If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!I’ve basically tried to explain 12 basic criminal law concepts that should give you a better understanding of some of the ideas you’ll need to master if you do decide to take up a career in criminal law. Actus reus – The Latin phrase translated into modern English is ‘guilty act’. In any criminal case, it is essentially the responsibili... Read More
Experienced trial lawyers recognize the critical importance of attorney-conducted voir dire in assuring the fair trial of civil actions. While much has been written about the style of inquiry on voir dire, many attorneys have little concept, beyond a vague notion that each juror must agree to be “fair,” of the specific grounds which justify a challenge “for cause.” The purpose of this article is to review the statutory pro... Read More
The MTLA and the ATLA are both providing seminars on how to deal with companies and their low settlement offers. No seminar is going to tell you how to handle the low settlement offer. Collectively, the most effectual way to handle low settlement offers is to try such cases. If enough of us present cases to a jury successfully, we will change the insurance industry’s opinion on the true value of these claims. In order to win, you must first... Read More
Lemon Laws were established in the year of 1978 as a way to make sure that consumers would have a voice if their car wasn’t repaired properly or if a vehicle they had recently purchased was in constant need of repair. Lemon Laws essentially protect the rights of any individual to drive a car that is not only safe but in good working condition. Before there was any lemon law, consumers were literally left in the dark if their vehicle wasn&rs... Read More
In America, one of the fastest growing crimes is identity theft. This crime includes credit card, medical, tax and criminal fraud. It has risen from approximately 100,000 instances of reported identity theft in 2000 to 10 million in 2006. Many victims of identity theft incur losses of $5,000.00 and can take a minimum of 400 hours to be resolved. Among the new breeds of consumer protection services for hire, including LifeLock and IdentityTruth is... Read More
Attorneys and legal assistants researching information have many tools that weren’t available twenty years ago. Gone are the endless days in the library stacks because much can be done remotely from the comfort of your own office. However, just because more material with better technology is available, does not mean that it’s time-saving in the end. Understanding the resources available and right resources to utilize, however will sav... Read More
In many small to mid-size law firms, marketing initiatives are sporadic at best, as the day-to-day demands of running the firm and handling client’s needs take priority. But to get results, law firms need a well-defined plan with specific goals and strategies — just like any other successful business. You can assess your current marketing situation by answering these important questions: • What are you currently doing to get new ... Read More
How do find out about rival firms, their dealings and weaknesses? It doesn’t require hiring spies or engaging in corporate espionage. It just takes time and the appropriate resources to engage in competitive intelligence (CI). It isn’t hard to do and in fact, it may be a critical component of your professional future. What is Competitive Intelligence? The Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals describes CI as a “syste... Read More
In the past, investigators have used cumbersome “pen and paper” techniques to track their ongoing investigations. Organizing the volumes of information that arise out of a case can be a daunting task. Nowadays, however, investigation management does not have to be a nightmare anymore. With the presence of investigation management software, an easier way to manage investigations may now be enjoyed by investigators and by other security... Read More
London is the largest urban area in the UK and also the capital. Its history dates back to when it was founded by the Romans and since it has been the center of many important movements such as the English Renaissance, Industrial Revolution and the Gothic Revival. Today London has become one of the mot popular tourist destinations in the world and boosts four national heritage sites; Palace of Westminster, Tower of London, the historic settlement... Read More
