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Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation andAllocation of Authority between Client and Lawyer(a) Subject to paragraphs (c) and (d), a lawyer shall abide bya client’s decisions concerning the objectives ofrepresentation and, as required by Rule 1.4, shall consult withthe client as to the means by which they are to be pursued. Alawyer may take such action on behalf of the client as isimpliedly authorized to carry out the representation. A lawyershall abide by a client’s decision whether to settle a matter. . .www.duanemorris.comPage 10
Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation andAllocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer(c) A lawyer may limit the scope of the representation if thelimitation is reasonable under the circumstances and theclient gives informed consent.(d) A lawyer shall not counsel a client to engage, or assist aclient, in conduct that the lawyer knows is criminal orfraudulent but may discuss the legal consequences of anyproposed course of conduct with a client and may counsel orassist a client to make a good faith effort to determine thevalidity, scope, meaning or application of the law.www.duanemorris.comPage 11
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Page 5 and 6: In re Taylor655 F.3d 274 (3d Cir. 2
Page 7: Court’s Holding:• Third Circuit
Page 14 and 15: Crime-Fraud Exception• Lauren Ste
Page 16 and 17: Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Con
Page 18 and 19: Rule 3.3 Candor Toward the Tribunal
Page 20 and 21: Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements
Page 22 and 23: Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subo
Page 24 and 25: Conflicts of InterestA constant and
Page 26 and 27: Conflicts Review - Former Client•
Page 28 and 29: Multinational Law Firms and Clients
Page 30 and 31: ABA Formal Opinion 93-379• “Bil
Page 32 and 33: Real World Examples• Chen v. Chen
Page 35 and 36: Summary - Final Comments• Reasona
Page 37 and 38: In his Rule 29 Order, the Judge con
Page 39 and 40: Some Practical RecommendationsUltim
Page 41 and 42: Sarah M. Bricknell, Partner and Ass
Page 43 and 44: Gregory R. Haworth, PartnerDuane Mo
Page 45 and 46: Arthur Andersen LLP v. Federal Ins.
Page 47 and 48: Organized and Participated, "Financ
Page 49 and 50: Nancy A. WashingtonChief Litigation
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