Question 1

A small business owner

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A)  is usually not able to receive legal aid with respect to the legal issues involving the business. 
B)  is wise to obtain legal aid for its business matters, rather than having to incur legal costs. 
C)  should retain duty counsel to draft contracts outlining legal duties. 
D)  is automatically entitled to legal aid assistance. 
E)  should always use duty counsel, rather than having to retain a lawyer. 
A)  is usually not able to receive legal aid with respect to the legal issues involving the business. 
B)  is wise to obtain legal aid for its business matters, rather than having to incur legal costs. 
C)  should retain duty counsel to draft contracts outlining legal duties. 
D)  is automatically entitled to legal aid assistance. 
E)  should always use duty counsel, rather than having to retain a lawyer.

Question 2

William Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part II includes the line "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." The president of the Canadian Bar Association interpreted this quotation as

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A)  a lawyer-bashing joke. 
B)  a humorous attempt to embarrass lawyers everywhere. 
C)  a threat to all members of the legal profession. 
D)  an offence meriting severe legal consequences. 
E)  a comment on the importance of the "rule of law". 
A)  a lawyer-bashing joke. 
B)  a humorous attempt to embarrass lawyers everywhere. 
C)  a threat to all members of the legal profession. 
D)  an offence meriting severe legal consequences. 
E)  a comment on the importance of the "rule of law".

Question 3

What should clients do if they believe they have suffered a financial loss because of their lawyer's misconduct?

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They should not proc

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the Josephson Institute for Ethics, the core ethical value of trustworthiness has as its supporting ethical principles

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A)  citizenship, philanthropy, voting. 
B)  justice, fairness, impartiality, equity. 
C)  respect, autonomy, courtesy, self-determination. 
D)  truthfulness, sincerity, candor, integrity, promise keeping, loyalty, honesty. 
E)  caring, kindness, compassion.
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 
A)  citizenship, philanthropy, voting. 
B)  justice, fairness, impartiality, equity. 
C)  respect, autonomy, courtesy, self-determination. 
D)  truthfulness, sincerity, candor, integrity, promise keeping, loyalty, honesty. 
E)  caring, kindness, compassion.
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.

Question 7

What is disbarment?

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Terminatio

Question 8

Explain, using examples, what advice and information a lawyer can provide to a person starting a business.

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Here students are expected to provide a

Question 9

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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An effective code of conduct i

Question 11

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

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A)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will refer you to a different lawyer. 
B)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will provide free legal services for the duration of the business's operation. 
C)  you will not need legal advice, as long as you are a sophisticated client. 
D)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will continue to represent you. 
E)  a lawyer will no longer be required. 
A)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will refer you to a different lawyer. 
B)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will provide free legal services for the duration of the business's operation. 
C)  you will not need legal advice, as long as you are a sophisticated client. 
D)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will continue to represent you. 
E)  a lawyer will no longer be required.

Question 12

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In addition to penalties from the provincial law society, in what else may a lawyer's misconduct result?

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If the behaviour is also crimi

Question 14

What is the Canadian Bar Association and what is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Bar Association i

A small business owner

William Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part II includes the line "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." The president of the Canadian Bar Association interpreted this quotation as

What should clients do if they believe they have suffered a financial loss because of their lawyer's misconduct?

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

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.

According to the Josephson Institute for Ethics, the core ethical value of trustworthiness has as its supporting ethical principles

What is disbarment?

Explain, using examples, what advice and information a lawyer can provide to a person starting a business.

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

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

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

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

In addition to penalties from the provincial law society, in what else may a lawyer's misconduct result?

What is the Canadian Bar Association and what is its purpose?

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

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

A small business owner

William Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part II includes the line "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." The president of the Canadian Bar Association interpreted this quotation as

What should clients do if they believe they have suffered a financial loss because of their lawyer's misconduct?

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

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.

According to the Josephson Institute for Ethics, the core ethical value of trustworthiness has as its supporting ethical principles

What is disbarment?

Explain, using examples, what advice and information a lawyer can provide to a person starting a business.

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

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

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

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

In addition to penalties from the provincial law society, in what else may a lawyer's misconduct result?

What is the Canadian Bar Association and what is its purpose?

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

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