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Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Oct. 16, 2020

Deciphering conflicts based on personal relationships with opposing counsel

A recent ethics opinion by the American Bar Association examines intimate relationships, friendships and acquaintances with opposing counsel in deciding when a “material limitation” conflict arises that requires client consent.

Mark L. Tuft

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Practicing law for any length of time in communities, large or small, will ordinarily result in personal relationships with opposing counsel. A recent ethics opinion by the American Bar Association examines intimate relationships...

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