The Florida Bar v. Aams1.) How would you characterize the relationship of Aams and Akbas?Who is the...

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The Florida Bar v. Aams1.) How would you characterize the relationship of Aams and Akbas?Who is the employer? Can an employee “supervise” his or her boss?2.) What functions did Akbas perform that might be considered practicing law? Consult Chapter 3 for definitions.3.) Do you think that Aams should have been held responsible for Akbas’s mistakes? Why or why not?4.) Should Akbas have been held responsible for her mistakes? How would this come about?5.) Is there a way for a nonlawyer-run immigration service like U.S Entry to operate legally and ethically?

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1. The legal connection between employers and employees is the employment relationship. It happens when someone performs tasks or renders services under predetermined guidelines in exchange for payment. Reciprocal rights and obligations between the employee and the employer are established through the employment relationship, however that is defined. In the case at hand before us, the Abrams and Akbas’s relationship can be categorize as employer-employer relationship wherein the Abrams should be considered as Employer. Ulershperger or Ziya sought Akbas' help in the case that is currently before us, and the Respondent allowed Akbas to present herself as an expert in immigration law. Therefore, if an Employee has guidance from his/her Employer, they can supervise. 
2. Akbar can only be able to perform the functions that might be considered practicing law are in accordance with Rule 4-5.3, which states that anyone using certain legal titles must be under the direction or supervision of a lawyer or authorised business entity; Rule 4-5.3(b), which states that lawyers have supervisory responsibility over non-lawyers they employ; and Rule 4-5.3(c), which states that lawyers have the final supervisory responsibility; Rule 4-5.4(a), which states that a lawyer may not, except in certain circumstances,

The Florida Bar v. Abrams 1.) How would you characterize the relationship of Abrams and Akbas? Who is the employer? Can an employee “supervise” his or her boss? 2.) What functions did Akbas perform...

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