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Video Case Study #1 Questions:

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https://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/streaming/careers/2013/mylegalstudieslab/Paralegal_and_Professional/PP11_Zealous_Representation_Issue.html

all the way through.  Answer the following:

• Judy cite-checked and Shepardized/Key-Cited her work at least a month ago, but she tells the judge that she checked it “recently.”  Was she completely candid with the judge?
• Could we call what she did “misleading?”
• Is there anything wrong with using the same order or brief or research from previous cases?  What are some potential pitfalls with this practice?
• What about when Attorney Saunders signs Judy’s work, but never reads it?  What is this called, and why is it potentially dangerous (and to whom)?

Video Case Study #2 Questions:

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https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/OrlikC2

all the way through.  Answer the following:

• What would an appropriate gift be for a judge or magistrate who went above and beyond the call of duty to settle a case?
• Do you think it is appropriate to give a gift to a judge at any time?  Isn’t s/he just doing his/her job?

Video Case Study #3 Questions:

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https://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/streaming/careers/2013/mylegalstudieslab/Tech_in_the_Law_Office/TLO04_Zealous_Rep_Issue_When_Asked_Lie.html

all the way through.  Answer the following:

• Can Michael call the plaintiff’s friends and lie to them to get information?  What rule addresses this?
• If he is only telling a small lie, how bad could it be?
• What is “pretexting,” and why is it bad?
• Is it legal for the law firm to use pretexted information that is legally purchased?

Video Case Study #4 Questions:

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https://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/streaming/careers/2013/mylegalstudieslab/Civil_Litigation/CL06_Zealous_Rep_Handling_Evidence.html

all the way through.  Answer the following:

• What should Alicia do with the “smoking gun” evidence?
• What about Michael?  Is his duty any different from Alicia’s?
• If their supervising attorney decides to destroy the evidence, what should Alicia and/or Michael do?
• What are the penalties for destruction of evidence in Virginia?