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Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC)

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Attorney X has been practicing law for several years and has a reputation for being competent and diligent in handling cases. One day, Client A approached Attorney X and sought legal advice regarding a complex civil case. Attorney X accepted the case and assured Client A that he has the necessary knowledge and experience to handle it.

However, as the trial progressed, Attorney X realized that the case involved intricate legal issues that he was not well-versed in. Despite this, Attorney X continued to represent Client A and even submitted inadequate legal arguments, causing harm to Client A's case.

Explain the possible ethical violations committed by Attorney X under Canon IV - Competence and Diligence of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, including the corresponding provisions of the said Canon.

Discuss the duty of a lawyer to continuously acquire and update legal knowledge, as well as the consequences in failing to do so.
Explain how Attorney X's actions amount to a breach of competence and diligence.
Identify the specific provisions under Canon IV that Attorney X violated.

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