business law questions

Question 14 Based on the decision of the Court in Robertson v. Arthikharnu, 2015 ABPC 257, which statement below is TRUE? Not yet answered Select one: Marked out of O a. The defendant filed a Dispute Note, but not a Counterclaim. 1.00 O b. The defendant testified at the trial, along with his wife. Flag question O c. The defendant raised as a defence to the plaintiff' s claim, allegations that she was in breach of her contract, was negligent and acted contrary to the Law Society of Alberta Code of Conduct. O d. The judge held that the plaintiff failed in these respects: to act diligently, to exercise due care and attention, and to keep kept the defendant informed as matters progressed. Question 15 One of the duties which a professional may owe is to abide by any code of conduct created by the governing body for the profession. In Alberta, lawyers have a duty to abide Not yet by the Code of Conduct established by the Law Society of Alberta and can face sanction for failing to adhere to the Code. Locate and read the decision in Law Society of answered Alberta v. Braun, 2019 ABLS 9 (CanLil). Choose the statement below which is FALSE. Marked out of 1.00 Select one: Flag O a. Mr. Braun was admitted as a member of the Law Society of Alberta on February 29, 1980. At the time of the Order of the Hearing Committee being made, he had question just under 40 years' experience as a practicing lawyer. O b. The Law Society of Alberta and Mr. Braun made a joint submission regarding sanction to the Hearing Committee. O c. The sanction put forward for the Hearing Committee' s consideration was a reprimand, fine of $1000.00 plus $1,522.50 in costs in relation to this matter. O d. Mr. Braun admitted that he failed to follow the Law Society' s trust accounting rules but denied that he failed to respond promptly or completely to the Law Society.Question 11 A plaintiff who sues in tort must prove each of the elements of the tort. Review the torts below, along with their elements, and compare them to the information contained Not yet your Business Law in Canada textbook. One of the torts below is not matched correctly to its elements. Identify the tort which is INCORRECTLY matched to its elements. answered Marked out of Select one: 1.00 O a. Passing off: the existence of goodwill associated with the plaintiff' s product; deception of the public due to a misrepresentation; and, actual or potential damage. Flag O question b. Intimidation: forcing a party to do something that harms it using the threat of violence or some other illegal activity. O c. Deceit: negligently misleading another person and causing damage. O d. False imprisonment: deliberate restraint; lack of lawful authority. Question 12 The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPCC) has information posted on its website that a business owner may find useful. Go to the website for the OPCC and Not yet find the page entitled "10 privacy tips for businesses". Which of the following is a tip recommended on the page? answered Marked out of Select one: 1.00 O a. Get your customers' consent to collect their personal information and limit your collection and retention of it. Flag O question b. Offer privacy training to customers. O c. Ignore customers' questions about privacy as they do not have a right to ask them. O d. Inform your employees, but not your customers, if you are using video surveillance. Question 13 Professionals owe various duties to their clients and can be sued in the case of breach. An example of a lawsuit brought against a professional is the case of Robertson v. Not yet Arthikharnu, 2015 ABPC 257. After locating and reading the Court's decision, identify the statement below which is FALSE. answered Marked out of Select one: 1.00 O a. The plaintiff was self-represented. Flag O question b. The plaintiff sought $18,782.25 in damages against the defendant. O c. The defendant failed to produce any evidence to support his counterclaim that the plaintiff failed in her obligations to him. O d. The plaintiff was awarded judgment on her claim