Practice question
Does CPRA Canon IV's competence and diligence duty apply only when a lawyer is paid?
- Yes, pro bono work is exempt
- No, it applies whether for a fee or pro bono
- Yes, only large retainers count
- Yes, only appeals require diligence
- Yes, the client must buy the duty separately
Legal references
- CPRA, A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC, Canon IV Sections 1–10, issued text circularized by BIR, PDF pages27–29: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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