Exam 1: Managing Your Legal Affairs

In 2005,Canada was ranked number one in the world on a list of countries perceived to be free of corruption.

Explain how a businessperson would go about finding an appropriate lawyer,including a discussion of what makes a lawyer appropriate for a particular client.

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

What must a businessperson consider before asking a lawyer for assistance in making a business decision?

One reason for the general lack of respect for lawyers is that

When someone refers you to a particular lawyer,you should

How does a contingency fee agreement potentially benefit a client?

What are disbursements and what do they generally include?

What is a contingency fee arrangement?

When setting up a small business,the best approach to follow is to assume that after the business has been set up and commences operating

The solicitor-client privilege refers to the duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client confidential.

Ethical behaviour implies integrity,honesty,and professionalism.

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

Lawyers' rules of professional conduct

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

A retainer is the amount a client must pay to a lawyer over and above regular legal fees.

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

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

Duty counsel are

It is more advantageous to retain your own lawyer than to simply use duty counsel.