Competence: (ABA: 1.1) To allow a paralegal to accept a case as a lawyer. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance: ( ABA MR 5.3 (b)) Attorney Howe left Carl unattended in his office and instructed Carl he could use his office for potential clients. A lawyer supervisor must make reasonable efforts to ensure that all persons employed, retained, or associated with his firm are trained to comply with the Rules of Conduct. EC 1.7(a)(c) requires A paralegals to disclose their status. Unauthorized Practice (ABA MR 5.5(b): NFPA EC-1.7(a)): Carl, who is not an attorney, engages in the unauthorized practice of law by meeting with potential divorce clients and providing legal advice. Conflict of interest (ABA MR 1.7: NFPA EC 1.8): Carl continues to advise Jane on seeking alimony from her husband, despite knowing that Attorney Howe's law firm also represents Jane's husband. This creates a conflict of interest and a breach of loyalty to the husband. Confidentially (ABA MR 1.6: NFPA EC 4.1) Jane reveals that she has unreported income and confidential information to Carl, who is not her attorney. Carl should not have accepted or retained this information without the attorney's consent. Hence, violating her confidentiality. Confidentiality of Information (ABA 1.6(a)). When paralegal Carl allowed Zeke, Jane's boyfriend to come behind the desk with open files on Attorney Howe's desk, A lawyer shall not reveal information relating to the representation of a client unless the client gi