Paralegal Samantha discusses confidential client information over the telephone in a reception area where several other clients can hear her.As a result, the client files a grievance with the state bar association and Samantha's supervising
Attorney is disciplined by the state bar.Samantha has breached the rule regarding
Client confidentiality.What other ethical rule is involved in this situation?

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Samantha's actions involve the ethical rule regarding the responsibilities of supervising attorneys over nonlawyer assistants, as the supervising attorney is responsible for ensuring that nonlawyer staff, like paralegals, adhere to confidentiality rules.

Paralegal Samantha Discusses Confidential Client Information Over the Telephone in a Reception