Multiple Choice
Which is NOT one of the canons of the NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility?
A) A legal assistant shall be held to the same ethical standards as an attorney and be subject to the same disciplinary action.
B) A paralegal must not perform any of the duties that attorneys only may perform nor take any actions that attorneys may not take.
C) A paralegal must protect the confidences of a client and must not violate any rule controlling the doctrine of privileged communications between a client and an attorney.
D) A paralegal must disclose to his or her employer or prospective employer any preexisting client or personal relationship that may conflict with the interests of the employer or prospective employer and/or their clients.
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