Explain the differences between primary and secondary sources

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Primary sources are the resources that provide the actual law. Primary sources are found in statutes, case law, and the U.S. Constitution. Secondary sources are tools used to understand the law. One such tool is a legal encyclopedia that explains the law.

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Damages that are predetermined by the parties at the time of the execution of the contract, in the event of a subsequent breach are called:

a. compensatory damages b. liquidated damages c. incidental damages d. consequential damages

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Resources for learning to use electronic spreadsheets include:

a. online search engines b. online tutorials c. online templates d. all of the above

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A bill of particulars is filed by the:

a. plaintiff b. defendant c. appellant d. respondent

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The family of a famous author who recently died has contacted your office to discover how long the deceased author's work will be protected by copyright law. The answer is:

A) 70 years from date of death. B) 70 years from last publication. C) 70 years from first publication. D) 70 years from first publication sale.

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