Which of the Following Statements Regarding Retainers Is False

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

• A) The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account.
• B) A retainer is deposited into a trust account, to the credit of the client.
• C) Provincial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product liability cases.
• D) A retainer helps ensure that a lawyer will be paid for his or her legal services.
• E) Before commencing work on a matter, a lawyer usually requests that a retainer be paid.

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Identify the elements required to prove defamation and defenses against such claims.

Understand the legal principles surrounding interference with business relationships and fraudulent misrepresentation.

Understand the concept of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their effects on behavior.

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Definitions:

Hallucination

A perception of something that is not present or that is incorrectly perceived, usually auditory or visual.

Apathy

A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

APA (American Psychological Association)

A professional organization representing psychologists in the United States, also known for its publication style guide.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guide used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative standard for diagnosing mental disorders.