Professional Responsibility & Ethical Issues for Tax Lawyers

  • October 20, 2014

PURCHASE

Publication | Archived Video

DESCRIPTION

Tax lawyers face unique professional responsibilities and ethical issues in their practice, particularly in a self-assessment tax system. Attend this program for a discussion of the numerous ethical and professionalism considerations that often arise in your tax practice and receive practical insights and tips from senior practitioners on how to practically manage them.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Heather McGeorge, BMO Nesbitt Burns
Robert Kepes, Morris Kepes Winters LLP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Core Ethical and Professional Considerations in Giving Tax Opinions
Colin Campbell, University of Western Ontario

How to Determine Whether Backdating is Legitimate or Improper
John Sorensen, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

Best Practices for Reducing the Risk of a Negligence Claim: Recent Case Law
Kyle Peterson, Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP
Wendy Sun, Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP

Tax Claims and Your LAWPRO Policy
Jennifer Ip, LAWPRO

Role of LawPRO Repair Counsel In Tax Matters and Rectification Applications
Brian Nichols, Speigel Nichols Fox LLP