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It’s pretty clear. They’re your client.
This is exactly the distinction I’m asking about.
Love > Ethics. Please update us.
Yes.
It’s only a violation if you get caught
It's only unethical if they are uggo. Pretty privilege FTW!
Not a violation in all states. Check your state’s ethics rules about client relationships, many deviate from the ABA model rules and allow for it regardless of timing unless a conflict-of-interest otherwise arises or the relationship has a problematic element (like a vulnerable client/power dynamic). Now… your firm might have its own policy that may affect you keeping your job even if your state sees it as ethical!! Don’t think being cutesy about whether a co-founder is a “client” for purposes of the rule will protect you if it is indeed unethical to have a sexual relationship with a client in your state.
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Depends on who the client is in your JX
You will want to insert the paperwork with the regularly agency first ....
Comes now the plaintiff ... and comes now the counsel!
You have to ensure proper disclosure .... SEXY disclosure.
Both you and the client have danger of exposure ...
Be very clear what you mean when you ask the client to review your briefs.
If you were already doing it prior to client status you can do it. If not no.
Hm. I was not but my wife was. That’s how I met her….
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Which is more important, having them as a client or a fling? Just pick one.
Obviously check with the ethics hotline for your jurisdiction, but it certainly seems reasonable that the ethical obligation doesn't cover all employees of a corporation. You don't represent the individual employees, but the company itself.