Time left 0:39:26 The Law Society of Alberta: O a. offers free legal representation and advice to small business owners. O b. conducts hearings into client misconduct. O c. is the regulatory body for the legal profession in Alberta O d. is a for profit corporation which aims to generate profit for its members. Where a lawyer is found guilty of misconduct, a a penalty which a law society panel may NOT Impose is: a. a jail term b. a fine. c. a suspension d. a reprimand Which one of the following statements is NOT accurate? D B 19 Wpics 1 to x Course Hero mpt=4753726&cmid=10411124&page=1 MYNAIT Time left 0:39:22 Which one of the following statements is NOT accurate? Select one: O a. The professional and ethical obligations of lawyers are set out in the Code of Conduct. O b. It is advisable for business owners to prepare a "Code of Conduct" based on core ethical values such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship, O c. The professional and ethical obligations of businesspeople are set out in the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which is administered by the federal Corporate Registry Od. The Law Society of Alberta requires all practicing lawyers to have professional liability insurance. Which of the following does NOT describe a common law legal system? Select one: a. If the facts of the current case are different, then the judge must apply the central, or civil, code b. Current system in use in Alberta c. Originally, decisions were based on local customs and traditions, d. judges must follow applicable case precedentsCipherattempt=4753736&cmid = 104 11124 BACK TO MYNAIT on 3 Which one of the following statements is FALSE? Time left 0:39:36 ed Select one: out of O a. In order to minimize disputes with clients, lawyers will bill most of their files on a "flat fee" basis. O b. It is a good idea for a person with a legal problem to set up a free consultation with a lawyer before deciding whether to retain that lawyer. O c. Disbursements, which are out-of-pocket costs incurred by the lawyer on behalf of the client, will be reimbursed by the client, unless there is an agreement to the contrary. O d. A contingency fee agreement, which sets out the percentage of any settlement that must be paid to the lawyer, must be in writing, or it will not be enforced by the courts. on 4 Lawyer costs can be significant. Regarding legal costs and legal aid, it is TRUE that: ed I out of a. Everyone qualifies for legal aid. b. If you qualify for legal aid, you will automatically be exempt from all legal costs. c. If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for legal aid. d. Everyone can afford a lawyer. O BMYNAII O b. Current system in use in Alberta. Time left 0:39:18 O c. Originally, decisions were based on local customs and traditions. O d. Judges must follow applicable case precedents. Choose the statement regarding the civil law legal system in use within Canada that is FALSE: Select one O a. Lists of rules, stated as broad principles of law, are found in the Civil Code of Quebec O b. The civil law legal system was originally created by the Romans, and was later adopted by the French. The civil code used in Quebec is derived from the Napoleanic Code. O c. .The key feature of the civil law legal system and the one which ensures consistency, is the practice of judges following past decisions. d. The only place in Canada where the civil law legal system is used is in Quebec and it is used there only for private law matters End of Page 2 B 9