What is the purpose of the self-defense exception to the confidentiality rule?

What will be an ideal response?


The self-defense exception allows an attorney who has been accused of wrongdoing to reveal confidential information to assist in the defense of any claim brought against him or her.

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A writ that puts in force a court's decree or judgment and is often used to take and sell a defendant's assets to pay a judgment is called a(n)?

A. ?court order. B. ?verdict. C. ?writ of execution. D. ?affirming judgment.

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Using the various ______ suite tools, settlement brochures can be created in-house

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The local rules of court may specify rules for which of the following?

A) acceptable font and style in documents filed with the court B) the online legal research subscription site to use C) the type of word processing software to use D) the specific cite-checking software to use

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De novo means:

a. the notice of a hearing b. to reconsider an agency's decision anew c. to overrule an agency decision d. to overrule a Congressional delegation

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