Attorney Chapman assigns paralegal Sarah a complex brief, tells her to research the law, prepare the brief, proofread it, and then sign attorney Chapman's name to the brief and submit it to the court. Attorney Chapman will not be available to review or

sign the brief, because she is going on a business trip
and will not return before the deadline for filing the brief. Attorney Chapman has
violated the ethical rule regarding:
a. Fairness to opposing party and counsel
b. Candor toward the tribunal
c. Expediting litigation
d. Adequate supervision of a nonlawyer assistant


D

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