Question 1

What is the domicile of a corporation? An insurance company?

Accepted Answer

Corporation: the state in which it is incorporated and its principal place of business; insurance company: the state in which it is incorporated and its principal place of business, plus the state of the insured person.

Question 2

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit hears appeals from the U.S. Commissioner of
Patents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

An adverse party for whom a newly hired paralegal once worked should be informed of the hiring and of the nature of the conflict-of-interest screen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

To develop a timekeeping habit during this training period, keep track of your time spent on assignments in the following time log, similar to that in Exhibit 1-2. Use a separate notebook or loose-leaf paper that can be placed at the back of your systems folder or keep track of your time in an electronic timekeeping program, if one is available.

Accepted Answer

The students may need occasion

Question 5

Set up a simple deadline calendar for this training period. Use any type of standard calendar. Enter all important deadlines such as assignment due dates and exam dates. Use a system of advance reminder dates prior to the actual deadline and post-deadline reminders for necessary corrective action.

Accepted Answer

This should instill a deadline calendari

Question 6

What is the role of the paralegal in the law firm?

Accepted Answer

Completing tasks assigned by attorneys:

Question 7

Explain the differences between venue and subject matter jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

Subject matter jurisdiction defines what

Question 8

Electronic billing

Accepted Answer

A)  provides instant client access to billing information. 
B)  is the cost of a firm's Internet access. 
C)  helps the firm cut costs. 
D)  only involves attaching a bill to e-mail. 
A)  provides instant client access to billing information. 
B)  is the cost of a firm's Internet access. 
C)  helps the firm cut costs. 
D)  only involves attaching a bill to e-mail.

Question 9

What is the difference between a personal injury case based on negligence and a product liability case? An antitrust and a civil rights case?

Accepted Answer

The theories of recovery are different d

Question 10

Professional telephone use includes

Accepted Answer

A)  a chatty conversation. 
B)  repetition of facts. 
C)  lengthy discussions of sensitive matters. 
D)  anonymous calls. 
A)  a chatty conversation. 
B)  repetition of facts. 
C)  lengthy discussions of sensitive matters. 
D)  anonymous calls.

Question 11

What is the role of the paralegal in the law firm?

Accepted Answer

Complete tasks assigned by attorneys: Ga

Question 12

What are the seven criteria that assure a paralegal's actions will not be or cause a breach of ethics?

Accepted Answer

1. The task must be delegated by an atto

Question 13

What are the criteria for a proper conflict-of-interest screen according to the Leibowitz case?

Accepted Answer

The preferred method to deal with such r

Question 14

What are the personal jurisdictional considerations regarding a defendant when the Internet is involved?

Accepted Answer

Refer to Zippo Mfg. Co. v. Zippo Dot Com

Question 15

What are the consequences of malpractice suits?

Accepted Answer

Higher insurance cos

Question 16

The U.S. District Court has original jurisdiction in what types of cases?

Accepted Answer

Federal question and

Question 17

How is forum non conveniens used?

Accepted Answer

It is used to transfer a case

Question 18

Define conflict of interest as it applies to paralegals.

Accepted Answer

Working for one party when the

Question 19

List the courts in your state system and their primary jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

This answe

Question 20

Industrial espionage might lead to which type of litigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contract case 
B)  Civil rights case 
C)  Corporation case 
D)  Products liability case 
A)  Contract case 
B)  Civil rights case 
C)  Corporation case 
D)  Products liability case

What is the domicile of a corporation? An insurance company?

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit hears appeals from the U.S. Commissioner of Patents.

An adverse party for whom a newly hired paralegal once worked should be informed of the hiring and of the nature of the conflict-of-interest screen.

Set up a simple deadline calendar for this training period. Use any type of standard calendar. Enter all important deadlines such as assignment due dates and exam dates. Use a system of advance reminder dates prior to the actual deadline and post-deadline reminders for necessary corrective action.

What is the role of the paralegal in the law firm?

Explain the differences between venue and subject matter jurisdiction.

Electronic billing

What is the difference between a personal injury case based on negligence and a product liability case? An antitrust and a civil rights case?

Professional telephone use includes

What is the role of the paralegal in the law firm?

What are the seven criteria that assure a paralegal's actions will not be or cause a breach of ethics?

What are the criteria for a proper conflict-of-interest screen according to the Leibowitz case?

What are the personal jurisdictional considerations regarding a defendant when the Internet is involved?

What are the consequences of malpractice suits?

The U.S. District Court has original jurisdiction in what types of cases?

How is forum non conveniens used?

Define conflict of interest as it applies to paralegals.

List the courts in your state system and their primary jurisdictions.

Industrial espionage might lead to which type of litigation?

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment

Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other Responsive Pleadings

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions, and Compelling Discovery

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

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Exam 1: Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

What is the domicile of a corporation? An insurance company?

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit hears appeals from the U.S. Commissioner of Patents.

An adverse party for whom a newly hired paralegal once worked should be informed of the hiring and of the nature of the conflict-of-interest screen.

Set up a simple deadline calendar for this training period. Use any type of standard calendar. Enter all important deadlines such as assignment due dates and exam dates. Use a system of advance reminder dates prior to the actual deadline and post-deadline reminders for necessary corrective action.

What is the role of the paralegal in the law firm?

Explain the differences between venue and subject matter jurisdiction.

Electronic billing

What is the difference between a personal injury case based on negligence and a product liability case? An antitrust and a civil rights case?

Professional telephone use includes

What is the role of the paralegal in the law firm?

What are the seven criteria that assure a paralegal's actions will not be or cause a breach of ethics?

What are the criteria for a proper conflict-of-interest screen according to the Leibowitz case?

What are the personal jurisdictional considerations regarding a defendant when the Internet is involved?

What are the consequences of malpractice suits?

The U.S. District Court has original jurisdiction in what types of cases?

How is forum non conveniens used?

Define conflict of interest as it applies to paralegals.

List the courts in your state system and their primary jurisdictions.

Industrial espionage might lead to which type of litigation?

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment

Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other Responsive Pleadings

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions, and Compelling Discovery

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

Filters