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How does California's Rule 1.13 regarding Organizations as Clients differ from the ABA rules?
Unlike the ABA Rule, California Rule 1.13 does not permit the lawyer to disclose information to outs...
If a lawyer for an organization becomes aware that someone from the organization intends to break the law, how must the lawyer respond?
Under Rule 1.13, if a lawyer for an organization knows that an officer, employee, or other person as...
If an attorney in California becomes aware that their client is violating state or federal securities law, what must they do?
Under California's strict Duty of Confidentiality, there is no explicit rule permitting the disclosu...
In California, what are the three exceptions to the Duty of Confidentiality?
California recognizes the following exceptions: (1) where disclosure is required by final court orde...
What are the seven permissive exceptions, under the ABA, to the Duty of Confidentiality?
Under Rule 1.6(b), a lawyer may reveal information relating to the representation of a client to the...
What is the Duty of Confidentiality?
The duty of confidentiality is the duty to the client to keep their confidences and secrets (i.e., t...
