Why does this violate any of the canons

Reference no: EM133335622

Case Study: You are a paralegal working in a personal injury law firm. Your firm just signed up Martha Peterson who is a famous actress on a murder mystery series on TV. Martha was rear-ended at a stop sign two years ago. The other driver was clearly at fault. Martha has all the documentation from the hospital to support her injuries. She claims she still has neck issues and her lower back still hurts. In the initial interview with her, she said she did not have any other injuries in the past so she did not have any neck issues or back issues prior to the accident. In the deposition with the opposing side's attorney, she claimed she did not have any neck or back issues in the past.

Martha has signed written authorizations for medical releases for you to obtain medical information. As you are reviewing medical past records you run across the fact that she had a baby when she was 16 and had lower back pain with the pregnancy. You inform Martha that you found this record. Martha is devastated because she did not want anyone to know about this pregnancy. She tells you it would ruin her marriage and career. She does not want this information shared.

Question: What do you do? Looking to the NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility Canons, does this violate any of the Canons?

Reference no: EM133335622

Questions Cloud

Explain how those two principles were decisive : explain how those two principles were decisive in reaching their respective conclusions on the matter at hand (namely, the decriminalization of medical aid

What benefits are available to barbara in regard to alyssa : What benefits are available to Barbara in regard to Alyssa's disability situation and calculate total amount of tax credits that will be available to Barbara.

What is john austin definition or concept of law : What is John Austin's definition or concept of law? What are H.L.A. Hart's specific 5 (five) criticisms of Austin's theory of Law? (Identify and briefly

What is the applicable statute of limitations : We want to build the Magic Kingdom relationship, so we are going to answer this one question for Pluto even though he isn't a client.

Why does this violate any of the canons : What do you do? Looking to the NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility Canons, does this violate any of the Canons?

How are these advances treated for income tax purposes : A business may receive advances for goods or services to be delivered or services to be provided in a subsequent taxation year.

Describe the remedy and then apply it to the case : If Aimee ends up breaching her contract with Roberto, what remedy, or remedies, may be available to Roberto in this case? Be sure to describe the remedy

Elements an action based upon promissory estoppel : Be sure to discuss the facts that will or will not satisfy each element required for an action based upon Promissory Estoppel.

Does frank have a legitimate claim : You are an associate in the law firm representing Frank and have been asked to analyze the issue. Does Frank have a legitimate claim?

User Account

All Pages