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Podcasting of Model Rule 1.1; Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer Rule 1.3 Diligence Rule 1.4 Communications Rule 1.5 Fees Rule 1.6 Confidentiality of Information. Podcasting of Model Rule 1.6; Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest: Current Clients. Podcasting of Model Rule 1.7
Specific Rules
(3) information relating to representation of a client is protected as required by Rule 1.6. (g) A lawyer who represents two or more clients shall not participate in making an aggregate settlement of the claims of or against the clients, or in a criminal case an aggregated agreement as to guilty or nolo contendere pleas, unless each client ...
Current Clients
See Rule 1.8 for specific Rules pertaining to a number of personal interest conflicts, including business transactions with clients. See also Rule 1.10 (personal interest conflicts under Rule 1.7 ordinarily are not imputed to other lawyers in a law firm).
Model Rule 1.7
These Comments are taken primarily from the Comment to current Rule 2.2, which the Commission is recommending be deleted on the grounds that the relationship between Rules 2.2 and 1.7 is confusing, the role of lawyer as "intermediary" has not been well understood and the Rule has not proved helpful in clarifying conflict-of-interest doctrine ...