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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A all of these
B because it encourages speedy and uniformed decisions without opportunity for countereducation
C because it demands an immediate response without providing an opportunity for comparison or reflection
D because it may exert pressure on a vulnerable person
Question #2
A FALSE
B TRUE
Question #3
A a three pronged test used to determine whether government regulation of commercial speech is permissible under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
B None of these
C an examination that an attorney must take before being allowed to advertise
D a test administered by the State Bar regulating who may practice law
Question #4
A All of these
B it omits a a necessary fact
C it did not contain a disclaimer
D it may lead a potential client to form an unjustified expectation that the same results could be obtained for other clients in similar matters without reference to the specific factual and legal circumstances of each client’s case.
Question #5
A Any communication that states or implies “no fee without recovery” unless the communication also expressly discloses whether or not the client will be liable for costs.
B A communication that contains an express guarantee or warranty of the result of a particular representation
C A communication that states or implies that the lawyer is able to provide legal services in a language other than English unless the lawyer can actually provide legal services in that language
D Communication stating the basis on which fees are determined, including prices for specific services and payment and credit arrangements.
Question #6
A Extend to employees but not independent contractors
B None of these
C Prohibit a paralegal from soliciting for the lawyer
D Do not extend to paralegals and other employees
Question #7
A Direct unrequested contact with a prospective client to obtain employment
B Contact with a prospective client where there is unfair bargaining position
C Face-to-face contact with someone to offer legal services
D Any unrequested contact with a prospective client
Question #8
A A lawyer participates in a webinar about legal issues
B A lawyer hires a person to recruit clients from a hospital
C A law firm has a website with general legal information on it
D A lawyer participates in a blog about law
Question #9
A Lawyer advertising has become widespread throughout the legal community
B Most lawyers who advertise are in small firms and do bankruptcy and family law
C Virtually all law firms have a marketing department or hire a marketing firm to help them
D Many bar associations have prohibited lawyers from advertising on the internet
Question #10
A Lawyers can do any kind of ads they want
B Lawyers can do dignified advertising
C Bars cannot discipline lawyers at all for advertising
D Bars can adopt reasonable time, place and manner restrictions on ads
Question #11
A The State Bar challenged the ABA rules on advertising
B Two lawyers challenged their discipline for advertising
C A consumer group challenged lawyer advertising
D HALT sued Bates to allow advertising
Question #12
A The US Supreme Court overturned state ethics rules
B Several state bars decided to change the rules to address consumer need
C Most lawyers strenuously objected to the restrictions on advertising
D Pressure was brought by the ABA through its Model Rules
Question #13
A TRUE
B FALSE
Question #14
A TRUE
B FALSE
Question #15
A FALSE
B TRUE