Attorneys and Agents (comprehend) [EntLaw]

Attorneys are licensed on a ...(kind of) basis
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Attorneys are licensed on a ...(kind of) basis
state-by-state
Attorneys ...(can/cannot) represent clients with conflicting interests
cannot
Attorneys cannot represent clients with ...(this trait)
conflicting interests
Attorneys have ...(this trait) to their clients
a fiduciary duty
Fiduciary duty means that attorneys must ...(do this)
put their clients' interests first
Lawyers with higher rates might be able to ...(do this)
do a task quicker at a lesser cost than a more expensive lawyer
...(term) requires that attorneys keep communications between them and clients confidential
attorney-client privilege
Attorney-client privilege requires that attorneys ...(do this)
keep communications between them and clients confidential
Attorney-client privilege only applies when ...(this happens)
there's an attorney-client relationship, communication takes place during hire period, confidential communication
A client ...(can/cannot) waive attorney-client privilege for certain information
can
An attorney ...(can/cannot) waive attorney-client privilege for certain informationcannot...(these people) try to find work for their clientsagentsAgents try to ...(do this)find work for their clientsAgents can negotiate ...(these kinds of) deals without an attorney's helproutineAgents can negotiate routine deals without ...(this act)an attorney's helpAgents ...(do/don't) have a fiduciary duty to their clientsdon'tAgents might not be ...(exhibiting a behavior) with production companies to preserve their reputationtoo aggressiveAgents might not be too aggressive with production companies to ...(do this)preserve their reputation...(these people) advise clients on career matters and help manage their careersmanagers