How to be a better lawyer
I am currently an attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area, where my practice is focused on criminal defense.One of my favorite parts about being a lawyer is that I am constantly learning new skills and growing.I started with criminal law as a freshman in high school, but have since graduated from a number of […]
Which are the tort laws in the UK?
By now you may be thinking that the UK is a tort-happy country.Well, that is the impression given by the Government’s “tort reform” law, introduced in June this year, which makes it harder for the wealthy to avoid paying the costs of their actions.But is the UK a tort heaven? A new report, released by the […]
What you need to know about the new marijuana laws in Arizona
Arizona’s marijuana laws are about to change.What do you need now?A source from the Marijuana Policy Project says the state is taking its first steps toward legalizing the drug.That includes a bill to legalize recreational use.We spoke with state Rep. Mikey Kelleher, R-Tucson, who is sponsoring the bill and said the changes to the laws […]
The U.S. tort law is ‘broken’ for gays and lesbians, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on a constitutional challenge to a law in Texas that requires transgender people to use public restrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity.The justices are expected to rule in the case of Gavin Grimm, a transgender man from Texas who sued to block the […]
How to file a tort claim in Texas
The US state of Texas has taken its gun laws to the Supreme Court, where a new decision by a panel of three conservative justices could put the country’s gun control measures in jeopardy.Texas’ current gun law requires that anyone who carries a handgun in public is required to register their firearm with the state, […]
How to get a job online with a legal degree
Law students in the US have a long tradition of applying for jobs online, but that hasn’t always been the case.Now, they are facing new competition from legal jobs.The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released a survey showing that online job postings for law school graduates are up 17% since May 2018.The data, which […]