(Test Bank) Business Law In Canada, Canadian Edition

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1 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. Business Law in Canada, 12e (Yates/Bereznicki -Korol/Clarke) Chapter 1 Managing Your Legal Affairs 1) In the context of a sophisticated client, "sophisticated" can best be defined as A) complicated, self -reliant, and cosmopolitan. B) refined and cultured . C) simple and naïve. D) confident, knowledgeable, and up to date. E) aggressive, dynamic, and forceful . Answer: D Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 2 Topic: Ch. 1 - Becoming a Sophisticated Client Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 1. Explain the mea ning of "sophisticated client." Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 2) Which of the following best describes the lik elihood of a student becoming involved in a situation necessitating legal advice? A) A student, or someone close to a student, sometimes becomes i nvolved in such a situation. B) A student, or someone close to the student, will always become involved in suc h a situation. C) Because students are not business people, they never become involved in such situations. D) Because students cannot be sophistic ated, they will often become involved in such situations. E) Legal advice is not available to students. Answer : A Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 3 Topic: Ch. 1 - "I Think I Need Legal Advice..." Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 1. Explain the mea ning of "sophisticated client." Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 3) Becoming a sophisticated client will A) ensure that a business person never needs a lawyer. B) help a business person manage her legal affairs more efficiently and effectively. C) result in a business person developing a bias against lawyers. D) relieve a business person from having to conduct legal research. E) protect a business person from needing legal advice. Answer: B Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 3 Topic: Ch. 1 - "I Think I Need Le gal Advice..." Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 1. Explain the me aning of "sophisticated client." Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 2 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 4) Having a good lawyer on your team is A) usually too expensive to be worthwhile. B) only necessary for large companies. C) a good alternative to becoming a sophisticated client. D) a legal r equirement prior to incorporating a business. E) a critical component of being a sophisticated client. Answer: E Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 4 Topic: Ch. 1 - Becoming a Sophisti cated Client Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 1. Explain the meaning of "sophisticated client." Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 5) Which of the following best describes the role of the lawyer? 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 matte rs. E) The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client ma kes decisions regarding criminal matters. Answer: B Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 4 Topic: Ch. 1 - The Role of the Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 2. Examine the role of the lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 6) One reason for a lack of resp ect for lawyers is that A) many people do not understand the role of the lawyer in the solicitor -client relationship. B) lawyers are not bound by a code of professional conduct. C) lawyers who breach their duties are generally not subject to any punishment . D) lawyers are rarely able to provide information or advice relevant to business matters. E) the cost of legal advice generally outweighs its benefit. Answer: A Diff: 2 Typ e: MC Page Ref: 3 Topic: Ch. 1 - The Role of the Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective : Chapter 1: 2. Examine the role of the lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 3 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 7) The role of the lawyer is to A) provide legal advice relevant to the client's situation, which the client is free to ignore. B) provide legal advice relevant to the client's situation, which the client has no choice but to follow. C) tell clients what they must do. D) tell clients what they must not do. E) delay the client's decision -making pr ocess. Answer: A Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 4 Topic: Ch. 1 - The Role of the Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 2. Examine the role of the lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 8) Which of the following statements best describes solicitor -client privilege? A) The lawyer makes the legal decisions fo r the client. B) The lawyer is the only expert a client should consult. C) The lawyer must follow the client's instructions, even if they are illegal in nature. D) It is the duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client confidential. E) The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client makes decisions regarding criminal matters. Answer: D Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 4 Topic: Ch. 1 - The Role of the Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 2. Examine the role of the lawy er. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 9) Sophisticated clients A) do not require the services of a lawyer. B) understand the importance of the solicitor -client relationship. C) distrust and der ide lawyers. D) is someone with formal legal training. E) should re present themselves, rather than paying for legal services. Answer: B Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 4 Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Hire a Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 1. Expla in the meaning of "sophisticated client." Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 4 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 10) Raman is a sophisticated client. This means that she A) understands how to manage a lawyer -client relationship. B) has a law degree. C) is a small business owner. D) manag es her l egal affairs without assistance from a lawyer. E) will probably never find herself in a situation necessitating legal advice. Answer: A Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 5 Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Hire a Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 1. Exp lain the meaning of "sophisticated client." Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 11) Which of the following is not a good reason for a business person to seek advice from a lawyer? A) The businessperson cannot find the necessary legal information. B) The business person cannot understand the necessary legal information. C) The necessary legal information is available online. D) It would take too long for the businessperson to find the necessary legal information. E) The businessperson is facing criminal charges. Answer: C Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 6 Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Represent Yourself Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 3. Identify when to hire a lawyer and when to represent yourself. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 12) For sophisticated clients, the a vailability of an abundance of legal information online is A) a negative development, because online information is rarely accurate or helpful. B) a positive development, because it means that they will no longer need to ret ain lawyers as part of their tea m. C) a negative development, because accessing this information tends to be more costly than retaining a lawyer. D) a positive development, because it provides greater access to information they can use as part of their dec ision -making process. E) a neutr al development, because lawyers are still the only ones able to access this information. Answer: D Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 6 Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Represent Yourself Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 3. Identify w hen to hire a lawyer and w hen to represent yourself. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 5 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 13) When searching online for legal information, it is best to A) trust that if it is published online, it must be accurate. B) never trust the information found on a websit e. C) use American source s, as they tend to be more comprehensive than Canadian ones. D) gauge the accuracy of the information by the look of the website. E) seek input from a lawyer when answers cannot be readily found. Answer: E Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 6 Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Hire a Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 3. Identify when to hire a lawyer and when to represent yourself. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 14) Sophisticated clients A) do not need to retain a lawyer. B) know that it is better to hire a l awyer than to conduct research on one's own. C) are willing to pay for legal advice at any cost. D) tend to be embarrassed to request legal advice. E) have the skill and confidence to find basic legal information. Answer: E Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref : 6 Topic: Ch. 1 - When to Hire a Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 3. Identify when to hire a lawyer and when to represent yourself. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 15) The primary purpose of an initial consultation w ith a lawyer is A) to arrang e payment of the lawyer's fees up front. B) to develop strategies for dealing with the legal situation in question. C) for the prospective client to decide whether to retain the lawyer. D) for the prospective lawyer to help medi ate the current dispute. E) to discuss the availability of Legal Aid. Answer: C Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 8 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer. Bloom's Taxo nomy: Knowledge 6 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 16) The decision to enter into the lawyer -client relationship should be 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 t he basis of cost. D) a mutual decision made primarily on the basis of trust. E) solely up the client, as the client is the one paying for the services. Answer: D Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 8 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer Skill: Applied Objective: C hapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 17) When someone refers you to a particular lawyer, you should A) retain the lawyer regardless of w ho gave you the referral. B) gauge the referral on the basis of the lev el of trust you have for the person making the referral. C) retain the lawyer regardless of their area of practice. D) ensure the referral is from a family member rather than a mere fri end. E) ignore the referral as irrelevant. Answer: B Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 8 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 18) A law yer referral service A) will enable a businessperson to retain a lawyer without need for an initial consultation. B) is an online fee -based service providing guaranteed results. C) regulates the legal profession in the interest of the public. D) provides t he names and phone numbers of lawyers who practice in a particula r area of law. E) is also known as "Legal Aid". Answer: D Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 8 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 7 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 19) A provincial law society 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 o ffer low -cost legal advice to members. D) operates primarily to enhance th e commercial interests of its members. E) is a self -governing body for businesspeople seeking legal advice. Answer: A Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 8 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an App ropriate Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 20) The Canadian Bar Association is A) the national society for legal aid services. B) a professional organization that repres ents judges and lawyers. C) focused on enhancing public safety in th e liquor distribution industry. D) an organization responsible for reviewing lawyers' accounts. E) a disciplinary body for members of the legal profession. Answer: B Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 8 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 21) 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, A) the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start -up of the business will continue to represent you. B) the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start -up of the business will refer you to a different lawyer. C) a lawyer will no longer be required. D) you w ill not need legal advice, as long as you are a sophisticated client. E) 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. Answer: A Diff: 2 Type: MC Pag e Ref: 9 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 8 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 22) Which of the following is not an advantage to maintaining an ongoing relation ship with your lawyer? A) The lawyer will know and understand you and your business. B) The lawyer will be able to provid e legal advice more efficiently, thereby reducing your legal costs. C) The lawyer will be able to customize legal advice so it will be even more useful to you. D) The lawyer will automatically track your business activities so that he or she can provide constant advice and guidance. E) The lawyer will be motivated to do even more for the client. Answer: D Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 9 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropria te lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 23) Legal fees A) are always calculated in a single, specified way. B) should not be dis cussed with a lawyer until a bill has been prepared. C) are typically negligible. D) should be discussed during the initial consultation with the lawyer. E) are rarely the subject of confusion or misunderstanding. Answer: D Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref : 9 Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 24) Which of the following statements is true? A) It is a popular misconception that legal serv ices can be very costly. B) Some people don't retain lawyers even when they need them becau se they are afraid of the cost. C) All legal matters are billed to clients on an hourly basis. D) It is considered unprofessional to raise the issue of fees during a consultation with a lawyer. E) Lawyers should always be retained, regardless of the cost. Answer: B Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 9 Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their c lients. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 9 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 25) Contingency fee agreements A) are typically used for re al estate purchases, the drafting of wills, and incorporations. B) are not subject to any restrictions. C) are synonymous with retainer agreements. D) may res ult in a lawyer not receiving any legal fees for the work done on a file. E) must be prepared for all lawyer -client relationships. Answer: D Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 9 Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients Skill: Applied Objective: Cha pter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 26) Which of the following statements regarding provincial law societies is false ? A) Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements. B) Provincial law societies may set maximum contingency fees for certain types of cases. C) Provincial law societies may offer a fee mediation service. D) Provincial law societies provide online information on lawyers' fees. E) Provincial law societies provide free leg al services to people in need. Answer: E Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 9 Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 27) Typically, lawyers bill their fees on the basis of which of the following? A) A fixed fee, an hourly rate, or a contingency fee B) A fixed fee, a pro rata distribution, or a contingency fee C) A stipend, a pro rate distribution, or an hourly rate D) A stipend, an hourly rat e, or a contingency fee E) A fixed fee, a stipend, or a pro rata distribution Answer: A Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 9 Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients. Bloom 's Taxonomy: Knowledge 10 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 28) Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false ? A) Before commencing work on a matter for a new client, a lawyer usually requests that a retainer be paid. B) Provi ncial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product liability cases. C) A retainer is deposited into a trust account to the credit of the client. D) The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds a re withdrawn from the trust account to pay lega l bills. E) A retainer helps ensure that lawyers will be paid for their legal services. Answer: B Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 10 Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients Skill: Applied Objective: Chapt er 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their cl ients. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 29) A retainer A) works to secure the release of an arrested person. B) refers to the costs incurred by a lawyer on a client's behalf. C) is the amount a lawyer will receive when charging based on a contingency fee agre ement. D) works as a deposit. E) is the amount a client must pay that is in addition to regular legal fees and disbursements. Answer: D Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 10 Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1 : 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 30) Legal aid is A) universally available, regardless of subject matter or financial need. B) available to anyone who can demonstrate financial need, regardless of subject matter. C) available exclusively for criminal law issues, subject to demonstrated financial need. D) onl y available for business law issues. E) available subject to substantive and financial eligibility requirements. Answer: E Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 10 Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid. Bloom's Taxonom y: Knowledge 11 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 31) Which of the following statements is most accurate? A) If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for l egal aid. B) If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you. C) If you qualify for legal aid, you will automatically be exempt from all legal costs. D) Everyone qualifies for legal aid. E) Everyone can afford a lawyer. Answer: A Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 10 Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid Skill: Recall Objective: Chapte r 1: 6. Describe legal aid. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 32) If you collect money as a result of a settlement or judgment obtained through the assis tance of legal aid, you will A) probably have to repay some or all of the legal aid benefits you received. B) probably be ineligible to enforce the settlement or judgmen t if the debtor refuses to pay. C) probably be able to keep the full amount of the sett lement of judgment. D) be required to turn the amount of the settlement or judgment over to legal aid. E) be required to turn the amount of the settlement or judgment ov er to the court. Answer: A Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 10 Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal A id Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 33) A small business owner A) is wise to obtain legal aid for business matters r ather than having to incur legal costs. B) is automatically entitled to legal aid assistance. C) is usually not able to receive legal aid with respect to the type of legal issues involving the business. D) should always use duty counsel rather than having to retain a lawyer. E) should retain duty counsel to draft contracts outlining le gal duties. Answer: C Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 10 Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 12 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 34) Which of the following statements regarding duty counsel is accurate? A) D uty counsel can provide limited assistance in certain court matters. B) Duty counsel are available to assist in a wide range of business law issues. C) There is an advantage to using duty counsel rather than retaining one's own lawyer. D) Duty counsel typi cally take on your entire case and represent you at trial. E) There is a lengthy application process to obtain duty counsel. Answer: A Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 10 Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal ai d. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 35) Duty counsel are typically available A) for small claims and real estate disputes. B) in superior court bankruptcy matter s. C) for commercial litigation. D) in criminal courts, family courts, or immigration hearings. E) to review and draft a variety of contracts. Answer: D Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 10 Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Desc ribe legal aid. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 36) Duty counsel are A) lawyers who assist ind ividuals in court who are not represented by a lawyer. B) non -lawyers who provide advice to those in financial need. C) legal assistants who offer legal services at rates significantly lower than those charged by lawyers. D) retired lawyers and judges who volunteer through legal aid societies. E) law students who are fulfilling requirements established by a provincial law society. Answer: A Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 10 Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 13 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 37) Provincial law societies A) exist primarily to assist clients with complaints concerning fees. B) provide compensation to clients who are unhappy with legal services. C) guarantee success in litigation matters. D) among other things, deal with complaints regarding a lawyer's conduct. E) are non -profit law firms offering a range of legal services. Answer: D Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 11 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Complain About Your Lawyer Skill: Applied Objective : Chapter 1: 7. Outline the procedure to follow to complain about your lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 38) If you have a complaint about the fees being charged by your lawyer A) you should not discuss your concerns with your lawyer directly. B) you can have your bill reviewed by a court official. C) you must participate in a fee mediation service. D) your provincial law society represents your only course of action . E) you should begin by commencing a court action. Answer: B Diff: 2 Type: MC P age Ref: 11 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Complain About Your Lawyer Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 7. Outline the procedure to follow to complain about your lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 39) Fee mediation 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 determin es whether or not a lawyer's bill is reasonable. E) involves a neutral mediator who tries to facilit ate a mutually acceptable resolution of a dispute over fees charged by a lawyer. Answer: E Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 11 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Compl ain About Your Lawyer Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 7. Outline the procedure to follow to complai n about your lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 14 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 40) A client who is unable to resolve a fee dispute with a lawyer can have the lawyer's bill revie wed by a court official. These court officials have the power to A) impose fines on either the client or th e lawyer. B) order that a lawyer be taken into custody. C) leave the bill unchanged or 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 provi ncial law society. Answer: C Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 11 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Complain About Your Lawyer Skill: Applied Objective: Chapt er 1: 7. Outline the procedure to follow to complain about your lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 41) A provincial law society's complaint -resolution process usually begins with 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. Answer: A Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 11 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Complain About Your Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 7. Outline the procedure to follow to complain about your lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Know ledge 42) Complaints made to the provincial law society regarding a lawyer's conduct may result in a hearing. This hearing A) results in compen sation being paid to the client who made the complaint. B) involves the testimony of witnesses and the entering of other evidence. C) is held in the absence of legal counsel. D) is held before a superior court judge. E) can result in a finding of misconduc t, although the law society does not have the power to impose penalties. Answer: B Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 11 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Complain About Your Lawyer Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 7. Outline the procedure to follow to complain about your lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 15 © 2020 Pearson Canada Inc. 43) If you cannot resolve a fee dispute with your lawyer, you could A) have your bill reviewed by the appropriate court official. B) refuse payment on ethical grounds. C) refuse payment on legal grounds. D) sue your lawyer for non -payment. E) make a formal complaint to the bar association. Answer: A Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 11 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Complain About Your Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 7. Outline the procedure to follow t o complain about your lawyer. Bloom's Taxon omy: Knowledge 44) If a law society panel finds a lawyer guilty of misconduct, the penalty could include all of the following except A) a fine. B) a suspension. C) disbarment. D) incarceration. E) costs of the h earing. Answer: D Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 11 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Complain About Your Lawyer Skill: Recall Objective: Chapter 1: 7. Outline the procedure to follow to complain about your lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge 45) If you believ e that you have suffered a financial loss because of your lawyer's misconduct A) you should wait as long as possible before you proceed. B) you should have the matter reviewed by a taxation or assessment officer. C) you may be compensated by the bar associ ation at the end of their investigation. D) you m ay need to seek legal advice from another lawyer. E) you will automatically be awarded compensation by the provincial law society at the end of their hearing. Answer: D Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 11 Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Complain About Your Lawyer Skill: Applied Objective: Chapter 1: 7. Outline the proce dure to follow to complain about your lawyer. Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge