Jan. 2012
It is a new year and with that comes a renewed spirit to protect your business by considering high-profile regulations such as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”). One of the best ways to commence this process is to review and where necessary, update your advisory contracts to reflect not only new regulatory requirements, but also clarifying terms to set expectations with your clientele. If you have not done so recently, check to ensure that your agreements are carefully updated to reflect your current business practices and ensure that it is written in plain English so that your clients are able to clearly understand what each provision within the contract means. The purpose of this month’s Risk Management Update is to provide helpful information and practical tips on how to review your advisory agreement so that it is customized to your practice. This is not intended to provide legal advice, but rather, a reference for you to consider and further discuss with counsel, as needed.
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