While at Scott & French, Paralegal Nancy Worked as Part

question 2

Multiple Choice

While at Scott & French, Paralegal Nancy worked as part of the litigation team representing the plaintiff in Big Corp. vs. Little Corp. When Nancy leaves Scott & French to accept a job with William & Marks, she learns that her new employer is contemplating representing Big Corp. in a merger with Medium Corp. Nancy

• A) probably has a conflict of interest if William & Marks takes on the representation AND if the firm assigns Nancy to that matter.
• B) probably has a conflict of interest due to her representation of Big Corp. while at Scott & French.
• C) probably does not have a conflict of interest because the new representation does not appear to be materially adverse to the former representation.
• D) probably does not have a conflict of interest because the new matter is not litigation.

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Definitions:

Collectivism

A social theory prioritizing the needs and goals of the group over the desires or needs of any one individual.

Individualism

A social and cultural ethos that emphasizes the self-expression and autonomy of the individual, often over community or societal norms.

Self-Confident

The feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgement.

Uncertainty

A condition of limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe an existing state, future outcome, or more than one possible outcome.