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The issue is whether it is ethical for a lawyer to refer a client to a business which advances money to the client for litigation or living expense purposes in exchange for an equity position in the client's case. The lender will expect a lien on the proceeds of the lawsuit or the settled claim and above-market interest plus service fees.

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