Explain what has changed in the last several decades regarding the right to die.

What will be an ideal response?


Prior to the onset of major medical advancements, when people were terminally ill, they were made as comfortable as possible and left to die in peace with their loved ones in attendance. As medical technology and practice advances, people were able to be kept alive, that would otherwise passed away. Doctors and medical facilities were faced with the dilemma of their oath to “do no harm”, but had the technology or tools to keep someone alive. The line of harm became blurred. At which point can a patient refuse treatment, what happens if they are kept alive against their will, and at which point are doctors and medical facilities committing medical malpractice. Numerous cases are discussed outlining the historical legal battle to the answers of the preceding questions.

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Documents prepared in the normal operation of the client's business that are given to the legal team:

a. are not protected by the work product doctrine. b. are not protected by client confidentiality. c. are protected based on work product doctrine. d. are protected based on client confidentiality.

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?Using deadly force is likely to be deemed reasonable in which of the following situations?

A. ?Someone tries to steal your purse in a crowded mall. B. ?Someone cuts you off when driving. C. ?Someone charges at you with a knife. D. ?Someone pushes you in a crowd.

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When a trademark owner allows another to use its marks, such an arrangement is called a ______.?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Although an opinion letter provides a legal opinion, it does not constitute the practice of law.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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