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question 14

Essay

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$\begin{array}{lcrrrrr}&2008&2009&2010&2011&2012&2013\\\hline\text { Sales } & \$ 477.84 & \$ 491.62 & \$ 706.52 & \$ 792.01 & \$ 876.52 & \$ 1,088.46 \\\text { Net income } & - & 43.27 & 26.31 & 28.58 & 34.84 & 25.76 \\\text { Total assets } & - & 477.06 & 648.42 & 664.26 & 697.16 & 982.63 \\\text { Equity } & - & 346.32 & 372.63 & 400.41 & 433.60 & 457.14 \\\text { Dividends } & - & - & - & 0.80 & 1.65 & 2.22 \\\hline\end{array}$
-Please refer to the selected financial information for Hard Knock Doors above.Do you think Hard Knock Doors is having a problem financing its growth? If so,what is it doing to address the problem?

Comprehend the importance of disclosing one’s status as a paralegal in professional relationships.

Understand the concept of “ethical walls” and how they are used to manage conflicts of interest.

Recognize the regulatory environment surrounding paralegals including licensing, certification, and regulation by ethical codes.

Grasp the impact of paralegals on access to legal services and how their utilization affects legal costs.

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Definitions:

Americans

People originating from or holding citizenship in the United States of America.

Disinhibition

the process where an individual shows reduced restraint or increased impulsivity in situations where such behavior is typically restrained.

Repetitive Experiences

Encounters or activities that occur frequently in a similar manner, potentially reinforcing or altering behaviors and attitudes.

High Sensation Seekers

Individuals characterized by their desire for novel, complex, and intense experiences and the willingness to take physical and social risks for such experiences.