If a case is not filed within the appropriate statute of limitations, the case will be dismissed regardless of the merits of the case.
All federal lawsuits must be filed within one year of the date of the cause of action arises.
The doctrine known as laches requires plaintiffs to present written claims to defendants prior to filing lawsuits.
An efficient tickler system is essential for keeping track of time limitations on cases.
An attorney or paralegal should not make direct contact with an opposing party who is represented by an attorney.
Paralegals should never give factual information to clients, as it may violate ethical rules.
An attorney can commingle his or her own personal assets with property belonging to a client as long as the attorney keeps accurate records.
Litigation paralegals need not be concerned with ethical problems, because various cannons of ethics and rules of professional conduct apply only to attorneys.
Cloud computing creates ethical questions related to client confidentiality.
Fenton works as a paralegal in a law firm that represents Kramer in a claim for damages resulting from an automobile accident. Kramer was a passenger in a car driven by DiSalvo. The accident occurred when DiSalvo negligently ran a stop sign. DiSalvo is represented by the law firm of Ogawa and Robles. Assume that Fenton's brother-in-law once worked for DiSalvo. This would create a conflict of interest and the law firm should refer Kramer to another attorney. True or False?
Fenton works as a paralegal in a law firm that represents Kramer in a claim for damages resulting from an automobile accident. Kramer was a passenger in a car driven by DiSalvo. The accident occurred when DiSalvo negligently ran a stop sign. DiSalvo is represented by the law firm of Ogawa and Robles. Assume that Fenton once worked for the law firm of Ogawa and Robles, although he never worked on any cases involving DiSalva. This would create a conflict of interest and Fenton should not be allowed to work on the Kramer case. True or False?
Fenton works as a paralegal in a law firm that represents Kramer in a claim for damages resulting from an automobile accident. Kramer was a passenger in a car driven by DiSalvo. The accident occurred when DiSalvo negligently ran a stop sign. DiSalvo is represented by the law firm of Ogawa and Robles. Fenton discusses this case in great detail, mentioning names, with Steele, a close friend who is a paralegal working for a different law firm. Steele promises not to repeat anything. Fenton has nevertheless breached a duty of confidentiality.True or False?
Fenton works as a paralegal in a law firm that represents Kramer in a claim for damages resulting from an automobile accident. Kramer was a passenger in a car driven by DiSalvo.
The accident occurred when DiSalvo negligently ran a stop sign. DiSalvo is represented by the law firm of Ogawa and Robles. Fenton is asked to do some investigation regarding the case. Fenton telephones DiSalvo, without knowledge or consent of DiSalvo's attorneys, and he asks DiSalvo questions about the case. As long as Fenton is properly identified as a paralegal working for Kramer, this conduct on the part of Fenton is permissible. True or False?
Fenton works as a paralegal in a law firm that represents Kramer in a claim for damages resulting from an automobile accident. Kramer was a passenger in a car driven by DiSalvo. The accident occurred when DiSalvo negligently ran a stop sign. DiSalvo is represented by the law firm of Ogawa and Robles. Ogawa and Robles are probably handling this case on a contingent fee basis.
