A paralegal works for an attorney who practices civil litigation. Another member of the office staff delivers a fax to the paralegal that was sent by opposing counsel in a case being handled by the paralegal's employer. The fax is addressed to opposing counsel's expert witness, but the cover sheet lists the fax number for the law firm of the paralegal's employer. Does the paralegal's employer have any obligations?
A) Yes, the paralegal's employer must promptly destroy the fax communication.
B) Yes, the paralegal's employer must promptly notify to opposing counsel.
C) No, the paralegal's employer may read the fax communication and use it in the client's litigation.
D) No, but the paralegal's employer may not read or use it in the client's litigation.
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