LAW 680 Lecture Notes - Lecture 55: Substantive Law

• School: University of Illinois
• Department: Law
• Course: LAW 680
• Professor: Kluegel

Document Summary

So __ we make 1. 7(a) subject to the exceptions in (b) ** (a) is the general rule; (b) is the exceptions to the general rule. So atty cannot represent client unless (b)(1)-(4) are all satisfied even though would be concurrent conflict of interest in (a) The consent from the client can only be sought after all the requirements of (b) are satisfied. If all the requirements from (b) are met then the client can be seen as. 2: more simply same atty cannot represent opposing parties in same litigation (b)(4) informed consent in writing, informed consent 1. 0 definition, confirmed in writing 1. 0 definition, and look at comment 19 and 18. Confidentiality; difficult to zealously advocate for two opposite sides; opposing arguments restrict your credibility; whole adversary system is based on each side being represented zealously: comment 17 concern is . interest in vigorous representation would be compromised.