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  1. I Can’t Believe They Said That

    Can lawyers disclose confidential client information when consulting with lawyers outside their law firm?

    105 Answers 38% Correct

  2. If You Can’t Say Something Nice. . .

    Are there limits on what attorneys can say about opposing counsel in the courtroom?

    133 Answers 51% Correct

  3. Be Careful What You Ask For

    How creative can you get when settling a legal malpractice claim?

    143 Answers 18% Correct

  4. Say it Ain’t So

    Can you respond to negative online reviews written by clients?

    290 Answers 57% Correct

  5. I Feel Like We’re Missing Something

    What happens when the judge calls?

    122 Answers 31% Correct

  6. If You See Something, Say Something?

    When an attorney notices that another attorney’s substance abuse issues may be affecting their ability to practice law, do the ethics rules require them to do anything about it?

    173 Answers 30% Correct

  7. You Can’t Take It With You, Can You?

    Can lawyers departing a law firm to join another law firm take firm documents with them to the new firm?

    215 Answers 34% Correct

  8. I Don’t Want to Hear It

    Can you use information provided by a prospective client against the person, even if they have been warned not to provide confidential information until an attorney/client relationship has been established?

    197 Answers 16% Correct

  9. You Show Me Your Cards, and I’ll Show You Mine

    What can you say about your clients when negotiating a lateral move to a new firm?

    226 Answers 25% Correct

  10. Will You Lend Me a Hand?

    Can pro bono work cause conflicts for you and your law firm?

    208 Answers 9% Correct