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Financial or other relationships with relevant (opposing) nonclients
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No representation of opposing parties in litigation is allowed. Representation following disclosure and consent of both parties at other times is allowed.
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Few restrictions.
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Disclosure and consent of all interested parties are required.
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Such relationships are generally prohibited. Exceptions (such as testifying in court as an expert witness) are allowed with full disclosure and consent.
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Sponsorship of CPE
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CPE is usually paid for by the lawyer or his or her firm.
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CPE is paid for by the accountant or his or her firm. CPE is not approved if it is “devoted to the promotion of particular products or services.”
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AIA or NCARB provides CPE. CPE is paid for by the architect or the firm when it is not provided for free.
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CPE is primarily required for a PE license, generally state certified. Most engineers are not required to take CPE, but whether it is required or not, it is generally paid for by the engineer or the employer.
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