Asked by Mackenzie Heathscott on May 03, 2024
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Paralegal Melissa and a client are preparing answers to interrogatories in Melissa's office. The telephone rings, and Melissa answers it. During the conversation, she says, "I am so sorry to hear that you have AIDS, Mr. Thomas. I will give this information to attorney Chase and ask him to call you about revising your will." Melissa hangs up the telephone and resumes work with the client. The client begins asking questions about Mr. Thomas's identity, because the client thinks that he knows Mr. Thomas. This is an example of
A) a breach of the rule of client confidentiality.
B) the client consenting to disclosure of confidential information.
C) an impliedly authorized disclosure of confidential client information.
D) a violation of the duty of competence.
Breach
The violation or non-fulfillment of a legal obligation, contract, or duty.
Client Confidentiality
The ethical obligation of professionals to not disclose information about clients to third parties without the client's consent.
Duty of Competence
A legal obligation requiring lawyers to possess the necessary skill, knowledge, and ability to represent a client effectively.
- Discern the limits and challenges of client confidentiality and the contribution of a paralegal in sustaining it.
- Explain the legal and ethical implications of breaches in client confidentiality.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the limits and challenges of client confidentiality and the contribution of a paralegal in sustaining it.
- Explain the legal and ethical implications of breaches in client confidentiality.
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