Question 1

Most provinces set a minimum contingency fee for family law cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There is sufficient information in the Yellow Pages to help a person decide whether a particular lawyer would be appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A retainer

Accepted Answer

A)  works to secure the release of an arrested person. 
B)  is 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)  is 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 4

Identify the sources you would consult when looking for an appropriate business lawyer.

Accepted Answer

The phone book (e.g.,Yellow Pa

Question 5

What is a retainer?

Accepted Answer

Disbursements are out-of-pocket costs in

Question 6

Legal Aid Ontario will NOT cover any of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  wrongful dismissal. 
B)  criminal matters. 
C)  change of name. 
D)  personal bankruptcy. 
E)  defamation. 
A)  wrongful dismissal. 
B)  criminal matters. 
C)  change of name. 
D)  personal bankruptcy. 
E)  defamation.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The role of the lawyer is to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide legal advice relevant to the client's situation, which the client is free to ignore. 
B)  provide legal advice relevant to the client's situation, which the client has no choice but to follow. 
C)  tell their clients what they must do. 
D)  tell their clients what they must not do. 
E)  delay the client's decision-making process. 
A)  provide legal advice relevant to the client's situation, which the client is free to ignore. 
B)  provide legal advice relevant to the client's situation, which the client has no choice but to follow. 
C)  tell their clients what they must do. 
D)  tell their clients what they must not do. 
E)  delay the client's decision-making process.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for legal aid. 
B)  If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you. 
C)  If you qualify for legal aid, you will automatically be exempt from all legal costs. 
D)  Everyone qualifies for legal aid. 
E)  Everyone can afford a lawyer. 
A)  If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for legal aid. 
B)  If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you. 
C)  If you qualify for legal aid, you will automatically be exempt from all legal costs. 
D)  Everyone qualifies for legal aid. 
E)  Everyone can afford a lawyer.

Question 10

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 11

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 advice 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 advice from a lawyer when answers cannot be readily found.

Question 12

A small business owner

Accepted Answer

A)  is wise to obtain legal aid for its 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 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 its 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 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 13

Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

The primary purpose of an initial consultation with a lawyer is

Accepted Answer

A)  to arrange payment of the lawyer's fees up front. 
B)  to develop strategies for dealing with the legal situation in question. 
C)  for the prospective client to decide whether to retain the lawyer. 
D)  for the prospective lawyer to help mediate the current dispute. 
E)  to discuss the availability of Legal Aid. 
A)  to arrange payment of the lawyer's fees up front. 
B)  to develop strategies for dealing with the legal situation in question. 
C)  for the prospective client to decide whether to retain the lawyer. 
D)  for the prospective lawyer to help mediate the current dispute. 
E)  to discuss the availability of Legal Aid.

Question 16

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 17

What is disbarment?

Accepted Answer

Terminatio

Question 18

The Canadian "Code of Professional Conduct" for businesspeople

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.

Question 19

If you have a complaint about the fees being charged by your lawyer

Accepted Answer

A)  you should not discuss your concerns with your lawyer directly. 
B)  you can have your bill reviewed by a court official. 
C)  you must participate in a fee mediation service. 
D)  your provincial law society represents your only course of action. 
E)  you should begin by commencing a court action. 
A)  you should not discuss your concerns with your lawyer directly. 
B)  you can have your bill reviewed by a court official. 
C)  you must participate in a fee mediation service. 
D)  your provincial law society represents your only course of action. 
E)  you should begin by commencing a court action.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a good reason for a businessperson to seek advice from a lawyer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The businessperson cannot find the necessary legal information. 
B)  The businessperson cannot understand the necessary legal information. 
C)  The necessary legal information is available online. 
D)  It would take too long for the businessperson to find the necessary legal information. 
E)  The businessperson is facing criminal charges. 
A)  The businessperson cannot find the necessary legal information. 
B)  The businessperson cannot understand the necessary legal information. 
C)  The necessary legal information is available online. 
D)  It would take too long for the businessperson to find the necessary legal information. 
E)  The businessperson is facing criminal charges.

Most provinces set a minimum contingency fee for family law cases.

There is sufficient information in the Yellow Pages to help a person decide whether a particular lawyer would be appropriate.

A retainer

Identify the sources you would consult when looking for an appropriate business lawyer.

What is a retainer?

Legal Aid Ontario will NOT cover any of the following except

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

The role of the lawyer is to

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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.

When searching online for legal information,it is best to

A small business owner

Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements.

You can enhance the success of your business by

The primary purpose of an initial consultation with a lawyer is

A lawyer referral service

What is disbarment?

The Canadian "Code of Professional Conduct" for businesspeople

If you have a complaint about the fees being charged by your lawyer

Which of the following is NOT a good reason for a businessperson to seek advice from a lawyer?

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

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Exam 1: Managing Your Legal Affairs

Most provinces set a minimum contingency fee for family law cases.

There is sufficient information in the Yellow Pages to help a person decide whether a particular lawyer would be appropriate.

A retainer

Identify the sources you would consult when looking for an appropriate business lawyer.

What is a retainer?

Legal Aid Ontario will NOT cover any of the following except

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

The role of the lawyer is to

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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.

When searching online for legal information,it is best to

A small business owner

Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements.

You can enhance the success of your business by

The primary purpose of an initial consultation with a lawyer is

A lawyer referral service

What is disbarment?

The Canadian "Code of Professional Conduct" for businesspeople

If you have a complaint about the fees being charged by your lawyer

Which of the following is NOT a good reason for a businessperson to seek advice from a lawyer?

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters