Ethics CLE – McCabe Ali LLP Law

Emil Published- Legal Ethics in Oregon Chapter 13 to BarBooks Online Library

Paralegal — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:24:09 +0000

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Mike Speaking at Licensing Executive Society – Ethics Issues for IP and Other Attorneys: Best Practices for Avoiding Common Mistakes

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 21:44:21 +0000

Mike spoke at a webinar-hosted CLE for the Licensing Executive Society USA & Canada on ethics issues facing attorneys in intellectual property and other fields of law. Attorneys are facing scrutiny by government regulators over whether their law practices comply with the USPTO rules of professional conduct. Lawyer and their employers who run afoul of their jurisdiction’s ethics rules may find themselves facing daunting collateral consequents, including responding to ethics grievances, malpractice complaints, and disqualification orders. This one-hour session will address common ethical issues faced by attorneys and best practices for creating a practice environment that promotes compliance with ethical obligations, including conflicts of interest, ineffective communications, and complying with the duty of candor before a tribunal. Sponsored by the Washington, D.C. Chapter.

Mike Speaking – 50th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute – Navigating Ethical Minefields in Patent and Trademark Law: Challenges, Liabilities, and the Role of AI in IP

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 21:23:42 +0000

Mike will be speaking at the 50th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute, co-sponsored by the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Mike will explore the most pressing ethical challenges facing U.S. patent and trademark attorneys. This CLE will delve into the USPTO’s ongoing efforts to combat the unauthorized practice of IP law, emphasizing the practitioners’ responsibilities for supervising their legal teams and support staff alongside the USPTO’s enforcement of 37 CFR 11.18 through sanctions and disciplinary proceedings. Preview future ethical implications and opportunities presented by the rise of artificial intelligence and get insights into best practices for attorneys to integrate AI and other technology

Mike Speaking – Concurrently and Ethically Representing Companies, Owners, and Employees in the Same Matter

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 20:52:46 +0000

Mike will be speaking at a Strafford Webinar on the ethics of concurrently representing companies, owners, and employees in the same matter. This CLE webinar will guide outside litigation counsel through the practicalities and applicable ethical rules for avoiding disqualification when they are asked to represent the client as well as the client’s members, officers, directors, or employees in the same matter or in depositions. The panel will also discuss strategies and solutions for anticipating potential conflicts when a key employee-witness leaves the company.

Mike Speaking – Alt Legal I Love Trademarks – Fraud with Errors: Avoiding Both Egregious and Unintentional Ethics Issues

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 20:40:44 +0000

Mike will be speaking at the I Love Trademarks Conference 2025 brought by Alt Legal. In this session Michael McCabe, Jr., Managing Partner, McCabe & Ali LLP will explore the pitfalls—from overt fraud to everyday oversights—and outline best practices for insulating yourself and your IP firm from liability. Attendees will learn how to: • Properly identify and intake your trademark client • Ethically address conflicts of interest before they escalate • Recognize bad actors and navigate client referral sources or intermediaries • Supervise non-practitioners to avoid ethics or malpractice charges