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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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should i hit the dmt pen in the sauna and meet god
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:31
Ooh what kind of project? Work, passion, neither, both?
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NemoPropheta
22:37
alright day before my lsat ill hit a blinker in the sauna and become one with the test
llama
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@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: law school data so just passion.
llama
22:47
@NemoPropheta: noo they drug test before the LSAT! U will get flagged!
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
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NarrowFaithfulCougar
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@NemoPropheta: Ahh yeah, the Sauna. That's some good Nordic shit. Beats the hot tub hands down. Plus everyone is naked.
llama
1:23
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: got that weaponized autism in gear, we out here.
RasheedWallaceFan
12:52
@llama: your cycle confuses me, your stats are good and you applied early but all of those Rs? Is there anything weird about your app?
RasheedWallaceFan
12:53
do you have C&F issues or something?
RasheedWallaceFan
12:55
also ur first choice is kansas but you didnt apply there?
llama
12:55
@RasheedWallaceFan: Hi. Yes, I waited for April LSAT, put almost all apps (which were sent really early) so that basically most of my apps were reviewed In May. Shot myself in the foot for 155 -> 161 lmao. Would not recommend 10/10
llama
12:57
@RasheedWallaceFan: unironically, KSLS was my top choice, however by April LSAT their app had closed. It was like waiting to date ur dream partner, but waiting until you graduate uni, then by the time u graduate uni, your soul mate is already married with 2.4 kids and 1.6 dogs. Heartbreak.exe fr fr
NemoPropheta
12:58
are you R&Ring?
llama
13:00
No, I think what I will do is flip a coin: heds NKU, tails NEL|B what u guys think bout dat. Then once 1L - if good at LS, try to transfer, if bad at LS or one of my grandiose ideas/inventions are viable, drop out and pursue.
RasheedWallaceFan
13:10
oh so you submitted the apps with a lower lsat and then retook
RasheedWallaceFan
13:10
got it
Bettercaulsaul
13:33
Most schools will hold your application for the next test score to be released into your account as well. I was notified by an admissions director that if a decision is processed they will not retroactively go back for the new score even if higher
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
I vote NEL-Boston so we can be friends :D
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
But it says you withdrew?? :(
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:41
@Bettercaulsaul: in my experience, there is often an option on the application for you to choose whether you'd like them to review your application as-is ASAP or hold it until your new score is released. but it probably varies by school—I just remember seeing that option on at least a few app forms
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