1. Kendall Thomas is an attorney with a booming law practice, running six branches of her law firm throughout Maryland.  Paralegals Robert and Michael work at the Glen Burnie branch of the law firm together.  Robert and Michael complete bankruptcy petitions for clients and set the fee for the work at $150-200 per petition.  Kendall knows of this activity and sometimes reviews the petitions that Robert and Michael complete, but trusts that their work is good. She often allows them to complete petitions, meet with clients, and set fees without her presence or review.  While completing this work Robert and Michel omitted and revised information on the petitions pertaining to various client's cases without the consent of their clients. In some cases, omissions and inaccuracies caused the need for the clients to hire attorneys to correct the petitions, as their phones calls and emails to attorney Kendall Thomas went unanswered. 

Identify and explain any improper conduct by the attorney and by the paralegals, using the proper Maryland Rule(s).

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