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| Two passengers and a driver interviewed a lawyer about representing them in an action against the other driver in an accident. However, the lawyer eventually determined that the two passengers should sue their driver. The lawyer told them that the lawyer could represent the two passengers against the driver only if the driver consented. The driver gave oral consent but later refused to provide written consent. The lawyer could not represent the two passengers, because the driver had essentially refused to confirm her oral consent (although oral consent is permissible, the Bar implied that a refusal to immediately sign a written confirmation essentially nullified the consent). [The summary of the LEO incorrectly states that "consent may be withdrawn by a former client at any time."] |