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This regularly updated fact sheet provides a brief overview and link to each of the state bullying laws. If you are aware of updates to the bullying laws in your state that are not included, please let us know.

Description of State Sexting Laws (January, 2015)

This regularly updated fact sheet provides a brief overview and link to each of the state bullying laws. If you are aware of updates to the bullying laws in your state that are not included, please let us know.

This Fact Sheet provides a summary of important court cases and pending legislation that can help school districts evaluate and improve their current cyberbullying policies.

The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Education is meeting today to discuss a proposal to revise the state’s bullying law. You can read the text of the bill here. Wisconsin’s bullying law can be found here. I was asked to offer comments on the proposal and below are the comments that I sent to Senator Cul ... Read more »

By offering both a comprehensive update and new material reflecting the continuing development of the subject, this continues to be the leading textbook on international criminal law. Its experienced author team draws on its combined expertise as teachers, scholars and practitioners to offer an authoritative survey of the field. The third edition contains new material on the theory of international criminal law, the practice of international criminal tribunals, the developing case law on principles of liability and procedures and new practice on immunities. It offers valuable supporting online materials such as case studies, worked examples and study guides. Retaining its comprehensive coverage, clarity and critical analysis, it remains essential reading for all in the field.

• The established market leading textbook written by an unbeatable author team of experts
• Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage combine to make this required reading ... Read more »

While three-year law degrees at brick-and-mortar schools are traditional, they’re not for everyone.

The programs are expensive, time consuming and some restrict fulltime students from working more than 20 hours a week or at all at an outside job.

Luckily, there are other options for obtaining a law degree and it’s online.

Recently, online law degrees have gained more clout and popularity as they’ve become better established and continually appealed to students because of their low price and flexibility.

Consider the following:

• In the last seven years, the number of people taking online courses has more than doubled to 3.9 million, according to a survey.
• More than two-thirds of all higher education institutions now have some form of online courses.
• Among business leaders who are familiar with online degrees, more than four in five (83%) strongly believe online degrees are as credible as traditional degrees.

Many students choose to study at BPP University Law School because of our reputation for excellence, a reputation that is built on our proven ability to offer students the skills they need to succeed in law.

It's no coincidence that 39 of the leading law firms send their trainees exclusively to us for their legal training.

We pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge of professional legal education and continuously look at ways to enhance our offering and your learning experience. It’s vital you leave us with the core skills and a competitive advantage.

We have a history of 'firsts':

• City LPC – the first tailored specialist LPC
• Accelerated LPC – the first short form LPC
• Fast Track LPC – the first short form LPC for the general market
• Integrated LPC – the first LPC to integrate electives with the training contract (for Eversheds)
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LLM Professional Legal Practice ... Read more »

A Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing has become a highly valued degree in the workforce.

An MBA in Marketing can prepare professionals to work in fields such as corporate communications, sales, advertising, public relations, new product planning, business-to-business marketing, and more.

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A curriculum for an MBA in Marketing program may include courses in the following areas:

• Strategic Planning
• Market Research
• Marketing Campaigns
• Consumer Behavior
• Cost Volume and Profit
• Analysis of Demand

Upon graduation there are several skills graduates should gain. An MBA in Marketing can open up opportunities for salary increases and career advancement. The skills graduates may learn including the following:

• Communication Skills – Knowledge to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
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At Gonzaga University School of Law, legal education goes beyond classroom learning. The academic, professional and social engagement of the faculty and staff at Gonzaga Law means that students have a chance to learn from experience. The new curriculum requires that students get on-the-ground experience in the law before graduation. Gonzaga Law has made a commitment to helping students succeed both during and after law school. Being a student at Gonzaga Law means being a part of a community that gives you the tools and support you need to be the change you wish to see in the world.

Legal study is an intense process of learning a new way of thinking. Ensuring that you re in a legal education program that fits your needs is important for a successful experience. At Gonzaga Law, all of our programs focus on a real-world legal education taught by exceptional faculty. For application information and program details, see each program s page:

The classic program of legal st ... Read more »

Top US Business Schools

Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management

Donald P. Jacobs Center, 2001 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208, Phone: 847-491-3300

Northwestern University s Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Illinois, has additional campuses in downtown Chicago and Miami, Florida. Kellogg offers full-

time, part-time, and executive MBA programs. it s also included in the list of the cheapest online MBA in the USA. It s definitely a worth checking business school.

The school cooperates with universities in many countries such as Canada, China, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Israel, Germany, France, and Thailand. The school was established in 1908 in Chicago to teach business executives, and has continuously been ranked among the leading business schools in the United States and in the world by all major rating agencies. Graduates from Kellogg hold leadership jobs in for-profit and ... Read more »

The last graduation ceremony of the semester was held on Friday May 13th in the Great Hall of University Main Building. There was a record-breaking amount of graduated, 174. Read more

Ms Louise Barrington gave a guest lecture on Professional Ethics in International Commercial Arbitration at University of Helsinki on Wednesday 4 June. The lecture was followed by a comment by Dr. Patricia Shaughnessy. After the lecture both Ms Barrington and Dr Shaughnessy attended the info session about the Vis Moot 2015 moot court competition and gave the potential applicants a valuable insight from the organizer s point of view. Read more

University of Helsinki was awarded for the third best respondent memorial in the - Telders International Law Moot Court Competition. The applicant memorial was ranked seventh and the team did also well in the oral rounds, held in The Hague, finishing in the 11th place in the overall scores.

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There are several different types of degrees available that might be considered international law degrees. Typically, these sorts of degrees allow a lawyer to practice across country borders, and with multinational and international clients and entities. In order to help clear up some of the differences between them, below are descriptions of several relevant degrees. Each should be considered by a foreign practitioner looking to expand his or her practice internationally, especially through interaction with U.S.-based clients.

An LLM (Master of Laws) in International Law is a degree generally pursued by those who have already obtained a primary legal degree in their home country, and who want to increase their legal knowledge in the specific area of international law. Different programs may have different focuses, or students may be allowed to select courses of their choosing. For example, a student interested in international business might take classes on topics such as i ... Read more »

The U.S.News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking in a particular practice area and metro region, a law firm must have at least one lawyer who is included in Best Lawyers in that particular practice area and metro. For more information on Best Lawyers, please visit bestlawyers.com.

For the 2015 "Best Law Firms" list, the methodology for the initiative remained the same as in the previous four years.

Clients were asked to provide feedback on firm practice groups, addressing expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, civility, and whether they would refer another client to the firm. Clients also had the option to write in the name ... Read more »

Having an LLM qualification can be rewarding; especially in today s job market, where employers are constantly raising the barriers of the coveted dream jobs many graduates have their eyes on. Students decide to study a Master of Laws program for different reasons; here are top 10 reasons for doing an LLM program.

Some employers expressly state that they prefer candidates who have a postgraduate degree. Even where it has not been stated, an LLM is an asset that enables you to stand out amidst the throngs of other jobseekers. In today s tough, competitive job market, having an LLM is a great addition to your portfolio and CV, it can facilitate your dream job, showing employers that you have intellectual ability. Intellectual skill is part of the competency framework employer s use when assessing candidates.

An LLM allows you to progressively further and continue your education, some students do an LLM to increase their knowledge of the law or specialize in a legal fie ... Read more »

You should always be mindful of wrongful termination laws. Firing someone for the wrong reason could land you in a whole lot of legal hot water.

A majority of all employees in the United States are "at will" employees. What this means is that you can fire these employees at any time and for any reason, so long as the reason is not discriminatory, retaliatory or otherwise illegal.

Both state and federal laws are in place that prohibit employers from firing employees for certain reasons. These wrongful termination laws will apply whether the employee is at will or the employee is working under an employment contract.

Under federal law, it is illegal for employers to fire an employee because of the employee's race, gender, national origin, disability, religion or age (so long as the employee is at least 40 years old). In addition to these "protected classes," federal law also makes it illegal for employers to fire an employee because she is pregnant or has a med ... Read more »

Child Custody Library

With increasing divorce rates and the number of children who have to live with divorced parents, child custody laws have become increasingly focused on the rights of children and the other people who have a part to play in their lives ie the parents and grandparents.

To win child custody, you have to be prepared but most parents are not knowledgeable enough to know what their strategies should be, at least not until it is too late. So we have collected valuable information and resources where you can read and be in a much better position to win your child custody rights.

Family Law Child Custody can be a stumbling block to many people gaining custody and can seal the future of many children. So take this opportunity and study these books and work out your right strategies.

As a parent fighting for child custody, you will find that there are many items to think about and consider as you prepare yo ... Read more »

700 plus expats for today's immigration meeting

It was apparently a pretty hot topic for expats. The Consulate expected 200 people. More than 700 people showed up.

They started with the caveat that these are the local immigration officials and not those that enacted the law and to please "not shoot the messenger."

My own caveat is that I'm NOT AN EXPERT and I'm just posting my notes from today's meeting. I'm not guaranteeing the accuracy on their part or on my part. To the best of my ability, I'm just relaying what I heard."

So with that, here goes a summary of my notes:

Let's start with the basics. If you're not already up to speed on the nuances of Mexican immigration, please look elsewhere online for info.

Here's the new time frame for the current application process since the law changed Nov. 7:

* You still renew 30 days prior to expiration.

* It should take 20 working days to process your application in order to ta ... Read more »

What does an bachelor's degree entail?

When someone refers to earning a four-year degree, they usually mean a bachelor's degree. Bachelor's degrees are awarded by institutions of higher learning like universities, colleges, and online schools. By earning this degree you can demonstrate that you have earned a certain amount of credits in general education courses, in addition to credits in your area of major. If you attend class full-time, a bachelor's degree can be earned in four years. If you have the significant advantage of already having earned an associate's degree, you can finish a bachelor's degree in two years, taking only upper-division courses in your major. It is possible to earn dual bachelor's degrees by declaring a double major. This will significantly increase your workload and could take more time to finish, but a double major is extremely impressive, both in academia and on a resume.

What will I learn?

If you are enrolling in a four-year ... Read more »

by Rich Vetstein on May 4, 2015 1 comment

Like Superman, A Use and Occupancy Agreement Can Save the Day, But Be Aware of the Risks!

Tom and Mary Ryan, and their two little kids, Abigail and Jake, are relocating from California to the Boston area so Tom can take a job with a local tech company in Burlington. They have already sold their California home, and have been living in a cramped rented condominium in Santa Monica for two months already. Their loan has hit some snags because Tom was out of work for half of , and had some IRS issues, although he is on solid footing now with his new job. The closing is scheduled for the end of this week and they have their cross country movers booked and scheduled and their life is now packed in boxes. Just when they finish packing their last box, their loan officer calls with somber news. Tom, unfortunately, our underwriting department is dealing with delays getting your tax transcripts from the IRS. We are goin ... Read more »

This is (Indian) court. Nothing happens fast here.

Indian movies and novels, being influenced by the American pulp fiction, have always shown the courts as a place of enormous drama (and entertainment) whereas the reality is polar different at least in the Indian courts. For decades and decades, the Indian filmwaalas have shown the artificial, non-existing courts to the Indian audience on the silver screen. However in the year , the Indian courtroom dramas seem to have come of age through Jolly LLB.

Through the activities of a petty lawyer - Jagdish Tyagi, nicknamed as Jolly, the filmmaker has shown the courage of showing the real courtrooms of India. All the courtroom scenes are so realistic with the judge, the lawyers, the plaintiffs, the defendants, the cops, the witnesses, the court-staff; all appearing real and not filmy that it won t be an exaggeration to consider this movie as a landmark movie in the history of Bollywood. It s definitely a pat ... Read more »

The Quran claims to be a clear document.

After a family tragedy, family members will be deeply saddened and must then allocate the inheritance. Let's assume a case where the deceased left $100,000,000. As the Quran is unclear, there are many potential allocations. The Quran does not mention who determines the allocation, and in many cases no allocation is mentioned. There can be huge disagreements, and greedy people may try to find ways to get all this money. The laws of inheritance are described via 4:11, 4:12 and 4:176. [1]

To summarize my understanding of these verses, an inheritance is allocated among children, parents, siblings, and wives. Below is a small sample of cases that the Quran does not adequately address:

1. In some translations, 4:11 mentions 2 or more daughters, others mention more than 2 daughters.

2. In 4:11 the Quran ignored the case of a deceased who only had sons.

3. The case of daughters only but no parents was not menti ... Read more »

The Law College Building.

Detroit College of Law opened in 1891 with 69 students and was incorporated in 1893. It was the oldest continuously operating independent law school in the United States until it was assimilated by MSU in 1997. Detroit College of Law is commemorated by a plaque at Comerica Park, the home stadium of the Detroit Tigers baseball team.

Detroit College of Law's first home was in the Detroit College of Medicine building from 1892 to 1913. From 1913 to 1924 it was housed in the YMCA building. In 1935 the college broke ground for a new building at 130 E. Elizabeth Street.

Among the first class of 69 students to graduate were a future circuit judge and an ambassador. [citation needed ] A woman in the first class and an African American in the second were precursors of the Law College’s commitment to excellent educational opportunity for all sectors of the population. [citation needed ]

The college became affiliated with ... Read more »

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Cathleen Scott & Associates, P.A. offers experience and knowledge in all aspects of Florida employment law for employers and employees.

Employers in the healthcare industry must deal with a full range of labor and employment issues, just like any employer. However, for the healthcare industry, it goes further. Healthcare Reform places new requirements on the industry, including the management of employees. Complying with the new laws in addition to state and federal labor and employment rules and regulations can pose many challenges. Regulatory compliance lawyers in Palm Beach County provide legal advice to help employers meet these requirements. Some areas of concern include:

• HIPAA Compliance
• Provider Disciplinary Actions
• Insurance Contracts
• Board of Medicine Regulations(1)
• Administrative Actions
• Healthcare Provider Contracts
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Today s topic: Bullying Laws

And now, your daily dose of legalese: This article does not create an attorney-client relationship with any reader. In other words, although I am a lawyer, I m not your lawyer. In fact, we barely know each other. If you need personalized legal advice, contact an attorney in your community.

On May 21, , Rutgers undergrad Dharun Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in prison for a incident in which he used a webcam to spy on his gay roommate, Tyler Clementi, who later committed suicide. The Rutgers case has re-ignited interest in laws aimed at preventing school bullying. In this article, I ll explain how these laws work.

As the name implies, bullying laws are meant to prevent threats or actual violence among students. A movement for such laws took off in 1999, after 13 people were gunned down at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. The two students who carried out the rampage and who also took their own lives -- were thought to be ... Read more »

Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business is pleased to offer its MBA in a convenient online format. The Online MBA was ranked #1 in the U.S. and #3 globally by the Financial Times’ inaugural ranking of online MBA programs in . The success of our alumni has also contributed to the #4 ranking for “career progress”. The methodology behind the Financial Times ranking includes value for money, the programme delivery, and online interaction amongst others.

As a student in the Online MBA, you can build on your current career success, expand your managerial skills and knowledge base, and put your new learning to use in your place of work. You can gain a solid foundation in all areas of business enterprise and be prepared to drive business growth in the global marketplace.

Watch a video that showcases the D’Amore-McKim School of Business Online MBA. We look forward to welcoming you to Northeastern University s D Amore-McKim School of Business.< ... Read more »