Legal Studies

Define the attorney-client privilege.

Define the attorney-client privilege.

Define the attorney-client privilege.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Q. 2

Are employers permitted to monitor employee telephone calls?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Q. 3

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stiffler9192   27   3 Replies

Heyooo

Indicate some procedures that should exist to deal with sexual harassment. What will be an ideal ...

Indicate some procedures that should exist to deal with sexual harassment. What will be an ideal ...

Indicate some procedures that should exist to deal with sexual harassment.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Q. 2

Briefly discuss the concept of negligent hiring.
 
  What will be an ideal response?
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qurat.ain46   32   2 Replies

qurat.ain46

What is an employee's duty when claiming FMLA leave?

What is an employee's duty when claiming FMLA leave?

What is an employee's duty when claiming FMLA leave?
 
  A) Notice to employer
  B) Disclosure of medical condition
  C) Disclosure of duration of the leave
  D) Name of treating doctor

Q. 2

SARA was sig

drewsy20   38   2 Replies

drewsy20

Which of the following is not included in the study of employment law?

Which of the following is not included in the study of employment law?

Which of the following is not included in the study of employment law?
 
  A) Employment discrimination
  B) Wage and hour guidelines
  C) Roe v. Wade
  D) Health and safety codes

Q. 2

The National Envir

abbiejurado   35   3 Replies

BryGuy10

The Industrial Revolution of the 19th century affected the family in all of the following ways ...

The Industrial Revolution of the 19th century affected the family in all of the following ways ...

The Industrial Revolution of the 19th century affected the family in all of the following ways except:
 
  a. Women usually chose to stay home to take care of the children.
  b. Men became the primary bread-winner for the family.

mananshah90   53   2 Replies

mananshah90

What rights do employees have under FMLA?

What rights do employees have under FMLA?

What rights do employees have under FMLA?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Q. 2

Which of the following would not be considered part of the wave of the future in family law?
 
  a. Blended families
 

leahx3   18   3 Replies

frizzygirl

Civil unions are the same as domestic partnerships.

Civil unions are the same as domestic partnerships.

Civil unions are the same as domestic partnerships.
 
  a. True. The name is just different.
  b. False. The rights afforded to couples in civil unions are more comprehensive.
  c. False. The rights afforded to couples in a domes

broncena   24   2 Replies

broncena

In the landmark decision in Posner v. Posner, 232 So.2d 381 (Fla. 1970), the court ruled:

In the landmark decision in Posner v. Posner, 232 So.2d 381 (Fla. 1970), the court ruled:

In the landmark decision in Posner v. Posner, 232 So.2d 381 (Fla. 1970), the court ruled:
 
  a. Prenuptial agreements were invalid.
  b. Prenuptial agreements were illegal.
  c. Prenuptial agreements were not invalid per se.

bobo   57   2 Replies

bobo

John and Martha entered into a prenuptial agreement with no intent of ever marrying, although they ...

John and Martha entered into a prenuptial agreement with no intent of ever marrying, although they ...

John and Martha entered into a prenuptial agreement with no intent of ever marrying, although they were cohabiting. When they broke up, Martha tried to enforce the agreement. A court would probably rule:
 
  a. There was no contract becaus

rimaaazzz   38   2 Replies

rimaaazzz

Legal separation or separate maintenance differs from divorce because:

Legal separation or separate maintenance differs from divorce because:

Legal separation or separate maintenance differs from divorce because:
 
  a. In divorce, parties are free to remarry.
  b. In legal separations, the parties are legally, but not physically, separated.
  c. In legal separation, t

tdd09070   56   1 Reply

amandagrace

President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law. (True or false?)

President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law. (True or false?)

President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 2

The EEOC will issue ________ in instances of ADA violations.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) w

Vickyhung   73   1 Reply

Chefiegal

Our client's ex-spouse was awarded permanent alimony. Two years after the divorce, she moved a man ...

Our client's ex-spouse was awarded permanent alimony. Two years after the divorce, she moved a man ...

Our client's ex-spouse was awarded permanent alimony. Two years after the divorce, she moved a man into the family home that she also received in the divorce. Our client is upset that he is paying alimony that supports the couple. Can he end his paym

codym806   39   3 Replies

tinydancer1314

Upon completion of a college degree by one spouse, which was required for her job, the resulting ...

Upon completion of a college degree by one spouse, which was required for her job, the resulting ...

Upon completion of a college degree by one spouse, which was required for her job, the resulting student loans are considered to be:
 
  a. Marital property.
  b. Marital assets.
  c. Separate property.
  d. Marital debt.[br

kingpulley29   26   2 Replies

kingpulley29

The following is the historical progression of child custody:

The following is the historical progression of child custody:

The following is the historical progression of child custody:
 
  a. Tender years; best interest; patria potestas.
  b. Patria potestas; tender years; best interest.
  c. Best interest; tender years; patria potestas.
  d. Pa

mananshah90   42   2 Replies

mananshah90

Mandatory parenting education programs are not designed to:

Mandatory parenting education programs are not designed to:

Mandatory parenting education programs are not designed to:
 
  a. Educate parents of the effect of divorce on their children.
  b. Focus on the children's emotional well-being.
  c. Reunite parents for the children's sakes.

Jortega   34   2 Replies

Jortega

Prior to the enactment of child support guidelines, which of the following was not true?

Prior to the enactment of child support guidelines, which of the following was not true?

Prior to the enactment of child support guidelines, which of the following was not true?
 
  a. A parent paid what he wanted to pay.
  b. The amount of payment was left up to the judge's discretion.
  c. Single-parent homes exist

aat21   23   1 Reply

mrman1223

Fred has a support order for two children from a previous relationship, and his current live-in ...

Fred has a support order for two children from a previous relationship, and his current live-in ...

Fred has a support order for two children from a previous relationship, and his current live-in girlfriend is now pregnant. Which of his children's mothers will Fred have to pay?
 
  a. In all cases, the first family first doctrine keeps t

Azhan   42   2 Replies

Azhan

The right of child support belongs to:

The right of child support belongs to:

The right of child support belongs to:
 
  a. The recipient parent.
  b. The child.
  c. The state.
  d. The legal guardian.

Q. 2

The parent who pays more than fifty (50) percent of the actual costs of c

Kennykeen15   51   3 Replies

B Briggs

To rebut a presumption of paternity, the best proof among the following would be:

To rebut a presumption of paternity, the best proof among the following would be:

To rebut a presumption of paternity, the best proof among the following would be:
 
  a. The couple had not been intimate very often at the time of conception.
  b. They had been told they would probably not be able to conceive.

aharden0629   29   2 Replies

aharden0629

When parents fail to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children, the state ...

When parents fail to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children, the state ...

When parents fail to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children, the state intervenes to protect the children. The state possesses the authority for such action under the legal doctrine of________.
 
  a. Parens patriae

abeytaae   45   2 Replies

abeytaae

DCF, DCYS, and HRS are all acronyms for what kind of agency?

DCF, DCYS, and HRS are all acronyms for what kind of agency?

DCF, DCYS, and HRS are all acronyms for what kind of agency?
 
  a. A child protection agency
  b. A state adoption agency
  c. A foster placement agency
  d. A private adoption agency

Q. 2

Parents are a

Ashley b   48   2 Replies

Ashley b

Jenna's neighbor has called protective services initiating a home visit from the agency. The ...

Jenna's neighbor has called protective services initiating a home visit from the agency. The ...

Jenna's neighbor has called protective services initiating a home visit from the agency. The investigative worker found that there may be some at-risk concerns for Jenna's three young children, although there is no immediate danger. The worker cannot

dancan77   40   3 Replies

tinydancer1314

Evidence supporting a de facto father's claim would not be likely to include:

Evidence supporting a de facto father's claim would not be likely to include:

Evidence supporting a de facto father's claim would not be likely to include:
 
  a. DNA test results.
  b. His willingness to provide support.
  c. A bonded, dependent paternal relationship.
  d. A long-term commitment to t

pepeeman   39   2 Replies

pepeeman

Anne is a sixteen-year-old who is pregnant. She has decided to give her baby up for adoption, but is ...

Anne is a sixteen-year-old who is pregnant. She has decided to give her baby up for adoption, but is ...

Anne is a sixteen-year-old who is pregnant. She has decided to give her baby up for adoption, but is confused by the terminology. Which of the following would be true in her case? Her adoption would be:
 
  a. Voluntary, because she is cho

Bryzgalov   39   1 Reply

mcgee2

Historically, a nonmarital child was denied rights enjoyed by legitimate children, except for which ...

Historically, a nonmarital child was denied rights enjoyed by legitimate children, except for which ...

Historically, a nonmarital child was denied rights enjoyed by legitimate children, except for which of the following?
 
  a. The right to inherit from the father
  b. The right to live with the mother
  c. The right to entitlemen

mesharmor   23   2 Replies

mesharmor

Which of the following is not one of the three conditions of undue hardship set out in Brunner v. ...

Which of the following is not one of the three conditions of undue hardship set out in Brunner v. ...

Which of the following is not one of the three conditions of undue hardship set out in Brunner v. New York State Higher Educ. Servs. Corp, 834 F.2d 395 (2d Cir. 1987)?
 
  a. The debtor will be unable to maintain even a minimal standard of

Demi9192   39   3 Replies

Maalmb

Which of the following is not true of a home study?

Which of the following is not true of a home study?

Which of the following is not true of a home study?
 
  a. The couple's health and income would be checked.
  b. A full background check could not be ordered absent probable cause.
  c. They should expect to receive home visits.

Demi9192   21   1 Reply

hannahnik16

In a heated discussion among former classmates, a group of paralegals are discussing a new local ...

In a heated discussion among former classmates, a group of paralegals are discussing a new local ...

In a heated discussion among former classmates, a group of paralegals are discussing a new local rule via e-mail. One of the firm's clients is a perfect example of how the rule can backfire. Which of the following would be a violation of client confi

allmyheart   27   1 Reply

MizRetta72

Mary Kay is a paralegal assigned to work for a newly hired lawyer John Osgood. The firm has been so ...

Mary Kay is a paralegal assigned to work for a newly hired lawyer John Osgood. The firm has been so ...

Mary Kay is a paralegal assigned to work for a newly hired lawyer John Osgood. The firm has been so busy with several big cases that many of the formalities needed to get John Osgood settled and acclimated to the office and its procedures have not be

johnnybagggs   48   1 Reply

Henrina

Jenna is designing the interview form for her new attorney. Other than the general vital statistics ...

Jenna is designing the interview form for her new attorney. Other than the general vital statistics ...

Jenna is designing the interview form for her new attorney. Other than the general vital statistics such as name, address, phone numbers, etc., what other information would probably not be included on the form?
 
  a. Whether either spouse

chialyncampbell   33   3 Replies

dfsdfsdf

In the Matter of Baby M, 109 N.J. 396, 537 A.2d 1227(1988) is characterized by which of the ...

In the Matter of Baby M, 109 N.J. 396, 537 A.2d 1227(1988) is characterized by which of the ...

In the Matter of Baby M, 109 N.J. 396, 537 A.2d 1227(1988) is characterized by which of the following?
 
  a. Baby M was the result of an adulterous affair between Mr. Stern and Ms. Whitehead.
  b. Ms. Whitehead was declared to be a p

Kayla1   23   1 Reply

ecolleenm

The typical order of factors considered when determining the proper court for a divorce is:

The typical order of factors considered when determining the proper court for a divorce is:

The typical order of factors considered when determining the proper court for a divorce is:
 
  a. Subject matter; personal jurisdiction; venue.
  b. Personal jurisdiction; subject matter; venue.
  c. Venue; personal jurisdiction

grodriguezz   56   3 Replies

Shahla

In the landmark decision in Johnson v. Calvert, 3 Cal. 4th 84, 19 Cal. Rptr. 2d 494, 851 P.2d 776 ...

In the landmark decision in Johnson v. Calvert, 3 Cal. 4th 84, 19 Cal. Rptr. 2d 494, 851 P.2d 776 ...

In the landmark decision in Johnson v. Calvert, 3 Cal. 4th 84, 19 Cal. Rptr. 2d 494, 851 P.2d 776 (1993), the court decided that:
 
  a. Same-sex couples could adopt children in second parent adoptions.
  b. Surrogacy contracts violat

Amazingorange   40   1 Reply

andre.a

Which of the following is not applicable to a mandatory waiting period between filing for and ...

Which of the following is not applicable to a mandatory waiting period between filing for and ...

Which of the following is not applicable to a mandatory waiting period between filing for and receiving a divorce?
 
  a. It is also called a cooling-off period.
  b. It usually lasts a few months.
  c. It is designed to encourag

ahleaders   29   3 Replies

mrman1223

Pendente lite motions are for the purpose of allowing spouses to:

Pendente lite motions are for the purpose of allowing spouses to:

Pendente lite motions are for the purpose of allowing spouses to:
 
  a. Divide the marital property.
  b. Determine permanent custody/visitation of the children.
  c. Handle immediate issues with temporary orders until the court

kdkrenik   30   2 Replies

kdkrenik

Gerrod's attorney wants to find out more about his wife Phyllis's activities while he is at work. ...

Gerrod's attorney wants to find out more about his wife Phyllis's activities while he is at work. ...

Gerrod's attorney wants to find out more about his wife Phyllis's activities while he is at work. Gerrod suggests that their next-door neighbor would be the best source for this information. The attorney should:
 
  a. Send her a set of in

Beezus   85   2 Replies

Beezus

Deidra wants no expense spared in proving that her husband is a despicable tightwad. She insists ...

Deidra wants no expense spared in proving that her husband is a despicable tightwad. She insists ...

Deidra wants no expense spared in proving that her husband is a despicable tightwad. She insists that everyone be deposed on videotape. Deidra's attorney, in an attempt to cut costs because she cannot afford to front her demands, tries to tell her th

tyeoi   15   3 Replies

Snofox68

Catherine has been a paralegal for many years and has worked in several family practice law offices. ...

Catherine has been a paralegal for many years and has worked in several family practice law offices. ...

Catherine has been a paralegal for many years and has worked in several family practice law offices. She is currently working for an attorney who recently graduated from law school and clearly seems to be in over his head. Adam, the novice attorney,

aslocke   40   3 Replies

Maalmb

The separation of the parties article usually does not include a clause providing that:

The separation of the parties article usually does not include a clause providing that:

The separation of the parties article usually does not include a clause providing that:
 
  a. The parties intend to live apart.
  b. One party has the right to monitor the other party's social life.
  c. The parties will not int

Steven   26   2 Replies

Steven

When the parties present their evidence before a neutral third party who renders a decision, it is ...

When the parties present their evidence before a neutral third party who renders a decision, it is ...

When the parties present their evidence before a neutral third party who renders a decision, it is _____. This decision may be binding or nonbinding, depending on state law and/or the parties' agreement.
 
  a. Mediation
  b. Arbitrat

ashleykali00   46   1 Reply

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