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The Federal Government Lawyer's Duty To Breach Confidentiality, James E. Moliterno Apr 2005

The Federal Government Lawyer's Duty To Breach Confidentiality, James E. Moliterno

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The lawyer's duty of confidentiality springs from the lawyer-client relationship and its parameters are determined by the nature of that relationship. The federal government lawyer's client is like no other. The uniqueness of representing the United States calls for a unique approach to the duty of confidentiality. Unlike the private individual client, the government as a client does not speak with a single, unmistakable voice. Unlike the private entity client, the federal government has a paramount interest in the public good, including the public's right to know about government (the entity's conduct), especially its misconduct. The result is a client …


The Academic Expert Before Congress: Observations And Lessons From Bill Van Alstyne's Testimony, Neal Devins Jan 2005

The Academic Expert Before Congress: Observations And Lessons From Bill Van Alstyne's Testimony, Neal Devins

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Merit Vs. Ideology, Michael J. Gerhardt Jan 2005

Merit Vs. Ideology, Michael J. Gerhardt

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No abstract provided.