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Joint MBA-Lawyers Weekly Program Looks at Fiduciary Duties and LLCs

Thursday, March 22, 2018
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On March 15, the Massachusetts Bar Association and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly presented a joint educational program that looked at fiduciary duties and LLCs. The event was free for MBA members.

The panelists discussed the complicated state of attorney-client relations in the closely held business context. Specific topics of discussion included the rules related to attorney-client duties to non-clients; engagement letters, conflicts and insurance coverage limitations; best practices in drafting agreements; and IP rights. Following a brief audience Q&A with the panelists, the event concluded with a networking reception.

Panelists (pictured, from left) included:

  • Kas DeCarvalho, Esq. -- Pannone, Lopes, Devereaux & O'Gara
  • Shehla Syed, Esq. -- West Hill Technology Counsel
  • Terence J. Welsh -- MBA Insurance Agency president
  • Steven J. Bolotin, Esq. -- Morrison Mahoney LLP

Thank you to the co-sponsors of the event: Morrison Mahoney LLP and the MBA Insurance Agency.