2015 Emerging Ethical Issues in Tax Practice

When:  Oct 21, 2015 from 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM (ET)

Fully Satisfy your New Jersey & New York MCLE Ethics Requirement!

Now in its 5th Year, all new topics will be presented to provide you with everything you need to know about current ethical issues in tax practice that every lawyer should be familiar with. Ethical issues have become a major part of any tax practice, and this program will provide you with the best strategies to represent your clients while not running afoul of the changing ethical standards for tax practitioner.

Are you fully prepared to deal with everything that comes your way?

The seminar will explore the ethical dynamics associated with practicing taxation law in New Jersey’s global marketplace for not only tax, but also business lawyers. In today’s increasingly competitive world adherence to ethical standards is essential to not only attracting and retaining clients, but also providing clients with the representation that they rightfully deserve.

Learn how to handle challenges as they arise, as well as how to avoid costly ethics issues in the first place – register today for this essential new update to learn everything you need to know about the considerations that are likely impact your practice. As an attendee, you’ll walk away with clear and concise strategies you can put to work right away, as well as powerful new tips you can use when the unexpected happens.


Program Agenda:
4:00 Ethical Issues In Conducting a Trial - Nathan Hochman, Esq.
• Ethical Issues During a Criminal Tax Trial
4:40 Roundtable Discussion
5:00 Whats New at the OPR - Charles E. Falk, Esq.
• What’s New at the OPR
• The Risks of Tax Opinion Practice
• CCA 201403006-Disclosing Information to the OPR
5:40 Roundtable Discussion
6:00 Emerging Ethical Issues In Criminal Tax Cases - Michael J. Sullivan, Esq.
• The Attorney-Client and Work Product Privilege.
• Willfullness Update
• Bringing a Bivens Case
• Conspiracy In Tax Cases
6:40 Roundtable Discussion
7:00 Selected “Hot” Ethical Issues - Entire Panel
• Backdating Documents
• Withdrawing From a Tax Court Case
• Whistleblower Update
• Handling Digital Assets
7:50 Conclusion
8:00 Adjourn




NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4.5 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 4.5 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.

Credits
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 4.5 credits (50 minute hour), including 4.5 ethics/professionalism credits
PA CLE: 3.5 ethics credits pending ($16 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
NY CLE (t&n/t): 4.5 ethics credits
CPE: 4.5 professional ethics credits

Door Registration: $200

Location

690 Route 46 E
Fairfield, NJ 07004-1539