It’s never too early to plan your career as a law student, about where you will live, how hard you have to work, and if you will top of the class. Spend some time and effort thinking about the l…
The US Officially Raises Tobacco Buying Age to 21
Raising the legal age from 18 to 21, to purchase tobacco products in the United States is a major public health achievement for the White House. Several states have already passed legislation to raise…
Do These Disability Tax Breaks Apply to You?
If you happen to be disabled, you are automatically entitled to a whole buffet of disability tax credits and deductions depending on the type of taxes you owe to the Federal, State, or Local authoriti…
The ‘Tenant Blacklist’ Sounds Ominous, But is It to be Taken Seriously?
If landlords know you have a complicated tenant-landlord history, as per the New York State’s revised rent laws, landlords cannot refuse you as tenant. If you find yourself in housing court, your nam…
Are Stenographers Really Important in Law Anymore?
Court stenographers/ reporters, are trained write quickly in shorthand, which lets them write as fast as the people in court can talk. 180 WPM is what the average ‘speed of speech’ is, which means tha…
Ever Wonder How Secure is Your Trademark Application in Australia?
If you are considering registering a trademark in Australia you’ve probably already checked a trademark database to see if it is already registered or pending. Another thing after accessing this datab…
Do You Absolutely Need to File for Bankruptcy? Read THIS Before You Do!
Depending on the total debt, substantial questions arise. If among the millions laid off due to COVID-19, bankruptcy erases bills and keeps retirement accounts intact. Do not worry about losing stimul…
Sending Criminals to Prison Isn’t the only Option. The Law Allows for These Alternatives
Criminal sentences do not necessarily involve incarceration. There are eligible defendants who are entitled to other sentences for offences registered under mental health programs, substance abuse or …
A Large Part of Lawyers’ Work Can be Automated. Here’s how Law Schools Must Facilitate It
Technology is disrupting the legal profession, and there will be continued changes. Much work earlier done by first and second-year associates at large law firms have been outsourced in a variety of w…
If You are Being Falsely Accused of a Crime, This is What You Need to Do
If you are ever suspected of committing a crime, there are some ways by which you could proactively prove your innocence while you keep following the advice from your defence attorney. When anyone is …