Certified Legal Professional (CLP) Practice Exam

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In representing a corporation, what condition allows an attorney to share information disclosed by corporate employees?

When authorized by the corporation to carry out the representation.
When the employees show disagreement with corporate action.
When the information is already public knowledge.
When employees seek a personal understanding of the case.

The correct answer is: When authorized by the corporation to carry out the representation.

In the context of representing a corporation, it is essential for the attorney to operate with a clear understanding of the attorney-client privilege and the scope of their representation. The correct choice relates to the requirement that an attorney must be authorized by the corporation to disclose information shared by corporate employees. This authorization ensures that the attorney's actions align with the interests of the corporation as a legal entity and protects the integrity of the information shared during the course of their representation. When an attorney is expressly authorized by the corporation, it establishes a clear framework for disclosure. This is important because the corporation, as a client, holds the privilege over communications, and the attorney must maintain the confidentiality of those discussions unless properly authorized to disclose them. This authorization could be explicit or implicit as part of the legal representation agreement. The other choices provide conditions that do not inherently grant permission to share sensitive information. For instance, the disagreement of employees with corporate actions does not constitute agreement from the corporation for the attorney to disclose information. Similarly, if the information is already public knowledge, it may not necessarily allow for further disclosure under the same confidentiality expectations unless the corporation's stance is made clear. Lastly, personal inquiries by employees about a case does not provide them with the authority to waive the corporation's