Provisions of Joint-Defense Agreements Can Have Significant Impact
June 2013 – ArticlesThe Professional Lawyer
A joint-defense agreement is a useful tool, allowing counsel of co-defendants to share information and present a coordinated defense. However, these agreements must be carefully drafted to ensure that each individual client is protected. In particular, a provision that waives the right of members of the joint defense to move to disqualify lawyers must be clear and precise.
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