If that L consulted with you, and got confidential info, he'd be conflicted out and barred from being adverse to you, whether you hired him or not (regardless of a retainer). Check into that with your L.

Nomo \:\)

M 39
W 39
M'd 10 yrs; T 14 yrs
S7 D4
Bomb 5-8-05
W not working on M 1-22-07; EA 2-22
DB 4-10
S 6-11
No more C
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