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

Scenario:

Atty. Luna is a seasoned lawyer known for her expertise in corporate law. She is handling a case for a multinational company involved in a high-stakes merger. The opposing party hires Atty. Gabriel, a young and ambitious lawyer, to represent them. During the course of the proceedings, Atty. Gabriel discovers a crucial document that could potentially turn the case in favor of his clients. However, he also realizes that the document was inadvertently included in the evidence folder of the opposing party without their knowledge. Atty. Gabriel is now grappling with the ethical dilemma of whether to reveal the existence of this document to Atty. Luna and risk his client's case, or to keep it to himself and potentially win the case for his clients.

Question:

Discuss the ethical obligations and responsibilities of Atty. Gabriel under Canon VI - Accountability of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability.

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