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In assessing the Duty of Loyalty, what's the difference between an actual conflict and a potential conflict?
The distinction between an actual conflict and a potential conflict of interest is addressed in Rule...
Does representing clients with inconsistent positions violate the lawyer's Duty of Loyalty?
Generally, taking inconsistent positions with respect to different clients does not present a confli...
What are some common issues that occur when a lawyer represents multiple clients in the same matter?
Representing multiple clients in the same matter raises risks that your service may become materiall...
What are the restrictions related to lawyers receiving gifts from their clients?
Under Rule 1.8(c), a lawyer may not solicit a substantial gift from a client or prepare an instrumen...
When may a lawyer appear as a witness in a matter where they represent a party?
A lawyer may not appear as counsel and witness in the same trial unless: (1) their testimony is unco...
In California, what are the restrictions related to lawyers acquiring the media rights of their clients?
Unlike the ABA, California rules do not explicitly interfere with these types of client transactions...
