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Harvard c/o 2018 Applicants (2014-2015 Cycle)

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Guide to Acronyms

JS1. Invitation to interview with either Jessica Soban (Admissions Dean) or another interviewer. With very few exceptions, all admitted applicants have this interview before being admitted. It is conducted, again with few exceptions, over Skype. Interviews often last anywhere from 8 to 20 minutes.

JS1b. A phone call from Jessica Soban, generally later in the process, clarifying continued interest in attending Harvard Law. Often goes to people who have been held or ... Read more »

#Guy Trying to Sell His Law Textbooks on Craigslist Promises Books Will Bring New Owner Tons of Sex

By J. Camm 7/1/2014

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When an idiotic, yet hilarious, Craigslist ad comes across my desk, I can t ignore it. You people know that. That s exactly what we ve got here today. The NYC Bro who posted the ad to Craigslist is trying to offload his collection of law textbooks (is that what these are even called? No fucking idea) to another Bro for the bargain basement price of $1. I m told because the ad tells me that $1 is a fucking steal for substantial amount of poon that these books will bring you once chicks find out you own them. That promise alone makes the ad worth the read, no? YES.

Do you feel a tingling and aching in your loins? Well let me fancy your pleasure.

Federal Income Taxation, 12th Edition (Klein, Bankman, Shaviro). Oh yes.

Tort and Accident Law, 3rd Edition (Keeton, Sargentich, Keating). Ohhhhh fuck yes.

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#Harassment laws

"Harassment" refers to a broad number of behaviors that are subject to both criminal punishment and civil liability. On the criminal side, states have a wide variety of criminal laws forbidding harassment in many forms, including general harassment crimes as well as specific forms of harassment, such as stalking and cyberstalking.

Criminal Harassment versus Civil Harassment

Criminal harassment should not be confused with how "harassment" is often used in contexts such as workplace discrimination lawsuits. Federal and state laws ban discrimination against certain types of people in certain situations, such as at work or in housing decisions. In these non-criminal contexts, the victim can sue the harasser in a private civil lawsuit, alleging that the harassment constitutes discrimination.

On the other hand, criminal harassment is usually confined to state law. States vary in how they define criminal harassment. Generally, criminal h ... Read more »

#HIPAA Preemption Charts

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") gave the federal Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") the authority to promulgate regulations containing standards with respect to the privacy of individually identifiable health information. HIPAA provided that such standards shall not supersede State law that imposes more stringent standards (P.L. 104-191, 264(c)). HHS promulgated the federal standards, and they are now in Parts 160 and 164 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations (the "Privacy Rule").

Under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, federal law preempts State law when preemption is the clear and manifest purpose of Congress. In instances where the purpose of Congress is not clear, only the judicial branch of government can determine whether a federal law preempts a State law under the Supremacy Clause.

In enacting HIPAA, Congress clearly did not supersede State laws that impose ... Read more »

#High Court Sittings: Law Terms: TERMS - SITTINGS: Courts Service of Ireland

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The sittings of the Supreme Court and the sittings in Dublin of the High Court shall be four in every year, viz. the Michaelmas sittings, the Hilary sittings, the Easter sittings and the Trinity sittings. The Michaelmas sittings shall begin on the first Monday in October and end on the 21st December; the Hilary sittings shall begin on the 11th January and end on the Friday of the  week preceding the Easter vacation; the Easter sittings shall begin on the Monday of the week following the Easter vacation and end on the Thursday preceding Whit Sunday; and the Trinity sittings shall begin on the Wednesday of the week following Whitsun week and end on the 31st July, provided that, if the 11th January shall be a Saturday or Sunday, the Hilary sittings shall begin on the following Monday. Order 118 Rules of the Superior Courts

The High Court sits each day during term at th ... Read more »

#How is your driving? Half of drivers admit breaking traffic laws

A new report has highlighted widespread disregard for traffic laws among UK drivers

Nearly 50 per cent of drivers admit breaking traffic laws, with around half of them doing so deliberately, according to a survey.

As many as 49 per cent said they flouted road regulations, the poll from road safety charity Brake and insurance company Direct Line showed.

Of those breaking the rules, half said they did so through inattention while the other half did so deliberately because they thought they could get away with it or did not agree with the laws.

Driverless cars heading onto British roads in 2015

As many as 60 per cent of women surveyed, but only 42 per cent of men, said they never broke road regulations, with men twice as likely as women to flout the laws because they thought they could get away with it.

The poll, of 1,000 drivers, also revealed:

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#Harvard online degree

Chief Medical Officer American Red Cross

The program was life changing for me. It opened up new possibilities and completely changed my career path. It is by far the most important of my many degrees and is still helping me.

The Practice of Leadership, the Profession of Health Care

Today, leading a health care organization takes more than the ability to treat patients. Physicians in managerial roles need to balance financial responsibilities, competitive pressure and human resource needs in order to streamline the health delivery system.

The Master in Health Care Management program offers valuable experience and useful knowledge in a results oriented environment. Participants gain practical managerial skills to augment their talent as physicians. The program allows participants to continue working full-time while pursuing the degree, and to interact with peers from across the continent.

Utilizing Harvard’s case ... Read more »

#GW Law School Accused of - Predatory - Poaching - Law Blog

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With law school applicants in shorter supply. it s a tense time for law schools. And in the heart of the nation s capital, the competitive pressures have spilled into the open.

A top dean at American University Washington College of Law is venting frustration over the recent exodus of AU students to George Washington University Law School, accusing his nearby rival of engaging in poaching.

Speaking only for myself and not in my official law school capacity, I view this practice as downright predatory, Anthony E. Varona. AU s associate dean for academic affairs, wrote in a recent Facebook post, which was republished at TaxProf Blog on Thursday.

GW law officials deny they re raiding AU s student body, but what s not in dispute is that an unusually large number of AU students are deciding that they d rather go to GW. In the 2013-14 academic year, 54 students left ... Read more »

#He - s Attorney James Sokolove

And those cheesy ads of his? They ve done more than make him a pariah and a punch line. They ve also created an under-the-radar empire that s about to reinvent the business of ambulance chasing yet again.

Photograph by David Yellen

If the average American were to classify members of the legal profession the way biologists have constructed a taxonomy of the animal kingdom, the proud white-shoe counsel would be an eagle; the slick entertainment lawyer, a shark. The personal-injury attorney—way at the bottom of the chart—would be some sort of primordial ooze. He is the much-derided ambulance chaser whose frivolous lawsuits drive doctors from their calling, the slip-and-fall trial lawyer to blame for out-of-control insurance premiums. He is the reason takeout coffee cups come with warning labels.

And among personal-injury lawyers, nobody ranks higher than Newton s Jim Sokolove. Or maybe it s lower. Either way, his is a ... Read more »

#Home - UCL Faculty of Laws

For almost 200 years, UCL Laws has been one of the leading centres of legal education in the world. Recognised as offering an outstanding educational experience to our students, we combine a strong theoretical foundation in the law with practical teaching from world-leading academics and practitioners.

Ranked number 1 in the UK for its research environment, the UCL Laws community of intellectually dynamic scholars responds to today’s global challenges. Through our research, we help to shape government policy, national and international law and its practice. As part of Legal London, we attract the leading figures in the field to contribute to our vibrant programme of events, informing public debate around social, legal, environmental and economic issues.

IN THE MEDIA

Professor  Cheryl Thomas joins Dr David Lagnado (UCL Psychology) and other guests to explore whether what is expected of us as citizens is psychologically a ... Read more »

#Harvard Law Review Elects First Openly Gay President

Second-year student Mitchell Reich was elected the 125th president of the Harvard Law Review.

Mitchell Reich, a second year at Harvard Law School, was elected the first openly gay president of the Harvard Law Review. Reich, a Yale College and Dalton School graduate and Manhattan native, is the 125th president of the esteemed publication.

BREAKING GROUND

Reich says that being gay is a non-issue for the Harvard Law Review community, but that he recognizes the significance of the election. He says that while he was in high school, before coming out of the closet, he found it hard to picture achieving his dreams and be gay at the same time.

“If I had seen someone who was the president of the Harvard Law Review and [also] openly gay, that would have been helpful to me,” Reich says.

Ryan C. Reich, Mitchell’s older brother and a sixth year graduate student pursuing a Ph.D in the math depar ... Read more »

#Health Care Law

If you or a loved one has ever dealt with a serious illness, you probably understand the difficult decisions people face while seeking medical treatment. When navigating the health care system, it's important to have a working knowledge of your rights as a patient and the payment options at your disposal. This section provides a number of resources on the laws and regulations protecting patients, as well as the federal programs helping vulnerable individuals get the medical services they need. You'll find articles on choosing a physician, patient rights, informed consent, planning long-term care, medical marijuana laws, the differences between Medicare and Medicaid, and more.

Patient Rights

A number of state and federal laws protect patients' interests. These laws cover a wide range of areas related to medical care, patient records, and available treatment methods. For example, informed consent laws require medical professionals to disclose t ... Read more »

#Harvard University

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Law School Overview

The law school at Harvard University has an application deadline of February 1. The full-time program application fee at the law school at Harvard University is $85. Its tuition is full-time: $55,842 per year. The student-faculty ratio is 11.8:1. The law school at Harvard University has 172 full- and part-time faculty on staff.

Opportunities to put classroom lessons to work start early at Harvard Law School. Through the school s Student Practice Organizations, first-year students can test their legal skills by helping local musicians understand copyright laws or representing state prison inmates at disciplinary hearings, among other opportunities. Older students can partake in HLS legal clinics, the largest offering of any school in the world. All students must complete at least 40 hours of pro bono, or volunteer, work before graduating.

HLS is unique in its grading procedures; i ... Read more »

#Health - safety legislation

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The HSE is the UK government body responsible for enforcing health and safety at work legislation. The HSE also plays a major role in producing advice on health and safety issues, and guidance on relevant legislation. The role of enforcement is split between HSE and local authorities depending on the business sector.

In addition, HSE conducts research into the effectiveness of regulations and other health and safety issues, consults with employers and employees representatives, and advises legislators and government on health and safety.

The HSE website contains a wealth of information and guidance on maintaining health and safety at work, and detailed advice on complying with health and safety regulations.

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

Often referred to as HASAW or HSW, this Act of Parliament is the main piece of UK health and safety legislation. It places ... Read more »

#High court to rule on MPs claim that data retention act damages privacy

High court judges will give their decision on Friday on an accusation that the government has imposed laws which allow the police and security services to “spy on citizens” without proper safeguards.

Two MPs and other campaigners are seeking a ruling that the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act (Dripa) is “incompatible with EU law”.

Conservative former shadow home secretary David Davis and Labour backbencher Tom Watson say they are concerned to protect the confidentiality of their contacts with constituents and other members of the public – including whistleblowers – who might approach them with sensitive information.

Their case is backed by the human rights pressure group Liberty.

At the hearing, Dinah Rose QC, for the MPs, said the legislation was rushed through in July last year “with enormous speed and hardly any scrutiny”.

Ms Rose said both MPs appreciated t ... Read more »

#Harvard University Free Online Courses Scholarship Positions 2015 2016

We are continuously looking for ways to help you to get free education or financial aid. The competition is tough for getting any scholarship abroad and your application will be considered on academic merit.

International students who take additional online courses generally have better chance of securing fully-funded scholarships in USA, UK and Australia.

We always recommend students to take additional free online courses during their graduation days, especially from world’s top universities, such as Harvard or Stanford.

By this your resume will stand out in hundreds of students applying for same scholarships.

Here are few courses which are popular in between international students. Please check these out and ask me if any questions. I would be happy to help in finding a free course for you.

S50: Introduction to Computer Science

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#Health Law Concentration

Health Law Program Ranked #5,

2016 edition

BU Law boasts one of the finest health law curricula in the country, with courses taught by some of the most respected scholars in the fields of law, public health and management. Health lawyers struggle with both current and traditional legal problems in an economic sector which encompasses nearly 18 percent of the gross domestic product. These problems include health care coverage and reimbursement, access to electronic health records, public health and environmental risks, fraud and abuse, intellectual property rights involved with gene therapy and pharmaceuticals, global health and countless others.

BU Law's concentration in health law allows you to graduate with a certification of advanced study without pursuing another degree. A wide range of courses and seminars are available through the School of Law, School of Public Health, School of Medicine, and the School of Management. These c ... Read more »

#Health Management, Full-Time MBA Program, Berkeley-Haas

Where scientific advancement and private enterprise intersect are numerous opportunities and challenges in the field of health management. The Graduate Program in Health Management (GPHM) at the Haas School of Business prepares Berkeley MBA students to become leaders who can deliver both innovative and practical solutions in the healthcare field.

In addition to providing health management-specific coursework with the Berkeley MBA curriculum, the Haas School and UC Berkeley's School of Public Health offer a joint MBA/MPH (Masters in Public Health degree). The program leverages California s cutting-edge managed care, internet, and biotechnology industries as laboratories for education and research. Leading UC Berkeley academic researchers from both the business and public health schools, as well as prominent industry practitioners, teach in the program.

There are a number of courses in health management  offered ... Read more »

#High School

Access more than 150 high school courses, including core subjects, Advanced Placement ®. electives and six world languages. Whether you're enrolled full-time or simply taking a few courses, you can work at your own pace with easy access to teacher support. It's the flexibility you need with the top-quality education you deserve. No matter where your dreams are taking you, build the discipline that will help you succeed, today and tomorrow, with Keystone.

Greater Flexibility. Even Greater Results.

Keystone students consistently score higher than the national average on SAT and AP ® exams.

Our students learn in the format that fits their unique needs and learning styles—through interactive, multimedia-rich Keystone Standard Online Courses and Keystone Plus Online Courses. which come with an increased level of support, or through our paper-based Correspondence Courses.

Full-time or part-time, students can enroll anytime for an educatio ... Read more »

#High School Program

Get with the high school program where you're number one.

The K 12 high school experience is one with exceptional courses, dedicated teachers, a strong support team, and an individualized program. It's a place where you can truly find your path.

A High School Experience Like No Other

With more than 150 online high school courses from which to choose, including multiple levels of core subjects (from remediation to AP®), students can enjoy an individualized high school program tailored to their goals and abilities. Whether targeting a top-tier university, a local community college, or an immediate career, K 12 will help maximize each student's personal post-high school success.

An Individualized Learning Plan provides the roadmap for counselors and students to chart a course for success during and after high school. Supported by a combination of teachers, advisors, counselors and customer support representatives, students ... Read more »

#History - Facts - Bloomberg L. P.

History

Bloomberg L.P. was founded by Michael Bloomberg in 1981 with the help of Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, and Charles Zegar. Within 10 years of its founding, Bloomberg LP had made over 10,000 installations of the Bloomberg Professional Service, a groundbreaking data, analytics and information-delivery service. In the same decade, Bloomberg opened offices around the world and launched Bloomberg News.

The next decade saw subscriptions skyrocketing to 150,000 while Bloomberg.com and Bloomberg Tradebook launched, allowing traders to trade stocks directly through the Bloomberg Professional Service. This past decade saw more rapid growth, with technological innovations continuing to make Bloomberg the professional s choice for data, analytics, news and more. Subscriptions doubled yet again to over 300,000 as new and better algorithms allowed finance professionals to stay ahead of the competition.

Bloomberg L.P.’s four ... Read more »

#Home - New York Estate - Small Business Law Firm

Volkova Law Group PLLC is a law practice that focuses on family businesses and the families who run them.  We create legal structures to help our clients divide their wealth and power among the family members.  We do this through careful planning and advice involving family limited liability companies, trusts and buy-sell agreements.

As a woman-run law firm, we also understand the challenges and needs of fellow women entrepreneurs and are excited to assist them in growing their businesses and meeting their legal needs.

Our clients range from start-ups to established mid-size companies who seek guidance on a variety of legal issues, such as corporate financing, drafting and negotiating agreements, structuring joint ventures, investment vehicles and other corporate matters.

Our trusts and estates practice focuses on advising families about estate planning, drafting wills and trusts, including special needs trus ... Read more »

#History of Scout Law, Original Scout Law Origin Explanations Commentary

12. Be joyful. Seek the joy of being alive-for every reasonable gladness that you can get or give, is treasure that can never be destroyed, and, like the springtime gladness, doubles, every time with others it is shared.

8. A SCOUT SMILES AND WHISTLES under all circumstances. When he gets an order he should obey it cheerily and readily, not in a slow, hang-dog sort of way. Scouts never grouse at hardships, nor whine at each other, nor swear when put out. When you just miss a train, or some one treads on your favorite corn--not that a scout should have such things as corns--or under any annoying circumstances, you should force yourself to smile at once and then whistle a tune, and you will be all right.

A scout goes about with a smile on and whistling. It cheers him and cheers other people, especially in times of danger, for he keeps it up then all the same.

8. A SCOUT SMILES AND WHISTLE ... Read more »

#Hillary Clinton calls for bankruptcy law change so Puerto Rico can tackle debt

Hillary Clinton has joined calls for changes in US bankruptcy laws that would enable Puerto Rico’s public entities to restructure some $72bn in debt.

In Washington, two Democratic senators hope to move forward within weeks with legislation in Congress that would allow the US territory to restructure debts in bankruptcy court, instead of risking chaos.

Governor Alejandro Garc a Padilla of Puerto Rico dropped a bombshell on debt holders a week ago by saying he wanted to restructure debt and postpone bond payments. He urged changes to US bankruptcy laws that currently exclude Puerto Rico .

Like US states, Puerto Rico cannot file for bankruptcy protection. But Puerto Rico’s public entities do not have the ability of US municipalities to enlist Chapter 9 of the US bankruptcy code to restructure their debt.

“As a first step, Congress should provide Puerto Rico the same authorit ... Read more »

#His court performances rewrote law. But it was William Garrow s love life that caused the biggest rumpus in Georgian society

By Amanda Cable for the Daily Mail 18:02 25 Nov 2010, updated 22:30 26 Nov 2010

His barnstorming performances in court rewrote the law books. But it was 18th-century barrister William Garrow's shocking love life that caused the biggest rumpus in Georgian society

It was 1791, and chaos reigned in the Old Bailey courtroom. Men and women spat their abuse from the public gallery, the faces of bewigged legal officials remained impassive and in the dock, wringing his hands in abject misery, stood 23-year-old Rhynwick Williams.

The search for the notorious London Monster - who had slashed and stabbed women in vicious, unprovoked attacks, thus striking fear throughout the capital - was apparently over.

Corrupt and inept police, under intense pressure to find a man, had done just that.

Shocking love life: Andrew Buc ... Read more »

#History of Illegal Immigrants and Current Immigration Laws in the U. S.

With the exception of Native Americans, all persons living in the United States are descended from immigrants or slaves who came to the country during the last 400 years. By the late seventeenth century, foreign-born persons constituted seventy-five percent of the American population.

Initially, the U.S. government encouraged open immigration in the interest of settling as much territory as possible. Following the Civil War, however, states began to pass their own immigration statutes. The United States Supreme Court determined that immigration came under federal jurisdiction in 1875, and Congress established the Immigration Service in 1891.

Most early immigration laws were instituted in order to control the composition of the U.S. population. In 1790, Congress passed the Naturalization Act, which effectively limited immigration to persons of European and Caucasian descent. In 1882, Co ... Read more »

#Pharmacy Law

Whistleblowing Pharmacists 4/16/2015

As these cases illustrate, exposing Medicare fraud may have monetary and emotional consequences for the whistleblower.

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Liabilities 2/18/2015

Can a pharmacy be so far removed from the medication delivery system that it is immune from any legal responsibility?

OTC Liability for Pharmacists 12/17/2014

Does the pharmacist s duty of care extend to warning patients about the possible adverse effects of nonprescription drugs?

Privacy and Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs 5/16/2014

Do patients have a reasonable expectation of privacy with regard to their prescription drug information?

New Rules for Compounding Drug Products 2/19/2014

The New England Compounding Center meningitis outbreak inspired the creation of the Drug Quality and Security Act.

Compounding: Problem or Pariah? 12/19/2012

The company at the center ... Read more »

#How Do Lemon Laws Work?

I bought a new car but it keeps having problems. I'm tired of going back and forth to the dealership only to have something else go wrong. Someone suggested that this car might fall under the Lemon Law. How does that work?

I am an attorney specializing in Lemon Law, the colloquial term for automobile warranty law. This has been the focus of my practice for 23 years and I have handled thousands of actions against manufacturers on behalf of consumers who bought bad cars, along with various suits over defective RVs, boats, personal watercraft, and even things which were not transportation, like sewing machines and furniture. If a consumer product comes with a warranty that is not being honored, I'm the guy you call. At least in Michigan. Sometimes I handle other car cases as well.

A recent Jalopnik post let readers gripe about warranty repairs. In my real job, I am… Read more Read more