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Note that taking a second wife while still being married to the first is allowed under Islamic law, but not American law. The latter didn t seem to carry much weight in the Abdulazeez family.

And if you fear that you will not deal justly with the orphan girls, then marry those that please you of women, two or three or four . Qur an 4:3

And as for the beatings: “Men are the managers of the affairs of women for that Allah has preferred in bounty one of them over another, and for that they have expended of their property. Righteous women are therefore obedient, guarding the secret for Allah’s guarding. And those you fear may be rebellious admonish; banish them to their couches, and beat them.” Qur’an 4:34

EXCLUSIVE: Muslim Marine murderer s father sexually assaulted wife and beat his son and wanted to take second wife because it was allowed under Islamic law,' by Paul Thompson, ... Read more »

Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley founded Seton Hall University in 1856. He named the University after his aunt, Sister Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint. Today, a total of more than 10,000 students attend Seton Hall's eight schools and colleges on the University's South Orange campus and the School of Law in Newark.

As early as 1937, a law school had been planned as part of Seton Hall University. But the demands of both the war years and the post-war influx of returning GIs delayed establishment of the law school until 1950. At that time, the New Jersey Supreme Court had adopted rules requiring candidates for bar admission to hold law degrees from law schools accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). As a result, John Marshall Law School in Jersey City, New Jersey was forced to close. In June 1950, the administration of John Marshall gave its library and many of its assets to Seton Hall. In return, Seton Hall agreed to maintain and administer the record ... Read more »

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Carnegie Mellon University (then known as Carnegie Technical Schools) was founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by famed industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1900. The university itself has since grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious private unive ... Read more »

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I created this outline for Chris Hoofnagle s class: Computer Crime Law. The Casebook is Cyber Crime and Digital Evidence: Materials and Cases by Thomas K. Clancy .

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The term blue law may have been first used by Reverend Samuel Peters (1735-1826) in his book, General History of Connecticut first published in 1781, to refer to various laws first enacted by Puritan colonies in the seventeenth century prohibiting the selling of certain types of merchandise or business activity of any kind on certain days of the week, usually Sunday.

Contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence to support the assertion that the blue laws were originally printed on blue paper. Rather, the word "blue" was commonly used in the eighteenth century as a disparaging reference to rigid moral codes and those who observed them ("bluenoses"). Another version is that the laws were first bound in books with blue covers. Moreover, although Reverend Peters claimed that the term "blue law" was originally used by Puritan colonists, his work has since been found to be unreliable, and it is more likely that he simply invented the term himself [2]. In any even ... Read more »

Choose degree program of interest and learn more about the options for degrees, prospects for jobs and additional details that can help you decide what program best suits your needs. This comprehensive list includes accredited online universities, colleges and schools. Read more about accreditation types below the directory on this page or check out the Accreditation Guide to learn more.

This page will walk you through the difference between accreditation for a whole institution, such as regional accreditation, and accreditation for a specific degree program or department, often called programmatic accreditation. Programmatic accreditation is particularly important for certain fields of study, and some schools may lack programmatic accreditation for these fields even if the school as a whole is accredited. Read on for information on this type of accreditation and how to find the offline and online degrees that are right for your field. Earning a degree with all the necessary ... Read more »

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For many people, the doctorate degree represents the final stage of their education the pinnacle of years spent mastering a specific subject. It s a very beneficial degree and one that can take you and your career to some very rewarding places, but it s also one of the more misunderstood degrees offered in the educational system today. Learning more about it is important, and could help you understand why it could be the right call for you and your future.

A doctorate degree is a graduate level degree, and is often confused with a master s degree. The major distinction between the two is that a doctorate is generally needed to qualify for teaching within one s field of study as well as for completing and overseeing research efforts in a field. A master s will qualify a student for work within a field, but those with a doctorate are the ones who often initiate new studies and projects to the field and who most contribute to the overall understanding and progression of an area ... Read more »

What is Employment Law?

Employment law governs the rights and duties between employers and workers. Also referred to as labor law, these rules are primarily designed to keep workers safe and make sure they are treated fairly, although laws are in place to protect employers? interests as well. Employment laws are based on federal and state constitutions, legislation, administrative rules, and court opinions. A particular employment relationship may also be governed by contract.

American labor laws trace back to public outcry against the oppressive practices of the industrial revolution. In the early 20th century, the first laws were passed to compensate injured workers, establish a minimum wage, create a standard work week, and outlaw child labor. In the 1960s and ?70s, Congress acted to prohibit discrimination and unsafe work conditions. Current issues involve employee healthcare and equal pay for men and women.

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Carry

It is unlawful to carry concealed upon the person or concealed about one’s person in a vehicle any firearm unless one has a license to carry a concealed weapon.

Exceptions to the above prohibition are:

• Is a citizen of the U.S. or a legal resident alien who can document continuous residency in the county for at least six months and has declared in writing to the Immigration and Naturalization Service the intent to acquire citizenship status and can present proof of the written declaration to the sheriff at the time of application for the license.
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Privacy law refers to the laws which deal with the regulation of personal information about individuals which can be collected by governments and other public as well as private organizations and its storage and use.

Privacy laws are considered in the context of an individual's privacy rights or reasonable expectation of privacy .

Privacy laws can be broadly classified into:

General privacy laws have an overall bearing on the personal information of individuals and affect the policies that govern many different areas of information.

These laws are designed to regulate specific types of information. Some examples include:

• Health privacy laws
• Financial privacy laws
• Online privacy laws
• Communication privacy laws
• Information privacy law s
• Privacy in one's home

Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. which was drafted and adopted by the Council of E ... Read more »

What is Constitutional Law?

Constitutional law deals with the fundamental principles by which the government exercises its authority. In some instances, these principles grant specific powers to the government, such as the power to tax and spend for the welfare of the population. Other times, constitutional principles act to place limits on what the government can do, such as prohibiting the arrest of an individual without sufficient cause. In most nations, including the United States, constitutional law is based on the text of a document ratified at the time the nation came into being.

The U.S. Constitution itself became the law of the land well over 200 years ago, and the tenets set forth in the document remain in full force today. The way in which the Constitution is applied, though, has always been subject to court interpretation. As circumstances and public opinion evolve through the years, so too do the interpretations offered by the courts. From time to ... Read more »

Law enforcement careers span a broad range of specialties that includes investigative work and civil service at all levels. United States Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation and countless local law enforcement agencies require steady streams of well-trained professionals to protect and serve. Preparatory education is drawn from university criminal justice programs, but other majors lead to law enforcement careers too. Psychology, accounting. sociology and other specialized degrees provide strong foundations for work in law enforcement.

Earning certificates, associate s and bachelor s degrees. and advanced criminal justice credentials are academic pursuits that require higher education financing. Criminal justice and related majors qualify for large-scale federal financial aid and state-administered general education funds, but committed law enforcement hopefuls also enjoy access to career-specific funding set aside specifically for future defenders of personal li ... Read more »

The main goal of the Centre for the Advancement of Psychological Science and Law (CAPSL) is to focus on issues at the intersection of psychology and the legal system. At the CAPSL, our team comprised of accomplished faculty members (Drs. Stephen Porter, Michael Woodworth, Zachary Walsh Jan Cioe) and students conducts cutting edge research with important basic scientific and applied implications.

CAPSL research focuses on four key areas at the interface of psychology and the legal system: 1) factors that predispose individuals to crime, with a focus on personality and aggression; 2) investigative psychology, with a focus on deceptive behaviour, credibility assessment, and memory; 3) legal decision-making; and 4) the development and refinement of interventions to reduce recidivism among perpetrators of violence and assist with the recovery of crime victims. Ultimately, the aim of our research is to lead to legal/in ... Read more »

By John Cassidy

Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez opened fire at a Chattanooga military-recruitment office before moving to a Naval Reserve center, where he killed four U.S. Marines.

Another shooting spree ; another debate about American gun laws.

According to news  reports. Abdulazeez, a twenty-four-year-old Kuwaiti-born U.S. citizen, was armed with at least three guns, including an AK-47 assault rifle. How he got hold of these weapons wasn’t what concerned Trump, however. “Get rid of gun free zones,” he tweeted on Friday morning. “The four great marines who were just shot never had a chance. They were highly trained but helpless without guns.”

Trump was evidently referring to a Pentagon regulation, dating back to 1993, that prohibits some members of the military from carrying firearms while on base. His comments echoed those of gun enthusiasts, who highlighted, on social media, ... Read more »

Which are the very best online law schools?

This is hard question because there isn t a clear ranking system US News doesn t rank online degree programs and actual first-hand information is scarce for online law schools. There isn t much accountability at online law schools.

Let s take a step back.

No juris doctor program at an online law school. at the moment, is going to give you the kind of career you would have if you attended a national top-tier law school like Harvard, or even a regional powerhouse (like University of Alabama if you live in Alabama).

Indeed, there are not that many online law schools, actually, that permit you to sit any state s bar exam. None are, at the moment, ABA-accredited (this is important because if you graduate from a law school with ABA accreditation, you can take the bar exam in any of the 50 states of the U.S.).

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Intellectual property (IP) is an intangible creation of the human mind, usually expressed or translated into a tangible form, that is assigned certain rights of property. Examples of intellectual property include an author's copyright on a book or article, a distinctive logo design representing a soft drink company and its products, unique design elements of a web site, or a patent on a particular process to, for example, manufacture chewing gum. Intellectual property law covers the protection of copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, as well as other legal areas, such as unfair competition. In effect, intellectual property laws give the creator of a new and unique product or idea a temporary monopoly on its use. The value of intellectual property to an individual or company is not based on physical properties, such as size and structure. Instead, intellectual property is valuable because it represents ownership and an exclusive right to use, manufacture, reproduce, or ... Read more »

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Employment lawyers protect the rights of employees and determine violations of federal and state anti-discrimination and harassment laws, and employment agreements.

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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers Overview

Clifford Law Offices: Top ranked personal injury lawyers

Robert A. Clifford founded a Chicago personal injury law firm in his name in 1984. For decades, Clifford Law’s staff of Chicago personal injury lawyers has worked to establish its national reputation:

Best Lawyers in America, the oldest peer-reviewed organization in the country, awarded Robert A. Clifford Lawyer of the Year three times, based upon particularly high ratings for his ability, professionalism and integrity:

Leading Lawyers, published by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, represents the top 5% of Illinois lawyers. It consistently selects Robert A Clifford as a top Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer :

The National Law Journal recognizes Clifford Law Offices as one of the top-performing Chicago personal injury lawyers :

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Do you find yourself questioning whether or not a college degree is something you really need? With the way the economy and job market has been in the past 10 years, you d be sort of crazy if you didn t. That said, we are extremely passionate about higher education and it s value to individuals, families and communities. The following are just a few of the more important reasons why a college degree is worth the time, effort, stress and the cost it will require to earn one.

One of the most important and obvious reasons to earn a college degree is to increase your earning potential. That fact of the matter is, if you obtain a college degree, you re more likely to earn more money throughout your career than if only have a high school education. According to the United States Census Bureau, individuals achieve the following degree levels earned the following median annual salaries: PhD s. $100,000 or more; master s. $63,000; bachelor s. $55,700; associate s. $42,000; high schoo ... Read more »

Studying for a Master s degree online

The question remains: Why pursue an advanced education through an online program?

Diverse choices. Not quite sure about your career path? Degree opportunities span the gamut of professional interests and disciplines, including areas such as the following:

• Business
• Education
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Opportunity for better career earnings. According to research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. individuals holding a master's degree had higher median weekly earnings in than those possessing a bachelor's degree.

• Master's degree. Median wages for those with a master's degree were $1,263
• Bachelor's degree. Median wages for those with a master's degree were $1,053

Indeed, while completing a master's degree is no promise of increased earnings, doing so could lead to enh ... Read more »

The Chicago office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher Flom LLP, which opened in 1984, offers clients the combination of a global law firm s resources and an intimate understanding of how business is done in The City That Works.

Our office comprises 170 attorneys offering a variety of legal services to local, national and international clients doing business in the Midwest and around the globe, in areas including:

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Gas Law Problems - Boyle's Law Answers: Part One

I tried to put the answers in the form of P₁ V₁ = P₂ V₂. They don't have to be in that order, except that the sub ones must be paired on one side of the equals sign and the sub twos must be paired on the other.

Some answers at the start are provided. Work the rest out. Show units on all values, not just the answer. Pay attention to sig figs.

1. (40.0 mm Hg) (12.3 liters) = (60.0 mm Hg) (x); x = 8.20 L, note three significant figures.

2. (1.00 atm) ( 3.60 liters) = (2.50 atm) (x); x = 1.44 L

3. ( 400.0 cu. ft) (1.00 atm) = (x) (3.00 cubic foot); x = 133 atm

4. (1.56 L) (1.00 atm) = (3.00 atm) (x); 0.520 L

5. (11.2 liters) (0.860 atm) = (x) (15.0 L); x = 0.642 atm

6. ( 745.0 mm Hg) (500.0 mL) = (760.0 mm Hg) (x)

7. (740.0 mm Hg) (350.0 mL) = (760.0 mm Hg) (x)

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What is Child Abuse Law?

Child abuse law provides the rules for holding individuals who harm children legally accountable for their actions. These laws are directed at parents, guardians, caretakers, and anyone else responsible for a child�s wellbeing. Child abuse is not limited to physical harm. Most child abuse statutes also include emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, as well as acts or failures to act that result in an imminent risk of danger to the child. Allegations of child abuse can result in criminal charges and/or the initiation of a child neglect case in civil court. Statutes prohibiting child abuse have been enacted at the state and federal level.

Defending Against Criminal Charges

People are arrested on charges of child abuse every day in the United States. Many of these individuals did in fact cause harm to a child and deserve to be dealt with accordingly. However, others end up on the wrong side of the ... Read more »

Frequently Asked Questions:

OBEYING THE LAW IS THE BEST WAY TO AVOID HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT THE ANSWERS TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS.

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In Ohio, these are first degree misdemeanors, for which you may be arrested:

• Drinking, buying or possessing an alcoholic beverage if you are under 21 years of age. If you are under 21, it is illegal to drink alcohol on public and private property and you may not even carry a closed container of alcohol. These laws are commonly called "underage drinking" or "prohibitions."
• Providing an alcoholic beverage to anyone under 21, whether you sell it to them or give it to them.
• Using false identification to obtain alcoholic beverages.

The law does not specifically define what constitutes a public place, and a variety of facts and circumstances may be relevant to that determination. Streets, sidewalks, the strip of grass between the street and sidewalk are almo ... Read more »

As important as it is to choose an MBA program that suits your interests and career goals, it is also wise to select one that will be a good match financially. Costs can vary greatly from one school to the next, so it is important to compare carefully. The decision to pursue a graduate program will entail a huge financial commitment, no matter where you go. With the average graduate student already about $15,000 in debt after receiving an undergraduate degree, according to Businessweek.com. it s extremely important to be aware of exactly what you are getting into financially before you enroll in an online MBA program.

Many factors contribute to tuition costs, such as whether the school is public or private, the size of the student population and the amount of technology used on campus. Online MBA program costs can range from $10,000 to $91,000. For example, the tuition rates for distance MBA programs offered through public schools can be quite affordable. The University of N ... Read more »

Mexico has a radical idea for a rational immigration policy that most Americans would love. However, Mexican officials haven t been sharing that idea with us as they press for our Congress to adopt the McCain-Kennedy immigration reform bill.

That s too bad, because Mexico, which annually deports more illegal aliens than the United States does, has much to teach us about how it handles the immigration issue. Under Mexican law, it is a felony to be an illegal alien in Mexico.

At a time when the Supreme Court and many politicians seek to bring American law in line with foreign legal norms, it s noteworthy that nobody has argued that the U.S. look at how Mexico deals with immigration and what it might teach us about how best to solve

our illegal immigration problem. Mexico has a single, streamlined law that ensures that foreign visitors and immigrants are:

• in the country legally;

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Why is it important for countries to have a minimum legal age of marriage?

Laws that set a minimum age of marriage are an important way to safeguard boys and girls from being married before they are ready.

It is important that children are recognised in the law as being children and that they are accorded the full protection of the law.

Governments need to have clear and consistent legislation that establishes 18 as the minimum age of marriage. Adequate safeguards must be in place to ensure that parental consent or other exceptions are not used to force girls into marriage.

The existence of laws that set a minimum age for marriage is an important tool that helps those working to dissuade families and communities from marrying off their daughters as children.

Do all countries have a minimum age of marriage?

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Students who pursue a bachelor's degree in psychology from any school of psychology will receive a basic overview of the different psychological disciplines, from experimental psychology to social psychology to abnormal psychology. If they decide to pursue a higher degree, students can choose to specialize in one of these areas where they can focus their efforts.

Students interested in psychology will start with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Some junior colleges may offer a two year Associate of Arts in Psychology, but for a rewarding psychology career, further education will usually be needed and can be earned from any top psychology school. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology typically takes four years to complete and involves the learning of the different approaches to psychology, the major theories and their originators, the history of the discipline and its various applications. Students may then move on to a master's degree or doctoral degree in psychology or a rel ... Read more »

To report suspected child abuse go to www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis or call 1-800-932-0313.

Keep Kids Safe PA

Protecting Pennsylvania’s children from abuse and neglect is a shared responsibility. It requires collaboration from the formal child protective services system, community partners and our citizens to provide local safety nets for children and families that are facing challenges within our communities and neighborhoods.

Recently, 23 pieces of legislation were enacted, changing how Pennsylvania responds to child abuse. These changes significantly impact the reporting, investigation, assessment, prosecution and judicial handling of child abuse and neglect cases.

• Strengthen our ability to better protect children from abuse and neglect by amending the definitions of child abuse and perpetrator;
• Streamline and clarify mandatory child abuse reporting processes;
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Evening or Weekend

The UIC Liautaud MBA is offered in four different scheduling formats, and the content is consistent among all of them. The UIC Liautaud MBA Program is 13.5 courses (54 credit hours), which is comprised of 6 core courses (24 credit hours) and 7.5 advanced electives (30 credit hours). UIC's MBA program is accredited by AACSB in all formats.

Requirements

The UIC Liautaud MBA is a 54 credit hour program (13.5 courses) comprising 24 credit hours of core courses (six courses) and 30 credit hours (7.5 courses) of more advanced, specialized courses.

Core Courses

The core courses are designed to provide students with a basic business foundation. These courses will teach students the fundamental concepts needed to deepen their functional business knowledge. The core curriculum consists of the following six courses:

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful

Format: Paperback

I just finished my Contracts final, but I will not blame my grade on this book.

This does what it is supposed to. It supplements the material that the Prof. presents in class. If you are not sure what the modern rule is, this is where you go. If you are not sure if there is an exception, this is where you go. If you are not sure what the basic functions of the rule is, this is where you check. If you are not sure what Restatement or UCC section applies, this is where you check.

This book is great for supplementing your notes and filling in the gray areas. For that, it is invaluable, but like all commercial outlines, it cannot replace your notes.

As the previous reviewer says, the flow charts are excellent. This certainly facilitates understanding, I would just recommend not putting all your eggs in this basket.

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Director of Public Service Careers & Pro Bono Programs

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Formal Voluntary Pro Bono Program Characterized by a Referral System with Coordinator. Also, recipients of Villanova's public interest scholarships are required to perform pro bono as law students in addition to post-graduation requirements.

The Director also oversees administration of Villanova's "Lawyering Together"www.law.villanova.edu/administration/alumnirelations/lawyeringtogether.asp

The Director coordinates the administration of other standing and ad-hoc pro bono projects, including:

• Disability Project with the Legal Clinic for the Disabled (students present "Know Your Rights" workshops and conduct intake clinics for persons who are disabled);

Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135cm tall, whichever comes first.

Only EU-approved child car seats can be used in the UK. These have a label showing a capital ‘E’ in a circle.

Height-based car seats

Weight-based car seats

Fitting a child car seat

You must:

• only use a child car seat if your car’s seat belt has a diagonal strap - unless the car seat is specifically designed for use with a lap seat belt
• deactivate any front airbags before fitting a rear-facing baby seat in a front seat
• not fit a child car seat in side-facing seats

Children with disabilities

The same rules apply for children with disabilities unless a doctor says they’re exempt on medical grounds. They can also use a disabled person’s seat belt or child restraint designed for their needs.

Minibuses

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child support: an overview

Child support refers to the sum that the noncustodial parent must pay to the custodian. This sum serves as a parental contribution for the child's basic living expenses, such as food, clothing, shelter, health care, and education. When a court orders a parent to pay child support, the parent must pay directly to the child's custodian rather than directly to the child. States generally do not impose an obligation to pay support for a child after that child has reached the age of 18.

An individual, however, only has a legal responsibility to support one's own biological children. Thus, a court cannot order an individual to pay child support for a stepchild, subject to the caveat that the individual did not formally adopt the stepchild. While the vast majority of states adhere to this rule, a few state statutes differ with regard to stepchild support. To determine the law in a particular jurisdiction, see state laws .

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Child abuse laws exist on the federal, state and local levels. Legislation serves to keep children free from exploitation, harm, and danger. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), passed by the federal government in 1974 and reauthorized in 2010 is the largest body of legislation with regard to the fair, ethical and legal treatment of children and is intended to keep them free from all forms of abuse including physical, sexual, emotional and psychological.

Federal laws provide standards and guidelines; however, most child abuse issues are governed by state laws and regulations. All states have enacted laws for the protection of children from abuse and neglect. Among the issues addressed in state law are mandatory reporting, responding to child abuse and neglect, and statutes of limitations for criminal and civil prosecution.

Mandatory Reporting

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Obtaining a Masters in Business Administration paves the way to various executive designations in the systemic superstructure. As the business administrator, you receive adequate training to fulfill diversely encompassing roles in organizations. Your responsibilities include handling human resources, finance, planning, and international relations. An ideal MBA program incorporates a holistic approach, enabling graduates to develop a thorough insight into the methodology of operations. The MBA degree applies to all executive positions, without the limitation of a particular designation. Professional trainings have life changing personal implications and the business administration training is no exception. In fact, top executive MBA programs filter the thousands of applications from taking into note the personal alignment of the applicant to the core principles of business administration.

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Welcome to the Boston University School of Law Voluntary Pro Bono Program. Through this program, students dedicate their developing legal skills to unmet legal needs in the Boston area, throughout the United States and around the world.

The Pro Bono Program is administered through the Career Development and Public Service Office, whose staff advises students about the range of legal pro bono opportunities and assists in identifying possible placements.

New York Pro Bono Bar Admission Requirements

On September 14, , the New York State Court of Appeals adopted a rule requiring applicants for admission to the New York State bar to perform 50 hours of pro bono services. More information on the rule can be found here and here .

Please note that because BU Law is not the administrator of this requirement, we cannot officially confirm that a particular activity will count. We recommend that you con ... Read more »

Stupid Laws in USA

From Catherine Parry except where stated otherwise

1. You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
2. You are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.
3. A pickle is not officially a pickle unless it bounces [Thanks to an anonymous sender at Emaloo5489 aol.com for that one ]

1. Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.
2. A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
3. If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
4. (SARASOTA) It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
5. Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
6. In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal. [Thanks to Dave Knott ]
7. It ... Read more »

3050 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA

Phone: 213.738.5707 | Website: www.swlaw.edu

With a long-standing emphasis on diversity, public service, and innovative programs, and a mid-city campus featuring a world-renowned Art Deco landmark, Southwestern Law School reflects the vibrancy of Los Angeles and provides an ideal setting for law study. Founded in 1911 as an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian institution, Southwestern is fully approved by the ABA and is a member of the AALS. The second oldest law school in Los Angeles, Southwestern has been providing exceptional legal education programs in one of the most culturally stimulating and diverse cities in the world. It is the only law school to offer four JD courses of study that differ in scheduling and instructional approach, including traditional full- and part-time programs as well as a unique two-year alternative curriculum. Southwestern's 10,000 alumni include prominent public officials from member ... Read more »

All transactions in Indian real estate sector are governed by various laws enacted by the Central Government of India and respective State governments. One such law is the RENTAL LAWS. These laws govern the rental of commercial and residential property and are necessary to enforce individual civil rights of both landlord and tenant and prevention of any kind of deceit.

The real estate scene in India is flawed by land market distortions. The most glaring ones include inflexible zoning, rent and tenancy laws. Zoning laws, rent controls and protected tenancies have been detrimental to the healthy rental trends in India. They have put a freeze to land in city centers that could be otherwise made available for new retail outlets and flats.

These laws also gloss over operational inefficiencies and scuttle competition. Tenants residing could not be evicted for along time and would not surrender their cheap tenancies on their own volition. The renovation of ... Read more »

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida Levin College of Law is joining the MOOC revolution on a global scale. The law school’s first Massive Open Online Course will begin May 1, with The Global Student’s Introduction to U.S. Law.

The course is free and open to all – admission to UF is not required – and will appeal particularly to pre-law undergraduate students and international students contemplating further study of the U.S. legal system.

“Our new MOOC will provide an opportunity to literally anyone with computer access anywhere in the world to learn more about U.S. law and our legal system and for some to learn whether pursuing a career in law would be personally interesting and rewarding,” said UF Law Dean Robert Jerry.

The eight-week course will offer an insightful overview of the U.S. legal system and how it compares to other legal systems around ... Read more »

Paralegals are legal professionals who assist attorneys in the practice of law. They are not merely legal secretaries because their duties include more than simple administrative tasks. For example, paralegals conduct research, interact with clients, prepare court filings and draft important legal documents. Therefore, paralegals must be well-versed in legal terminology and litigation procedures. However, paralegals are not allowed to represent clients in court, give legal advice or sign most legal documents. Paralegals typically work for government agencies, corporate businesses and private law practices. Many students who want to work in the legal field choose to become paralegals as an alternative to going to graduate school to become a lawyer. Paralegal studies is a good option if you do not want a lengthy and costly education, because most paralegals have an associate degree, which only takes 2 years to complete. However, you can also earn a certificate in paralegal studies, ba ... Read more »

Posted On: July 2,

It is often difficult to discern whether the employee’s conduct online—whether it be posting pictures, writing comments about the work environment or the employer, will constitute protected concerted activity. This determination will determine what actions, if any, an employer may take against an employee when s/he as posted online content, and more broadly, the cases which follow can allow an employer to craft legally permissible policies and handbooks.

No protected concerted activity:

For example, in Karl Knauz Motors, Inc. 358 NLRB 164 (), a BMW automobile dealership (the Respondent) discharged a sales representative for photos and comments that he posted to his Facebook page. The first post was about a sales event for a new model and included sarcastic comments about the quality of the food (hot dogs, chips, and bottled water) being served at a marketin ... Read more »

3L Joseph Roth won the IPIL Sponsored Scholarship Grant for Judicial Clerks for his forthcoming UC Irvine Law Review article on a limitation on the First Sale doctrine. The grant is designed to facilitate newly-authored scholarship on IP and information law by law clerks in the Federal Appellate Courts. Roth will clerk for the Hon. Harry T. Edwards, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, this fall, and for the Hon. Robert E. Bacharach, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, in August 2016. The following September, Roth plans to join the Newport Beach office of O Melveny Myers LLP, where he served as a summer associate in 2014. Read more

UC Irvine School of Law is a visionary law school focused on training talented and passionate lawyers and driven by professional excellence, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to enrich our communities through public service. UCI Law is a collegial environment, and our faculty comprises ... Read more »

The Orlando labor and employment attorneys at Morgan Morgan are dedicated to handling civil litigation cases involving discrimination and unfair labor practices against employees. Unfair or discriminatory labor practices against employees can occur in a variety of ways, including failure to hire, denial of equal pay for equal work, on-the-job harassment, inappropriate sexual jokes or touching, wrongful discharge, defamation of character, unpaid wages or overtime, denial of leave, and employer retaliation.

If you feel you have a potential labor or employment case, please fill out our free case evaluation form. Our Florida employment lawyers have extensive experience representing employees in a wide variety of labor disputes, and are dedicated to seeking full compensation for our clients.

What Does Labor and Employment Law Cover?

Our practice involves representing individuals in:

• Discrimination Actions (e.g ... Read more »

At least 200 lawyers and activists have been detained, questioned or put under surveillance in past 10 days.

Activists in Hong Kong have protested against the crackdown [EPA]

The director of a high-profile law firm in Beijing has pleaded guilty to disorder charges, marking a 10-day government crackdown on human rights lawyers and activists.

Since July 9, more than 200 lawyers and activists have been targeted in what Amnesty International called an "unprecedented" spree of detentions and police questioning.

Director Zhou Shifeng of Fengrui Law Firm faced charges alongside nine lawyers and four staff members at his firm, which has taken on politically sensitive cases for clients like Uighur dissident Ilham Thoti.

Deemed a "criminal gang" by state-run newspaper The People's Daily, the group faced a range of charges, including inciting disorder and disrupting trial proc ... Read more »

AccreditedMBA is a guide to online MBA programs and careers. Earning your MBA from an accredited school has never been easier with the advent of online education. You can pursue a graduate degree without even having to visit a school’s campus.

When looking into online MBA programs, you want to make sure the program is accredited by a national or regional organization. Some online programs are accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. While this organization is slowly gaining respect in the education community, it is not among the top accreditation sources. Ask a school advisor about the program’s accreditation. Remember just because a school is accredited in one program does not mean all of the programs are accredited. It is best to double check with an advisor before committing to courses or handing over a check.

You can check a school’s accreditation by visiting this site of the U.S. Department of Education and entering the appropriate information. ... Read more »