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    Lincoln Lawyer

    • Due Dec 10, 2022 by 3pm
    • Points 10
    • Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
    • Available Nov 16, 1902 at 12pm - Dec 10, 2022 at 3pm about 120 years
    This assignment was locked Dec 10, 2022 at 3pm.

    Instructions: Watch the movie The Lincoln Lawyer with Matthew McConaughey. Answer the questions and submit through Lexis Classroom by 5:00 PM on December 10, 2022.

     
    To complete this assignment, fill in the blanks by describing where in the plot of this riveting film the following violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct occur. Hint: Keep in mind that our “protagonist,” Mick, is not the only lawyer in the movie!

     

    CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

    • Rule 1.7(a)(2) A lawyer shall not continue representing a client where the representation of the client may be materially limited by the lawyer's responsibilities to another client, a former client…

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    • Rule 1.7(a)(2) A lawyer shall not continue representing a client where the representation of the client may be materially limited by personal interest of the lawyer

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    BREACHES OF CONFIDENTIALITY

    • Rule 1.6(a) A lawyer shall not reveal information acquired during the professional relationship with a client

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    • Rule 1.6(c) “A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, information relating to the representation of a client”

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    • Rule 1.9(c) A lawyer who has formerly represented a client in a matter . . . shall not thereafter: (1) use information relating to the representation to the disadvantage of the former client . . . ; or (2) reveal information relating to the representation except as these Rules would permit or require with respect to a client.

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    DISHONESTY

    • Rule 3.3(a)(1) “A lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of material fact or law to a tribunal”

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    • Rule 8.4(c) Conduct involving dishonesty, deceit, misrepresentation

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    CRIMINAL CONDUCT

    • Rule 8.4(b) Criminal conduct reflecting adversely on a lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness or fitness

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    OTHER RULE 8.4 MISCONDUCT

    • Rule 8.4(e) A lawyer shall not state or imply an ability to influence improperly a government agency or official

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    • Rule 8.4(d) A lawyer shall not engage in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice

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    • Rule 8.4(g) A lawyer shall not intentionally prejudice or damage his or her client during the course of the professional relationship

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    MISCELLANEOUS MISCONDUCT

    • Rule 1.4(a)(1) A lawyer shall promptly inform the client of any decision or circumstance with respect to which the client's informed consent is required

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    • Rule 1.5(a) Charging clearly excessive amount for expenses

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    • Rule 1.5(b) The basis or rate of the fee and expenses for which the client will be responsible shall be communicated to the client

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    • Rule 1.8(f) A lawyer shall not accept compensation for representing a client from one other than the client unless: the client gives informed consent; there is no interference with the lawyer's independence of professional judgment or with the client-lawyer relationship; & information relating to representation of a client is protected.

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    • Possible Violation of Rule 1.15-2(a) Entrusted Property All entrusted property shall be identified, held, and maintained separate from the property of the lawyer, and shall be deposited, disbursed, and distributed only in accordance with this Rule 1.15.

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    • Rule 1.16(c) A lawyer must comply with applicable law requiring notice to or permission of a tribunal when terminating a representation. When ordered to do so by a tribunal, a lawyer shall continue representation notwithstanding good cause for terminating the representation

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    • Rule 3.4(b) A lawyer shall not counsel or assist a witness to testify falsely… or offer an inducement to a witness that is prohibited by law

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    • Arguable violation of Rule 3.5(a)(4)(B) Engaging in undignified or discourteous conduct that is degrading to a tribunal

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    • Rule 7.2(b) A lawyer shall not give anything of value to a person for recommending the lawyer's services

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    BONUS: Anything else you spotted??

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