Ethics In Class Actions

Ethics in Class Actions Reed R. Kathrein, Partner Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Mealey’s Teleconference June 11, 2006

Introduction ,[object Object],[object Object]

Topics of Discussion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Other Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

History of Class Action Ethics Rules ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What are the Ethical Issues ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Primary Sources of Information ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Are the Ethics Rules Relevant to Class Actions? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Are the Ethics Rules Relevant to Class Actions? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Specific Model Rules and Their Application to Class Actions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Solicitation of Class Members by Plaintiffs and Defendants ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services ,[object Object]

Rule 7.2 Advertising ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Rule 7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Comment to Rule 7.2 ,[object Object]

Conflicts of Interest ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Conflicts of Interest ABA Model Rule 1.7 Current Clients ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Conflicts of Interest ABA Model Rule 1.7 Current Clients ,[object Object],[object Object]

Conflicts of Interest-ABA Model Rule 1.8(e) Financial Assistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Conflicts of Interest-ABA Model Rule 1.8(e) Financial Assistance ,[object Object]

Conflicts of Interest-ABA Model Rule 1.8(g) Aggregate Settlements ,[object Object]

Conflicts of Interest-ABA Model Rule 1.8(g) Aggregate Settlements ,[object Object],[object Object]

Conflicts of Interest-ABA Model Rule 1.8(g) Aggregate Settlements ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Contact with class representatives and members by plaintiffs and defense counsel . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Contact-ABA Model Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation, Allocation of Authority ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Contact-ABA Model Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation, Allocation of Authority ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Contact-ABA Model Rule 1.4(a) Communications ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Contact-ABA Model Rule 1.4(a) Communications ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Contact-ABA Model Rule 1.4(a) Communications ,[object Object],[object Object]

Contact- ABA Model Rule 4.2 and 4.3 Dealing with Represented and Unrepresented Persons ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Contact- ABA Model Rule 4.2 Dealing with Represented Persons ,[object Object],[object Object]

Contact- ABA Model Rule 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Persons ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Settlement, Reverse actions, Coupon & Non-pecuniary Redress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Attorney’s fees ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Attorney’s fees - ABA Model Rule 1.5 (b)-(c) Fee Arrangements ,[object Object],[object Object]

Attorney’s fees - ABA Model Rule 1.5(a) Fee Determination vs. new Fed.R.Civ.P 23(h) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Attorney’s fees - ABA Model Rule 1.5(a) Fee Determination vs. new Fed.R.Civ.P 23(h) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Attorney’s fees - ABA Model Rule 1.8(i) Proprietary Interests in Case ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Attorney’s fees - ABA Model Rule 1.5(e) Division of Fees ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Attorney’s fees - ABA Model Rule 1.5(e) Division of Fees ,[object Object],[object Object]

Attorneys Fee’s – Negotiating and Conflicts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Additional Sources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Newberg on Class Actions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Newberg on Class Actions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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