managing CONFLICT OF INTEREST situations

amendments

introduction

identifying a conflict of interest situation

What is a Conflict of Interest?

How to Spot a Conflict

Why a Conflict Matters

checking systems for conflicts of interest

Types of Conflict Checking Systems

When to use a Conflict Checking System

Essential Elements of a Conflict Checking System

managing a conflict of interest situation

Step One: The Need for Legal Analysis

Step Two: The Need for Adequate Disclosure

Step Three: The Need for Informed Consent

Step Four: The Need for Ongoing Assessment

Managing the Conflicts Mess

summary

appendices

1 - Checklist to Identify Conflicts Involving Multiple Interest

2 - Checklist to Identify Conflicts Involving Lawyer's Personal Interest

3 - Checklist for Non-Engagement or Non-Representation Letter

4 - Checklist to Screen Imputed Conflicts

5 - Checklist of Essentials of Conflict Checking Systems

6 - Checklist for Eliciting Consent to Waive Conflict

7 - Checklist for Managing a Subsequent Conflict

8 - Action Plan to Contain a Conflicts Mess

 

Last update: Oct. 7, 2002