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Please review the discussion board guidelines outlined below. You must follow these guidelines in order to receive full points. Initial Post: -Your post should be 50-75 words (about 50-75 per question) and posted by Friday. -Please post earlier in the week to allow your classmates time to respond. -Each question is worth up to…
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Is there a policy or procedure within your organization to address the ethical issue you identified?
Identify an ethical issue related to information technology related to health care and describe the following: Is there a policy or procedure within your organization to address the ethical issue you identified? How would a breach related to this issue impact your organization? How could you mediate the issue from rising to the level of…
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Important information for the working paralegal to have nearby is referencing data on any and all courts pertinent to one’s jurisdiction and/or legal specialty. At the very least, one should have the contact information and clerk of court’s name handy for the local city/county court, as well as the appropriate federal and state district courts.…
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Summary Judgment Response Research Assignment Attorneys often ask paralegals to research state and local court rules. This exercise provides an opportunity for you to research a specific topic within your jurisdiction. Your firm has asked you to research how much time a party has to respond to a motion for summary judgment in state…
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Discussion Question 2: Liability for Pitching Machine Malfunction The following discussion question touches on vicarious liability, as well as strict liability and product liability. Lisa and Renee are at a batting cage practicing for their upcoming softball tournament. The pitching machine allows the batter to set the speed of the pitch anywhere from…
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Along with composing court documents, a paralegal’s legal writing skills come into play in drafting other legal documents, whether as part of client or internal communication. In this exercise, you’ll be researching and drafting a solicitation letter in line with your state’s laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation. Be sure to research your jurisdiction’s stance…
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Another setting in which a paralegal’s legal writing skills come into play is in the drafting of legal documents for the pretrial phase of discovery. In this exercise, you’ll be drafting both written interrogatories and requests for admissions to be served on the defendant and opposing counsel. Most court rules limit the number of questions…
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Prior to the attack of 9/11 and the disaster of Hurricane Katrina, responders took for granted that asking for and receiving help was a simple process. When the most severe disasters occurred, it quickly became apparent that no one was prepared, and that nothing related to getting help was simple. Is your…
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Budgeting is the key to financial success in health care. Explain revenue sources outside of fees for services that a health care organization may use to increase cash flow. Do any of the revenue sources include investments? Include the four primary purposes for maintaining cash and investments.
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Week 2, Midweek Assignment: Time and Billing ExerciseOne of the most frequent tasks you will have as a paralegal, apart from drafting legal documents for clients and court, is preparing cost tickets and bills—after all, that is how most firms make money and how your salary is paid! Every office has its own procedure for…