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Seven Unethical Sins of a Paralegal
Amanda Coggins Brenda Taylor
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Dueling Pair-O-Legals
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Megan Vs. Lauren
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Confidentiality: Communication between a client and attorney and his staff is "privileged" and may not be discussed or divulged to third parties.
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Lauren
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Megan
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Conflict of Interest: An attorney or a law firm may not represent a person, whose interests are adverse to those of another client.
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Lauren
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Megan
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Unauthorized Practice of Law: Paralegals cannot give legal advise or represent clients at hearings.
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Lauren
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Megan
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Depositions: Although paralegals are allowed to attend depositions, they cannot ask questions during a proceeding.
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Lauren
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Megan
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Only an attorney is authorized to set fees.
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Lauren
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Megan
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Paralegals cannot accept gifts from clients.
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Lauren
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Megan
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Bonuses: Paralegals may not receive bonuses from their attorney directly related to a case.
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Lauren
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Megan
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