Under PR, financial assistance to a client must:

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Under PR, financial assistance to a client must:

Financial assistance to a client in PR is allowed only in a controlled, transparent way. When a lawyer provides or arranges funding to cover the client’s litigation costs, the arrangement must be disclosed in writing, be fair and reasonable, and the client must have the opportunity to seek independent counsel to review and advise about the terms. This protects the client’s autonomy and helps prevent any pressure or conflict of interest arising from the lawyer’s financial involvement. That is why the best answer states complete disclosure in writing, fairness, and an opportunity to consult independent counsel. The other options miss the essential protections: keeping the arrangement confidential hides potential conflicts; it is not illegal in all cases since some advances are permitted; and it does not require court approval in general.

Financial assistance to a client in PR is allowed only in a controlled, transparent way. When a lawyer provides or arranges funding to cover the client’s litigation costs, the arrangement must be disclosed in writing, be fair and reasonable, and the client must have the opportunity to seek independent counsel to review and advise about the terms. This protects the client’s autonomy and helps prevent any pressure or conflict of interest arising from the lawyer’s financial involvement. That is why the best answer states complete disclosure in writing, fairness, and an opportunity to consult independent counsel. The other options miss the essential protections: keeping the arrangement confidential hides potential conflicts; it is not illegal in all cases since some advances are permitted; and it does not require court approval in general.

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