Practice question
A client gives written permission for a lawyer to disregard binding ethical restrictions during the representation. Does that private permission make the professional privilege unconditional?
- Yes, a client may abolish the Court’s rules
- Yes, representation removes duties to the legal system
- Only the amount of the fee controls
- The lawyer ceases to be a court officer upon signing
- No
Legal references
- Changat v. Atty. Ban-eg, A.C. 13757, conditional privilege principle: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/oct2024/ac_13757_2024.html
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