Which of the following situations describes circumstances where the justified disclosure of a paralegal client’s confidential information without the client’s authorization is mandatory?
(a) If the paralegal believes on reasonable grounds that there is an imminent risk of death of serious bodily harm, and the disclosure is necessary to prevent the death or harm
(b) To establish or collect the paralegal’s fees
(c) When the paralegal is ordered by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to disclose confidential information
(d) To defend against allegations that the paralegal or their employees have engaged in acts of professional misconduct or conduct unbecoming a paralegal
Authority: Text pp. 138-39; Paralegal Rules of Conduct Rule 3.03(4)-(10)
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