A lawyer met with several members of the community at a social function.During the evening,he spent a great deal of time discussing one particular client in great detail.The client's friend,unknown to the lawyer,was not impressed by some of the derogatory comments expressed during the discussion.What will likely be the result when the client's friend explains the evening's events?

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The lawyer's discussion of a client's details in a public setting breaches client confidentiality, which is a fundamental ethical obligation in the legal profession. This could lead to a complaint to the Law Society or equivalent regulatory body.

A Lawyer Met with Several Members of the Community at a Social