Highlighted Case

United States v. Thompson

Background

Defendant was indicted for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to manipulate gas prices in violation of Commodities Exchange Act. The United States District Court for the District of Columbia, granted defendant's motion to compel production of documents his employer had produced to government during investigation of alleged improper trading prac-tices. Employer filed third-party appeal, seeking to enforce confidentiality agreement with government.

Holdings

The Court of Appeals, Rogers, Circuit Judge, held that:
(1) discovery order was immediately appealable by employer;
(2) employer voluntarily participated in disclosure program, thus weighing against wok-product protection;
(3) employer had standing to seek enforcement of confidentiality agreement;
(4) disclosure of documents was not within scope of confidentiality agreement;
(5) assurances of confidentiality were neither sufficiently strong nor unqualified to warrant application of work product doctrine; and
(6) general conclusion that defendant was entitled to disclosure was insufficient given scope of confidentiality agreement.

Remanded
Conference Details

While the planning continues for the 2010 Legal Malpractice & Risk Managment Conference, we will provide information on this page as details are finalized.

Schedule

The schedule for the conference is currently in the works. The final schedule for the 2010 Conference, with session descriptions, will be available in the fall of 2009. Below is a listing of the topics that will be discussed. Visit the schedule page for more information on session moderators, speakers and times.

  • The Year in Review – Introduction
  • Standing to Sue, Privity and Duty of Disclosure
  • Litigation / Litigation Attorney
  • What's Your Little Secret? They Want to Know
  • Judgmental Immunity – A Modern Look at the Legal Profession's Oldest Defense
  • Insurance Coverage Update: The Year in Review-Prior Knowledge Redux and the Definition of Professional Services
  • 2009 LMRM Case Update and Statutory Causes of Action
  • Stump the Panel
  • The Insurance Marketplace and Considerations
  • Who is the Client and Standing to Sue – Successor Entities, Affiliates and Subsidiaries
  • Advance Conflict Waivers, Screening and How to Do It
  • The General Counsel Forum
  • Suits for Fees / Mandatory Fee Arbitration
  • Risk Management Considerations in Restructuring and Winding-Up Law Firms
  • Managing Client and Law Firm Data, and What Gives When Client and Firm Policies Conflict?
  • On the Horizon – The Slow Motion Revolution

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Site & Hotel Info

The 2010 Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference will take place at The Westin Chicago River North Hotel located at 320 North Dearborn, on the bank of the Chicago River. The Hotel is in the heart of Chicago’s theatre and financial districts, and within walking distance of Michigan Avenue’s famous Magnificent Mile.

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Brochure

Late this year, the 2010 Conference Brochure will be available for viewing. Until that time, please feel free to review brochures from past conferences.

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Speakers

The speaker list for the 2010 Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference is available, but not finalized. Visit the speakers page to see the present line-up for the 2010 Conference.

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Highlights

The conference highlights for the 2010 conference are currently being planned. Highlights are complimentary events for registered guests. The conference highlights provide a place for registrants to network, relax and discuss topics relevant to the legal malpractice and risk managment industries.

  • Welcome Reception - March 2
  • Conference Reception & Dinner - March 3
  • Keynote Luncheon - March 4

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Materials

Conference materials are provided in booklet form and on CD to registrants of the 2010 Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference. Non-registrants are able to purchase materials online. Conference materials purchased online will be shipped one week after the conference.

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Relevant Cases

Cases to be discussed during the course of the 2010 Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference are listed in correlation with the panel that will be discussing the cases. This year's panels are as follows:

  • Standing to Sue, Privity and Duty of Disclosure
  • Litigation/Litigation Attorney
  • The Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine – Client-Non Client Claims
  • Judgmental Immunity
  • Insurance Law
  • Updates to 2009 LMRM and Statutory Causes of Action
  • Who Is the Client and Standing to Sue – Successor Entities, Affiliates and Subsidiaries
  • Advance Conflict Waivers, Screening and How to Do It

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Advisory Members

Advisory Members are essential to the planning process for the 2010 Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference. Click below to see who has contributed to the conference as an advisory member this year.

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