Mr McMillan Comes to Attorney Robinson's Office to File Bankruptcy

question 154

Multiple Choice

Mr. McMillan comes to attorney Robinson's office to file bankruptcy. Mr. McMillan provides attorney Robinson with considerable confidential information regarding his financial position, business dealings, and bank accounts. Attorney Robinson subsequently gives Mr. McMillan's file to his paralegal to use in drafting a bankruptcy petition. This is an example of which of the following

• A) A breach of client confidentiality
• B) The client consenting to disclosure of confidential information
• C) An impliedly authorized disclosure of confidential client information
• D) The client consenting to disclosure of confidential information and an impliedly authorized disclosure of confidential client information

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Definitions:

Videotaped Records

Documented visual and audio records that capture events, behaviors, or sessions on video.

Triangulation

A method used in research to cross-validate data through the use of multiple data sources, methods, investigators, or theories.

Garbology

The study of a community or culture by analyzing its waste to understand its habits and behaviors.

Covert Observations

Observing subjects without their knowledge for research or information-gathering purposes.