Preview Questions Discrimination Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In discrimination litigation, how does "discovery" help the legal strategy?

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It allows both parties to exchange information and evidence before trial

It limits the types of evidence that can be presented at trial

It determines the final judgment in the case without a trial

It provides a way for plaintiffs to secure automatic settlements

Question 2: How does the "state action" doctrine apply to a private entity in a civil rights claim?

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A private entity is immune from civil rights claims regardless of its actions

A private entity is always subject to the same constitutional standards as the state

A private entity may be subject to constitutional protections if it is performing a public function

Only governmental actions are subject to civil rights law

Question 3: In discrimination litigation, how should a lawyer use "summary judgment motions," and under what circumstances can such motions be granted in discrimination cases?

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Summary judgment motions can be granted in all discrimination cases regardless of evidence

A motion for summary judgment can be granted if there is no genuine issue of material fact, and the lawyer should show that the defendant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law

Summary judgment motions are irrelevant in discrimination cases

Summary judgment motions are granted only in racial discrimination claims

Question 4: What role does "expert testimony" play in discrimination litigation?

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It allows the expert to judge the credibility of the parties involved

It serves as a defense strategy to confuse the jury

It helps to provide specialized knowledge to clarify technical or complex issues in the case

It limits the scope of evidence that can be presented

Question 5: What does "res judicata" mean in the context of discrimination litigation?

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It gives the plaintiff the right to appeal the case automatically

It bars the plaintiff from filing another lawsuit on the same issue once a final judgment has been made

It permits the defendant to request a mistrial if the jury is biased

It allows a retrial if new evidence emerges after a judgment

Question 6: What is the standard for determining a "hostile work environment" under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

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The employee must have suffered financial damages as a result of the harassment

The employee must show that the harassment was carried out by a person in a supervisory role

The harassment must be sufficiently severe or pervasive to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment

The employee must have reported the harassment to human resources