Under New York's Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC), when must an attorney decline or withdraw from representation due to a conflict of interest?
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A
When the representation will involve the attorney in representing differing interests, unless each client gives informed consent confirmed in writing
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B
Only when both clients are in the same lawsuit
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C
Only when the attorney has a financial interest in the outcome
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D
Conflicts never require withdrawal if the attorney believes they can be fair