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Law Practice

Feb. 12, 2009

ABA's Proposed Changes To Conflict Rules Would Ease Partner Mobility

Two competing proposals up for debate before the American Bar Association's House of Delegates next week suggest changes to a conflict-of-interest guideline that would make it easier for attorneys to switch law firms.

By Amy Yarbrough
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - Two competing proposals up for debate before the American Bar Association's House of Delegates next week suggest changes to a conflict-of-interest guideline that would make it easier for attorneys to switch law firms.

Where supporters of each of the proposals butt heads, however, is how to protect client confidentiality in the process.

Making lateral moves among firms has become...

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