This article reviews some recent conflicts of interest cases, which, although from courts outside New York, have relevance and significance for New York lawyers.

‘Sheppard, Mullin’

The most important decision in this area in 2018 was Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton v. J-M Manufacturing Co., 6 Cal. 5th 59 (2018). The critical issues were: What are the requirements for obtaining waivers of existing conflicts; is it possible to draft an effective and enforceable advance waiver of potential conflicts; and does a client’s sophistication matter in determining the adequacy of the disclosure necessary to obtain the client’s informed consent?

This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.

To view this content, please continue to their sites.

Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Why am I seeing this?

LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.

For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]