Your tax advisory client is an active securities trader. She just told you she intends to spread a rumor that a Middle Eastern sheik is planning to buy a controlling interest in Technotrilogy stock. Your client believes that if she spreads this false rumor, the stock price will increase and she will "make a fortune."
a. May you disclose her plans to government authorities?
b. May you disclose her plans to news reporters?
c. If a court issues a subpoena for you to testify about this conversation, may you refuse to testify based on the duty of confidentiality?