An ethical rule prohibits communication with an opponent who is represented by counsel. While surfing the Web, you decide to see if the opposing party has a website. You locate it and check it...

An ethical rule prohibits communication with an opponent who is represented by counsel. While surfing the Web, you decide to see if the opposing party has a website. You locate it and check it carefully for any information that might help the investigation of the case assigned to you. You send a request to the site and receive information related to the lawsuit. Have you violated the ethical prohibition barring communications with a represented party? (See Oregon State Bar Op 2001-164.)