Question 1

Clients who believe that they have suffered financial loss due to their lawyer's misconduct should not procrastinate as limitation periods will exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Provide three examples of issues that ought to be addressed in a business person's code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

Examples could include conflicts of inte

Question 3

Provincial law societies

Accepted Answer

A)  exist primarily to assist clients with complaints concerning fees. 
B)  provide compensation to clients who are unhappy with legal services. 
C)  guarantee success in litigation matters. 
D)  among other things, deal with complaints regarding a lawyer's conduct. 
E)  are non-profit law firms offering a range of legal services. 
A)  exist primarily to assist clients with complaints concerning fees. 
B)  provide compensation to clients who are unhappy with legal services. 
C)  guarantee success in litigation matters. 
D)  among other things, deal with complaints regarding a lawyer's conduct. 
E)  are non-profit law firms offering a range of legal services.

Question 4

Why is it unnecessary (and undesirable) for a client to seek legal advice for every decision she must make?

Accepted Answer

Because this can be prohibitiv

Question 5

Sophisticated clients never conduct legal research on their own, but always seek advice from a lawyer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sophisticated clients understand that success depends on good business decisions, and good business decisions depend on appropriate information (including legal information).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How has the lawyer-client relationship been affected by computers and the Internet?

Accepted Answer

There is now an abundance of l

Question 8

Sophisticated clients who are starting a business should

Accepted Answer

A)  make a commitment to ethical behaviour and prepare a statement of values. 
B)  only concern themselves with ethical behaviour that is required by law. 
C)  consult a lawyer about how to engage in unethical behaviour undetected. 
D)  refrain from reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. 
E)  opt not to prepare a code of conduct because of potential liability exposure in the event of a breach. 
A)  make a commitment to ethical behaviour and prepare a statement of values. 
B)  only concern themselves with ethical behaviour that is required by law. 
C)  consult a lawyer about how to engage in unethical behaviour undetected. 
D)  refrain from reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. 
E)  opt not to prepare a code of conduct because of potential liability exposure in the event of a breach.

Question 9

Outline the steps of the law society's typical complaint-resolution process.

Accepted Answer

There is usually an attempt at mediation

Question 10

Given the growing complexity of the law and the consequence that more lawyers specialize, a business person might have multiple lawyers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is always wise to retain legal counsel when you are facing criminal charges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Canadian Bar Association is

Accepted Answer

A)  the national society for legal aid services. 
B)  a professional organization that represents judges and lawyers. 
C)  focused on enhancing public safety in the liquor distribution industry. 
D)  an organization responsible for reviewing lawyers' accounts. 
E)  a disciplinary body for members of the legal profession. 
A)  the national society for legal aid services. 
B)  a professional organization that represents judges and lawyers. 
C)  focused on enhancing public safety in the liquor distribution industry. 
D)  an organization responsible for reviewing lawyers' accounts. 
E)  a disciplinary body for members of the legal profession.

Question 13

When is the fixed fee method of billing most often used?

Accepted Answer

Fixed fees are most often used

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before commencing work on a matter for a new client, a lawyer usually requests that a retainer be paid. 
B)  Provincial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product liability cases. 
C)  A retainer is deposited into a trust account to the credit of the client. 
D)  The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account to pay legal bills. 
E)  A retainer helps ensure that lawyers will be paid for their legal services. 
A)  Before commencing work on a matter for a new client, a lawyer usually requests that a retainer be paid. 
B)  Provincial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product liability cases. 
C)  A retainer is deposited into a trust account to the credit of the client. 
D)  The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account to pay legal bills. 
E)  A retainer helps ensure that lawyers will be paid for their legal services.

Question 15

Why should a code of business conduct be used by a small business?

Accepted Answer

An effective code of conduct i

Question 16

Legal fees

Accepted Answer

A)  are always calculated in a single, specified way. 
B)  should not be discussed with a lawyer until a bill has been prepared. 
C)  are typically negligible. 
D)  should be discussed during the initial consultation with the lawyer. 
E)  are rarely the subject of confusion or misunderstanding. 
A)  are always calculated in a single, specified way. 
B)  should not be discussed with a lawyer until a bill has been prepared. 
C)  are typically negligible. 
D)  should be discussed during the initial consultation with the lawyer. 
E)  are rarely the subject of confusion or misunderstanding.

Question 17

When making significant business decisions, when should business people consult their lawyers?

Accepted Answer

Taking into consideration time and expen

Question 18

What is "duty counsel"?

Accepted Answer

Duty counsel refers

Question 19

Duty counsel are typically available

Accepted Answer

A)  for small claims and real estate disputes. 
B)  in superior court bankruptcy matters. 
C)  for commercial litigation. 
D)  in criminal courts, family courts, or immigration hearings. 
E)  to review and draft a variety of contracts. 
A)  for small claims and real estate disputes. 
B)  in superior court bankruptcy matters. 
C)  for commercial litigation. 
D)  in criminal courts, family courts, or immigration hearings. 
E)  to review and draft a variety of contracts.

Question 20

The Canadian "Code of Professional Conduct" for business people

Accepted Answer

A)  establishes the professional and ethical obligations of businesspeople. 
B)  was created by the provincial business society. 
C)  has been used to prosecute a number of high-profile cases. 
D)  is the same as the lawyers' code of conduct. 
E)  does not exist. 
A)  establishes the professional and ethical obligations of businesspeople. 
B)  was created by the provincial business society. 
C)  has been used to prosecute a number of high-profile cases. 
D)  is the same as the lawyers' code of conduct. 
E)  does not exist.

Clients who believe that they have suffered financial loss due to their lawyer's misconduct should not procrastinate as limitation periods will exist.

Provide three examples of issues that ought to be addressed in a business person's code of ethics.

Provincial law societies

Why is it unnecessary (and undesirable) for a client to seek legal advice for every decision she must make?

Sophisticated clients never conduct legal research on their own, but always seek advice from a lawyer.

Sophisticated clients understand that success depends on good business decisions, and good business decisions depend on appropriate information (including legal information).

How has the lawyer-client relationship been affected by computers and the Internet?

Sophisticated clients who are starting a business should

Outline the steps of the law society's typical complaint-resolution process.

Given the growing complexity of the law and the consequence that more lawyers specialize, a business person might have multiple lawyers.

It is always wise to retain legal counsel when you are facing criminal charges.

The Canadian Bar Association is

When is the fixed fee method of billing most often used?

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

Why should a code of business conduct be used by a small business?

Legal fees

When making significant business decisions, when should business people consult their lawyers?

What is "duty counsel"?

Duty counsel are typically available

The Canadian "Code of Professional Conduct" for business people

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

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Exam 1: Managing Your Legal Affairs

Clients who believe that they have suffered financial loss due to their lawyer's misconduct should not procrastinate as limitation periods will exist.

Provide three examples of issues that ought to be addressed in a business person's code of ethics.

Provincial law societies

Why is it unnecessary (and undesirable) for a client to seek legal advice for every decision she must make?

Sophisticated clients never conduct legal research on their own, but always seek advice from a lawyer.

Sophisticated clients understand that success depends on good business decisions, and good business decisions depend on appropriate information (including legal information).

How has the lawyer-client relationship been affected by computers and the Internet?

Sophisticated clients who are starting a business should

Outline the steps of the law society's typical complaint-resolution process.

Given the growing complexity of the law and the consequence that more lawyers specialize, a business person might have multiple lawyers.

It is always wise to retain legal counsel when you are facing criminal charges.

The Canadian Bar Association is

When is the fixed fee method of billing most often used?

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

Why should a code of business conduct be used by a small business?

Legal fees

When making significant business decisions, when should business people consult their lawyers?

What is "duty counsel"?

Duty counsel are typically available

The Canadian "Code of Professional Conduct" for business people

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