A law firm discovers that a contract attorney it hired failed to disclose a prior disciplinary suspension when applying. The firm continued using the attorney for six months. Under the Model Rules, the firm:
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A
Bears no responsibility since the attorney misrepresented credentials
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B
May be responsible for the attorney's conduct under supervisory rules
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C
Must immediately notify all clients served by the attorney
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D
Is only liable if the attorney committed malpractice during that period