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MPRE (Correct Answers) L represented A in the case of A v. B. B prevailed at the trial court. Under the applicable rules, A has 30 days to file a notice appeal. B/c of a vacation and a busy schedule, L failed to comply with the 30-day deadline and A is now barred from pursuing an appeal. If the appeal had been filed, A would have prevailed. Is L subject to discipline or civil liability? Correct AnswersYes, L is subject to discipline and civil liability (i.e. malpractice). "Competent represe...

MPRE Assignments (Correct Answers) What are the two primary forms of discipline of an attorney? Correct Answers1. censure: express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement 2. disbarment: loss of license to practice law What are the three forms of non-disciplinary sanctions? Correct Answers1. disqualification: thrown out of representation of a particular client 2. civil liability: usually malpractice 3. criminal liability: fraud What are the ways in wh...

MPRE Questions (Correct Answers) American Bar Association Correct Answers-They write the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. The states adopt any version of them. -Voluntary membership and no disciplinary authority. "Must" Rules v. "Should" rules Correct Answers-Must: mandatory (disciplinary rules) -Should: advisory (ethical considerations)- no punishment for violation. Types of discipline for violating a mandatory rule Correct Answersa) Private Reprimand/Censure (still goes in your ...

MPRE Exam (Correct Answers) Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association Correct AnswersNo disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules Correct AnswersABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules Correct Answers1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reproval Correct AnswersCensure or reprimand Mild Discipline Public or ...

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