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Avery is аn аssоciаte attоrney at Meridian Law Grоup (“Meridian”). Meridian represents Cygnus Systems in a trademark infringement action against Corex Solutions. Corex is represented by Apex Legal (“Apex”). Avery has been assigned responsibility for preparing Cygnus’s responses to Corex’s discovery requests. While reviewing documents, Avery identifies an internal memorandum that is highly damaging to Cygnus’s claims. The document is plainly responsive to Corex’s requests, and Avery is unable to identify a valid legal basis for withholding it. Cygnus’s general counsel, Adrian, oversees the litigation and serves as Meridian’s primary point of contact. Adrian has expressed increasing concern about the strength of Cygnus’s position as trial approaches and has emphasized the importance of “protecting key information.” After being informed about the damaging document, Adrian instructs Avery not to produce it and instead to assert frivolous objections to avoid disclosure. Adrian notes that disclosure of the document “at this stage” could “undermine Cygnus’s leverage” in settlement discussions. Later that day, Adrian sends Avery a follow-up message stating: “We need to be strategic here. If the other side gets this document, it will hurt our negotiating position. Please handle this in a way that protects the company’s interests. I’m counting on Meridian to take an aggressive approach—we can’t afford to look weak going into the next phase.” Adrian further directs Avery to file a motion to compel production of certain documents that Apex has withheld on the basis of attorney-client privilege. Adrian explains that Cygnus wants insight into the legal advice Corex is receiving and suggests that, even if the motion is ultimately denied, it may “apply pressure” and influence settlement discussions. After researching the issue, Avery concludes that the requested materials are clearly protected by the attorney-client privilege and that filing such a motion would lack a good faith legal basis and could expose Cygnus to sanctions. Avery communicates this concern to Adrian. Adrian responds that Meridian should “take a calculated risk” and that “firms are evaluated based on how aggressively they push cases.” Adrian also notes that Cygnus is reviewing its legal budget and that Meridian’s continued involvement “may depend on alignment with this strategy.” While the litigation remains ongoing, Avery is approached by Apex with an offer of employment. Discuss the professional responsibility issues raised by Avery and Adrian’s conduct.
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