Agency
In Arizona, an agent who overhears the opposing party's private discussions during negotiations and uses that information to benefit their client is:
AActing in the best interests of their client through superior knowledge
BPotentially engaging in improper conduct even if the information was overheard accidentally✓ Correct
CActing within the agent's duty of loyalty to their client
DComplying with their fiduciary duties by using all available information
Explanation
Using inadvertently overheard private information—especially during negotiations—raises ethical issues. An agent should inform their client that such information was obtained improperly and use caution about relying on it.
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