Something that might not look like a legal opinion may be one. When do you cross the line between “legal opinions” and other written legal advice? Experienced panelists discuss: When do communications become opinions? What internal controls should lawyers implement? What diligence is needed to give an opinion? Why does it matter if advice is characterized as an “opinion”? What liabilities should lawyers consider, and how should they balance them against client interests?
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Demystifying the Legal Opinion: What It Is and Why It Matters
Amy McDaniel Williams, Arthur Cohen, Christina Houston, Timothy G Hoxie, and Steven O Weise
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Arthur Cohen
With more than 25 years of experience, Arthur Cohen represents financial institutions, private equity funds, and project developers on major infrastructure projects throughout the U.S. and around the world. Arthur’s industry...
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Christina Houston
DLA Piper
Christina’s practice focuses on legal opinions, LLCs, partnerships, trusts and corporations and general commercial transactions. Christina is a member of the Partnership and Limited Liability Company Committee of the...
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Timothy G Hoxie
Jones Day
Timothy G. Hoxie, Partner, Jones Day, San Francisco, CA Timothy Hoxie is a partner in the San Francisco office of Jones Day. He focuses his practice on corporate governance, private equity, corporate finance, and mergers and...
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Steven O Weise
Steven O. Weise, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP, Los Angeles, CA Steven O. Weise is a partner in the corporate department and practices in all areas of commercial law. His experience in financing is extensive, especially in...
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