1. Paralegal McLaurin works for a large law firm that represents Client Miller in an action against Opposing Party Mathis, who is represented by a smaller firm where her friend Sally works. Paralegal McLaurin notices that Opposing Party Mathis has not responded to discovery requests in the required timeframe, so she calls Opposing Party Mathis to ask him when she can expect the discovery requests. Is this unethical? Would your response change if she contacted her friend Sally about the same requests? Explain your answer.

2 Attorney Alonzo is an associate at the large law firm of Hartman and Hendrix (hereinafter "H&H"). H&H's managing partner assigns Alonzo to work for one of the firm's largest client's, XXX For U, Inc. ("XXX"). XXX operates Columbia's largest X-rated video store. The City of Columbia recently filed an injunction to close the store. XXX retained H&H to defeat the injunction. Alonzo is extremely conservative and personally opposed to pornography. In fact, members of his Church were responsible for lobbying the City to seek the injunction. Does working on XXX's case raise any ethical or conflict of interest issues? Explain your answer.

3 Lawyers Holland and Huang share an office space. They are two of a dozen lawyers who share a common receptionist, a common conference room, and a common lobby. The receptionist takes all calls and gives messages to the individual lawyers. However, the lawyers have their own stationary, paralegals, and telephone lines. Given the office set up, the clients in the office are visible to all. Lawyer Huang, specifically, sits within hearing distance of the receptionist. Lawyers Holland and Huang have offices down the hall from one another. Client Jacobs and Client Johnson have a bitter custody battle. Lawyer Holland represents Client Jacobs. Client Johnson now desires to hire Lawyer Huang. Can Lawyer Huang ethically take Client Johnson's case? Explain your answer.