One of 12 disciplinary rules pending approval of the Texas Supreme Court would bring Texas in line with other states, and make it harder for parties to “conflict-out” law firms because of who they hire.
A rule titled “Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule,” also known as the “screening rule,” was approved by 80.36% of the voting bar members in their April referendum. It is now under review by the high court, which is set to decide its fate by the end of summer.
