Problem
Video Case Study 1 Questions:
Watch video case 1 all the way through. Answer the following:
a) 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?
b) Could we call what she did "misleading?"
c) Is there anything wrong with using the same order or brief or research from previous cases? What are some potential pitfalls with this practice?
d) 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:
Watch video case 2 all the way through. Answer the following:
a) What would an appropriate gift be for a judge or magistrate who went above and beyond the call of duty to settle a case?
b) 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:
Watch video case 3 all the way through. Answer the following:
a) Can Michael call the plaintiff's friends and lie to them to get information? What rule addresses this?
b) If he is only telling a small lie, how bad could it be?
c) What is "pretexting," and why is it bad?
d) Is it legal for the law firm to use pretexted information that is legally purchased?
Video Case Study 4 Questions:
Watch video case 4 all the way through. Answer the following:
a) What should Alicia do with the "smoking gun" evidence?
b) What about Michael? Is his duty any different from Alicia's?
c) If their supervising attorney decides to destroy the evidence, what should Alicia and/or Michael do?
d) What are the penalties for destruction of evidence in Virginia?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Attachment:- Video-Case.rar