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4-2: CEO of Mega Corporation asks M&F to draft a deed transferring vacant land owned by Mega to CEO. "It's just a liability for Mega," CEO explains. What should M&F do?
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M&F just represents the corporation, so do nothing. R1.13
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4-3: Martyn volunteers to represent a child in abuse and neglect proceedings. After a thorough investigation and interview with her client, Martyn determines that (a) her client has capacity to make decisions for herself; (b) it would be in the best interest of the client to go into foster care; and (c) her client wants to be returned to her home, which is surely dysfunctional but where she is not likely to suffer physical harm. What should Martyn do?
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Best interest of the child. R1.4 (diminished capacity)
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4-5: Client retains Martyn to handle a contract dispute with an important customer. Martyn files suit, warns Client of the risks of going to trial, is unable to settle the case, and the case ends in an adverse jury verdict. Disgruntled Client called Martyn several weeks later. "I've been talking to one of my lawyer friend. He couldn't understand why we didn't mediate this dispute. We could've gotten a great settlement and I wouldn't have lost a customer." Should Martyn have offered client the option of mediation or arbitration?
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Yes. Lawyer shall abide by client's decision. Must present all options. R1.2
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