Can a screened attorney ever discuss details of the screened case with others?

The correct position is that a screened attorney must maintain total confidentiality regarding the details of the screened case. In situations where a conflict of interest exists, a law firm may allow an attorney to be "screened" from a particular case, meaning they are isolated from any involvement in the case to protect client confidentiality.

The purpose of screening is to uphold the ethical duty to protect a client's confidences and secrets, which are foundational to the practice of law. Thus, the screened attorney cannot disclose information related to the case, even to other members of their firm, unless the disclosure is permitted under the rules governing professional conduct or the client gives informed consent.

Other options suggest scenarios where communication might be allowed under certain conditions, such as discussing with senior partners or with client consent. However, those scenarios do not align with the core principle of maintaining the utmost confidentiality in the context of an attorney-client relationship, particularly in a screened situation. Therefore, complete confidentiality must be upheld.