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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

Question 2

Never discussing a client's case in a common area (such as a hallway, elevator, cafeteria, or a restaurant) where a conversation might be overheard is a rule of thumb to follow to avoid which of the following?
 
  a. Violating the duty of competence
  b. Violating the duty to avoid conflicts of interest
  c. Violating the rule of client confidentiality
  d. Violating the duty of competence and violating the duty to avoid conflicts of
  interest



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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