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Law & Ethics Workshop at Wilson Creek Winery
Presented by Luke Matthew Martin, Esq.
“How to Avoid Being Sued! - Staying Out of Legal Trouble with Clients, Employees, and 3rd Party Organizations” 6 CEs
Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula, CA
Friday, October 11, 2024
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Workshop registration includes a
lite breakfast, gourmet lunch, wine,
dessert, and raffle prizes!
Our Distinguished Speaker
Luke Matthew Martin, Esq., a member of the State Bar of California since 2011 and joined CAMFT as a Staff Attorney in 2019. He has a BA in English and Political Science, an MBA, and Juris Doctorate degree with a specialization in Child, Family, and Elder Law. Prior to coming to CAMFT, Luke was in-house counsel for several organizations and ran a private practice representing businesses with annual revenues in the millions. He has been recognized by the State Bar of California with the Wiley E. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services for his legal assistance in helping victims of domestic violence. In addition to his work at CAMFT, Luke is an associate professor for several universities lecturing on various topics including political science, business, law, ethics, and mental health.
Description
Some individuals fear clowns, others fear spiders, but the scariest thing for any LMFT is the dreaded lawsuit. This presentation allows attendees to be exposed to common lawsuit scenarios in a safe environment to demystify the big bad scary lawsuit. The first part of the presentation will focus on common causes of client lawsuits including standard of care deficiencies, failing to complete mandated duties, and how malpractice insurance fits into the fold. The second part of the presentation will focus on common causes of employee lawsuits including improper wage payments, wrongful termination with a focus on discrimination and harassment, and workplace safety. The presentation will conclude with a look at the potential consequences on a wrongdoer's license for any mistake made in their personal and/or professional life.
Educational Goals
In this course, participants will review relevant legal concepts, be encouraged to critically reflect on their practice of psychotherapy and deepen their understanding of strategies to avoid lawsuits initiated by clients, employees, and third parties.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
Breakdown the laws surrounding LMFT malpractice in California
Identify how the standard of care for an LMFT professional is created
Detect when a legal obligation is triggered and what said obligation requires
Compare the different types of malpractice insurance coverage
Evaluate the appropriateness of letter writing for clients
Reflect on the consequences associated with employee allegations of wrongdoing
Devise strategies to avoid employer liability
Assess what a proper wage structure would be for their organization
Define what a protected class is in California
Understand the difference between quid pro quo and hostile work environment
Discuss how California Business and Professions Code 4982 applies to practitioners
Recognize the “double jeopardy” consequence of wrongdoings on an LMFT license
