Question 1

Preparing for settlement on behalf of an insurance company ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ is completely different from preparing for settlement on behalf of the plaintiff. 
B)  ​ is similar to preparing for settlement for the plaintiff with the exception of investigation. 
C)  ​ requires much less contact with the client. 
D)  ​ is similar to preparing for settlement for the plaintiff with the exception of the précis and brochure. 
A)  ​ is completely different from preparing for settlement on behalf of the plaintiff. 
B)  ​ is similar to preparing for settlement for the plaintiff with the exception of investigation. 
C)  ​ requires much less contact with the client. 
D)  ​ is similar to preparing for settlement for the plaintiff with the exception of the précis and brochure.

Question 2

LOELs are punitive damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A release in the context of settlement is ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ a document signed by the defendant to release medical or similar records. 
B)  ​ a document, signed usually by the plaintiff, releasing the defendant from liability. 
C)  ​ a long and complex document setting out the terms of settlement. 
D)  ​ the judge's certification of the agreement. 
A)  ​ a document signed by the defendant to release medical or similar records. 
B)  ​ a document, signed usually by the plaintiff, releasing the defendant from liability. 
C)  ​ a long and complex document setting out the terms of settlement. 
D)  ​ the judge's certification of the agreement.

Question 4

Paralegals may serve as mediators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mediators must be selected by judges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The percentage of civil cases that are settled is _____ percent. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  70-75 ​ 
B)  ​ 50 
C)  ​ 80 
D)  ​ 98 
A)  70-75 ​ 
B)  ​ 50 
C)  ​ 80 
D)  ​ 98

Question 7

The standard of proof in arbitration varies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Question 9

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 10

How can a video camera help in preparing for settlement?

Accepted Answer

"Day in the life" videos are p

Question 11

Describe med-arb.

Accepted Answer

Alternative dispute resolution

Question 12

Local practice helps determine procedure in pretrial conferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the advantages of settlement over trial?

Accepted Answer

Saves time, trouble, expense;

Question 14

Arbitration is ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ required by the Federal Arbitration Act. 
B)  ​ not allowed in interstate commerce contracts. 
C)  ​ always preferable at litigation. 
D)  ​ a private contractual process. 
A)  ​ required by the Federal Arbitration Act. 
B)  ​ not allowed in interstate commerce contracts. 
C)  ​ always preferable at litigation. 
D)  ​ a private contractual process.

Question 15

The defense ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ never proposes a settlement. 
B)  ​ only reacts to the plaintiff's request for settlement. 
C)  ​ seldom prepares a settlement brochure. 
D)  ​ derives no advantage from settlement. 
A)  ​ never proposes a settlement. 
B)  ​ only reacts to the plaintiff's request for settlement. 
C)  ​ seldom prepares a settlement brochure. 
D)  ​ derives no advantage from settlement.

Preparing for settlement on behalf of an insurance company

LOELs are punitive damages.

A release in the context of settlement is

Paralegals may serve as mediators.

Mediators must be selected by judges.

The percentage of civil cases that are settled is _____ percent.

The standard of proof in arbitration varies.

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

The judge's review and approval are required for the

How can a video camera help in preparing for settlement?

Describe med-arb.

Local practice helps determine procedure in pretrial conferences.

What are the advantages of settlement over trial?

Arbitration is

The defense

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

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

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Exam 10: Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Preparing for settlement on behalf of an insurance company ​

LOELs are punitive damages.

A release in the context of settlement is ​

Paralegals may serve as mediators.

Mediators must be selected by judges.

The percentage of civil cases that are settled is _____ percent. ​

The standard of proof in arbitration varies.

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

The judge's review and approval are required for the ​

How can a video camera help in preparing for settlement?

Describe med-arb.

Local practice helps determine procedure in pretrial conferences.

What are the advantages of settlement over trial?

Arbitration is ​

The defense ​

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

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

Filters

Preparing for settlement on behalf of an insurance company

A release in the context of settlement is

The percentage of civil cases that are settled is _____ percent.

The judge's review and approval are required for the

Arbitration is

The defense