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Canon 2 - Propriety

Scenario:

Attorney A is representing a client in a civil case before a regional trial court. During the course of the trial, Attorney A submits a document as evidence to support his client's claim. However, Attorney B, who is the opposing counsel, suspects that the document submitted by Attorney A is not authentic and believes that Attorney A is attempting to mislead the court. Upon examination, Attorney B discovers that the document bears some inconsistencies and raises his objection.

Question:

Discuss the duty of an attorney not to mislead the court, tribunal or other government agency on the existence or content of any document, argument, evidence, law, or other legal authority, or pass off as one's own the ideas or words of another under Section 8 of Canon 2 - Propriety. Explain the ramifications and possible consequences for an attorney who violates this duty.

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