Two law partners want to represent opposing parties in the same litigation. Under the imputation rules, this arrangement is:
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A
Prohibited, because conflicts of one lawyer are imputed to all lawyers in the firm and this direct adversity is generally nonconsentable
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B
Permitted if each partner works from a separate office
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C
Permitted if the partners agree not to discuss the case
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D
Permitted with a fee-splitting agreement disclosed to both clients