Gibbons v. McBride et al

Filing 39

ORDER denying 23 Motion to Address Conflict of Interest; denying as moot 37 Motion for Hearing on this matter. Should the course of this litigation bear out as Mr. Gibbons believes, he may renew such motion without prejudice at the appropriat e time. The Court directs directing defense counsel to explain or to reiterate to each of the defendants the implications of the common representation, the advantages and risks involved, and their right to seek the advice of independent counsel. De fense counsel shall file a notice that it has complied with its obligations pursuant to Georgia Rule of Professional Conduct 1.7 with the Court by Friday, November 28, 2014. If any client expresses a desire for separate counsel, defense counsel shall inform the Court in its notice, and then a reasonable period of time can be allowed for the acclamation of new counsel, if the substitution is made promptly. Signed by Judge J. Randal Hall on 10/27/2014. (thb) Modified on 10/27/2014 (thb).

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