Why is it important to have access to a legal dictionary such as Black's Law Dictionary?
a. Some words such as "trusts" or "consideration" have specific law meanings
that are not necessarily the same as their meaning in ordinary speech
b. Many paralegals have trouble with spelling
c. Attorneys often quiz their paralegals on law terminology
d. All of these choices are correct
A
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A) The right to know of hazardous conditions at the work place. B) The right to know of employers previous OSHA claims. C) The right to inspect another employees work environment for hazards. D) The right to know of OSHA laws.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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?William is an attorney who wishes to submit a motion to a judge to limit the evidence that can be brought out in his client's trial. William should instruct his paralegal to draft which of the following?
A. ?Motion for a directed verdict B. ?Motion for a new trial C. ?Motion for a judgment as a matter of law D. ?Motionin limine
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false