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Conflict Analyst

January 2, 2019 by: Content Team

Conflict of interest occurs when a person has competing interests or loyalties. In the legal field, the issue arises when an attorney represents two clients with conflicting interests without their consent. It can also take place when an attorney’s own interests negatively impact how he or she represents a client. Failure to avoid conflict of interest can lead to a […]

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Conflict of Interest

November 7, 2018 by: Content Team

The term “conflict of interest” in the legal world refers to a situation wherein an individual is in a position to exploit his professional capacity for his own benefit. For example, a conflict of interest would arise if one law firm tried to represent both parties in a divorce case. This problem is typically found in the medical and political […]

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