https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o Given the information about the AICPA / ABA “Treaty” concerning pending litigation: en-us 2018-04-10 14:24:45 UTC 2018-04-11 19:41:10 UTC hello@padlet.com bluehorse16 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250904661 It protects their interests because lawyers predictions of outcomes are not always correct, so there is no point of stirring up conflict when it is unknown. ]]> 2018-04-11 19:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250904661 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250904735 I think that the nature of a lawsuit can be so unknown and can change often, so it’s hard to predict a future outcome. Therefore, there is no need to share client info in this case. ]]> 2018-04-11 19:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250904735 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250904854 I agree with the lawyers because a reasonable loss stemming from litigation is hard to measure.

]]> 2018-04-11 19:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250904854 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905015 I think the lawyers are correct in that the treaty protects attorney client privilege.]]> 2018-04-11 19:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905015 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905020 2018-04-11 19:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905020 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905247 I agree with the lawyers because without the treaty nothing would be disclosed, and having at least some litigation disclosed is better than none.]]> 2018-04-11 19:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905247 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905258 Lawyer predictions are not necessarily correct, and revealing info too early could potentially affect the lawsuits.]]> 2018-04-11 19:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905258 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905286 While having full disclosure from the companies would be the best idea, I agree with the lawyers that some information could hurt the companies in their lawsuits ]]> 2018-04-11 19:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905286 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905350 If the lawyers only disclose information when the company is sure of it, there is no uncertainty.]]> 2018-04-11 19:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905350 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905352 I think that the treaty helps to protect the client in some cases, but not all. A lot of cases are pretty clearly cut and dry while others can get very complex and confusing and the lawyers aren’t always perfect]]> 2018-04-11 19:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905352 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905399 Because many cases are very difficult to decide or predict this treaty protects the interests of their clients. ]]> 2018-04-11 19:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905399 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905415 I agree with the lawyers as their predictions may be inaccurate and could cause the financial information presented in financial statements to be an inaccurate reflection of the actual company standing]]> 2018-04-11 19:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905415 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905458 I believe due to the lack of certainty in a case, the lawyers are correct and as a result this protects client interests ]]> 2018-04-11 19:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905458 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905510 Lawyers are supposed to keep the best interests of the clients in mind and therefore should be]]> 2018-04-11 19:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905510 https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905566 2018-04-11 19:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_griffith/d8ng0cexaf7o/wish/250905566