A firm holds confidential information about client A that is material to client B's matter. A and B's interests are not in conflict. Can the firm tell B?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. No
- Step 1: Paragraph 6.4 states the duty of disclosure does not apply where it conflicts with the duty of confidentiality.
- Step 2: The firm may have to refuse to act for B if it cannot protect A's information.
Answer
No.
Why not the others: Confidentiality prevails; payment is irrelevant; materiality, not minor status, is the issue.
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