Navigating Conflicts: A Primer for In-House Counsel | Page 10
FORMER CLIENT CONFLICTS
ABA Model Rule 1.9
• A lawyer may not represent a client who is materially adverse to a former client in a matter that is the same as , or substantially related to , the lawyer ’ s representation of the former client , without the former client ’ s informed consent .
• A lawyer may not use confidential information about a former client to the disadvantage of the former client .