Sammy John, a sole practitioner, has just decided to form a law partnership with his lifetime friend, Harvey Steptoe.They agree to name the firm Steptoe and Small and to split all profits.Sammy John is also a director for a publicly-traded telecommunications firm, NewVector, Inc.Sammy John has just learned that Harvey is lead counsel is a lawsuit against NewVector.Sammy John continues to serve as a board member and participates in sensitive discussions about the lawsuit.Sammy John does not disclose that Steptoe is his partner.Sammy John's feeling is that he and Harvey are as honest as the day is long and neither would compromise their duties to NewVector and client, respectively.(GC)