Which duty does the Code of Ethics impose when a lawyer is asked to act against a former client?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. To avoid using confidential information from the former relationship
- Step 1: The lawyer must keep the secrecy of what they learned in the previous relationship.
Answer
To avoid using confidential information from the former relationship.
Why not the others: The other statements are not in the code.
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