An paralegal was working with a nonprofit organization in merger negotiations with another nonprofit entity. During a review of the client organization’s financial records, the paralegal discovered that the organization had engaged in activities that jeopardized its nonprofit status. The paralegal reasonably concluded that the organization’s failure to report these activities to the other nonprofit […]

An paralegal in a five-lawyer firm learned that one of the partners had charged personal expenses to a client and had fraudulently represented that the expenses were related to the client’s representation. What should the paralegal do? Using the ethics rules provided by NFPA, NALA, or the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, specifically indicate what […]

GUIDELINES FOR SUMMARISING CASES Like all summaries, a case summary is a shortened version of the original, which it must accurately reflect. So exclude all extraneous information, including your opinion. A summary is not the place to critique a case. You will have that opportunity in the case note and the argumentative essay. Include only […]

An attorney who had represented a client for many years prepared the client’s will. The paralegal and the attorney act as witnesses to its execution. The will gave 10% of the client’s estate to the client’s housekeeper, 10% to the client’s son and sole heir, 25% went to the paralegal, and the residue to charity. […]

Amy is a paralegal working for a Tucson law firm that specializes in plaintiff’s personal injury work. Her office is now open half time to the public and clients due to the pandemic and because remote working was requested by several firm employees even after the worst of the pandemic had passed. Firm management agreed […]

Amelia X applies for compensation from the fund. She alleges that she paid the Wings of a Dove Travel Agency for a vacation in a four-star hotel, but the hotel turned out to be a two-star hotel. The registrar is concerned about whether the information she has provided supports her claim and is considering refusing […]

Ali 15 is a new student who has recently arrived from Syria as a war refugee and joined the year 10 class you assist with. You notice that Ali doesn’t interact with others during breaks, but prefers to read quietly or listen to something playing on his headphones. He rejects all invitation to join with […]

Alec was an actor and producer in a small, independent film. He had a scene coming up where he had to shoot an actor, Miranda. He organised a professional shooter to come to the film set to give him and other cast members a lesson in shooting. They practiced shooting targets with live ammunition. Alec […]

Alan Wake was a famous writer. His wife, Alice, was a famous photographer. Alan and Alice lived in Sydney NSW. They frequently rented a holiday cabin in the idyllic, small town of Bright Falls NSW. The owner of the cabin was Carl Stucky. They fell in love with the relaxing, cool climate of Bright Falls […]

Consider the following scenario. Al manages the ‘Snail in the Bottle’ pub in Anytown. The pub is owned by The Boozy Brewery Ltd (BBL) and Al lives on site in a flat above the bar. Recently the following incidents have occurred. One evening Chas had been drinking heavily in the bar when he fell off […]