CBA LAW SERIES - Spring 2018

Presented by the CBA Pensions and Benefits Law Section

Exploring the Unique Ethical and Professional Issues Faced by Pension Lawyers

On top of the normal ethical and practice management obligations of our profession, pensions lawyers are particularly engaged with complicated issues at the intersection of fiduciary relationships.
 
Our speakers will examine the ethical and practice management issues unique to the practice of pensions law, providing insights and examples useful to lawyers at any stage of their career.
 
Whether your practice involves advising employers, administrators, or plan members, you won’t want to miss this essential webinar.
 
This webinar will cover topics such as:

• The scope of the fiduciary duty in plan administration
• The duty to avoid conflicting interests when representing plan sponsors and administrators, or when representing active and retired plan members
• Balancing the duties of candour and confidentiality
• Best practices for benefit dispute resolution when dealing with unrepresented members

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