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When Must a Lawyer Check for Conflicts of Interest?
LAWYERS MUST RUN A CONFLICT CHECK BEFORE AGREEING TO REPRESENT A CLIENT Where a conflict of interest exists, a lawyer must: Obtain proper consents and clearances, if the conflict can be waived Refuse to represent the potential client, if the conflict cannot be waived or addressed in a way that permits representation Since this… Read More »
What Happens if a Lawyer Violates Conflict of Interest Rules?
WHAT HAPPENS IF A LAWYER BREAKS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST RULES? Lawyers have a duty to identify conflicts of interest and handle them properly. If a California lawyer breaks the conflict of interest rules, (s)he may be subject to: disqualification/an order to recuse himself or herself from representing the relevant client in some cases,… Read More »
