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Jimmy and Jacqueline went to law school together and had become close friends by the time they graduated. After law school, they landed jobs at
Jimmy and Jacqueline went to law school together and had become close friends by the time they graduated. After law school, they landed jobs at different firms in D.C. They get together for happy hour once a month or so to catch up. (Jacqueline doesn't drink alcohol and orders mocktails or soda at these outings.) Last Friday, they decided to meet at Liberty Tavern in Arlington because Jacqueline was there to meet a client "works for me less chance we'll see clients or co-workers," Jimmy had said. They sat at the bar. As it usually is on Fridays, Liberty Tavern was loud and crowded. They had to shout just to hear each other, but, as Jimmy had hoped, neither of them noticed anyone they knew there. After a few drinks (scotch for Jimmy; seltzer water with lime for Jacqueline) and talking about their families, Jacqueline mentioned that her new client was Cava (a restaurant group) and explained that she was defending them against a customer who claimed they slipped and fell in the restaurant. "Oh, yeah?" responded Jimmy, "I think I was eating there when that happened didn't get a good look but saw it out of the corner of my eye." "No way!" exclaimed Jacqueline, "It happened during lunch on April 2nd." "Yep that's when I was there," Jimmy replied. After several more scotches "celebrating a big settlement," Jimmy had explained earlier Jimmy said, "Hey Jacqueline, your case reminded me... You know that slip and fall client I represented last year? His name was Jackson, and he told me that he might try and fake a slip and fall sometime in the future. Of course, I told him that was a bad idea." "Interesting," replied Jacqueline. To herself, she wondered, "the person suing Cava is Jackson Holcomb. I wonder if it's the same person?" The next day, Jacqueline stewed, "If it is the same guy, what Jimmy told me could really help my client." She also wondered if Jimmy's drinking was getting out of hand. The last three times they'd gone out, Jimmy had been slurring his words and looked a little unsteady by the time they left. He also told her more about his cases the more he drank. Across town, Ted Baker came by Jimmy's office and asked if Jimmy would represent him. "Well, why don't you tell me about your case, and we'll go from there," said Jimmy. Ted explained that he made most of his income by faking accidents then suing for his injuries. In his most recent effort, he and Jimmy's former client Jackson had faked a slip and fall at Cava. Ted elaborated, "Jackson is such an idiot though that I just learned we're probably going to be charged criminally. I want you to represent me in the criminal case." "Well, I normally only handle civil cases, but I do have some information on Jackson from when I represented him previously that could help you, and I can study criminal law to get ready for your case," Jimmy responded. Ted agreed to have Jimmy represent him. "Oh, one more thing you know I represented Jackson in that last case, but my loyalty is 100% to whoever is paying me. You don't have any problem with my having represented Jackson before, do you?" asked Jimmy. "Not at all," answered Ted. The next day, Ted emailed Jimmy asking him what the next steps would be in his case. Jimmy took no further action on the case and did not communicate at all with Ted until a month later when he asked him to come in and go over his case once more.
Analyze Jimmy and Jacqueline's situations under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
please answer with all relevant ABA model rule please with details thank you.
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