Former Government Lawyer Joins Defense Firm
Maurice Marshall spent four years as a compliance attorney at the County of Baker National Sports Commission, personally directing investigations into salary-cap practices. After resigning, Maurice joined Sterling Peak, a twelve-lawyer firm. Two months later Black Peak retained Sterling Peak to defend it in a civil enforcement action brought by the County of Baker alleging the identical salary-cap practices. Sterling Peak implemented a timely screen isolating Maurice from all files and fee apportionment and gave prompt written notice to the County of Baker. Because Maurice's prior employment was with a government agency, the question whether his conflict is imputed to the firm is governed by the special provisions of this rule rather than ordinary imputation principles.