Rhode Island Legal Ethics

1.12   Rule 1.12 Former Judge or Arbitrator

1.12:100   Comparative Analysis of Rhode Island Rule

• Primary Rhode Island References: RI Rule 1.12
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.12, Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary:

1.12:101      Model Rule Comparison

Rhode Island adopted MR 1.12 including the Comments thereto.

1.12:102      Model Code Comparison

Rhode Island has not adopted a Model Code comparison. See MR 1.12 and other jurisdictions.

1.12:200   Former Judge or Arbitrator Representing Client in Same Manner

• Primary Rhode Island References: RI Rule 1.12(a)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.12(a), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 91.4501

There is no authority in Rhode Island on this topic.

1.12:300   Negotiating for Future Employment

• Primary Rhode Island References: RI Rule 1.12(b)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.12(b), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 91:4001, ALI-LGL § 125, Wolfram § 8.10

There is no authority in Rhode Island on this topic.

1.12:400   Screening to Prevent Imputed Disqualification

• Primary Rhode Island References: RI Rule 1.12(c)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.12(c), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 91:4501, ALI-LGL §§ 123, 124, Wolfram § 7.6.4

There is no authority in Rhode Island on this topic.

1.12:500   Partisan Arbitrators Selected by Parties to Dispute

• Primary Rhode Island References: RI Rule 1.12(d)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.12(d), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 51:1501

There is no authority in Rhode Island on this topic.