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Conflicts in Love
By Mitchell L. Lathrop
“But I love her,” cried the hapless attorney before the disciplinary panel, “and she expressly agreed that I could represent her in her divorce. Besides, we’ve been going together for over a year now, and we’ve never had sexual intercourse.” Regrettably, for the attorney, love cannot serve to waive conflicts of interest or the rules!