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The basic formulation of the conflicts of interest rule is that a conflict exists "if there is a substantial risk that the lawyer's representation of the client would be materially and adversely affected by the lawyer's own interests or by the lawyer's duties to another current client, a former client, or a third person."
“The constitutional propriety of our legal system demands absolute clarity, clarity on how conflicts of interest with former clients are managed at the very highest levels of Government.
Attorney misconduct is unethical or illegal conduct by an attorney. Attorney misconduct may include: conflict of interest, overbilling, false or misleading statements, knowingly pursuing frivolous and meritless lawsuits, concealing evidence, abandoning a client, failing to disclose all relevant facts, arguing a position while neglecting to disclose prior law which might counter the argument ...
Recusal is the legal process by which a judge, juror, or other adjudicator steps aside from participating in a case due to potential bias, conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety. This practice is fundamental to ensuring fairness and impartiality in legal proceedings, preserving the integrity of the judiciary , and maintaining public ...
Fulton County, Ga., District Attorney Fani Willis speaks during a news conference in Atlanta on Aug. 14, 2023. ... But if a conflict of interest can be shown — if, for instance, Willis extended ...
The Justice Department (DOJ) is teeing up the possible disqualification of the attorney representing Walt Nauta, one of former President Trump’s alleged co-conspirators in the Mar-a-Lago case ...
The attorney determines that he is not competent to continue representing the client in a matter. A conflict of interest arises under which the attorney's continued representation of multiple clients impairs the attorney's obligations to the individuals. The client insists upon advancing a frivolous claim.
Judge Aileen Cannon agreed Monday to a Justice Department (DOJ) request to hold hearings to examine potential conflicts of interest of two attorneys representing former President Trump’s co ...