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attorney's duty of confidentiality

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A quick definition of attorney's duty of confidentiality :

An attorney's duty of confidentiality is a promise that a lawyer makes to their clients to keep their information private. This means that the lawyer cannot tell anyone else what their client has told them, unless the client says it's okay or if the lawyer needs to tell someone to prevent harm or follow the law. Even after the lawyer is no longer working with the client, they still have to keep the information private. There are only a few exceptions to this rule, like if the client gives permission or if the information is already widely known.

A more thorough explanation:

An attorney's duty of confidentiality is a responsibility that a lawyer has to keep their client's information private. This duty is not just limited to legal demands, but it is in effect at all times. It means that lawyers must not disclose any information about their client's representation without their client's permission. This information is privileged because of the trust between the attorney and the client.

However, there are exceptions to this duty. For example, if the client gives informed consent, the lawyer may disclose the information. Additionally, if the information is in the impliedly authorized category according to Rule 1.6 of professional conduct of the ABA, or the information is "generally known," the lawyer may disclose the information.

The implied authorized category includes information that a lawyer may choose to disclose if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent harm to someone, prevent a client from committing a crime or fraud, or to comply with other laws or court orders. The "generally known" exception only applies to the use of the information, not the disclosure of it. Information is considered "generally known" if it is widely recognized by members of the public in the relevant geographic area or in the former client's industry, profession, or trade.

For example, if a lawyer represents a client who is planning to commit a crime, the lawyer may disclose the information to prevent harm to others. Additionally, if a client gives informed consent, the lawyer may disclose information about their representation. However, if the information is not within the exceptions, the lawyer must keep it confidential.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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