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    Ethical Rule 4.2 Prohibits Contacting a Represented Person—But What if that Person is a Government Official? [CC]

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    This program explores Model Rule 4.2, which bars lawyers from communicating with represented individuals without their lawyer's consent. We'll discuss exceptions "authorized by law," varying interpretations across jurisdictions, and best practices. The program will also review the ABA's perspective and other relevant aspects of Rule 4.2, focusing on the government context.

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    Model Rule of Professional Conduct 4.2 prohibits a lawyer from communicating with a represented person without their lawyer's consent. It recognizes an exception for communications "authorized by law," and the comment to the Rule notes that this exception "may include communications by a lawyer on behalf of a client who is exercising a constitutional or other legal right to communicate with the government."

    The use of "may," along with the vague scope of the constitutional right to utilize a lawyer to communicate with one's government, can result in frustration and confusion on the part of both government and private lawyers. We'll talk about some variations on the rule-and some different interpretations of it-among the various jurisdictions, the ABA's take on it, and some best practices. We'll also give a refresher on some other aspects of Rule 4.2 that are relevant in the government context.

    Event Details

    Duration

    60

    Format

    Webinar

    Date

    Jan 27, 2025

    2025-01-27T13:00:00-05:00 2025-01-27T14:00:00-05:00 Ethical Rule 4.2 Prohibits Contacting a Represented Person—But What if that Person is a Government Official? [CC]

    This program explores Model Rule 4.2, which bars lawyers from communicating with represented individuals without their lawyer's consent. We'll discuss exceptions "authorized by law," varying interpretations across jurisdictions, and best practices. The program will also review the ABA's perspective and other relevant aspects of Rule 4.2, focusing on the government context.

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    MCLE Information

    The ABA will seek 1.00 Ethics and Professional Responsibility CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.20 Ethics and Professional Responsibility CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.

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