Navigating Conflicts: A Primer for In-House Counsel | Page 18

LATERAL HIRES : MY CONFLICTS ARE YOUR CONFLICTS

Under imputation rules , lawyers moving to a new firm bring their conflicts with them to that firm .

This can create conflicts with the firm ’ s existing clients , or with the lateral ’ s clients , or both .

The good news : these conflicts can be resolved by obtaining client consent , and ( in some cases ) putting an ethical wall in place .

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