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A lawyer cannot represent both the plaintiff and the defendant because of

they may have:

a Conflict of Interest Issue

an Ethical Issue

an Ethical Dilemma

an Integrity Issue

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Answer:

a Conflict of Interest Issue

Step-by-step explanation:

In many countries, including the USA, the legal system is built on an adversarial process. Each of the conflicting parties is allowed the chance to argue their case as persuasively as possible. It means each side independent representation to defend their rights.

In the adversarial process, a lawyer must be loyal to their client to represent them effectively. It is practically impossible to be loyal to two clients on opposite sides of a court proceeding. Conflicts of interest will arise as the same lawyer cannot argue for and against the issue in the same court.

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