Stan Smith is involved in a civil case in a Minnesota district court. Not wanting to go to trial, Smith made a settlement offer to the opposing party.

Stan Smith is involved in a civil case in a Minnesota district court. Not wanting to go to trial, Smith made a settlement offer to the opposing party. If the opposing party does not accept or reject Smith’s offer, after how long is the offer deemed withdrawn? Explain your answer (1 point) and provide an official, full-form citation to the rule supporting your answer, including the applicable subdivision (1 point).

Q2. Harvey Specter, a lawyer from St. Paul, was asked by a friend if he would advocate for her case at trial in Minnesota district court. While Specter wants to help her, he is concerned that he may be called as a witness for the case, which disqualifies him from acting as her advocate, apart from three exceptions. What are the three exceptions that would allow him to be both a witness and her advocate?  Explain your answer (1 point) and provide an official, full-form citation to the rule supporting your answer, including the applicable subdivision (1 point).