Q.2.10 You are practicing as an attorney with the law firm City Slickers inc. one of the partners of the firm was recently struck off the roll. however the firm continues to employ this particular partner as a filing clerk.

Q2.10.1. Assume that the Act (the legal practice act 28 of 2014) is operational in all respects. Advise the other partners of City Slickers Inc whether or not the firm is allowed to employ the ex-partner who has been struck off the attorneys roll. substantiate your answer with reference to the relevant section of the act.

Q2.10.2. would your answer be any different if the firm had obtained telephonic consent from SA legal practice council?