Ethics/Professional Responsibility
May 19, 2026
Kirkland accused of conflict after pre-suit talks with prospective plaintiff
Software company Adaptamed seeks to disqualify Kirkland & Ellis from representing Commure, alleging the firm obtained confidential information during a pre-suit consultation before later appearing for the defendant.
Defense attorneys at Kirkland & Ellis LLP are accused of violating California ethics rules by consulting with a prospective plaintiff about a planned trade secrets suit before later representing the defendant company in the same case.
In emails attached to a motion to disqualify, Kirkland & Ellis denied any ethical violation and contends its lawyers warned the plaintiff company not to disclose confidential information, promptly ran conflicts checks after learning Commute...
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