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In a civil matter before a trial court, Attorney Y represents Client P in a scheduled 10:00 AM virtual status conference on a pending motion. The hearing begins on time; Attorney Y's connection to the video hearing is unstable, and he logs in at 10:25 AM after matters have been discussed on the record. The judge continues the proceedings and issues an order adverse to Client P. (a) Identify the controlling CPRA rule on punctuality (Canon IV, Sec. 3, second sentence). (b) Apply the rule to the facts: did Attorney Y's late appearance violate the duty of punctuality? Explain your reasoning, including impact on Client P and the fairness of the proceedings. (c) If there is a violation, discuss potential disciplinary or remedial consequences and any defenses Attorney Y might raise.