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When L learns of another L misconduct via privileged info:
Must follow the wishes of the client. If C says don't say anything, then don't. Otherwise, L misconduct must be reported.
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When must fees be determined?
A L must reach an early, clear agreement w/ the C about the L's fee unless the L has regularly represented the C in the past
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Duty of Care for speacialist
Speacialist are held to a higher degree--> duty of care of other lawyers who specialize in the field in question
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Can a L free himself for malpractice liability?
NO
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Does L-C privilege exist during grand jury proceedings?
YES
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When is a L obligated to reveal confidential info to prevent the clinet from committing a crime or fraud?
If the C is using or has used the L's services in the matter
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When can a L deposit money in a interest bearing account?
If a L is asked to hold a large sum of money for a long period
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What must a L do if he believes his C will testify falsely?
L must first try to persuade C to testify truthfully. If that fails, the L may seek to withdraw if that will remedy the situation
*But if withdraw will not remedy the situtation, the L must disclose the situation to the crt
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Public statements about trial by L
L connected w/ the case must not make a public statement outside the crt that the L reasonably should know would have a substantial likelihood of materially prejudicing a case
A prosecutor must not make extrajudicial statements that have a substantial likelihood of heightening public condemnation of the accussed
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L when dealing w/ an unrepresented C on behalf of a C:
A L must not give legal advice to the unrepresented person if the C's interest are likely to conflict w/ those of the unrepresented person
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Can a J go to spots that discriminate?
Assuming the spot has engage in invidious discrimination, a J is subject to discipline for publicly manifesting approval of it
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Can a full time judge practice law?
NO
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Communicating with a juror during a case:
During the trial of a case NO L, whether or not connected w/ the case is allowed to communicate w/ a juror about the case
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Exception to L taking personal stake in subject matter in trial?
If it's in the form of a contingent fee
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Can a L start a business w/ a non-L?
Yes, if the business doesn't involve the practice of law
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When does a thing have potential evidentury value?
If commencement of proceedings can be foreseen, the documents have potential evidentary value and cannot be destroyed
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