Hey there! Your law student is back, and I have something that I really want to discuss. I want to discuss contracts with you. Yes, I know that contracts aren’t sexy but they can really make all of the difference in the world when it […]
What Does a Driving Offence Really Cost you?
If you’ve received a notice of prosecution for a driving offence through the post, consider seeking legal advice, because unless you have a reasonable defence, you’re in trouble. For most offences, you won’t be prosecuted if you were charged with a summons after 14 days, […]
Are There Holes in Charity Law?
After the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, which increases regulation within charities, greater faith has been placed in non-profit organisations. It’s been six years since the first charity act changed the way we regulate Scottish charities. The public can feel safer in the […]
Divorce Doesn`t Have to Be Difficult!
Celebrity divorces involving acrimonious exchanges, vicious accusations and countless hours spent with lawyers are always big news. In the real world, however, divorce does not have to be the stressful and expensive business that some celebrity magazines would have you believe. In fact, if you […]
How Do I Choose a Personal Injury Claims Company?
With so much at stake, you need to find a personal injury claims company that you can trust. Beyond anything else, you should feel comfortable with the solicitors, as you’ll potentially be spending a lot of time with them in the future. Where possible, get […]
Analyzing the Recent Changes in the Americans with Disabilities Act
In 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was amended. Under the existing law, most people who tried to sue for employment discrimination because of their disability were found not to be disabled for the purposes of the ADA. This meant that most plaintiffs who […]
When to get a Lawyer
Choosing when to get a lawyer can sometimes be difficult. Lawyers can be expensive and so it can be tempting to not take a risk and not pursue the case at all or to try to represent yourself instead, A very complex case will need […]
Awareness During Anaesthesia
More and more news stories are cropping up about patients waking up or becoming aware of their surroundings while under the influence of anaesthesia. Because of the highly refined techniques used to put a patient under anaesthetic – and to keep them there – unfortunately, […]
What Does a Prosecutor Do?
When a person has been arrested for a crime, the District Attorney’s Office immediately gets notification and all documentation that is available for the case. Since the arrest typically happens before all of the evidence is collected at the crime scene by the police, this […]
Ascending and Descending Fields of Law
As the economy fluctuates, so does the popularity of things across the nation. The law fields are no exception. At any given moment, things may change and certain fields could shoot to the top of the popularity pool. But what’s hot right now, and what’s […]