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Taylor Swift is a Genius. Even About Legal Ethics
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Everyone knows that Taylor Swift is a music genius. But she’s made some pretty smart moves in the courtroom too. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he talks about how the ethics rules are invoked in some of Taylor Swift’s run ins with the legal system. You don’t have to be a Swiftie to watch the program…but you might end up one when you’re done!
Topics include:
- Being awesome at what you do and competence (Rule 1.1)
- Copyright cases and frivolous claims (Rule 3.1)
- Foregoing an FTX deal by doing diligence (Rule 1.3)
- The Ticketmaster debacle and the idea of pro bono work (Rule 6.1)
- Improper behavior and Rule 8.4(g)
Speaker:
Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. - "The CLE Performer"
Stuart Teicher
Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. — "The CLE Performer” is a professional legal educator who focuses on ethics law and writing instruction. A practicing attorney for over 25 years, Stuart’s career is now dedicated to helping fellow attorneys survive the practice of law and thrive in the profession. Mr. Teicher teaches seminars, provides in-house training to law firms and legal departments, provides CLE instruction at law firm client events, and also gives keynote speeches at conventions and association meetings. Stuart helps attorneys get better at what they do (and enjoy the process) through his entertaining and educational CLE Performances. He speaks, teaches, and writes— Thomson Reuters published his book entitled, Navigating the Legal Ethics of Social Media and Technology. His most recent book was published in 2024 entitled, How to Stop Hating the Law: A Path to Hope for Miserable Lawyers. For 15 years Mr. Teicher served as a Supreme Court appointee to the New Jersey District Ethics Committee where he investigated and prosecuted grievances filed against attorneys. Mr. Teicher is an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown Law where he teaches Professional Responsibility, He was the recipient of the Charles Fahy Distinguished Adjunct Professor Award at Georgetown Law.
