2010 Maine Code
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Chapter 7: DEFENSES GENERALLY
14 §169. Restriction of attorney's representation prohibited


14 ME Rev Stat § 169 (2010 through 124th Legis) What's This?

Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§169. Restriction of attorney's representation prohibited

A settlement of litigation may not include a condition that an attorney representing a party in that litigation is not permitted to represent other persons who are similarly situated in a related action involving a party that the attorney opposed in the settled litigation. A condition not in compliance with this section is void and unenforceable as against public policy. [2001, c. 108, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

2001, c. 108, §1 (NEW).

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