Which of the following conveyances would most likely create a fee simple absolute?
A. To Fanny, for the life of William
B. To Fanny, her heirs and assigns forever
C. To Fanny for life, then to Fred for life
D. To fanny for as long as she uses the land as a bird sanctuary
Q. #2What is required to invoke the attorney-client privilege? Explain the privilege in terms that a nonlegal team member can understand.
What will be an ideal response?
Q. #3Mr. Green conveys Blackacre to Betty so long as the land is used for a charitable hospital. Betty's interest is best characterized as a:
A. Fee simple determinable
B. Fee simple absolute
C. Fee simple in perpetuity
D. Fee simple pur autre vie
Q. #4What is the purpose of the self-defense exception to the confidentiality rule?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. #5Why is conflict of interest an issue for the legal team? Give an example in which a conflict of interest may prevent a lawyer from representing a particular client.
What will be an ideal response?
Q. #6How is a claim of privilege made?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. #7What are the ethical duties of computer or technology consultants regarding information and documents they handle or a law firm? How should a law firm avoid potential ethical issues associated with using a computer or technology consultant?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. #8What is the ethical obligation of a litigation support staff member to the clients? To the court? Of a litigation support person from an outside firm or a consultant? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?