Question 1

A party's social standing is not involved in the settlement process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the ethics section of your systems folder, add page references to ethical considerations for the settlement process, the cited sections of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and the rules or ethical standards in your state.

Accepted Answer

Model Rule 1.2: A lawyer shall abide by

Question 3

What kinds of information needed in preparing for settlement and in evaluating a case can be obtained from a reference librarian or online service?

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy statistics, vocational o

Question 4

Abilities of opposing attorneys should be researched for trial but are not important in settlement considerations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A pretrial conference

Accepted Answer

A)  is governed by Rule 13 in the federal rules. 
B)  is designed to narrow the issues for trial. 
C)  may not be used to encourage settlement. 
D)  cannot be used to judicially manage the case. 
A)  is governed by Rule 13 in the federal rules. 
B)  is designed to narrow the issues for trial. 
C)  may not be used to encourage settlement. 
D)  cannot be used to judicially manage the case.

Question 6

What are the ethical considerations applicable to the settlement process? Why are they important?

Accepted Answer

Both attorneys and paralegals must remem

Question 7

Collaborative law is the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  attorneys for opposing sides agreeing to work together for a settlement. 
B)  attorneys and paralegals working together for a settlement advantageous to their client. 
C)  a judge working with both sides to reach settlement. 
D)  mediators working with attorneys to reach settlement. 
A)  attorneys for opposing sides agreeing to work together for a settlement. 
B)  attorneys and paralegals working together for a settlement advantageous to their client. 
C)  a judge working with both sides to reach settlement. 
D)  mediators working with attorneys to reach settlement.

Question 8

Federal Rule 41(a)(1) and parallel state rules

Accepted Answer

A)  permit the plaintiff's application for an order to dismiss an action only if it comes prior to the serving of the answer. 
B)  permit the application for an order to dismiss an action after the answer is served if both parties stipulate to the dismissal. 
C)  require the judge to approve the terms of settlement. 
D)  require a consent decree and order. 
A)  permit the plaintiff's application for an order to dismiss an action only if it comes prior to the serving of the answer. 
B)  permit the application for an order to dismiss an action after the answer is served if both parties stipulate to the dismissal. 
C)  require the judge to approve the terms of settlement. 
D)  require a consent decree and order.

Question 9

Using your imagination to provide missing facts, draft a settlement précis or settlement letter from Mrs. Forrester to Mercury Parcel Services, Inc. and Richard Hart Prepare a joint letter to Mercury parcel and Mr. Hart and then prepare individual letters to both defendants.

Accepted Answer

Points for Evaluating the Précis
a. The

Question 10

Which of the following cannot be considered in calculating damages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Losses that occurred before the cause of action 
B)  Losses that occurred since the cause of action 
C)  Losses that are anticipated but have not yet occurred 
D)  Hedonic damages 
A)  Losses that occurred before the cause of action 
B)  Losses that occurred since the cause of action 
C)  Losses that are anticipated but have not yet occurred 
D)  Hedonic damages

Question 11

The judge's review and approval are required for the

Accepted Answer

A)  release. 
B)  settlement agreement. 
C)  consent decree and order. 
D)  stipulation and order for dismissal. 
A)  release. 
B)  settlement agreement. 
C)  consent decree and order. 
D)  stipulation and order for dismissal.

Question 12

Arbitration decisions cannot be appealed to the courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Locate local companies or organizations that provide mediation and arbitration services. Identify those companies with contact information. Save in your systems folder for future reference.

Accepted Answer

To locate local companies or organizatio

Question 14

Place a page reference or copies of the pretrial conference preparation checklist and the attorney's authorization from the client to settle in your systems folder.

Accepted Answer

To place a page reference or copies of t

Question 15

A well-prepared settlement proposal usually

Accepted Answer

A)  prolongs a case. 
B)  is unproductive. 
C)  assists in the preparation for trial. 
D)  is of little value in preparing for trial. 
A)  prolongs a case. 
B)  is unproductive. 
C)  assists in the preparation for trial. 
D)  is of little value in preparing for trial.

Question 16

What things should you do to assist the attorney in preparing for the pretrial conference?

Accepted Answer

Paralegal tasks in preparation for pretr

Question 17

What are the ethical concerns of a paralegal discussing settlement with a client?

Accepted Answer

A paralegal may not make or ac

Question 18

All witnesses must attend pretrial conferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rules for mediation arise from

Accepted Answer

A)  state rules of procedure. 
B)  Federal Rule 38. 
C)  the court. 
D)  the participants. 
A)  state rules of procedure. 
B)  Federal Rule 38. 
C)  the court. 
D)  the participants.

Question 20

Describe the usual setting and participants for a pretrial conference. What is added to the expanded federal pretrial conference process?

Accepted Answer

Judge's chambers; judge and at

A party's social standing is not involved in the settlement process.

In the ethics section of your systems folder, add page references to ethical considerations for the settlement process, the cited sections of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and the rules or ethical standards in your state.

What kinds of information needed in preparing for settlement and in evaluating a case can be obtained from a reference librarian or online service?

Abilities of opposing attorneys should be researched for trial but are not important in settlement considerations.

A pretrial conference

What are the ethical considerations applicable to the settlement process? Why are they important?

Collaborative law is the process of

Federal Rule 41(a)(1) and parallel state rules

Using your imagination to provide missing facts, draft a settlement précis or settlement letter from Mrs. Forrester to Mercury Parcel Services, Inc. and Richard Hart Prepare a joint letter to Mercury parcel and Mr. Hart and then prepare individual letters to both defendants.

Which of the following cannot be considered in calculating damages?

The judge's review and approval are required for the

Arbitration decisions cannot be appealed to the courts.

Locate local companies or organizations that provide mediation and arbitration services. Identify those companies with contact information. Save in your systems folder for future reference.

Place a page reference or copies of the pretrial conference preparation checklist and the attorney's authorization from the client to settle in your systems folder.

A well-prepared settlement proposal usually

What things should you do to assist the attorney in preparing for the pretrial conference?

What are the ethical concerns of a paralegal discussing settlement with a client?

All witnesses must attend pretrial conferences.

Rules for mediation arise from

Describe the usual setting and participants for a pretrial conference. What is added to the expanded federal pretrial conference process?

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Exam 10: Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute

A party's social standing is not involved in the settlement process.

In the ethics section of your systems folder, add page references to ethical considerations for the settlement process, the cited sections of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and the rules or ethical standards in your state.

What kinds of information needed in preparing for settlement and in evaluating a case can be obtained from a reference librarian or online service?

Abilities of opposing attorneys should be researched for trial but are not important in settlement considerations.

A pretrial conference

What are the ethical considerations applicable to the settlement process? Why are they important?

Collaborative law is the process of

Federal Rule 41(a)(1) and parallel state rules

Using your imagination to provide missing facts, draft a settlement précis or settlement letter from Mrs. Forrester to Mercury Parcel Services, Inc. and Richard Hart Prepare a joint letter to Mercury parcel and Mr. Hart and then prepare individual letters to both defendants.

Which of the following cannot be considered in calculating damages?

The judge's review and approval are required for the

Arbitration decisions cannot be appealed to the courts.

Locate local companies or organizations that provide mediation and arbitration services. Identify those companies with contact information. Save in your systems folder for future reference.

Place a page reference or copies of the pretrial conference preparation checklist and the attorney's authorization from the client to settle in your systems folder.

A well-prepared settlement proposal usually

What things should you do to assist the attorney in preparing for the pretrial conference?

What are the ethical concerns of a paralegal discussing settlement with a client?

All witnesses must attend pretrial conferences.

Rules for mediation arise from

Describe the usual setting and participants for a pretrial conference. What is added to the expanded federal pretrial conference process?

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for 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

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

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