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U.S. v. Lussier, No. 94-1377 (2nd Cir.) (71 F.3d 456) (August 18, 1995) (Judge Joseph M. McLaughlin)

In this case the court held that "when a defense attorney cross examines a former client who is a witness against the defendant, a conflict of interest may exist; absent a waiver from the former client, the attorney cannot inquire into privileged matters." (Id., at 462).

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