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Apr. 5, 2008
Rule Change Should Let Defense Counsel Talk to Parties, Too
Letters to the Editor - Mark Tuft's article on March 24, "Rule Changes Bring Up Issues for Both Lawyers and the Public," notes the State Bar Rules Revision Commission's proposed modification of Rule 2-100 to say that it is unethical to communicate with a “person” known to be represented by counsel.
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Mark Tuft's article on March 24, "Rule Changes Bring Up Issues for Both Lawyers and the Public," notes the State Bar Rules Revision Commission's proposed modification of Rule 2-100 to say that it is unethical to communicate with a "person" known to be represented by counsel. The current rule only bars communication with a "party" who is represented. Tuft accurately...
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