Paralegal Samantha Discusses Confidential Client Information Over the Telephone in a Reception

question 84

Multiple Choice

Paralegal Samantha discusses confidential client information over the telephone in a reception area where several other clients can hear her. As a result, the client files a grievance with the state bar association and Samantha's supervising attorney is disciplined by the state bar. Samantha has breached the rule regarding client confidentiality. What other ethical rule is involved in this situation?

• A) Competence
• B) Communication with clients
• C) Conflicts of interest
• D) Responsibilities regarding nonlawyer assistants

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in a statistical model that is manipulated to determine its effect on the dependent variable.

Linear Term

A component of an equation characterized by a variable raised to the first power, indicating a direct proportionality relationship.

Significance Level

The possibility of inaccurately negating the null hypothesis in a statistical test, often exemplified by alpha.

Second-order Model

In statistics and mathematics, a model that accounts for variability by including terms for both the linear effects and their squares.