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New York Legal Ethics

1.9   Rule 1.9 Conflict of Interest: Former Client

1.9:100   Comparative Analysis of New York Rule

Primary New York References: DR 5-105
Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.9, Other Jurisdictions
Commentary:

1.9:101      Model Rule Comparison

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1.9:102      Model Code Comparison

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1.9:200   Representation Adverse to Interest of Former Client--In General

Primary New York References: DR 5-105(C)
Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.9(a), Other Jurisdictions
Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:201, ALI-LGL § 213, Wolfram § 7.4

1.9:210      "Substantial Relationship" Test

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1.9:220      Material Adversity of Interest

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1.9:230      Relevance of "Appearance of Impropriety" Standard [see also 1.7:230]

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1.9:300   Client of Lawyer's Former Firm

Primary New York References: EC 4-5, EC 4-6
Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.9(b), Other Jurisdictions
Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:2001, ALI-LGL §§ 203, 204, 214, Wolfram § 7.6

1.9:310      Removing Imputed Conflict of Migratory Lawyer

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1.9:320      Former Government Lawyer or Officer [see 1.11:200]

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1.9:400   Use or Disclosure of Former Client's Confidences

Primary New York References:
Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.9(c), Other Jurisdictions
Commentary: ABA/BNA § 55:501-55:2001 , ALI-LGL § 213, Wolfram §§ 6.7 and 7.4

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