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Marylin Johnson Raisch is the Librarian for International and Foreign Law at the John Wolff International and Comparative Law Library of the Georgetown Law Center. She received her J.D. from Tulane University School of Law (1980) with work both in civil and common law courses as well as international law and Roman law. She holds degrees in English literature from Smith College ( B.A. magna cum laude 1973) and St. Hugh's College, Oxford (M.Litt. 1978). She received her M.L.S. degree from Columbia University School of Library Service in 1988 and has worked as a law librarian for fifteen years, ten of which were at Columbia University School of Law as International and Foreign Law Librarian. Marylin has edited (with Roberta I. Shaffer) the resulting volume of proceedings, Transnational Legal Transactions (Oceana, 1995) and is the author of several articles, book reviews, and web guides on international and foreign legal research. Recent examples include the chapter "European U ... Read more »

Environmental law requires skill in research and analysis. In this position, you review environmental regulations on a daily basis. You must analyze statutes such as the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act. Communication skills are necessary to share your findings with supervisors and other workers within the organization. If working within a government setting, you may also draft laws or make changes to existing ones. You don't have to be an expert, but most environmental issues require a general understanding of science or technology.

Various nongovernmental agencies also work to protect the environment. Some, like the Sierra Club, are nonprofits that hire environmental lawyers to review government regulations and investigate offending businesses. These positions offer an opportunity to address specific environmental problems on behalf of individuals who may not otherwise have a voice. Private businesses, like energy and manufacturing corporations, also employ env ... Read more »

It's hard work, expensive and it can deal a hammer blow to the toughest of management egos, but the master of business administration (MBA) continues to be one of the UK's most popular postgraduate programmes.

More than 8,000 new students enrolled at business schools in 2011 for courses accredited by the Association of MBAs. But if you are thinking of joining them in 2013, where should you start? Over the next few days, this series will guide you through the basics of MBAs. looking at the different courses on offer, how to apply, the cost and job prospects once you have graduated.

Fees at the top end are 57,500 for a two-year full-time MBA at the London Business School, or 33,000 for a two-year part-time executive MBA at the Cranfield School of Management in Bedford.

So the question has to be asked: is there a return on investment? Quantifying an MBA's value is an inexact science but the Alumni Perspectives Survey of 4, ... Read more »

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This story first appeared in the October 2012 issue of Entrepreneur . To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.

It used to be that top corporations picked up MBA graduates as fast as schools could slap mortarboards on their heads. These young guns drove corporate reorganization, product innovation and marketing and implemented new styles of leadership. They were a symbol of a new culture, and anyone serious about a career in business aspired to earn those three letters.

Today, the power of the MBA is not so certain. Many in corporate America and academia say the degree that once defined bright, snappy leadership now symbolizes a discipline that has lost touch with the business world. They argue that MBA programs have become too focused on research, and that in-house training at large firms has more practical applications. They claim the programs have failed to create the types of leaders who can de ... Read more »

Note: The links below go to the Mass. Legislature's site for Mass. General Laws. That site includes the following disclaimer: "This site includes all amendments to the General Laws passed through June 30, ." To check the currency of a law, search the session laws for or contact a law librarian -- we'd be happy to help!

Find a law by Citation. When you already know the chapter and section you need.

Find a law by Popular Name. Browse our table of Massachusetts laws and regulations by name. This table was developed as an aid in finding selective Mass. General Laws by their commonly known names, because some common terms do not actually appear in the text of the statutes. In some instances, there are references to judicial decisions and agency regulations. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list or index.

Guide to Tracing Massachusetts Law. A great source from the State Library. A step-by-step guide to tracing ... Read more »

Talk to a Local Child Custody and Visitation Attorney

Most people probably associate child custody with divorce actions. but child custody issues are also common in actions involving paternity, guardianship, termination of parental rights and juvenile delinquency. Child custody not only involves the physical custody and control of your child, but the parental rights, privileges, duties and powers connected to child rearing.

The best interests of the child is the universal standard used in determining child custody issues. How child custody issues are treated by the courts today reflects changes in the decisions issued by the courts, states statutes, society and psychological research findings.

Best Interests and Joint Custody

The best interests of the child is the court s main consideration when determining a child custody issue. A court looks at the facts and c ... Read more »

Solicitors told how to draw up Sharia-style wills penalising widows and non-believers

Islamic law is to be effectively enshrined in the British legal system for the first time under guidelines for solicitors on drawing up Sharia compliant wills.

Under ground-breaking guidance, produced by The Law Society, High Street solicitors will be able to write Islamic wills that deny women an equal share of inheritances and exclude unbelievers altogether.

The documents, which would be recognised by Britain s courts, will also prevent children born out of wedlock and even those who have been adopted from being counted as legitimate heirs.

Anyone married in a church, or in a civil ceremony, could be excluded from succession under Sharia principles, which recognise only Muslim weddings for inheritance purposes.

Nicholas Fluck, president of The Law Society, said the guidance would promote good practice in ap ... Read more »

The law according to the Muslim faith and as interpreted from the Koran.

The law according to the Muslim faith and as interpreted from the Koran ; also known as Sharia law .

Sometimes referred to as Muslim law or even Muhammadan law.

Some Islamic law jurists make a distinction between sharia law and fiqh and conclude that Islamic law includes, inter alia. sharia law first, given its divine origin; and fiqh second, as a body of law which interprets sharia.

Schacht writes:

"The sacred law of Islam is an all-embracing body of religious duties, the totality of Allah's commands that regulate the life of every Muslim in all its aspects."

Islamic law is probably best known for deterrent punishment which is the basis of the Islamic criminal system, and the discrimination against women.

Another important feature of Muslim law is the fact that there is no clear separation of church and state. Under Islam ... Read more »

International law contains a system of rules referred to as the "laws of war." These rules establish the red lines that a combatant or occupying state may not cross. Among the instruments in which the rules are stated are the Hague Convention of 1907 and its regulations, and the four Geneva Conventions of 1949.

The principal concept of the Humanitarian Law is that, even in wartime, all acts are not allowed. Humanitarian law does not deal with the question of whether the war is justified, but with the means used during the conflict. For example, the rules limit the parties in order to minimize the harm to non-combatants, such as prisoners of war, the wounded, and civilians. In addition, humanitarian law contains provisions restricting the arms that may be used during the conflict.

The Hague Regulations. which establish the laws for conducting war on land, are considered part of international customary law. The Regulations state the rights and duties of the combatants, ... Read more »

Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration

J.D./M.B.A. students must satisfactorily complete course requirements for both the J.D. and M.B.A. degree programs.  In addition to the J.D. and M.B.A. degrees, a Joint Program Certificate will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the program.

The J.D./M.B.A. program requires completion of 124 academic credits (76 credits of Law Center courses and 48 credits of M.B.A. work, with 9 credits of M.B.A. coursework counted toward the J.D. degree and 9 credits of J.D. coursework counted toward the M.B.A. degree).  The program also requires: (1) completion of the graduation requirements of both programs; (2) meeting the Law Center's Residency Requirement; (3) maintenance of a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00/4.00 in the M.B.A. program and the required minimum cumulative grade point average for the J.D. program (see the Juris Doctor Program chapter of the Georgetown Law Student Handbook of Academ ... Read more »

The First Year

Harvard Law School recently undertook a sweeping overhaul of its first-year curriculum. The new curriculum reflects legal practice in the 21st century, adding courses in legislation and regulation and international and comparative law to the traditional curriculum of civil procedure, contracts, criminal law, property, and torts. All first-year students now take a problem solving workshop in which they grapple with real-world challenges involving complex fact patterns and encompassing diverse bodies of law. Students also participate in a legal research and writing course which teaches important skills essential to the practice of law. And students choose electives, in the international law arena and, more generally, from the wide array of courses Harvard offers.

The first-year class is divided into seven sections of eighty students each. Faculty Section Leaders, generally senior faculty members who teach one of the section s basic cour ... Read more »

Boston University School of Law offers three programs that examine the intriguing world of the legislative process.

• American Legislative Practice focuses on teaching students how to apply legal theory to help clients advance a bill or project.
• The Africa i-Parliaments Clinic gives students the opportunity to draft bill language and produce research reports in support of the African Parliamentary Knowledge Network (APKN).
• Semester-in-Practice, Government Lawyering Program (Washington, D.C.) Students spend a semester working at a government office in Washington. Examples include opportunities with the staff of a Congressional committee or subcommittee, in the legal office of an administrative agency, or with a federal board/commission.

Students interested in the legislative process will have a tremendous learning experience in any of the programs. The projects in the programs encompass a wide range of substanti ... Read more »

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For those who have completed a bachelor degree in engineering, master-level study online may one of the best ways to move forward with your career goals. Master degree graduates could have better opportunities at top level jobs in a variety of industries and could be candidates for PhD programs in.

their field of study. Just as with undergraduate study, students will need to choose the best concentration for their interests and goals from the many disciplines that fall within the wide scope of engineering.

An online engineering masters may include a master of science in electrical and computer engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering interdisciplinary engineering degrees may also be available to virtual students. Expect a rigorous curriculum designed to produce top professionals. Gaining news techniques, increasing job performance, and enhancing career options may be part of many master degree program curriculums.

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Ahead of the Curve

NYU Law has long set the pace in legal education, and continues to do so today, introducing innovative changes to the curriculum aimed at assuring that our graduates are well prepared for law practice in the 21st century. Read More

NYU Law’s goal is for all graduates to incorporate public service into their careers. To that end, we have built the most comprehensive public service infrastructure of any law school in the nation.

Global Opportunities

The new NYU Law Abroad Program gives 3Ls the chance to spend a semester immersed in the law and legal culture of Buenos Aires, Paris, or Shanghai through a program designed by the Law School. Read More

Herbert Kelleher ’56, the charismatic founder of Southwest Airlines, visited campus for the NYU Leadership Series in Law Business, just one aspect of NYU Law's comprehensive law and business program. Read More

What is an MBA degree program? MBA stands for Masters of Business Administration. They are postgraduate degree programs in business administration and management. These courses are much in demand globally and are popular with people who wish to pursue careers in business management.

An accredited MBA degree is recognized internationally and is a key to a lucrative managerial career. MBA degrees are pre-requisites for managerial progression in all industry sectors in every nation of the world. The world of business, commerce and industry are steered and managed by MBA degree holders.

If your career aspiration is aligned towards management and if you have leadership skills then an MBA degree is your passport to a lucrative and fulfilling career in commerce.

There are numerous quality MBA courses in prestigious business schools and colleges in every industrialized country. You can acquire an MBA full time or through a part-time course. There are also accredited ... Read more »

Online classes represent the ultimate in convenience. You can access your classes and course information at anytime as long as you have a computer or device with a high-speed internet connection.

Helpful information:

• Find out if you meet the eligibility requirements before registering for online classes.
• Learn more about WCC s Introduction to Online Learning class. which may help you meet an eligibility requirement or provide you with a non-credit online class experience to determine if online classes are a good fit for you.
• Check out a complete list of classes that are offered online.
• Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements needed for online classes.

If you ever have a problem with an online class at WCC. review your Student Rights and Responsibilities described in the Board of Trustees Policy 4095 .

For questions or concerns, you may contact the Ombudsman. Additional information is ava ... Read more »

JD Admission Requirements

Post-secondary studies

The educational prerequisite for admission to law school in Alberta is the successful completion of 10 full courses or 20 half course equivalents in a program of study leading to a degree at a university in Alberta or its equivalent. Courses to be considered must be completed prior to December 31 in the year in which the application is made. Successful applicants to the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary will be on track to complete their undergraduate education prior to beginning the JD program.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

All students seeking admission to the Faculty of Law, or who wish to obtain a JD degree from the University of Calgary, are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), as are most students who wish to attend on a Letter of Permission.

The LSAT is a standardized test designed to measure skills that are considered essen ... Read more »

By Chris Mondics, Inquirer Staff Writer

Posted: February 12, 2015

Former Blank Rome chairman David F. Girard-diCarlo and his wife, Constance, announced a $5 million gift Tuesday to the Villanova University law school for the establishment of a center on ethics and compliance.

The center, launched a few months ago, will offer course work, programs, and conduct research on corporate compliance and ethics, an area of increased focus by business, government regulators, and law enforcement.

"Adhering to the highest ethical standards in your profession and encouraging others with whom you interact to do the same can and will create a culture that promotes achievement," said a statement released by Girard-diCarlo and his wife, a lawyer and former Aramark executive. "It is our hope and expectation that this new center will reinforce the importance of fostering an environment based on ethics and integrity not only in law and business but also in life."

In most states, child custody laws provide that mothers who are not married have complete control, care and custody of their children. Oklahoma is one of those states. Child custody laws in Oklahoma are governed by Title 10 of the state's code.

According to Title 10, Sections 104 and 106, of the Oklahoma Code, the birth mother of a child born out of wedlock has full legal custody of her child and has the right to care for her child as she sees fit. The unmarried mother is in full control of the child, including the support, education and residence of the child, unless it becomes necessary for a court of law to step in. If the mother is unable to fully support the child, the other parent must assist to the extent of his ability.

If a mother can not financially provide for her child, the other parent can provide support, and the mother does not have to compensate him for voluntarily supporting the child, unless there is an agreement to do so. A third party may also sup ... Read more »

INDIANA STATUTES

RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT AND PATERNITY

FAMILY LAW: SUPPORT OF CHILDREN AND OTHER DEPENDENTS

Indiana Code 31-16-2 Actions for Child Support

Indiana Code 31-16-3.5 Security to Secure Child Support

Indiana Code 31-16-8 Modification of Child Support or Maintenance Orders

Indiana Code 31-16-9 Method of Payment of Support

Indiana Code 31-16-10 Child Support Payments to Third Parties

Indiana Code 31-16-11 Costs and Attorney's Fees

Indiana Code 31-16-12 Enforcement of Child Support Orders

Indiana Code 31-16-12.5 Seizure of State Income Tax Refunds

Indiana Code 31-14-1.5 Security to Secure Child Support Rights

Indiana Code 31-14-2 Methods of Establishing Paternity

Indiana Code 31-14-3 Rules of Procedure in Paternity Actions

Indiana Code 31-14-4 Parties Entitled to File Paternity Action

Indiana Code 31-14-5 Filing of Paterni ... Read more »

Professional Degree Advising

Pre-Law

Note: Because no particular course of study is required to go to law school, undergraduate students will choose a major and receive guidance on the specific requirements for their particular major from a departmental advisor.

Law schools in the United States require a bachelor’s degree by the starting date of law study. They neither prescribe a particular course of undergraduate study nor favor applicants who have graduated from a formal pre-law program.

Students interested in attending law school should choose their majors based on their own personal and academic interests and abilities. Although many students who plan to become lawyers study political science, English, history, or philosophy, it is not a disadvantage when applying to law school to have majored in architecture, biology, business, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or other subjects. Virginia Tech students from broad ... Read more »

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Joint Degree Programs

Why Earn a Joint Degree?

A joint degree enables you to earn both a law degree and a master's degree or PhD in another discipline of your own choosing in less time (typically a year) than you would spend if you earned the degrees separately. With a joint degree, you can complement legal study with an in-depth examination of other fields of interest, such as business, public and environmental affairs, or journalism. And your joint degree can be customized to meet your own learning and career goals.

What Joint Degrees Are Available?

JD students may pursue joint degrees in these areas:

Whether in a formal or individually structured joint degree program, you will typically spend your first year at the Law School. Thereafter, course time is divided between the Law School and the other school o ... Read more »

Johnson's unique immersion program is an intense, hands-on semester of integrated course and field work in a specific industry or career interest.

The immersion experience combines:

• Cutting-edge course work
• Outstanding faculty
• Coaching by leading business practitioners
• Problem solving under actual business conditions

• Concentrated, applied knowledge in a chosen field
• Networking with premier companies, faculty, and practitioners
• Problem-solving experience in real-life situations
• Preferred status with summer recruiters and long-term employers

• Students in the two-year MBA program complete the bulk of the Core MBA coursework during their first semester.
• In the second semester of their first year, most choose an immers ... Read more »

MD/MBA Program

Pritzker School of Medicine students have the opportunity to apply for and pursue their MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Armed with studies in economics, statistics and the behavioral sciences, students with the MD/MBA dual degree are trained to become leaders in health care organizations.

The MD and MBA degrees are administered separately and require two separate admissions and financial aid applications. Interested Pritzker applicants are encouraged to complete their first two years of medical school before applying to the business school.

Current Pritzker School of Medicine students interested in applying for the joint MBA degree should make an appointment with Dr. Jim Woodruff . Associate Dean of Students. Prospective students interested in exploring the MD/MBA degree should contact the Pritzker Admissions Office .

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A bachelor s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution is required for admission to Columbia Business School. Applicants should scan and submit PDF versions of transcripts from each college and university they have attended as a registered student.

Do not send paper transcripts via mail when first applying. If offered admission, you will be required to provide sealed hard copies or encrypted digital copies of your transcripts from each of the colleges or universities you have attended. Offers of admission are not binding until academic records have been verified .

Applicants should report their grade point average as it appears on their transcript.

All applicants must submit a self-reported GMAT (preferred) or GRE score. Scores are valid for five years. Your scores must be valid when you submit your application. Both the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) and Integrated Reasoning (IR) sections are required if y ... Read more »

Bachelor of law, abbreviated to LL.B, is a professional undergraduate degree in law provided by law colleges and universities in India. A student can enroll in a regular classroom or a distance learning program of bachelor of law course. The distance learning course is preferred because it is cost effective and can also be pursued at a time convenient to the student.

• The minimum education qualification for studying the LL.B course is successful completion of 10+2 board examination (in this case, the candidate has to study a 5 years comprehensive LL.B course).
• A student can apply to the LL.B course of study after successful completion of graduation in any stream of study (in this case the duration of LL.B study will be 3 years).
• The applicant must score minimum 50 percent in his school examination or graduation for admission to bachelor of law course.
• Good communication, writing and oral skills are prerequisites for a student who wants to ... Read more »

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Doctor of Education in Professional Counseling and Supervision

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Professional Counseling and Supervision program (Ed.D.) is to prepare counseling professionals to positively impact their clients and communities of service through effective practices and programs, leadership, and advocacy (7/2013).

Ed.D. in Professional Counseling and Supervision equips graduates with the skills they need for advancement and/or achievement in counseling-related positions. The curriculum builds upon skills and knowledge acquired through previous degrees in counseling and extends graduates' knowledge through an emp ... Read more »

Pre-Law

Berkeley offers an excellent undergraduate education in a wide variety of majors that prepare you for entry into law school.

Like most universities and colleges in the United States, Berkeley does not offer a major specifically called “pre-law” because law schools do not require any specific major for admission. Most law schools require a bachelor’s degree, the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), strong letters of recommendation, and a compelling personal statement for admission.

What should I major in at Berkeley, if I want to attend law school?

The most popular undergraduate majors of students admitted to law schools are political science, economics,business administration, history, English, and rhetoric. Most law schools give equal admission consideration to all academic disciplines because lawyers are needed in a wide variety of areas. This goal requires students with diverse academic backgrounds, but no matter what the field ... Read more »

California is the most populous American state. Amusement parks, shopping centers, malls and museums are some of its major attractions. The state's economy is the 12th largest economy in the world. Social assistance, healthcare ad technology is some of the leading industries of California. It has one of the largest departments of labor in the nation so job opportunities are plentiful. The state is also home to some of the top-notch academic institutes offering quality educational opportunities for students with diverse career goals.

California has several law schools offering quality learning opportunities for aspiring lawyers. These schools are well-recognized for exceptional faculty, up-to-the-minute learning methodologies and a diverse student body. They offer a wide array of programs for lawyers with diverse career goals.

A number of law schools are approved by the American Bar Association. These institutes are among the best ones in the nation and thus make for ... Read more »

Essentials

Course code: MAJURDOC1000

Duration for domestic students: 3 years full time/6 years part time (domestic students only)

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fee: If you commence your studies after 1 January 2015, the indicative fee is $10,266.00 per year of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). For more information please visit our future students website.

Fees for domestic students: If you commence your course after 1 January 2015, the indicative fee is $36,000.00 per year of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). For more information please visit our future students website.

Course abbreviation: JD

link to find the application process that is relevant to you.'>UAC code: 980200, 980205

English language requirements: IELTS: A min ... Read more »

Vacancies

UNCITRAL secretariat vacancies are managed by the United Nations Office for Human Resources Management (UN OHRM). For more information on how to work with the United Nations please visit the UN Careers - Department/Office: Office of Legal Affairs portal.

Internships

The International Trade Law Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (ITLD), which serves as the substantive secretariat of UNCITRAL, offers an internship programme for a selected number of applicants whose major is commercial law, international trade law or private international law.

The Division includes a Legislative Branch and a Technical Assistance and Coordination Section. Those are tasked, respectively, with the development of harmonized legislative texts, and the provision of technical assistance with respect to the adoption and use of UNCITRAL legal texts and coordination among organizations working in the field of internatio ... Read more »

One option for online courses in Canada is the University of Manitoba. The University of Manitoba offers hundreds of online courses and several online degrees through its 12 different faculties and schools. The school offers a general studies bachelor of arts program, bachelor of arts in geography, bachelor of social work and a baccalaureate program for registered nurses. A 30 credit hour post-baccalaureate certificate is also offered for professional development of teachers. Other courses of study are offered in fields such as anthropology, the arts, Asian studies, biology, economics, agriculture, history, native studies, religion, sociology and women's studies.

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Cambridge Distance Learning MBA's

Students in the program have a chance to work with two accredited clinical. or Clinical Psychology. McGill University. Canadian colleges.

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Definition

A contract in which one party agrees to indemnify another against a predefined category of risks in exchange for a premium. Depending on the contract, the insurer may promise to financially protect the insured from the loss, damage, or liability stemming from some event. An insurance contract will almost always limit the amount of monetary protection possible.

Overview

In the absence of insurance, three possible individuals bear the burden of an economic loss; the individual suffering the loss; the individual causing the loss via negligence or unlawful conduct; or lastly, a particular party who has been allocated the burden by the legislature, such as employers under Workmen's Compensation statutes.

While types of insurance vary widely, their primary goal is to allocate the risks of a loss from the individual to a great number of people. Each individual pays a "premium" into a pool, from which losses are paid out. Regardless of whether ... Read more »

The law of one price is a theory in economics that identical goods should be priced the same, after accounting for the exchange rate, in different countries as long as the market is efficient. When the prices differ and people take advantage of arbitrage opportunities, their actions push the prices to converge, balancing them out in the end. Radically differing prices are an indicator of market inefficiency or peculiar circumstances.

According to the law of one price, buyers will seek out the lowest price, while sellers look for the highest price, and because the two must meet in the middle, prices, especially on financial markets, should be similar. Stocks trading in one market should trade for a similar price in another market, for example. If people are aware of different prices in another market, they will gravitate towards the prices most favorable to their interests. This changes the supply or demand in a market, thus leading to an adjustment in price.

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MARQUETTE (AP) The Michigan Court of Claims has upheld a law empowering an appointed panel to allow hunting of wolves.

The state Legislature approved the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act last August. It gave the Michigan Natural Resources Commission the authority to classify animals as game species. The commission already had given wolves that designation, which led to the state s first authorized wolf hunt in 2013.

The law nullified two citizen votes last fall that would have prevented wolf hunts. A group called Keep Michigan Wolves Protected filed suit, saying the law violated the Michigan Constitution.

In a ruling issued Friday, Court of Claims Judge Mark T. Boonstra disagreed, writing that the group s suit fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. He said the court was not taking a position on whether wolves should be hunted ... Read more »

Under current UK law you can live with someone in a number of legally recognised ways that include:

• Civil Marriage
• Civil partnership
• Co-habitation

In each of these types of relationship you must be fully aware of the law if you want to separate from your partner. Separation law is slightly different depending on the type of relationship you have. For instance, civil marriages are legally binding. Separation law states that your marriage is dissolved if you separate from your partner for more than five years. If you want to legally separate earlier, you must follow divorce proceedings.

The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is now law. It allows same-sex couples to get legal recognition of their relationship. If you are in this type of relationship, you are called a civil partner , and this is recognised under UK law. Separation law with civil partnerships is similar to civil marriage. You should consult a family law solicitor if you ... Read more »

The forerunner to Vidhi Law Office founded in 2001 by Peter Johnson an Australian lawyer now based in Bali, to assist clients with existing and new businesses and land acquisitions, assisting in setting up those businesses and in dealing with the varied problems encountered in Indonesia in general with business and land acquisition. We use Indonesian Lawyers who are experienced in those matters with an Australian trained lawyer assisting.

We moved to our modern new premises in 2007 so we can further extend our capacity to deliver first class services to all our clients. These modern premises are equipped with the latest technology to help make Vidhi Law Office one of Indonesia’s leading legal firms.

In 2015 we changed our name from Austrindo Law Office to Vidhi Law Office. The Vidhi is a Sanskrit word meaning ”Law” or “Rule”. We believe that as the leading law firm in Bali we should identify with Bali and its culture hence the new name of Vidhi Law ... Read more »