La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LVII-711

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LVII-711 - Conflict of Interest: General Rule

A. Loyalty is an essential element in the investigator's relationship to a client. Therefore:

1. an investigator shall not represent a client if the representation of that client will be directly adverse to the representations of another client, unless:

a. the investigator reasonably believes the representation will not adversely affect the relationship with the other client; and

b. each client consents after consultation;

2. an investigator shall not represent a client if the representation of that client may be materially limited by the investigator's responsibilities to another client or to a third person, or by the investigator's own interest, unless:

a. the investigator reasonably believes the representation will not be adversely affected; and

b. the client consents after consultation. When representation of multiple clients in a single matter is undertaken, the consultation shall include explanation of the implications of the common representation and the disadvantages and risks involved.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LVII-711

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Board of Private Investigator Examiners, LR 19:1335 (October 1993).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3505(B)(1).