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California and Florida allow attorneys to practice in both states without forcing them to sit for an additional bar exam through a process known as reciprocity.

A) True
B) False

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Relevant files stored on a computer server during a liability case would most likely come to light during _____.

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A peremptory challenge can be used to remove a juror based on gender.

A) True
B) False

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The act of allowing third-party defendants to be joined in litigation is called:


A) Interpleading
B) interlocutory
C) joinder
D) unity
E) pro se

F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

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How can companies avoid litigation? a.Agreeing to arbitration for parties that companies have a preexisting contractual relationship with,such as customers,suppliers,and employees. b.Acting legally and ethically,and identifying legal pitfalls before they become real problems.

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Companies can avoid litigation by: a.Agr...

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In a courtroom,who among the following would sit closest to the jury during a civil trial?


A) Legal counsel for a company being sued for negligence.
B) A government attorney bringing suit against a company accused of polluting a city's water supply.
C) The attorney for a plaintiff accusing his business partner of fraud.
D) An attorney defending his client against murder charges.
E) The individuals who will later be called in as expert witnesses.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Courts can issue injunctions if they find that irreparable harm may otherwise result.

A) True
B) False

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An attorney may lose the privilege to practice law by recklessly accusing a judge of violating the Judicial Code of Conduct.

A) True
B) False

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What are some current issues facing the administration of juries?

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The most expensive form of discovery is called an interrogatory.

A) True
B) False

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An attorney's first duty is to his/her client under all circumstances.

A) True
B) False

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A challenge to a juror without giving a reason is called a:


A) challenge for cause
B) peremptory challenge
C) voir dire challenge
D) Batson challenge
E) J.E.B.challenge

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Abraham Lincoln was warning against the concept of sua sponte when he famously said that "he who represents himself has a fool for a client."

A) True
B) False

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The standard of proof in a criminal trial is:


A) presumption of innocence
B) beyond a reasonable doubt
C) affirmative defense
D) preponderance of evidence
E) in forma pauperis

F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

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Discovery is designed to prevent trial by surprise.

A) True
B) False

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Both parties in a lawsuit are obligated to turn over material that supports their own case,without demand from the other side.

A) True
B) False

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The procedure to give legal notice to a litigant that a court is exercising personal jurisdiction over that person is called:


A) voir dire
B) motion for answer
C) service of process
D) discovery
E) peremptory

F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

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How does a court establish personal jurisdiction over a company that does business on the Internet?

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If a Web site generally describes a prod...

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Res judicata prevents the re-litigation of issues and claims already finally determined.

A) True
B) False

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How does the process of joinder work?

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The rules of civil procedure prohibit cl...

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