In-House Applicability of ABA Model Rules and Miscellaneous Provisions

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Summary

This practice note discusses how the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and thus many state rules of professional conduct, are still applicable to in-house counsel even though the client-lawyer relationship is unique for in-house counsel and in-house counsel typically function not only as attorneys but also as businesspeople. Addressed are the rules governing: