Practice question
A member has a prohibited financial interest in a government-granted franchise and argues that the franchise has nothing to do with courtroom work. Which is correct?
- The financial-interest clause is independent of courtroom work
- Every nonlitigation financial interest is exempt
- Only litigation franchises are covered
- Only the witness’s consent matters
- Only whether the member charges a legal fee matters
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution ArticleVII Section13; ArticleIX-A Section2; ArticleXI Section8: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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