Alternative Dispute Resolution What are the advantages and disadvantages of alternative dispute resolution? Why might a defendant want to settle a case even though the defendant does not think that they are liable?

IMEs Suppose an IME is properly requested by a defendant in the Justin King case. What would be the consequences of Justin King refusing to submit to such an exam?

Using the Internet, locate three potential expert witnesses in different fields that could be used in the Justin King case. The experts can be for the plaintiff or the defense. Post your findings to the Discussion Board, along with an explanation of why this expert witness is needed and your reasons for choosing this expert. […]

What affirmative defenses do you think are available to your client? (Provide a thorough discussion of each defense and why the defense applies in this case).   What facts would be important to help you prove each affirmative defense in your answer?   Which witnesses would you interview and what questions would you ask them? […]

Compulsory or Permissive Counterclaims Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a counterclaim arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as the claim in the complaint is compulsory and the defendant must raise the counterclaim in the answer. A compulsory counterclaim “arises out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of […]

Spinach Recall and E. Coli In your Discussion this week, you will explore the Spinach Recall and E. Coli article and complaint. Read the story and complaints and post your thoughts on the causes of action and possible defenses to the claims.   Article:   FindLaw, Spinach Recall and E. Coli (2018). Retrieved from   […]

Question 1 A paralegal is entitled to do all those things a lawyer may do as long as:   Question options:   the paralegal is working under the supervision of a lawyer.                    the paralegal takes full responsibility for his or her actions.          […]

Memorandum Parties in civil litigation often try to reach a settlement to help reduce the significant costs, time, stress, and risks associated with litigation. Settlements also help ease the public problems associated with overcrowded dockets. A law firm that represents the plaintiff in a personal injury case may sometimes create a settlement brochure or a […]

Mr. Justin King has arranged a telephone interview with you to see whether the firm will take his case. Your role as paralegal is to listen to the “initial interview” of Mr. King by clicking the link below, taking notes, and completing the Initial Interview and Investigation Sheet (Click on “Resources” to access files to […]

Your client, Justin King, has informed you that before leaving Chicago on the date of the accident, he met friends for pizza and beer. He informed you that he “had quite a few” before getting on his Harley. Because he was unconscious immediately after the accident, no tests were conducted to determine if he was […]