What are the ethical obligations of the paralegal?, assignment help
Q1: In researching the law in a case, a paralegal finds a case which supports the other side.
If the paralegal is unsure about ethical obligations raised by this
case, may the paralegal ask a personal friend at another law firm for advice? Why or why not (provide answer in one paragraph)
Q2:
Consider the following scenario. As you read, think about which sections might be considered constitutional or unconstitutional:
The Lee St. Neighborhood Committee, a nonprofit private
organization, has been around for over 50 years. Their mission is to:
“provide a safe, clean, and beautiful area for the residents of Lee St.”
The committee organizes efforts to keep the streets clear of debris, to
keep neighborhood watch, and to enhance the beautification of
neighborhood lawns and parks. When the committee was formed, it was run
solely by volunteers. However, last year, the district that includes Lee
St. was declared a “Historical District” by town officials. The town
legislature approved the following statute with the support of The Lee
St. Neighborhood Committee:
- Section 1: Maintenance and Rulemaking Authority: The Lee St.
Neighborhood Committee shall be responsible for the care and maintenance
of Lee St. The Lee St. Neighborhood Committee shall establish a Board
of Commissioners to oversee its management. The Board of Commissioners
may make rules necessary to the effective enforcement of this provision.
In its rule making, the Board shall maintain the cleanliness, safety,
and beautification of Lee St., while taking into consideration the
aesthetic desires of the entire Historical District. The board shall
comply with all Historical District rules, specifically, but not limited
to, Christmas and lawn decorations. The board may not institute or
enforce any disciplinary rules, whether new or existing. - Section 2: Violations of Rules: Hearings Violations of statutes
can be penalized with immediate removal of violating property (i.e.
Christmas lights in place after January 15) and/or a $500 fine shall be
heard by administrative law judges appointed by the president of the
Historical District. Such hearings shall be conducted in accordance with
state and federal constitutional and statutory laws. - Section 3: Appeals: Appeals of final decisions by the
administrative law judges provided for in section 2 shall be to the
presidents of both the Historical District and the Lee St. Boards. The
orders of this action are final.
Compare and contrast the three sections.
- Which are constitutional and which are unconstitutional?
- What scope and/or limitations were exceeded in the unconstitutional actions? (Provide answer in one paragraph)
Q3. (550 words)
Define the following types of riders, and list the benefits of each:
- Long-term-care insurance rider
- Waiver-of-premium rider
- Cost-of-living rider
- Accelerated death benefit rider
- Double indemnity rider
- Guaranteed purchase option
Part 2
Briefly describe the following types of life insurance policies:
- Variable life
- Term life
- Universal life
