1. Lila, a personal injury lawyer, has a printed brochure advertising that her firm charges a maximum contingency fee of 25%. A new client, Ben, has a complex catastrophic injury claim, and Lila proposes a contingency fee of 35% due to the file’s anticipated difficulty and risk. Lila does not have a website and has not advertised the 25% rate anywhere other than in her brochure. Which of the following best describes Lila’s obligations under the Solicitor’s Professional Conduct Rules regarding this contingency agreement?

2. Anna is a criminal defence lawyer. Her brother, who is known to be affiliated with organized crime, frequently sends clients Anna’s way—mostly his associates in need of legal counsel. To express appreciation and encourage continued referrals, Anna agrees to pay her brother $500 for each new client he refers. The clients are made aware that they were referred by her brother, but Anna does not disclose the financial arrangement. Which of the following statements best reflects Anna’s obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct?

3. When determining the most appropriate way to communicate with a client and ensure they understand their legal matter, a lawyer should consider all of the following except:

4. Johnny Depp, a limited partner in a rum company, decides to assign his interest to Amber Heard. However, two of the eight existing partners do not consent, and the limited partnership agreement is silent on assignment rules. What rights does Amber have?

5. In the middle of trial prep, a lawyer wants to get an edge by privately contacting the opposing party’s expert witness to ask a few clarifying questions. The expert was formally retained by the other side and is clearly represented by opposing counsel in the context of the litigation.

The lawyer wonders:

Is direct contact with the expert allowed?