Attorneys involved in business contract negotiations often face a different set of ethical questions and dilemmas than those that arise in the litigation context, e.g., how to balance your obligation to represent your client zealously with your obligation to be truthful in statements to others. Some of these issues may be particularly challenging in health care contracting, where subtle factual nuances can give rise to significant regulatory risks. In addition, in many health care contracting situations the contracting parties have longstanding business relationships that will continue on after the contract is signed, requiring attention to factors beyond purely legal and ethical considerations.
This program will provide a brief overview of some common health care agreements; summarize the relevant Rules of Professional Conduct; and use a few case studies to frame the discussion of how the ethical rules might impact the contract negotiation. There will be ample opportunity for audience participation.
Robert J. Milligan is a shareholder in the Phoenix, Arizona law firm of Milligan Lawless, P.C. He focuses his practice on the representation of physicians, physician organizations and other health care and life sciences clients, providing advice on a wide variety of matters including business transactions, regulatory compliance, licensing, medical research, professional liability and risk management. In addition to his law degree from De Paul University, Mr. Milligan has a Masters of Law (LL.M.) degree in Biotechnology and Genomics from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He is listed in ‘The Best Lawyers in America,’ and in Chambers USA, for health care law.
Location
This program will be a hybrid program with both an in-person and virtual option. Please select the appropriate ticket for whether you intend to be in-person or virtual. Lunch will be provided to those in-person. The Zoom information will only be provided to those who purchase virtual tickets.
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· Member – $20
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· Student Member – $5
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The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1 hour of CLE ethics credit toward your annual requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.