A lawyer shall not, without informed oral consent from each client represent a client if the representation is directly adverse to another client in the same or separate matter.

The duty to inform the client of significant developments related to the representation under Business and Professions Code section 6068 (m) rule 1.4 can be done by a law clerk or a lawyer.

A lawyer serves as a third-party neutral when the lawyer assists two or more persons who are client’s of the lawyer to reach a resolution of a dispute, or other matter that has risen between them.

A lawyer shall not threaten to present criminal, administrative, or disciplinary charges except to obtain an advantage in a civil dispute.

Which of the following tasks will be required each week?

In aggregate settlements, each client must be given informed written consent.

A lawyer shall not, without informed oral consent from each client represent a client if the representation is directly adverse to another client in the same or separate matter.

One factor to be considered in determining the unconscionability of a fee includes, whether the fee is fixed, or contingent.

The Aggregate Settlement Rule 1.8.7 does not apply to class action settlements subject to court approval.

Lawyers often use nonlawyer personnel, including secretaries, investigators, law student interns, and paraprofessionals. Such assistants, whether employees or independent contractors, work on their own behalf as well as the lawyer in rendition of the lawyer’s professional services.