Paralegal Ethics and Responsibilities
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What is the primary focus of Guideline 19?

  • Cultural competence in paralegal practice
  • Time management and planning
  • Conflict checking and file management
  • Marketing legal services and advertising of fees (correct)

    • What section of the guideline discusses unprofessional marketing practices?

  • sections 7-8
  • sections 12-13 (correct)
  • sections 3-4
  • sections 5-6

    • Which section outlines the contingency fee marketing requirements?

  • O.Reg. 563/20, s. 7
  • Guideline 13, ss. 29-30 (correct)
  • r. 8.03(4)
  • r. 5.01(9)(9.2)

    • What is the primary focus of section 3.1?

    <p>Conflict checking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of section 4.1?

    <p>Time planning and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What section discusses the documents to be retained by the paralegal?

    <p>section 3.4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when dealing with a client with diminished capacity?

    <p>Obtaining informed consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Guideline 7, sections 8-10?

    <p>To provide guidance on settlement and alternative dispute resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of dishonesty, fraud, or crime by a client or others?

    <p>Reporting the incident to the regulatory body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of By-Law 7.1, section 27?

    <p>To outline the rules for dealing with dishonesty, fraud, or crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when dealing with a client who is under duress or undue influence?

    <p>Obtaining informed consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rules 3.02(11)-(12) and Guideline 7, sections 8-10?

    <p>To provide guidance on settlement and alternative dispute resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paralegal's duty as a defence representative?

    <p>To act in the best interests of the accused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paralegal prohibited from doing in relation to the tribunal process?

    <p>Shall not abuse the tribunal process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paralegal's duty in relation to incriminating physical evidence?

    <p>Shall ensure it is preserved and presented in court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paralegal prohibited from doing in relation to witnesses?

    <p>Mistreating them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paralegal's duty in relation to their own conduct in the tribunal process?

    <p>Shall not engage in dishonest conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paralegal prohibited from doing in relation to their appearance in the tribunal process?

    <p>Appearing under the influence of alcohol or a drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

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