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International Law. unlike most other areas of law, has no defined area or governing body, but instead refers to the many and varied laws, rules and customs which govern, impact and deal with the legal interactions between different nations, their governments, businesses and organizations, to include their rights and responsibilities in these dealings.

The immense body that makes up international law encompasses a piecemeal collection of international customs; agreements; treaties; accords, charters (i.e. the United Nations Charter); protocols; tribunals; memorandums; legal precedents of the International Court of Justice (aka World Court) and more. Without a unique governing, enforcing entity, international law is a largely voluntary endeavor, wherein the power of enforcement only exists when the parties consent to adhere to and abide by an agreement.

Due to the diverse legal systems and applicable histories of different countries, laws addressing internationa ... Read more »

Marijuana is a schedule I(C) hallucinogenic substance under Louisiana law.

Possession for Personal Use

For first offenders, possession of less than 60 pounds of marijuana is punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 6 months of imprisonment. Second offenses are punishable by a fine of $250-$2500 and/or up to 5 years of imprisonment. Both first and second offenders may be eligible for probation, which will include 32 hours of community service and a substance abuse program, the cost of probation will be paid by the defendant. Third and subsequent offenses are punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and/or up to 20 years of imprisonment.

See:

• Louisiana Rev. Stat. 40:966(E)

Possession of 60-2,000 pounds of marijuana is a felony and is punishable by 5-30 years of imprisonment and a fine of $50,000-$100,000. Possession of 2,000-10,000 pounds is a felony and is punishable by 10-40 years of imprisonment and a fine of $100,000-$400 ... Read more »

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The Delaware campus is located north of Wilmington and has a student body of 1,100. It is situated on a 40-acre (160,000 m 2 ) campus. [ 2 ] The campus is an East Coast Center for the National Judicial College, hosting continuing legal education opportunities for the nation's judges. [ 3 ]

The Harrisburg campus is located minutes from the Capitol building and what is known as the Capitol Complex. The school is home to the Widener Law Government Institute, which specializes in the study and improvement of government law. It has a student body of 500 full time and part time students. [ 4 ]

Widener provides a comprehensive legal education program by providing its students the opportunity to work on court cases through legal clinics. The clinics specialize in environmental law, criminal defense, and civil law; which includes bankruptcy, family law, and legal assistance on veteran benefits cases. Another opportunity offered to its students is the Trial Advocacy Institute ... Read more »

The aims set out in the EU treaties are achieved by several types of legal act. Some are binding, others are not. Some apply to all EU countries, others to just a few.

Regulations

A "regulation" is a binding legislative act. It must be applied in its entirety across the EU. For example, when the EU wanted to protect the names of agricultural products coming from certain areas such as Parma ham, the Council adopted a regulation.

Directives

A "directive" is a legislative act that sets out a goal that all EU countries must achieve. However, it is up to the individual countries to decide how. This was the case with the working time directive. which stipulates that too much overtime work is illegal. The directive sets out minimum rest periods and a maximum number of working hours, but it is up to each country to devise its own laws on how to implement this.

Decisions

A "decision" is bi ... Read more »

Welcome to the EU Consumer Law Acquis Database

The Database presented here is an output of a research project called "EC Consumer Law Compendium", which is being conducted by an international research group on behalf of the European Commission since 2004. It provides access information on eight consumer law directives, their transposition into the laws of 27 EU Member States, including case-law, bibliography and a comparative study.

The Database covers eight directives, namely:

• the Doorstep Selling Directive 85/577
• the Package Travel Directive 90/314
• the Unfair Contract Terms Directive 93/13
• the Timeshare Directive, 2008/122/EC (according to the prevailing state of transposition in the Member States, otherwise Directive 94/47/EC)
• the Distance Selling Directive 97/7
• the Price Indication Directive 98/6
• the Injunctions Directive 98/27
• and the Consumer ... Read more »

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NYU Law was the first law school established in New York City. It is considered to be among the top ten most selective and prestigious law schools in the United States and is currently ranked #6 by the U.S. News World Report. [3] In terms of specialization, NYU Law is ranked # 1 in both International Law [4] and Tax Law [5] by the said report. The school is especially known for its dedication to the public sector, emphasis on diversity, and large firm placement. The median starting salary of NYU Law graduates working in the private sector was $160,000 for the class of (a figure which does not include bonuses). [6]

The law school's longstanding commitment to public service is exemplified by its many notable alumni and the Root-Tilden-Kern Scholarship Program. a full-tuition scholarship awarded each year to twenty students committed to public service.

NYU Law offers several fellowships to students admitted to the LLM Program. The most selective is the Hauser Global Sch ... Read more »

This section provides a brief overview of existing glossaries and multilingual "thesaurus" at European level.

A "glossary" is an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge accompanied by the definitions of those terms. In case of a bilingual glossary, the terms in one language are defined in a second language or glossed by synonyms or near-synonyms in another language. A glossary may be understood as containing explanations of concepts relevant to a certain field of study or action. In the law field, the term "glossary" may refer to two different tools: on the one hand it is used for a list of expressions with translations provided for each country; on the other hand, it is also used for a list of definitions for terminology.

Glossaries

At European level, the following glossaries exist:

IATE

IATE (InterActive Terminology for Europe) is a ... Read more »

Michigan Consumer Advocate Lawyers Since 1982

The disciplines of law that a firm chooses to practice are tantamount to the continued and successful representation of the client. Such an endeavor requires singleness of purpose, total immersion and an unyielding commitment.

Founded more than thirty years ago, The Liblang Law Firm was quickly recognized as an up and coming civil litigation firm with a dedicated focus in personal injury representation, automotive warranty litigation and employment law.

Under the direction and timely inspiration of the founding and senior partner, Dani K. Liblang, the firm rapidly expanded its horizons and emerged as the premier automotive lemon law firm throughout Michigan representing some of the most important and meritorious cases in a then fledgling niche of plaintiff-based specialty practice.

We are proud to announce that The Liblang Law Firm is expanding in the areas of consumer, foreclosure, and personal injury lit ... Read more »

EU law is divided into 'primary' and 'secondary' legislation. The treaties (primary legislation) are the basis or ground rules for all EU action.

Secondary legislation which includes regulations, directives and decisions are derived from the principles and objectives set out in the treaties.

How EU decisions are made

The EU s standard decision-making procedure is known as 'Ordinary Legislative Procedure (ex "codecision"). This means that the directly elected European Parliament has to approve EU legislation together with the Council (the governments of the 28 EU countries). The Commission drafts and implements EU legislation.

EU Treaties

The European Union is based on the rule of law. This means that every action taken by the EU is founded on treaties that have been approved voluntarily and democratically by all EU member countries.

The Treaty of Lisbon increased the number of policy areas where 'Ordinary Legislat ... Read more »

An MBA, or master’s degree in business administration, is a professional degree that equips students with the skills necessary to succeed in the world of business. Students in MBA programs learn about the practical realities of the business world as well as how to effectively apply that knowledge to improve a business’s brand image, employee satisfaction, and productivity. Read More

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Students in other master’s degree programs often come straight from their undergraduate degrees to continue their studies, but MBA programs often prefer those who have some practical experience in the business world. Most students in MBA programs, whether they study at online MBA schools or traditional campuses, are professionals who have already begun to establish themselves in the field of business. MBA students come from diverse backgrounds, ranging from supervisors and middle managers who have hit a ceiling in their professional development to vice presidents and exe ... Read more »

The phrase "degrees of murder" refers to the intent or severity of a particular murder charge. Some states define their degrees of murder numerically. Common degrees of murder include first degree murder and second degree murder. Other states place specific labels on their murder offenses, such as capital murder, murder, and justifiable homicide.

Despite the label of the degree of murder, the idea is to gradually increase the punishment with the degree. The more egregious the killing, or the motive behind a killing, then the higher the degree of punishment for that type of murder charge.

First-degree murder, or capital murder as it is often called, is the most serious form of murder. In most states, a first degree murder involves elements like deliberate planning, premeditation, or malice. Deliberate means that the defendant makes a clear-headed decision to kill the victim. Premeditation involves showing the defendant actually thought about the kill ... Read more »

Landlord-tenant law governs the rental of commercial and residential property. It is composed primarily of state statutory and common law. A number of states have based their statutory law on either the Uniform Residential Landlord And Tenant Act (URLTA) or the Model Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. Federal statutory law may be a factor in times of national/regional emergencies and in preventing forms of discrimination.

The basis of the legal relationship between a landlord and tenant is grounded in both contract and property law. The tenant has a property interest in the land (historically, a non-freehold estate) for a given period of time. See State Property Statues. The length of the tenancy may be for a given period of time, for an indefinite period of time, (e.g., renewable/cancelable on a month to month basis), terminable at any time by either party (at will), or at sufferance if the agreement has been terminated and the tenant refuses to leave (hold ... Read more »

The Executive MBA from Melbourne Business School is a world-class degree from a world-class institution. Designed for managers with the ambition to progress their careers, but with understandable time constraints, the Executive MBA provides the right balance of professional and personal commitments.

The program is completed through 17 weekend residential modules, plus one week-long overseas module, over an 18-month period. Participants return to their workplaces to apply their learning between modules; there is an immediate return on investment for participants and employers as new insights, knowledge and skills are applicable from the outset and right throughout the program.

Program snapshot

• Course length: 18 months
• Cost: AU$97,400
• Class size: approx. 60
• Average age: 36 years
• Average years work experience: 13 years
• Prerequisites - at least 5 years manage ... Read more »

Integrated. Intimate. Immediate.

As a mid-career executive, you set high expectations: for your organization, your results, and yourself. That’s why the Boston University EMBA is designed for leaders like you. leaders eager to apply cutting-edge management techniques to their work – and leverage their workplace insights in their education. The program is specifically created to accelerate your career as you earn your MBA.

The BU EMBA is your next bold step. Learn more about joining an elite community of classmates who will take that step with you. The application is open for the next class beginning in January 2016. Apply now .

For admission to the Professional Evening MBA and the full-time master’s programs, visit the Graduate Admissions Office website. You can also explore BU Questrom’s full portfolio of graduate programs .

Jonathan Lehrich, Associate Dean Executive Education,  discusses reasons ... Read more »

Innovative Curriculum

The Eller Evening MBA is composed of 19 courses with the option to add a concentration by completing two electives. Courses last from six to nine weeks, ensuring that you learn exactly when you need to be successful. Concentrations are offered in finance, management information systems, and marketing.

Why Choose the Eller Evening MBA in Phoenix or Tucson?

Advancement

Convenience

Earn your MBA in 23 months with this focused program that meets just one night per week. minimizing your time away from work and family. Gain the knowledge needed to move your career forward in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.

Expertise

Competition is ubiquitous in today's business world, requiring business professionals to think strategically to ensure not only the success of their businesses but also the advancement of their careers. Gain the insights needed to meet the challen ... Read more »

Terms of employment are often governed by contract law. When an employee has an employment contract, chances are that the contract says something about how the employee can and can't be fired. Most employment contracts only allow an employee to be fired for "good cause", which can seriously limit an employer's ability to deal with a troublesome employee. If the employee has an express written contract, then staying on the right side of the law is fairly simple -- just abide by the terms of the contract. Employment contracts come in many other flavors, however, and knowing whether you're complying with them or not can be difficult.

Contracts don't have to be in writing to be valid under the law. If you promise an employee during the interview that you won't fire them "unless there's a good reason", you've probably established an oral employment contract. Even a casual conversation can be the basis for an oral employment contract, which means that employers have to be very car ... Read more »

BC Law’s broad course offerings and small class sizes permit considerable personal interaction with faculty (see curriculum section on right). The international law curriculum integrates introductory level courses with electives in the areas of comparative law, international business law, tax, human rights law, trade law, international environmental law, and international legal research, while providing innovative and flexible study abroad programs under our Center for Experiential Learning. These programs are far more than simply classrooms overseas; they provide real-world training in the field. The London and Paris Programs give students hands-on experience in a London or Paris-based law firm, government office or non-governmental organization, complemented by advanced courses at King's College in London or at the Sorbonne University in Paris. Our International Human Rights Semester in Practice, an extension of our pioneering International Criminal Tribunals program, combines int ... Read more »

PHOENIX (CN) - Phoenix School of Law fired two tenured professors who objected to its attempt to reduce students' ability to transfer, which a dean called "building a better mousetrap," the professors claim in court.

Michael O'Connor and Celia Rumann sued Phoenix School of Law and its corporate parent InfiLaw Corp. in Federal Court.

The plaintiffs, who are married, claim they "objected to defendants' proposed curriculum changes that would reduce students' abilities to transfer to schools that the students perceive to provide better opportunities for job placement (described by Dean Shirley Mays as 'building a better mousetrap')." (Parentheses in complaint.)

O'Connor and Rumann say they "objected to Dean Mays approach, and argued that building a law school that emphasized strong teaching, individualized attention for students, increased opportunities for elective courses, greater and more nuanced financial grants, and aggressive job placement would create a gr ... Read more »

Law clerks provide assistance to the judges and the attorneys in the writing opinions on the cases before the proceedings of the court. They help in analyzing the cases by referring various legal books and sections of the legislation that can help in deriving appropriate conclusions of the cases that abide the constitution. They also perform may other critical duties related to court procedures. Most of the times individuals who are pursuing a law degree or who have just graduated from a law school work as law clerks. Working as a law clerk at their initial stages of career they can make a strong foundation in the legal procedures, so beginners should always look for such position. We have tried to provide you a comprehensive law clerk job description to make you aware of their duties and responsibilities.

Many people mistaken law clerks with courtroom deputies or court clerks, but they are not the same. Their duties and responsibilities and the entire work profile is differ ... Read more »

US College Search is a great resource for senior high school students, parents, and anyone shopping for Michigan Law Colleges. U.S. College Search maintains a database of over 9,000 Junior Colleges, 2 Year Colleges, 4 year Universities, Technical Certification Programs, Technical Colleges, Job Training Programs, and Vocational Schools.

Search by Degree Program

If you have a specific major program in mind, this is the search for you. Pick from several main major categories. You can then narrow your search by City State.

Search Colleges by Name

Learn about your favorite college. Want to find out about a particular college a guidance counselor identified? View our huge listing of Michigan Law school names, listed alphabetically.

For Michigan Law adults on the go, on the internet college classes are turing into an exciting respect to work toward a degree or learn a new tradeskill. Even though rather new, on-line courses are be ... Read more »

Executive LLM in Tax

You can be part of the most prestigious graduate tax program—from anywhere in the world.

For more than 65 years, the NYU Law Graduate Tax Program has been the preeminent program of its kind, offering dozens of courses taught by the country’s most respected academics and leading practitioners. Until recently, to be part of this extraordinary program — and join a network of more than 10,000 alumni — you had to be able to come to Greenwich Village to study for a year or more.

But now qualified students are no longer limited by location. NYU Law's innovative Executive LLM program, which uses a cutting-edge online video system, offers them the opportunity to take many of the same courses and have the same high quality educational experiences as on-campus NYU Law tax students.

Why the Executive LLM?

Flexibility

In most semesters, more than a dozen different online courses are offered ... Read more »

The 18-month Executive MBA (EMBA) Worldwide program at the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business is designed to help well-established professionals reach new heights in their careers. Our program equips students with the strategic vision, managerial tools, and global perspective necessary to effectively lead organizations of all types and sizes. Established in 1972, the Katz EMBA Worldwide program is one of the oldest in the world and is consistently ranked by the Financial Times and The Economist as one of the world’s leading EMBA programs.

Harnessing the intellectual capital of the University of Pittsburgh, the Katz EMBA program is taught by faculty internationally respected for their research and consulting. EMBA faculty created a management-focused curriculum that encompasses the business concepts and analytical tools used by senior executives.

To empower our students to lead globally, the Katz ... Read more »

A woman may breastfeed her child in a public place.

ORS § 10.050

(4) a Judge of the Court or Clerk of Court shall excuse a woman from acting as a juror upon the request of the woman if the woman is breastfeeding a child. A request for excuse from jury service under this subsection must be made in writing (5) Unless the public need for juries in the court outweighs the individual circumstances of the person summoned, a Judge of the Court or Clerk of Court shall excuse a person from acting as a juror upon the request of that person if the person is the sole caregiver for a child or other dependent during the Court s normal hours of operation, the person is unable to afford day care or make other arrangements for the care of the dependent, and the person personally attends to the dependent during the Court s normal hours of operation.

2005 Oregon Laws Chap. 466, SB 618

SECTION 1. The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) Women wi ... Read more »

Find online degrees at online schools and learn more about the benefits of a distance learning program.

Course requirements and time commitments for online schools and distance learning programs vary depending in part on the type of online degree you're getting, whether you choose to go full-time or part-time, and if you include summer classes in your schedule.

If you want to complete your online degree program as quickly as possible, you may find more flexibility at an online school than at a campus school. Because distance learning programs like online colleges cater to students with busy or inflexible schedules, some online colleges will allow students to accelerate their studies to complete their degree in less time than it would typically take at a campus school.

Students are increasingly turning to online schools and distance learning over campus schools for many reasons; chief among them are flexibility and affordability. Here are some of the main reas ... Read more »

As leading family and divorce lawyers, we have an outstanding reputation built up over a century of practice in this field.

We can advise you on all aspects of relationship breakdown, including the financial implications and arrangements for your children .

Our clients include City professionals, entrepreneurs, owners of family businesses, landowners, celebrities and the independently wealthy, along with their spouses/partners.

Our family lawyers are supported by in-house experts who are also leaders in other specialist legal areas, such as Wealth Planning. Trust Litigation. Commercial and Employment. The ability to draw on the expertise of over 130 trust and tax lawyers across the firm's nine offices makes us stand out from our competitors. The firm also has a dedicated team of Reputation Management lawyers in order to protect our clients' privacy.

Through our award winning team of family lawyers in our Hong Kong office, we now offe ... Read more »

Guide to Parental Rights & Obligations

What is Family Law?

Family law consists of a body of statutes and case precedents that govern the legal responsibilities between individuals who share a domestic connection. These cases usually involve parties who are related by blood or marriage, but family law can affect those in more distant or casual relationships as well. Due to the emotionally-charged nature of most family law cases, litigants are strongly advised to retain legal counsel.

The vast majority of family law proceedings come about as a result of the termination of a marriage or romantic relationship. Family law attorneys help their clients file for separation or divorce, alimony, and child custody, visitation, and support. Spouses married a short time may seek an annulment, and special rights may exist between same-sex couples. The division of property at the end of a marriage is also a common issue in family law cases.

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Overview

Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men, the balance-wheel of the social machinery.

-Horace Mann (1796-1859)

Stanford Law School students who have themselves typically had positive and rich educational opportunities have a long history of working with disadvantaged youth and their communities to ensure that they, too, have access to equal and excellent educational opportunities. As early as 1986, interested Stanford Law School students spent their time doing this critical, ground-breaking civil rights work at the former East Palo Alto Community Law Project.

Today, all students at Stanford Law School have the opportunity to engage in a dynamic blend of education law work such as school reform litigation, policy advocacy work, and direct client services through the Youth and Education Law Project, a part of the Mills ... Read more »

Since the Great Recession millions of Americans have found themselves in dire financial straits. While filing bankruptcy is often the last resort, many have been left with no other choice.

Bankruptcy can be a devastating move, both financially and psychologically. You are unable to borrow money or use a credit card. Your credit score may be lower than your age. But there is life after bankruptcy.

When the University of Arkansas School of Law set up a program for law students to work with consumers who have filed for bankruptcy protection, one fact quickly became clear. These consumers waited too long to act.

It s very sad, said Tim Tarvin, associate professor and supervising attorney in the student-staffed Federal Practice Clinic. It's not unusual for people to break down in the interview setting with the student attorneys who are representing them. These families have been working so hard trying to figure out how to pay off their debt, and it s just not wor ... Read more »

Find out where your nearest Immigration Advice office is located and speak to a lawyer today with no obligation.

IAS offer an extensive range of corporate services for entrepreneurs, businesses, employers, highly valued workers and education providers.

If you are planning to visit, reside or extend your stay in the UK, our immigration advice specialists are here to help you and your family with our specialist immigration advisory service.

At the Immigration Advice Service we specialise in a wide range of UK visa. nationality and asylum applications to the UK Border Agency, the Home Office department responsible for controlling immigration. Our expert immigration lawyers can provide advice, practical assistance and professional representation to guide you through the application and decision-making process from start to finish.

Whether you are a foreign national planning to work, study or settle in the UK, or you are already settled here or a British c ... Read more »

In this file photo from a 2008 report, a pitbull is seen working as a service dog for a local woman who says she suffers from recurrent seizures. Shown wearing a pink service dog coat, the pitbull is a constant companion who alerts the woman if she shows signs of a seizure, she said.

image credit: Mirror file photo

When is a service dog not a service dog?

By definition, service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities. Service dogs assist people with physical and mental impairments, whether by guiding the blind, pulling a wheelchair or alerting an owner to an impending seizure.

However, some pet owners bring their non-service dogs into public establishments like restaurants and grocery stores — and easily get away with it.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 grants specific rights and prohibits discriminatio ... Read more »

There can be a lot of confusion about the concepts of laws and facts within scientific research, and one result has been erroneous impressions not just about what these categories are, but also about how science itself works. Such confusions not only give religious believers an incorrect understanding of science, but also provide religious apologists with false foundations for ultimately inaccurate arguments. That is why it is necessary to take some time to clear up what should be basic terminology.

The concept law of science or scientific law is an inheritance from the earliest days of science when it was believed that the universe operated in the way it did because God established certain natural laws which dictated how things should and should not behave. Of course, everything but humans followed these laws, and so the movement of objects could be accurately predicted simply by coming to better understand the laws created by God. In this way, science in its infancy was ve ... Read more »