A local newspaper reporter calls to inquire whether your attorney is representing a person charged with misappropriating funds in connection with a recent charitable fund raising project. How do you answer the question?
A. Tell him your attorney is representing the client but that you cannot give him any information.
B. Tell him your attorney is representing the client but that the plan of defense has not yet been determined.
C. Tell him your attorney is not representing the person.
D. Tell him you are not ethically permitted to give out any information about clients past or present.
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
IOLTA programs
a. provide continuing legal education for attorneys b. provide seminars for paralegals c. educate clients on the use of the trust account d. provide insurance for the needy e. none of the above
An example of an involuntary public figure could be:
a. A defendant in a high-profile civil case. b. A defendant in a high-profile criminal case. c. A witness in either a high profile civil or criminal case. d. All of the above.
What is one difference between contract law and tort law?
What will be an ideal response?