If a legal professional represented a client on an immigration matter against the wishes of another of that legal professional’s clients, which ethical standard would that violate?

A. Confidentiality
B. Competence
C. Conflict of interest
D. Zealous representation


C. Conflict of interest

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A. property  B. contract  C. tort  D. criminal 

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As a result of a USPTO error, a patent states it was issued to Amanda Dixon rather than Miranda Dixon. What should Miranda do? Discuss and indicate if any fees are involved.

What will be an ideal response?

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____ damages arenotawarded in a breach-of-contract action because they do not serve the purposes of contract law.

A. Punitive B. Compensatory C. Liquidated D. Consequential

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Grif Griffin is a paralegal. His cousin, Snap Griffin, got a speeding ticket for which a court appearance is mandatory. Snap is afraid that he will be sent to jail for other outstanding speeding violations and fines if he appears in jail. Snap has Grif make his appearance for him. Grif:

A) is fine so long as Snap puts something in writing appointing Grif his representative. B) has practiced law without a license the minute he tells Snap that he will represent him. C) is fine only if he gets a formal, notarized Power of Attorney from Snap. D) is practicing law as soon as he opens his mouth in court to represent Snap.

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