PrF:MVV335K Ethical Issues - Informace o předmětu

MVV335K Ethical Issues in U.S. Law Practice

Právnická fakulta
podzim 2021

Rozsah

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Vyučující

Prof. Joseph Francis Vosicky (cvičící), prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D. (zástupce)

Garance

prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D.
Právnická fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Mgr. Věra Redrupová, B.A.
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Právnická fakulta

Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin

MVV335K/01: Po 6. 12. 18:00–19:40 041, Út 7. 12. 16:00–17:40 041, 18:00–19:40 041, St 8. 12. 16:00–17:40 041, 18:00–19:40 041, Čt 9. 12. 18:00–19:40 041, J. Vosicky

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Mateřské obory/plány

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Cíle předmětu

This comprehensive course of 6 classes discusses professional responsibility in the common law system. Students will demonstrate understanding of ethical issues through practical case studies.

Osnova

Class #1: Overview - Common Law Tradition - "Stare Decisis"
Legal Authority: Constitution, Statutes, Case Law Adversary System of Dispute Resolution
* Erie R. Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64, 58 S.Ct. 817(1938)
Structure of American Courts (Federal+ State; Civil v. Criminal)
Jurisdiction in Federal Court
Division of Courts; Arbitration; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Restorative Justice
Judge' s Role in American Courts
How Lawyers Become Judges
Class #2: Litigation Process - Uniform Commercial Code
Notice Pleading (Federal) v. Fact Pleading (Illinois)
Insurance Coverage Issues - Rolling Stones Concert
Drafting a Complaint: (Hovorka v. Rodrigue z ) UCC 810 ILCS 5/4 - 406(f)
*Falk v. Northern Trust Co., 327 Ill.App.3d 101 (1st Dist., 2001) - Good Faith in Banking
*Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 129 S.Ct. 1937 (2009) Federal Court Pleading Requirements Defending a Complaint (Gordon v. Worley) UCC 810 ILCS 5/2-327(1)(a)
*Monier v. Chamberlain, 35 Ill.2d 351 (1966) - Role of Discovery by Attorneys
* "A Paragon of Arbitration Justice"
Class #3: Attorney - Client Relationship
Clients Never Tell All the Facts, but a Selective Version
Keeping Confidences , Maintaining Contact, Safeguarding Funds
Billing Clients, Fee Disputes; In Re Pyzik - resolved in Bankruptcy
Court Characterization of Facts: Is it Divorce or Probate Case
When a Big Law Firm Sends You a Case, Beware:
*Westbank v. Maurer , 276 Ill.App.3d, 553 (2d Dist. 1995) - Attorney misconduct results in Mortgage Rescision;
*"Top 10 Ethics Traps (and How to Avoid Them)"
Class #4: The Practice of Law in U.S.: Big Firm v. Small Firm & Solo Practice
Technological Competency - Zoom Court Hearings
*"Slip Sliding Away" - Fox, Legal Tender, pp.3-30; The Business of the Law Business
Billable Hours, Profitability + Impact on Clients in resolving case
Conflicts oflnterest (Withdraw or Alert Client in Writing)
Morning Meetings + Mining the Gold
"If You Think There Is a Problem, There Probably Is"
Liability of Law Firm for Its Lawyers - Duty to Report Unethical Lawyers
*"Achieving Digital Mastery"
Class #5: International Law Practice (Inheritance/Probate Court)
Admission as Foreign Lawyer in Czech Republic
Preparation of Bi-Lingual Power of Attorney - Recovery of Bank
Access Admission of Czech Will in Chicago - Estate of Vladimir Lutovsky
Collaboration with Local Counsel
Consideration of Respective Tax Laws - Recovery of Restituted Prague Villa
Problem when Foreign National Dies in Chicago Without a Will
Access to Assets; Direction for Burial or Cremation
Class #6: Lawyer's Role in Legal Community & Collaborative Case Study
"It's a Matter of Style" - Importance of Reputation
Lawyers Shouldn't Make Themselves the Issue
Consider the Big Picture, Don't Sweat the Little Stuff
Mrs. Sala' s Rule; "You Can' t Be Hanged for What You Don't Say"
Chicago Bar Association - Constitutional Law Committee - Rewrites Judicial Article
Candidate for Illinois Legislature; Fulbright Scholarship Opportunities
Review of Professional Responsibility Issues
* In re Himmel, 125 Ill 2d 531 (1988)
Prepare a Memorandum analyzing an ethical problem.

Literatura

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Výukové metody

lectures and discussion

Metody hodnocení

a paper

Vyučovací jazyk

Angličtina

Informace učitele

ADDENDUM: "52 Common Ethical Problems and How to Avoid Them" - Foonberg

PREPARATION FOR CLASS: To get the most benefit from this course, please read cases and articles "*" cited prior to class and be ready to discuss.

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