Question 1 A lawyer may be disbarred for committing an act involving moral turpitude.   Question options:                   True                   False   Question 2 As long as the court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant the action may proceed […]

Question 1 For whatever reason, if the plaintiff does not like the defendant’s choice of independent medical examiner, the defendant will have to select an alternative examiner.   Question options:                   True                   False   Question 2 The respondent […]

Ethics and the Paralegal’s Role   This Discussion examines ethics and the paralegal’s role in the attorney-client relationship.   Based upon the following scenario, have you done anything unethical based upon the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Model Ethical Guidelines?   Hypothetical: Your first day on the job you were allowed to interview your […]

Consider two leaders you either admire or despise; one current and one historical. Your task is to compare & contrast a historical leadership figure to a current day leader. Concepts to consider include their leadership traits, strengths, styles, relationships, and ability to communicate vision to their followers. This project includes a 6-8 page written paper […]

Do you agree with the court’s finding with respect to the plaintiff’s pleading of her damages? Based on the facts of the case, did the plaintiff demonstrate that she suffered damages?

Question 1 The following are all examples of Primary Source material except    Photographs    an encyclopedia entry.    Government documents    Original research.   Question 2 A photograph of Theodore Roosevelt is an example of what kind of source?    Primary    Secondary    Tertiary   None of these   Question 3 Secondary sources […]

John Stokely is a sales executive for AAA Auto Dealers, a local automobile dealership. He often drives to the manufacturing facility, which is 150 miles from the dealership, to check on new orders. John’s employer reimburses him for gasoline, food, and lodging, and provides John with a dealer car to drive. While driving to the […]

Leroy McPhillen frequented a pub called Bottom’s Up! Late one Saturday night, an intoxicated man named John began shouting obscenities at a woman sitting at the table next to Leroy’s. The woman, Jane, ignored the man and continued to drink her beer. John approached Jane, looking ominous.   Leroy stood and asked the fellow over […]

Ms. Brockovich did not have a paralegal education. What skills did she have to develop and hone on her own without the formal education? Which jobs or what aspects of her education do you think assisted her in developing these skills?   Part 2: What type of tort(s) do we see in this case?   […]

Torts Investigations   Now that you have had an opportunity to read the chapter in your textbook, respond to the following:   How should a paralegal document an accident scene?   What conditions should be prevalent when the scene is investigated?   What items should be included on the investigation checklist?   Why is it […]