The process often begins with an investigator making an informal request for information to a law firm. Unless a client consents to disclosure, information or documentation that is confidential ...

Alternative documentation is a full documentation loan. In other words, income, assets, employment, and other financial information is documented using some form of official paperwork.

It seems to us that the Appellate Division lacks the authority to modify the scope of obligations of confidentiality under RPC 1.6. We call upon the Supreme Court to clarify.