Rhonda Robertson has taken a job with the law office that represents Silicon Valley Computers, Inc., which is suing Computers, Inc., her former employer, in a breach-of-contract case. Will Rhonda lose her job??

A. ?Yes, because it would violate the conflict-of-interest rules to allow Rhonda to work there
B. ?No, because it is not a violation of the ethical rules
C. ?Yes, because there is an issue conflict
D. ?No, if walling-off procedures are used


Answer: D

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