if you find any information that is unclear, inaccurate or outdated, please advise the course facilitator.
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Introduction and Objectives
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Conflicts: The Basics
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Conflicts: The Basics continued
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Conflicts: The Basics - What is a Conflict of Interest?
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Conflicts: The Basics - What Is a Conflict of Interest? continued
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Conflicts: The Basics - Who is My Client?
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Conflicts: The Basics - Conflicts and the Courts
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Conflicts: The Basics - Conflicts and the Courts continued
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Acting for Two or More Clients
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Acting for Two or More Clients continued
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Acting Against Clients - Acting Against Current Clients
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Acting Against Clients - Acting Against Current Clients continued
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Acting Against Clients - Acting Against Former Clients
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Conflicts Between Lawyer & Client - General Prohibition and Certain Exceptions
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Conflicts Between Lawyer & Client - General Prohibition and Certain Exceptions continued
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Conflicts Between Lawyer & Client - Investing a Client's Funds
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Conflicts Between Lawyer & Client - Sharing Space
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Conflicts Between Lawyer & Client - Sharing Space continued
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Conflicts Between Lawyer & Client - Sharing Space continued
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Transferring Between Law Firms
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Transferring Between Law Firms - The Triggering Circumstances
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Transferring Between Law Firms - Types of Transferring Lawyers and Procedures
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Transferring Between Law Firms - Types of Transferring Lawyers and Procedures continued
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Setting Up a Conflicts System
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Setting Up a Conflicts System - Content of Conflicts Checking System
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Operating a Conflicts System - When to Perform Conflict Checks
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Operating a Conflicts System - What Happens When a Conflict Arises?
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Operating a Conflicts System - What Happens When a Conflict Arises? continued
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End of Lesson