32 CFR 776.28
§ 776.28 Conflict of interest: Former client.
United States · 32 CFR — National Defense · Status: effective
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- 32 CFR 776.28, § 776.28 Conflict of interest: Former client, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/147668
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(a) A covered attorney who has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not thereafter represent another person in the same or a substantially related matter in which that person's interests are materially adverse to the interests of the former client, unless the former client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing.
(b) A covered attorney who has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not thereafter:
(1) Use information relating to the representation to the disadvantage of the former client or to the covered attorney's own advantage, except as Subpart B of this part would permit or require with respect to a client, or when the information has become generally known; or
(2) Reveal information relating to the representation except as subpart B of this part would permit or require with respect to a client.
(c) [Reserved]
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.