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| A two-member law firm hiring a secretary who until the previous week was the only secretary at another two-member law firm representing a litigation adversary will not be disqualified from the case, as long as the new firm: warns the secretary not to reveal or use any client confidences acquired at the old firm; advises all lawyers and staff not to discuss the matter with the new secretary; screens the new secretary from the litigation matter (including the new firm's files on the matter). Although not mandating any specific steps, the Bar recommends that the new firm "develop a written policy statement" regarding such situations, and note the need for confidentiality "on the cover of the file in question." |