• When it comes to ethical issues, how do the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct that are described in Module 10 interact with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly Rule 26? What are some special concerns that the lawyer needs to be aware of?
• In terms of the Rio Tinto PLC (in the Example on page 15 3 and then pages 23 3-241 ), how did Judge Peck attempt to balance the need for cooperation and transparency with the interests of a party wanting to keep information from the TAR process confidential? Do you agree with this findings in the Opinion & Order? Why or why not?
• Select one of the four ethical rules covered in Chapter 10 ( competence, client communication/informed consent, confidentiality or supervision/third-party vendors) and discuss. What is the rationale for this rule? How does it apply to the use of technology in the practice of law? In a discovery process? If you are a paralegal, you are welcome to address this from the vantage point of your own professional guidelines.