Jane Doe is a paralegal. She works for Laura Woodson, an ar…
Jane Doe is a paralegal. She works for Laura Woodson, an arrogant, narcissistic attorney that is embarrassed to be in business herself and who has always dreamed of being a “power player” in the Beverly Hills legal community. If Laura names her firm “Laura Woodson and Associates,” Laura has committed an ethical violation.
Read DetailsA prosecutor has a duty to the duty to disclose impeachment…
A prosecutor has a duty to the duty to disclose impeachment evidence or information that a prosecutor knows* or reasonably should know* casts significant doubt on the accuracy or admissibility of witness testimony on which the prosecution intends to rely.
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You are a paralegal. An attorney friend of yours wants you to open up a debt settlement firm with them and split the profits. Since it is easiest to open up the business as a law firm, you agree and structure the profit-sharing to reflect the amount of effort each of you have put into the business. This is acceptable under California law.
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