Under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, a Lawyer Can

Under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, a lawyer can be responsible for the conduct of a paralegal in which of the following situations?

A) If a lawyer orders a paralegal to engage in conduct that would be a violation if engaged in by the lawyer.
B) If the lawyer is a direct supervisor of a paralegal and knew of conduct in violation of the Model Rules at a time when the consequences could be avoided, but failed to take action.
C) If a lawyer knows of a paralegal's conduct that would be a violation if engaged in by the lawyer and ratifies the conduct.
D) All of the above.

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