Posts Tagged ‘model rule 1.9’
Meeting the Objective Analysis Standard When Representing Former Clients
Appearance-of-impropriety standards are no longer sufficient in determining when former clients may or may not disqualify counsel. Judiciary officials argued lawyers must abide by more objective standards as outlined by Model Rule 1.9 Duties to Former Clients when conducting litigation with former clients.
Read MoreThink Twice Before You Post: How Social Media Waives Confidentiality
Engaging in online threads, posts, or tweets that reveal sensitive information may waive confidentiality. The trick is discerning if the information that’s posted qualifies as one of the exceptions to Model Rule 1.9.
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