Question 1

What can you do if you cannot resolve a fee dispute with your lawyer?

Accepted Answer

You may be able to participate

Question 2

A complaint made to the provincial law society about a lawyer's conduct does not result in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Provide three examples of conduct that fail to meet the standards of professional responsibility for lawyers.

Accepted Answer

There are numerous possible responses. E

Question 4

Explain the concept of legal aid.

Accepted Answer

Legal aid is available in limited cases

Question 5

Legal aid is

Accepted Answer

A)  universally available, regardless of subject matter or financial need. 
B)  available to anyone who can demonstrate financial need, regardless of subject matter. 
C)  available exclusively for criminal law issues, subject to demonstrated financial need. 
D)  only available for business law issues. 
E)  available subject to substantive and financial eligibility requirements. 
A)  universally available, regardless of subject matter or financial need. 
B)  available to anyone who can demonstrate financial need, regardless of subject matter. 
C)  available exclusively for criminal law issues, subject to demonstrated financial need. 
D)  only available for business law issues. 
E)  available subject to substantive and financial eligibility requirements.

Question 6

Core ethical values, and their supporting ethical principles, should be used as the basis for a business code of conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Compliance with a code of ethics in an organization is unrelated to whether or not top management practices ethical behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a complaint regarding a lawyer's conduct cannot otherwise be resolved, and the law society decides the complaint is valid, then the lawyer will face automatic disbarment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Having a good lawyer on your team is

Accepted Answer

A)  usually too expensive to be worthwhile. 
B)  only necessary for large companies. 
C)  a good alternative to becoming a sophisticated client. 
D)  a legal requirement prior to incorporating a business. 
E)  a critical component of being a sophisticated client. 
A)  usually too expensive to be worthwhile. 
B)  only necessary for large companies. 
C)  a good alternative to becoming a sophisticated client. 
D)  a legal requirement prior to incorporating a business. 
E)  a critical component of being a sophisticated client.

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes solicitor-client privilege?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lawyer makes the legal decisions for the client. 
B)  The lawyer is the only expert a client should consult. 
C)  The lawyer must follow the client's instructions, even if they are illegal in nature. 
D)  It is the duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client confidential. 
E)  The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client makes decisions regarding criminal matters. 
A)  The lawyer makes the legal decisions for the client. 
B)  The lawyer is the only expert a client should consult. 
C)  The lawyer must follow the client's instructions, even if they are illegal in nature. 
D)  It is the duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client confidential. 
E)  The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client makes decisions regarding criminal matters.

Question 11

A small business owner

Accepted Answer

A)  is wise to obtain legal aid for business matters rather than having to incur legal costs. 
B)  is automatically entitled to legal aid assistance. 
C)  is usually not able to receive legal aid with respect to the type of legal issues involving the business. 
D)  should always use duty counsel rather than having to retain a lawyer. 
E)  should retain duty counsel to draft contracts outlining legal duties. 
A)  is wise to obtain legal aid for business matters rather than having to incur legal costs. 
B)  is automatically entitled to legal aid assistance. 
C)  is usually not able to receive legal aid with respect to the type of legal issues involving the business. 
D)  should always use duty counsel rather than having to retain a lawyer. 
E)  should retain duty counsel to draft contracts outlining legal duties.

Question 12

Distinguish between law and ethics.

Accepted Answer

Law tells us what we

Question 13

Outline the types of complaints a client may have about a lawyer and how the client should proceed in each instance.

Accepted Answer

A client may have complaints regarding t

Question 14

Why should business owners not assume that legal aid will be available to them?

Accepted Answer

A business owner is usually no

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding duty counsel is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duty counsel can provide limited assistance in certain court matters. 
B)  Duty counsel are available to assist in a wide range of business law issues. 
C)  There is an advantage to using duty counsel rather than retaining one's own lawyer. 
D)  Duty counsel typically take on your entire case and represent you at trial. 
E)  There is a lengthy application process to obtain duty counsel. 
A)  Duty counsel can provide limited assistance in certain court matters. 
B)  Duty counsel are available to assist in a wide range of business law issues. 
C)  There is an advantage to using duty counsel rather than retaining one's own lawyer. 
D)  Duty counsel typically take on your entire case and represent you at trial. 
E)  There is a lengthy application process to obtain duty counsel.

Question 16

A retainer

Accepted Answer

A)  works to secure the release of an arrested person. 
B)  refers to the costs incurred by a lawyer on a client's behalf. 
C)  is the amount a lawyer will receive when charging based on a contingency fee agreement. 
D)  works as a deposit. 
E)  is the amount a client must pay that is in addition to regular legal fees and disbursements. 
A)  works to secure the release of an arrested person. 
B)  refers to the costs incurred by a lawyer on a client's behalf. 
C)  is the amount a lawyer will receive when charging based on a contingency fee agreement. 
D)  works as a deposit. 
E)  is the amount a client must pay that is in addition to regular legal fees and disbursements.

Question 17

A lawyer referral service

Accepted Answer

A)  will enable a businessperson to retain a lawyer without need for an initial consultation. 
B)  is an online fee-based service providing guaranteed results. 
C)  regulates the legal profession in the interest of the public. 
D)  provides the names and phone numbers of lawyers who practice in a particular area of law. 
E)  is also known as "Legal Aid". 
A)  will enable a businessperson to retain a lawyer without need for an initial consultation. 
B)  is an online fee-based service providing guaranteed results. 
C)  regulates the legal profession in the interest of the public. 
D)  provides the names and phone numbers of lawyers who practice in a particular area of law. 
E)  is also known as "Legal Aid".

Question 18

Identify the advantages to a business person of maintaining an ongoing relationship with a lawyer.

Accepted Answer

The lawyer will know and understand the

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding provincial law societies is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements. 
B)  Provincial law societies may set maximum contingency fees for certain types of cases. 
C)  Provincial law societies may offer a fee mediation service. 
D)  Provincial law societies provide online information on lawyers' fees. 
E)  Provincial law societies provide free legal services to people in need. 
A)  Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements. 
B)  Provincial law societies may set maximum contingency fees for certain types of cases. 
C)  Provincial law societies may offer a fee mediation service. 
D)  Provincial law societies provide online information on lawyers' fees. 
E)  Provincial law societies provide free legal services to people in need.

Question 20

Generally, good business decisions cannot be made without consideration of the appropriate laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What can you do if you cannot resolve a fee dispute with your lawyer?

A complaint made to the provincial law society about a lawyer's conduct does not result in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint.

Provide three examples of conduct that fail to meet the standards of professional responsibility for lawyers.

Explain the concept of legal aid.

Legal aid is

Core ethical values, and their supporting ethical principles, should be used as the basis for a business code of conduct.

Compliance with a code of ethics in an organization is unrelated to whether or not top management practices ethical behaviour.

If a complaint regarding a lawyer's conduct cannot otherwise be resolved, and the law society decides the complaint is valid, then the lawyer will face automatic disbarment.

Having a good lawyer on your team is

Which of the following statements best describes solicitor-client privilege?

A small business owner

Distinguish between law and ethics.

Outline the types of complaints a client may have about a lawyer and how the client should proceed in each instance.

Why should business owners not assume that legal aid will be available to them?

Which of the following statements regarding duty counsel is accurate?

A retainer

A lawyer referral service

Identify the advantages to a business person of maintaining an ongoing relationship with a lawyer.

Which of the following statements regarding provincial law societies is false?

Generally, good business decisions cannot be made without consideration of the appropriate laws.

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

Filters

Exam 1: Managing Your Legal Affairs

What can you do if you cannot resolve a fee dispute with your lawyer?

A complaint made to the provincial law society about a lawyer's conduct does not result in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint.

Provide three examples of conduct that fail to meet the standards of professional responsibility for lawyers.

Explain the concept of legal aid.

Legal aid is

Core ethical values, and their supporting ethical principles, should be used as the basis for a business code of conduct.

Compliance with a code of ethics in an organization is unrelated to whether or not top management practices ethical behaviour.

If a complaint regarding a lawyer's conduct cannot otherwise be resolved, and the law society decides the complaint is valid, then the lawyer will face automatic disbarment.

Having a good lawyer on your team is

Which of the following statements best describes solicitor-client privilege?

A small business owner

Distinguish between law and ethics.

Outline the types of complaints a client may have about a lawyer and how the client should proceed in each instance.

Why should business owners not assume that legal aid will be available to them?

Which of the following statements regarding duty counsel is accurate?

A retainer

A lawyer referral service

Identify the advantages to a business person of maintaining an ongoing relationship with a lawyer.

Which of the following statements regarding provincial law societies is false?

Generally, good business decisions cannot be made without consideration of the appropriate laws.

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

Filters