Conflicts of Interest

(a) Joint Representation. When 2 or more Defendants in the same criminal matter seek to be represented by the same attorney or by attorneys associated in law practice, counsel shall file a motion requesting permission to do so. The attorney shall certify to the Court that, after careful investigation of potential conflicts of interest, it is clear no actual conflict exists or is foreseeable. The attorney also shall file a written certification by each person to be represented, giving informed consent to such joint representation, waiving the right to separate representation and, when applicable, waiving the attorney-client privilege.

Any response to the motion shall be filed by the Government within 7 days. (b) Government’s Obligations. The Government shall promptly notify Defendant’s counsel upon becoming aware of a potential conflict of interest. The Government may file a notice informing the Court of any potential conflict.

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