Question 1

When searching online for legal information, it is best to

Accepted Answer

A)  trust that if it is published online, it must be accurate. 
B)  never trust the information found on a website. 
C)  use American sources, as they tend to be more comprehensive than Canadian ones. 
D)  gauge the accuracy of the information by the look of the website. 
E)  seek input from a lawyer when answers cannot be readily found. 
A)  trust that if it is published online, it must be accurate. 
B)  never trust the information found on a website. 
C)  use American sources, as they tend to be more comprehensive than Canadian ones. 
D)  gauge the accuracy of the information by the look of the website. 
E)  seek input from a lawyer when answers cannot be readily found.

Question 2

When someone refers you to a particular lawyer, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  retain the lawyer regardless of who gave you the referral. 
B)  gauge the referral on the basis of the level of trust you have for the person making the referral. 
C)  retain the lawyer regardless of their area of practice. 
D)  ensure the referral is from a family member rather than a mere friend. 
E)  ignore the referral as irrelevant. 
A)  retain the lawyer regardless of who gave you the referral. 
B)  gauge the referral on the basis of the level of trust you have for the person making the referral. 
C)  retain the lawyer regardless of their area of practice. 
D)  ensure the referral is from a family member rather than a mere friend. 
E)  ignore the referral as irrelevant.

Question 3

You can enhance the success of your business by

Accepted Answer

A)  personally adopting core values and incorporating them into a code of conduct for the business. 
B)  incorporating core values into a code of conduct, regardless of whether or not you adopt those values personally. 
C)  relying on the Canadian Code of Professional Conduct for Businesspeople. 
D)  retaining a lawyer who is willing to engage in unethical conduct on your behalf. 
E)  not seeking legal advice in cases where your conduct may be questionable, as you will then be bound by the lawyer's code of professional conduct. 
A)  personally adopting core values and incorporating them into a code of conduct for the business. 
B)  incorporating core values into a code of conduct, regardless of whether or not you adopt those values personally. 
C)  relying on the Canadian Code of Professional Conduct for Businesspeople. 
D)  retaining a lawyer who is willing to engage in unethical conduct on your behalf. 
E)  not seeking legal advice in cases where your conduct may be questionable, as you will then be bound by the lawyer's code of professional conduct.

Question 4

Fee mediation

Accepted Answer

A)  is compulsory whenever a client raises a concern about a lawyer's bill. 
B)  is offered by every provincial law society as the primary means of dispute resolution for complaints regarding lawyers' fees. 
C)  involves a review of a lawyer's bill by a court official. 
D)  involves a judge who determines whether or not a lawyer's bill is reasonable. 
E)  involves a neutral mediator who tries to facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution of a dispute over fees charged by a lawyer. 
A)  is compulsory whenever a client raises a concern about a lawyer's bill. 
B)  is offered by every provincial law society as the primary means of dispute resolution for complaints regarding lawyers' fees. 
C)  involves a review of a lawyer's bill by a court official. 
D)  involves a judge who determines whether or not a lawyer's bill is reasonable. 
E)  involves a neutral mediator who tries to facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution of a dispute over fees charged by a lawyer.

Question 5

Contingency fee agreements

Accepted Answer

A)  are typically used for real estate purchases, the drafting of wills, and incorporations. 
B)  are not subject to any restrictions. 
C)  are synonymous with retainer agreements. 
D)  may result in a lawyer not receiving any legal fees for the work done on a file. 
E)  must be prepared for all lawyer-client relationships. 
A)  are typically used for real estate purchases, the drafting of wills, and incorporations. 
B)  are not subject to any restrictions. 
C)  are synonymous with retainer agreements. 
D)  may result in a lawyer not receiving any legal fees for the work done on a file. 
E)  must be prepared for all lawyer-client relationships.

Question 6

Which of the following is not an advantage to maintaining an ongoing relationship with your lawyer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lawyer will know and understand you and your business. 
B)  The lawyer will be able to provide legal advice more efficiently, thereby reducing your legal costs. 
C)  The lawyer will be able to customize legal advice so it will be even more useful to you. 
D)  The lawyer will automatically track your business activities so that he or she can provide constant advice and guidance. 
E)  The lawyer will be motivated to do even more for the client. 
A)  The lawyer will know and understand you and your business. 
B)  The lawyer will be able to provide legal advice more efficiently, thereby reducing your legal costs. 
C)  The lawyer will be able to customize legal advice so it will be even more useful to you. 
D)  The lawyer will automatically track your business activities so that he or she can provide constant advice and guidance. 
E)  The lawyer will be motivated to do even more for the client.

Question 7

A sophisticated client knows how to form and use the solicitor-client relationship to facilitate making good business decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When searching online for legal information, it is best to

When someone refers you to a particular lawyer, you should

You can enhance the success of your business by

Fee mediation

Contingency fee agreements

Which of the following is not an advantage to maintaining an ongoing relationship with your lawyer?

A sophisticated client knows how to form and use the solicitor-client relationship to facilitate making good business decisions.

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

When searching online for legal information, it is best to

When someone refers you to a particular lawyer, you should

You can enhance the success of your business by

Fee mediation

Contingency fee agreements

Which of the following is not an advantage to maintaining an ongoing relationship with your lawyer?

A sophisticated client knows how to form and use the solicitor-client relationship to facilitate making good business decisions.

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