Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The lawyer will know and understand the

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the likelihood of a student becoming involved in a situation necessitating legal advice?

Accepted Answer

A)  A student, or someone close to the student, sometimes becomes involved in such a situation. 
B)  A student, or someone close to the student, will always become involved in such a situation 
C)  Because students are not businesspeople, they never become involved in such situations. 
D)  Because students cannot be sophisticated, they will often become involved in such situations. 
E)  Legal advice is not available to students. 
A)  A student, or someone close to the student, sometimes becomes involved in such a situation. 
B)  A student, or someone close to the student, will always become involved in such a situation 
C)  Because students are not businesspeople, they never become involved in such situations. 
D)  Because students cannot be sophisticated, they will often become involved in such situations. 
E)  Legal advice is not available to students.

Question 4

A client who is unable to resolve a fee dispute with a lawyer can have the lawyer's bill reviewed by a court official.These court officials have the power to

Accepted Answer

A)  impose fines on either the client or the lawyer. 
B)  order that a lawyer be taken into custody. 
C)  decide that the bill is too high and reduce it accordingly. 
D)  require that the client and lawyer attend fee mediation. 
E)  authorize compensation to be paid by the provincial law society. 
A)  impose fines on either the client or the lawyer. 
B)  order that a lawyer be taken into custody. 
C)  decide that the bill is too high and reduce it accordingly. 
D)  require that the client and lawyer attend fee mediation. 
E)  authorize compensation to be paid by the provincial law society.

Question 5

What may occur if you collect money as the result of a settlement or judgment obtained through assistance from legal aid?

Accepted Answer

You will probably ha

Question 6

A provincial law society

Accepted Answer

A)  is a self-governing body for lawyers. 
B)  has as its mandate the provision of free legal services, in the public interest. 
C)  operates primarily to offer low-cost legal advice to members. 
D)  operates primarily to enhance the commercial interests of its members. 
E)  is a self-governing body for businesspeople seeking legal advice. 
A)  is a self-governing body for lawyers. 
B)  has as its mandate the provision of free legal services, in the public interest. 
C)  operates primarily to offer low-cost legal advice to members. 
D)  operates primarily to enhance the commercial interests of its members. 
E)  is a self-governing body for businesspeople seeking legal advice.

Question 7

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 8

In the lawyer-client relationship,who is the decision maker?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the lawyer-client relationship,who is the decision...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Examples could include: conflicts of int

Question 10

The decision to enter into the lawyer-client relationship should be

Accepted Answer

A)  made quickly to ensure that no one else can retain your lawyer. 
B)  solely up to the lawyer, as he or she is the one with the legal training. 
C)  made primarily on the basis of cost. 
D)  a mutual decision made primarily on the basis of trust. 
E)  solely up the client, as he or she is the one paying for the services. 
A)  made quickly to ensure that no one else can retain your lawyer. 
B)  solely up to the lawyer, as he or she is the one with the legal training. 
C)  made primarily on the basis of cost. 
D)  a mutual decision made primarily on the basis of trust. 
E)  solely up the client, as he or she is the one paying for the services.

Question 11

The time and cost to be incurred by hiring a lawyer is irrelevant.It is always worthwhile to get legal advice from a lawyer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When will a sophisticated client do her own legal research?

Accepted Answer

Whenever she requires legal in

Question 14

What is "duty counsel"?

Accepted Answer

"Duty counsel" refer

Question 15

Small business owners are usually able to receive legal aid with respect to the legal issues involving the business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In making business decisions involving legal issues,a sophisticated client will tend to complete some research of the relevant law on her own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following best describes the role of the lawyer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lawyer makes the legal decisions for the client. 
B)  The lawyer is simply one of the experts the businessperson consults. 
C)  The client must follow the lawyer's instructions, as long as they are lawful. 
D)  The client makes decisions regarding civil matters; the lawyer makes decisions regarding criminal matters. 
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 simply one of the experts the businessperson consults. 
C)  The client must follow the lawyer's instructions, as long as they are lawful. 
D)  The client makes decisions regarding civil matters; the lawyer makes decisions regarding criminal matters. 
E)  The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client makes decisions regarding criminal matters.

Question 19

A provincial law society's complaint-resolution process usually begins with

Accepted Answer

A)  an attempt at mediating the dispute between the client and the lawyer. 
B)  a review of the complaint by a court official. 
C)  a formal investigation. 
D)  a hearing before a panel. 
E)  oral submissions by legal counsel. 
A)  an attempt at mediating the dispute between the client and the lawyer. 
B)  a review of the complaint by a court official. 
C)  a formal investigation. 
D)  a hearing before a panel. 
E)  oral submissions by legal counsel.

Question 20

Many people lack trust or confidence in lawyers because

Accepted Answer

A)  a few well-publicized cases involving lawyers have tainted the reputation of the whole profession. 
B)  most lawyers are unethical. 
C)  lawyers have no professional or legal obligations. 
D)  few provincial law societies have established rules for professional conduct. 
E)  lawyers who act unprofessionally are not subject to any penalty. 
A)  a few well-publicized cases involving lawyers have tainted the reputation of the whole profession. 
B)  most lawyers are unethical. 
C)  lawyers have no professional or legal obligations. 
D)  few provincial law societies have established rules for professional conduct. 
E)  lawyers who act unprofessionally are not subject to any penalty.

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

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

Which of the following best describes the likelihood of a student becoming involved in a situation necessitating legal advice?

A client who is unable to resolve a fee dispute with a lawyer can have the lawyer's bill reviewed by a court official.These court officials have the power to

What may occur if you collect money as the result of a settlement or judgment obtained through assistance from legal aid?

A provincial law society

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

In the lawyer-client relationship,who is the decision maker?

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

The decision to enter into the lawyer-client relationship should be

The time and cost to be incurred by hiring a lawyer is irrelevant.It is always worthwhile to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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

When will a sophisticated client do her own legal research?

What is "duty counsel"?

Small business owners are usually able to receive legal aid with respect to the legal issues involving the business.

In making business decisions involving legal issues,a sophisticated client will tend to complete some research of the relevant law on her own.

Fee mediation

Which of the following best describes the role of the lawyer?

A provincial law society's complaint-resolution process usually begins with

Many people lack trust or confidence in lawyers because

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

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

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

Which of the following best describes the likelihood of a student becoming involved in a situation necessitating legal advice?

A client who is unable to resolve a fee dispute with a lawyer can have the lawyer's bill reviewed by a court official.These court officials have the power to

What may occur if you collect money as the result of a settlement or judgment obtained through assistance from legal aid?

A provincial law society

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

In the lawyer-client relationship,who is the decision maker?

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

The decision to enter into the lawyer-client relationship should be

The time and cost to be incurred by hiring a lawyer is irrelevant.It is always worthwhile to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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

When will a sophisticated client do her own legal research?

What is "duty counsel"?

Small business owners are usually able to receive legal aid with respect to the legal issues involving the business.

In making business decisions involving legal issues,a sophisticated client will tend to complete some research of the relevant law on her own.

Fee mediation

Which of the following best describes the role of the lawyer?

A provincial law society's complaint-resolution process usually begins with

Many people lack trust or confidence in lawyers because

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