Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. A paralegal must preserve client’s property.
2. Use of the computer has resulted in less paper in a law office.
3. A preclient file contains pleadings and court documents.
4. A client’s file must be kept out of the view of others.
5. Most firms have a written record that a conflict-of-interest check was made.
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True
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?Which is NOT a type of resulting trust?
A. ?Failed trust B. ?Purchase-money resulting trust C. ?Implied trust D. Excessive endowment trust?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. A court may fashion various remedies in situations involving inadvertent disclosures, but ethically an attorney’s obligation is to notify opposing counsel of information received. 2. If a lawyer or a law firm represents a particular client, a conflict with the interests of that client exists if another lawyer in the firm currently represents or previously represented the opponent in a related matter. 3. Fees for services performed by paralegals may be collected in a statutory award of attorneys' fees at market rates. 4. Ethical rules may require copies of lawyer advertisements be retained for a period of time, contain an attorney’s name, provide disclosure about testimonials, and other requirements. 5. The American Bar Association approves paralegal education programs, but does not certify paralegals.
Baker owns a home adjacent to Blackacre, a 2,000 acre farm. Baker discovered that if he cut across the back of Blackacre, he could reach the Interstate highway much quicker than if he used his own driveway. In fact, when Baker used his driveway, the Interstate was 4 miles away. Taking a shortcut through Blackacre cuts three and one-half miles off the trip. Old Macdonald knows that Baker cuts
across his land almost every workday and sometimes on weekends but does not appear to object. Baker has even worn a path over the land. After all, he has been taking the shortcut over Blackacre for the last 23 years. One day, old MacDonald blocks the path being used by Baker and tells him he may no longer cut across Blackacre. Baker files a lawsuit. Who wins? Explain the rights of the parties. What will be an ideal response?
Upon its initiation, covenant marriage was an effort to reinforce the traditional concept of marriage as a lifelong relationship
Indicate whether the statement is true or false