Paralegals are not allowed to participate in pro bono activities because they are not licensed to practice law
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Sometimes a party will receive an e-mail directing him to a hyperlink that connects him to a document recently filed in his case. This is known as:
A. E-filing. B. E-notification. C. E-registration. D. E-research.
Pat Paralegal answers the telephone during the receptionist's lunch hour. Clara Client asks how much the law firm will charge for a breach of contract case against Betty Breacher. Pat responds that a call will be returned once Larry Lawyer is consulted. Pat explains the case to the lawyer, and the lawyer responds that the fee would be $600. Pat calls Clara, relays the information, and a lawsuit
is filed. While at a cocktail party the next week, Pat discusses her work with friends. She is careful not to reveal neither Clara's nor Betty's name. Next month, Pat discovers that her law firm has represented Clara's former spouse in a lawsuit, too. She tells no one about this. Discuss any ethical violations in Pat's work. What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of paralegals in cases involving same-sex marriages and alternative relationships such as civil unions and domestic partnerships?
A) Paralegals are only involved in cases involving same-sex relationships in states that have legally recognized same-sex marriage. B) Paralegals usually do not work on cases involving same-sex relationships because they are too controversial and must be handled by attorneys. C) Paralegals are increasingly being called on to work on cases involving people in same-sex relationships. D) Issues relating to same-sex partners involving contract, immigration, tax, probate, and constitutional issues are not handled by family law attorneys.
Substantive law is law that:
a. Creates procedures for enforcing rights b. Creates legal rights c. Creates legal obligations d. Creates court rules e. Creates legal rights and legal obligations