The lawyer that was brought in by the newspaper was making sure the newspaper wouldn't end up being liable. The only lawyer whose advice you should take is the one that you pay.
replyAs long as they are representing someone I think lawyers have the same obligations regardless of who actually pays them or if they are receiving any payment at all.
replyYes, this is true, but that requires there to not be any conflict of interest, which is really not all that clear-cut in situations like these.
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