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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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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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