A defendant has just received a verdict in defendant's favor in a large case in which the defendant ...

A defendant has just received a verdict in defendant's favor in a large case in which the defendant incurred substantial attorney's fees. In this case, the defendant would like the applicable attorney's fees rule to be:
 
  a. The American Rule.
  b. The English Rule.
  c. The French Rule.
  d. The Substantial Attorney's Fees Rule.

Q. 2

Concerning a paralegal employed by an attorney, which of the following is not a correct statement about the attorney's ethical obligation:
 
  a. To make reasonable efforts to ensure that the firm has in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that the paralegal's conduct is compatible with the professional obligations of the lawyer.
  b. To take reasonable care to prevent paralegals from disclosing confidences or secrets of a client.
  c. To take reasonable care to assure the paralegal is not a trouble-maker and will get along with the rest of the employees.
  d. The attorney will be responsible for the conduct of the paralegal that is a violation of ethical rules if the lawyer orders the paralegal to engage in the unethical conduct.

Q. 3

Which term or phrase most accurately describes the concept of Stare Decisis?
 
  a. Strong Decision.
  b. Precedent.
  c. Strong Dissent.
  d. Statutory Law.

Q. 4

A civil statute of limitation deals with:
 
  a. Limiting the amount of money that can be received as damages.
  b. Minor criminal offenses.
  c. The maximum amount of time in which a civil lawsuit must be started.
  d. Limiting the number of years a person can be sentenced to prison.

Q. 5

A constitution is:
 
  a. A set of principles by which both a state government and the federal government are governed.
  b. Another word for statute.
  c. A set of principles by which only a state government is governed.
  d. A set of principles by which only the federal government is governed.

Q. 6

The attorney for BigCo believes her client is being unreasonable. The client is softening though and says If there were only a way we could have some preliminary idea if we're really right or wrong, we would consider altering our position.. The attorney will likely recommend:
 
  a. Arbitration.
  b. Mediation.
  c. Summary Jury Trial.
  d. None of the above.