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9 Cards in this Set
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General Rule
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An attorney cannot represent the client if it will be directly adverse to another client or materially limit an attorney's representation to another, unless the attorney discloses and the client consents after consultation.
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Business transactions
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the transaction must be fair and equitable to the client and the client is advised and is given reasonable time to seek independent counsel
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Client gifts
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The client must be related to donee or the client is represented by independent counsel
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Literary or Media rights
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Representation must be concluded before an attorney can make or negotiate with
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3rd party payment
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The client must consent; there can be no interference with the attorney's judgment and the client's confidential info is protected.
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Multiple client-defendants
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Each client must consent after consultation after full disclosure, involving nature of all claims and pleas involved
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Malpractice limitation
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Must be permitted by law and client has independent representation
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Opposing counsel is close family member
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Client must consent after disclosing
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Proprietary interest
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Cannot acquire one except a lawyer secure a lien and negotiate for reasonable contingency fees
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