ACP Specialized Legal Procedures & Case Management 2

Question 1

In federal civil litigation, what is the purpose of a Rule 26(f) conference?

Accepted Answer

To plan discovery and discuss case management issues

Answer

Rule 26(f) requires parties to meet and confer to plan discovery, discuss preservation of electronically stored information, and address case management issues before the scheduling order is entered.

Question 2

A paralegal is managing a complex multi-party litigation. Which document best tracks all deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements across parties?

Accepted Answer

A master litigation calendar

Answer

A master litigation calendar centralizes all deadlines, hearing dates, and filing requirements across all parties and claims in a complex case.

Question 3

In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, what is the automatic stay's primary effect?

Accepted Answer

It halts most collection actions and lawsuits against the debtor

Answer

The automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and other proceedings against the debtor upon filing.

Question 4

When preparing a summary judgment motion, what evidentiary standard must the moving party satisfy under FRCP Rule 56?

Accepted Answer

Showing there is no genuine dispute of material fact

Answer

Under FRCP Rule 56, the moving party must show there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and that it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Question 5

Which type of discovery tool requires a party to admit or deny the truth of specific statements of fact?

Accepted Answer

Requests for admission

Answer

Requests for admission under FRCP Rule 36 require a party to admit or deny specified facts, and unanswered requests are deemed admitted.

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ACP Specialized Legal Procedures & Case Management 2