Opinion ID: 389571
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Heading: Structure of the Code.

Text: 46 Giving effect to both elements of DR5-105(C) is not inconsistent with the remainder of the Code of Professional Responsibility. We note that although an attorney's actions are generally governed by the Code, with the attorney deciding the propriety of his actions, a few limited situations exist under the Code in which client consent justifies certain actions. See DR5-104(A) (business transactions with a client); DR5-101(A), DR5-105(A) and (B) (declining or discontinuing employment when judgment on behalf of a client is likely to be affected); DR4-101(B) (revealing confidences of a client); DR5-105 (settling similar claim of clients). DR5-105(C) is one of those few cases when consent can justify otherwise improper actions. This section has remained in the Code despite objections. 13 47