Model Rule 3.3 is titled “Candor Toward The Tribunal.” It’s important to be open and honest with the court — the sanctity of the adversarial system flows from that foundation of trust.
That rule is put to the test in this snippet of dialogue between the court and an attorney.
https://twitter.com/privilegelog/status/997111826348494851
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