You are asked by the supervising attorney to cite check an appellate brief written by another attorney in the law firm. You find that many of the cases have inaccurate citations with page numbers and volume numbers transposed. In addition, you determine that some of the cases cited in the brief have been overruled. How would you handle this situation?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should discuss the purpose of cite checking and why validation of research is important.

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A. traditional job analysis B. program evaluation C. cognitive task analysis D. competency modeling

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Which is the correct statement??

A. Reliance has no role in a contract's analysis. B. In the area of contract formation, reliance may be used to circumvent the lack of consideration. C. In the area of contract formation, reliance may be a cause of action if the promise required for offer does not rise to the level of an unequivocal assurance. D. In the area of contract formation, reliance may be used to circumvent the lacks of consideration or as a cause of action if the promise required for offer does not rise to the level of an unequivocal assurance.

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The federal government consists of three branches—executive, legislative, and _____— with each branch having separate and distinct powers

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Administrative law is:

A) Substantive law. B) Procedural law. C) Both of the above. D) None of the above.

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