A business broker learns that a seller client is withholding information about pending litigation from potential buyers. What is the broker's ethical obligation?
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A
Respect client confidentiality and say nothing
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B
Advise the seller to disclose the litigation or withdraw from the engagement
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C
Disclose the litigation directly to all buyers without telling the seller
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D
Reduce the asking price to compensate for the undisclosed risk