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Attorney Alpha, a sole practitioner, represented Plaintco in litigation against Defeo. Defeo was represented by Attorney Bravo, who worked in a law firm. During the course of the litigation, Alpha observed on several occasions that Bravo was drinking heavily. At court appearances, at depositions, and during settlement negotiations, Bravo was impaired by alcohol. Alpha knew that, due to Bravo's alcohol problems, Bravo had failed to comply with discovery requests, return telephone calls, and meet court deadlines. Alpha consulted with Plaintco, who agreed to permit Alpha to make any necessary disclosures to Bravo's law partners. Is Alpha subject to discipline for such disclosures? (A) Yes, unless he also reports Bravo's conduct to the proper disciplinary authority. (B) Yes, unless he also directs Bravo to an approved alcohol assistance program. (C) No, because Bravo's law partners ultimately are responsible and liable for Bravo's professional conduct. (D) No, because Alpha obtained Plaintco's consent. {Ans: (A) Yes, unless he also reports Bravo's conduct to the proper disciplinary authority.[Rule 8.3(a)]}An attorney was a member of the bar of State X and a licensed stockbroker in State Y. Depending on the markets and the time of year, the attorney split his time between the two