Which of the following presents a problem of conflict of interests??
A. ?A lawyer representing a client in commercial transactions represents that client in divorce proceedings.
B. ?A paralegal moves to a new firm that is representing a defendant in a case the paralegal researched for the plaintiffs in a prior firm.
C. ?A paralegal marries an attorney.
D. ?A lawyer hands out business cards to injured persons at a hospital.
Answer: B
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a. Probate court b. Trial court c. Bankruptcy court d. Appellate court
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A. ?Consent B. ?All of these choices are correct. C. ?Defense of property D. ?Self-defense