New York Legal Ethics
1.8 Rule 1.8 Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
1.8:100 Comparative Analysis of New York Rule
• Primary New York References:
DR 5-104
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8, Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary:
1.8:101 Model Rule Comparison
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1.8:102 Model Code Comparison
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1.8:200 Lawyer's Personal Interest Affecting Relationship
• Primary New York References:
DR 5-104(A), EC
5-3, EC 5-5
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8(a), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:501 et
seq., ALI-LGL § 207, Wolfram §§ 7.6, 8.11
1.8:210 Sexual Relations with Clients
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1.8:220 Business Transactions with Clients
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1.8:300 Lawyer's Use of Client Information
• Primary New York References:
DR 4-101(B), EC
4-5
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8(b), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA §§ 55:501-55:2001 , ALI-LGL
§§ 113-117A, Wolfram § 6.7
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1.8:400 Client Gifts to Lawyer
• Primary New York References:
EC 5-1, EC
5-2, EC 5-5, EC
5-6
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8(c), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:601, ALI-LGL § 208, Wolfram
§ 8.12
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1.8:500 Literary or Media Rights Relating to Representation
• Primary New York References:
DR 5-104(B), EC
5-1, EC 5-3, EC
5-4
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8(d), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:701, ALI-LGL § 48, Wolfram
§ 9.3.3
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1.8:600 Financing Litigation
• Primary New York References:
DR 5-103(B), EC
5-1, EC 5-3, EC
5-7, EC 5-8
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8(e), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:801, ALI-LGL § 48, Wolfram
§ 9.2.3
1.8:610 Litigation Expenses
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1.8:620 Living and Medical Expenses
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1.8:700 Payment of Lawyer's Fee by Third Person
• Primary New York References:
DR 5-107(A) & (B),
EC 2-21, EC
5-1
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8(f), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:901, ALI-LGL §§ 215, 216,
Wolfram § 8.8
1.8:710 Compensation and Direction by Third Person
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1.8:720 Insured-Insurer Conflicts [see also 1.7:315]
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1.8:730 Lawyer with Fiduciary Obligation to Third Persons [see 1.13:520]
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1.8:800 Aggregate Settlements
• Primary New York References:
DR 5-106(A), EC
5-1
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8(g), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:375, ALI-LGL § 209, Wolfram
§ 8.15
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1.8:900 Agreements Involving Lawyer's Malpractice Liability
• Primary New York References:
DR 6-102(A), EC
6-6
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8(h), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:110l, ALI-LGL § 76, Wolfram
§ 5.6.7
1.8:910 Prospective Limitation of Malpractice Liability
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1.8:920 Settlement of Legal Malpractice Claim
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1.8:1000 Opposing a Lawyer Relative
• Primary New York References:
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8(i), Other
Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:1301, ALI-LGL § 203, Wolfram
§ 7.6.6
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1.8:1100 Lawyer's Proprietary Interest in Subject Matter of Representation
• Primary New York References:
DR 5-103(A), DR
5-101(A), EC 5-1, EC
5-7
• Background References: ABA
Model Rule 1.8(j), Other
Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § , ALI-LGL §§ 47, 53, 55, Wolfram
§§ 8.13, 9.6.3
1.8:1110 Acquiring an Interest in Subject Matter of Representation
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1.8:1120 Contingent Fees [see also 1.5:600]
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1.8:1130 Lawyer Liens
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1.8:1140 Retention of Files to Collect Fees
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