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Question VIII
State, with a brief explanation, whether the lawyer concerned may be sanctioned for the conduct stated below.
Filing a complaint that fails to state a cause of action, thereby resulting in the defendant succeeding in his motion to dismiss.
A suspended lawyer working as an independent legal assistant to gather information and secure documents for other lawyers during the period of his suspension.
A suspended lawyer allowing his non-lawyer staff to actively operate his law office and conduct business on behalf of clients during the period of suspension.
Keeping money he collected as rental from his client's tenant and remitting it to the client when asked to do so.
Refusing to return certain documents to the client pending payment of his attorney's fees.
An unwed female lawyer carrying on a clandestine affair with her unwed male hairdresser.
Not paying the annual IBP dues.
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