The reduction of fraud and waste are not stated goals of the Paperwork Reduction Act
a. True
b. False
b
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The law of the unauthorized practice of law says that it is UPL to "create legal documents for others." Given this rule, why is it that paralegals are routinely used to create legal documents in law firms?
A) The rule doesn't mean "create" legal documents. It really prohibits non lawyers "signing" legal documents in place of a lawyer B) The rule against "creating legal documents for others" applies to legal clinics, not other places where paralegals work. C) The rule is an old rule and is no longer applicable. D) Paralegals can prepare legal documents for others outside of the supervision of a lawyer so long as the paralegal is not present when the client signs the document.
Which of the following would lead to a motion for a new trial having a reasonable chance of being granted??
A. ?Jury misconduct B. ?Prejudicial jury instructions C. ?Excessive damages D. ?All of these choices are correct.
All BUT which one of the following statements describes the potential impact of documented abuse on a custody decision?
A) Under federal law, custody will not be awarded to a parent who has abused his or her child. B) In some states, by statute, a batterer is presumed by law to be an unfit parent. C) Some states mandate that the courts not award joint custody in cases where abuse has been demonstrated. D) In some states, permitting one's child to witness spousal abuse may constitute grounds for removing a child from the care and custody of both parents.
Certificate programs for paralegals typically last?
A. ?between one and two months. B. ?between three and twelve months. C. ?less than one month. D. ?between three and four years.