Fraud by Client

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Fraud by Client?

A lawyer who represents a client in an adjudicative proceeding and who knows that a person intends to engage, is engaging or has engaged in criminal or fraudulent conduct related to the proceeding shall take reasonable remedial measures, including, if necessary, disclosure to the tribunal. Rule 3.3(b)

Further Reading

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