Which of the following presents a problem of conflict of interests?
A) A lawyer representing a client in commercial transactions represents that client in divorce proceedings.
B) A paralegal moves to a new firm that is representing a defendant in a case the paralegal researched for the plaintiffs in a prior firm.
C) A paralegal marries an attorney.
D) A lawyer hands out business cards to injured persons at a hospital.

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B) presents a conflict of interest because the paralegal has confidential information about the plaintiff's case from their previous employment, which could unfairly benefit the defendant in their new position.

Which of the Following Presents a Problem of Conflict of Interests