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Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by cron1834 » Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:49 pm

Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by seespotrun » Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:51 pm

It's the only nomenclature through.

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by Desert Fox » Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:58 pm

I'm sorry Oriental Wall.
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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by kellyfrost » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:02 pm

cron1834 wrote:Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.
This is one of the things that is wrong with America. Everyone has to be too politically correct. The OP meant nothing racist or degrading about this. He simply used the nomenclature.
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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by Desert Fox » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:07 pm

kellyfrost wrote:
cron1834 wrote:Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.
This is one of the things that is wrong with America. Everyone has to be too politically correct. The OP meant nothing racist or degrading about this. He simply used the nomenclature.
TBF

1) I'm often being purposefully inciting so I can't complain

2) I think he's making a Big Lebowski reference. The dood abides.
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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by rpupkin » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:08 pm

kellyfrost wrote:
cron1834 wrote:Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.
This is one of the things that is wrong with America. Everyone has to be too politically correct. The OP meant nothing racist or degrading about this. He simply used the nomenclature.
Ironic. Posters attempt to throw in a few light-hearted Big Lebowski references, and then a sanctimonious poster goes on a "this is one of the things wrong with America" mini-rant. You're one of the things wrong with America, kellyfrost.

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by kellyfrost » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:15 pm

rpupkin wrote:
kellyfrost wrote:
cron1834 wrote:Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.
This is one of the things that is wrong with America. Everyone has to be too politically correct. The OP meant nothing racist or degrading about this. He simply used the nomenclature.
Ironic. Posters attempt to throw in a few light-hearted Big Lebowski references, and then a sanctimonious poster goes on a "this is one of the things wrong with America" mini-rant. You're one of the things wrong with America, kellyfrost.
Be that as it may, it is a Chinese firewall. When you say Chinese firewall everyone knows exactly what you mean and it isn't degrading.
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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by Abbie Doobie » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:21 pm

kellyfrost wrote:
rpupkin wrote:
kellyfrost wrote:
cron1834 wrote:Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.
This is one of the things that is wrong with America. Everyone has to be too politically correct. The OP meant nothing racist or degrading about this. He simply used the nomenclature.
Ironic. Posters attempt to throw in a few light-hearted Big Lebowski references, and then a sanctimonious poster goes on a "this is one of the things wrong with America" mini-rant. You're one of the things wrong with America, kellyfrost.
Be that as it may, it is a Chinese firewall. When you say Chinese firewall everyone knows exactly what you mean and it isn't degrading.
ur right, he should have said "asian-american" firewall

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by rpupkin » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:21 pm

kellyfrost wrote:
rpupkin wrote:
kellyfrost wrote:
cron1834 wrote:Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.
This is one of the things that is wrong with America. Everyone has to be too politically correct. The OP meant nothing racist or degrading about this. He simply used the nomenclature.
Ironic. Posters attempt to throw in a few light-hearted Big Lebowski references, and then a sanctimonious poster goes on a "this is one of the things wrong with America" mini-rant. You're one of the things wrong with America, kellyfrost.
Be that as it may, it is a Chinese firewall. When you say Chinese firewall everyone knows exactly what you mean and it isn't degrading.
Shut the fuck up, Kelly. You are out of your element.

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by Tls2016 » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:36 pm

i don't think it's quite that simple. the clients have to agree, as far as I know,and they don't always unless the partner strong arms them. But maybe each firm is different ?

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by kellyfrost » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:46 pm

rpupkin wrote:
kellyfrost wrote:
rpupkin wrote:
kellyfrost wrote:
cron1834 wrote:Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.
This is one of the things that is wrong with America. Everyone has to be too politically correct. The OP meant nothing racist or degrading about this. He simply used the nomenclature.
Ironic. Posters attempt to throw in a few light-hearted Big Lebowski references, and then a sanctimonious poster goes on a "this is one of the things wrong with America" mini-rant. You're one of the things wrong with America, kellyfrost.
Be that as it may, it is a Chinese firewall. When you say Chinese firewall everyone knows exactly what you mean and it isn't degrading.
Shut the fuck up, Kelly. You are out of your element.
Tell me more, pupkin.
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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by cron1834 » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:56 pm

rpupkin wrote:
kellyfrost wrote:
cron1834 wrote:Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.
This is one of the things that is wrong with America. Everyone has to be too politically correct. The OP meant nothing racist or degrading about this. He simply used the nomenclature.
Ironic. Posters attempt to throw in a few light-hearted Big Lebowski references, and then a sanctimonious poster goes on a "this is one of the things wrong with America" mini-rant. You're one of the things wrong with America, kellyfrost.
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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by Desert Fox » Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:22 pm

Tls2016 wrote:i don't think it's quite that simple. the clients have to agree, as far as I know,and they don't always unless the partner strong arms them. But maybe each firm is different ?
Does model rule 1.9 require a waiver if it is t the same case?
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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:24 pm

kellyfrost wrote:
rpupkin wrote:
kellyfrost wrote:
rpupkin wrote:
kellyfrost wrote:
cron1834 wrote:Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.
This is one of the things that is wrong with America. Everyone has to be too politically correct. The OP meant nothing racist or degrading about this. He simply used the nomenclature.
Ironic. Posters attempt to throw in a few light-hearted Big Lebowski references, and then a sanctimonious poster goes on a "this is one of the things wrong with America" mini-rant. You're one of the things wrong with America, kellyfrost.
Be that as it may, it is a Chinese firewall. When you say Chinese firewall everyone knows exactly what you mean and it isn't degrading.
Shut the fuck up, Kelly. You are out of your element.
Tell me more, pupkin.
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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by roydurham » Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:55 pm

rpupkin wrote:
kellyfrost wrote:
rpupkin wrote:
kellyfrost wrote:
cron1834 wrote:Dude, not the preferred nomenclature.
This is one of the things that is wrong with America. Everyone has to be too politically correct. The OP meant nothing racist or degrading about this. He simply used the nomenclature.
Ironic. Posters attempt to throw in a few light-hearted Big Lebowski references, and then a sanctimonious poster goes on a "this is one of the things wrong with America" mini-rant. You're one of the things wrong with America, kellyfrost.
Be that as it may, it is a Chinese firewall. When you say Chinese firewall everyone knows exactly what you mean and it isn't degrading.
Shut the fuck up, Kelly. You are out of your element.
This looks like something you would have found on the message boards all4jds (http://www.all4jds.com) circa 2008. Good job guys!

alt of kellyfrost has been permad and kellyfrost has been banned for alting to sockpuppet
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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by Tls2016 » Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:12 am

Desert Fox wrote:
Tls2016 wrote:i don't think it's quite that simple. the clients have to agree, as far as I know,and they don't always unless the partner strong arms them. But maybe each firm is different ?
Does model rule 1.9 require a waiver if it is t the same case?
Different clients on same case?
My guess is it requires a waiver if only as a precaution to protect yourself and your firm. You don't need this as an issue later. I'm not an expert though.

Someone at the firm or the new firm should be expert on this. No one wants to get thrown out on a case because a lawyer didn't get the client to waive.

If you are junior enough they probably won't care or want to hinder your career.

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by rpupkin » Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:14 am

roydurham wrote: This looks like something you would have found on the message boards all4jds (http://www.all4jds.com) circa 2008. Good job guys!
And a lame sarcastic post by a sockpuppet looks like something you would find on TLS in 2016. We've come a long way, baby!

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

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rpupkin wrote:
roydurham wrote: This looks like something you would have found on the message boards all4jds (http://www.all4jds.com) circa 2008. Good job guys!
And a lame sarcastic post by a sockpuppet looks like something you would find on TLS in 2016. We've come a long way, baby!
You jerk!

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Post by ymmv » Sat Jan 30, 2016 2:29 am

seespotrun wrote:It's the only nomenclature through.
I've only heard ethics wall the past two summers, sorry about the PUSSIFICATION bra.

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by seespotrun » Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:15 am

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seespotrun wrote:It's the only nomenclature through.
I've only heard ethics wall the past two summers, sorry about the PUSSIFICATION bra.
Ethics wall--that's good. Didn't know about the alternative.

I said chinese wall on a call this summer and wondered out loud whether that was still appropriate and whether there was a better term to use. My co-counsel (a partner there) and I chuckled about it and concluded that of course it was appropriate. It's the greatest wall there is or ever has been. You can see it from space. Referencing it's geographic location shouldn't hit any sensitive nerves. I imagine that's what people mean when they say white privilege.

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Re: Are all former client (from former firm) conflicts curable by using chinese firewall

Post by Anonymous User » Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:20 pm

I've had this same issue before. I would read your state's particular PR rules on duties to former clients. You can start with the ABA Model Rules: http://www.americanbar.org/groups/profe ... ients.html

Also, you don't have someone from your firm you can ask this?

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