?Why does the paralegal profession continue to grow? Are paralegal salaries increasing?

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Over time, law firms have been giving more and more responsibilities to paralegals.  Attorneys realized that using paralegals was cost-effective and benefited both the client and the firm. The opportunities for paralegals who want to work outside of law firms (in corporations or government agencies, for example) are also expanding. As the profession has grown, the average paralegal salary has increased. According to one survey, in 2009, paralegals earned average compensation of $54,859.?

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A woman who claims her husband sexually assaulted her can file charges of ________ rape.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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During an interview, a paralegal tells a client, "Don't worry about what you say about your case. The law in question is unconstitutional anyway." This may be

A. a good tactic to gain the client's trust B. unauthorized practice of law C. a good tactic to assess the client's attitude D. unnecessary since the client does not need to know the details of the law

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Janet and her husband are involved in a confidential, structured process in which a neutral third party is brokering an agreement, although the neutral does not make decisions for them. Janet and her husband are involved in:

a. Litigation. b. Arbitration. c. Mediation. d. Collaborative divorce.

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Discuss the different types of voidable transfers a debtor may make. Why are these transfers voidable?

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