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SKU: 61883.05a
In this paper, Nancy Carruthers, Practice Advisor for the Law Society of Alberta, identifies the ethical issues and requirements lawyers face when engaged in limited scope retainers (LSRs), in addition to providing helpful guidance regarding practice and risk management issues. The author covers topics such as Code of Conduct amendments, when a lawyer can use a limited scope retainer, liability issues, limited scope retainers in the courts, and a list of common steps for success in managing limited scope retainers.
Appendix outlining the LSR-related Code amendments attached.
This paper was presented at the Law and Practice program in November 2013.
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