An attorney represents a corporation in a contract dispute. During discovery, the attorney learns that a mid-level employee committed fraud that harmed third parties but is unrelated to the current case. Under the Model Rules, the attorney:
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A
Must report the fraud to law enforcement immediately
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B
May disclose the fraud only if it involved the client corporation itself
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C
Generally must keep the information confidential as it relates to the representation
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D
Must withdraw from the representation and report the fraud