Which of the following best describes Rule 24?

• A. Disclosing confidential information to non-clients
• B. Charging excessive fees
• C. Advertising in a misleading way
• D. Prohibits making anti-competitive arrangements

Answer: (D)

Rule 24 targets how lawyers interact in the market, focusing on keeping competition fair. It bans anti-competitive arrangements among practitioners or firms, like agreeing to fix fees, divide up markets, or rig bidding. Such conduct undermines client choice and drives up costs, which ethics rules aim to prevent. By prohibiting these collusive practices, Rule 24 preserves open competition and client trust.

Disclosing confidential information to non-clients relates to confidentiality and privilege, not competition. Charging excessive fees concerns fairness and transparency of billing. Advertising in a misleading way pertains to truthful advertising standards. These are governed by separate rules, not Rule 24.