Privileges, Kovels, Settlements, and Ethics Rules: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You – and Your Clients!

Event Description

Online registration for this event is closed, please e-mail kkozicky@mnbars.org to register.

This will be an interactive session providing an overview of the requirements, protections, and limitations of the various privileges (such as attorney/client and accountant/client); “Kovel” engagements; and settlement discussions and documentation.  We will also cover various state and ABA ethics and professional rules of conduct relating to these matters. 

These discussions will provide the backdrop for a more in-depth review of intriguing future developments in this space in light of the recent Supreme Court case denying certiorari in January, 2023 (In re Grand Jury case, Number 21-1397) – the case where disclosure to a grand jury of certain international tax advice and tax return preparation documents to a client by a law firm was held by the Ninth Circuit to be required, despite the firm’s assertion of both attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrine. That assertion failed, and the ramifications for the firm in this case and other situations like it are very significant.  Join us to talk about them!

Stay afterwards to play bocce ball, socialize and enjoy snacks and beverages.

*Remote option available

Presenters:

Kyle Brehm | Fredrikson & Byron

Ken Levinson | Fredrikson & Byron

Ben Wagner | Wagner Tax Law

CLE Credits: 1 Ethics Applied For| Event Code: 485093

Cost:

Section Member: Free
Member, not in the Tax Section: $15
Non-Member: $45 
Law Student & New Admittee: FREE

Registration Deadline:  May 16th, 2023. To register after that time, email the program manager.

Remote Participation:  Remote Instructions will be e-mailed to attendees the day before.

Payments/Cancellations:  Please register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible. If you must pay by check, please use this registration form . Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy .

Accommodations: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.

Program Manager: Kelly Kozicky | kkozicky@mnbars.org | 612-278-6351

 

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DATE
Thursday, May 18, 2023
TIME

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

VENUE
Pinstripes Edina
3849 Gallagher Dr
Edina, MN 55435