Counteranalysis Is Important Because

question 16

Multiple Choice

Counteranalysis is important because:

• A)An attorney has an ethical duty to disclose legal authority adverse to the position of his or her client that is not disclosed by the opposing counsel
• B)Research and analysis are not complete unless all sides of an issue and all legal arguments have been considered
• C)It is important to locate and disclose adverse authority in order to maintain credibility with your supervisor
• D)If you have identified and addressed adverse authority in a legal brief is submitted to a court,you have an opportunity to soften the adverse authority's impact by discrediting or distinguishing it
• E)All of the above
• F)Answers a,b,and c above
• G)Answers a,b,and d above

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Definitions:

Ethically Permissible

Actions or decisions that are allowable or acceptable within ethical guidelines or moral standards.

Subvert

To undermine or overthrow an established system or institution, often through covert means.

Sabotaging a Policy

Deliberately obstructing or undermining the implementation or success of a specific policy or plan.

Modifying

The act of making changes to something, typically to improve it or to fit specific requirements.