ISBA Ethics Opinions on Conflict of Interest - Interests in Common Fund and Property

Opinion 04-01 | Conflict of Interest - Interests in Common Fund and Property
Representation of two clients with competing interests in property possessed by third-party

Non-waivable conflict is created by representation of two clients having divergent interests in property possessed by third-party.

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