Concerning a paralegal employed by an attorney, which of the following is not a correct statement about the attorney's ethical obligation:
a. To make reasonable efforts to ensure that the firm has in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that the paralegal's conduct is compatible with the professional obligations of the lawyer.
b. To take reasonable care to prevent paralegals from disclosing confidences or secrets of a client.
c. To take reasonable care to assure the paralegal is not a trouble-maker and will get along with the rest of the employees.
d. The attorney will be responsible for the conduct of the paralegal that is a violation of ethical rules if the lawyer orders the paralegal to engage in the unethical conduct.
C
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