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#Global Health Law LL. M.

Georgetown University Law Center offers a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Global Health Law.  This innovative, full- or part-time intensive course of study under the faculty direction of Professor Lawrence O. Gostin is open to highly qualified candidates in public and private sectors with their J.D. (or a first degree in law from outside the United States) and strong interests or backgrounds in global and domestic health laws and policies.

Globalization of Health Laws and Policies

Health laws and policies are increasingly transnational in the modern era. Trade, commerce, travel, environment, war, and terrorism transcend boundaries and profoundly impact individual and communal health.  Protecting the public's health and improving individual health outcomes increasingly involves national and international innovation and collaboration through legal systems. A comprehensive approach to global health law involves multiple, interrelated fields includ ... Read more »

#Georgetown Law - TLS wiki

The Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) is located in one of the world's most vibrant legal and political communities and has vast resources to offer its students. Academic opportunities and extracurricular activities, including clinics and journals, are never in short supply, and the school's location near the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Capitol is something else students can take advantage of. GULC offers both a full- and a part-time J.D. program, the highest-ranked program to do so.

As of the class of 2012, Georgetown had a Law School Transparency employment score of 73.2% (essentially the percentage of graduates employed as entry-level lawyers) and a total debt-financed price tag of $263,473. In this age of rapidly increasing cost of law school and rapidly decreasing job prospects, 0Ls must do their due diligence when investigating law schools and do everything possible to maximize chances of employment and minimize debt.

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#Graduate Programs

Welcome to Graduate Legal Studies at Georgetown Law, where students have an unparalleled opportunity to broaden and deepen their understanding of law through advanced study. Our extraordinary faculty combines leading scholars with sophisticated practitioners, nationally important judges, and key government officials. In this environment, American and international lawyers gather to challenge themselves to reach the next level of legal education through LL.M. S.J.D. and certificate programs.

All together, Georgetown offers more than 350 classes and seminars - including 140 classes and 90 seminars specifically for graduate students.

In Memoriam

Georgetown University Law Center mourns the loss of adjunct professor, Leonard "Len" Terr, who died Tuesday, June 2, 2015.

"Len was an extraordinary member of our adjunct faculty, and a tremendous asset to our graduate tax program, "said Georgetown Law Associate Dean for Gra ... Read more »

#Georgia - State Laws - Breast Feeding Laws

Georgia enacted a law that begins by clarifying the importance of breastfeeding, and states that a mother has a right to breastfeed in public where she is allowed to be with her baby. Previously, the law required that breastfeeding be conducted in a modest manner which was stricken. Georgia allows, but does not require, employers to accommodate breastfeeding mothers when they return to work.

The breast-feeding of a baby is an important and basic act of nurture which should be encouraged in the interests of maternal and child health. A mother may breast-feed her baby in any location where the mother and baby are otherwise authorized to be.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term employer means any person or entity that employs one or more employees and shall include the state and its political subdivisions.

(b) An employer may provide reasonable unpaid break time each day to an employee who needs to express breas ... Read more »

#Gifts (Property Law Chart)

A gift is a gratuitous or voluntary transfer in which something is given in exchange for nothing.

Courts are therefore suspicious of gifts:

** Contracts and bargains are seen as a more valid form of economic exchange

** Gifts are perceived as less worthy of judicial intervention

** Therefore, must stricter requirements have been imposed in order to avoid the court process; this leads to: (1) More predictability in terms of success of action; (2) Easier application of the test for gifts

Worth noting:

** Generally, only bargains are perceived as reciprocal

A gift between two living people mean to take effect during the life of the people who are party to the transaction.

Conditions necessary to make a gift originated in the importance of transfer of ownership. Delivery was a important as a ceremonial indicator.

#Getting a graduate job in law

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Find out just how important work experience is and how to maximise your chances of securing a training contract

Do I need a related degree?

If you are graduating with a law degree accredited by The Law Society you need to do the Legal Practice Course (LPC) before embarking on a two-year, full-time training contract. During your training contract, you will undertake the Professional Skills Course. Once this is all successfully completed you will be a qualified solicitor.

To become a barrister, if you studied law at undergraduate level you need to complete the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). From here you need to do a pupillage before getting a tenancy in chambers or working as an employed barrister.

If you studied a different subject at undergraduate level you will have to complete the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) before following the same path as those with a law degree.

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#Personal - Family Law Solicitors

Slater and Gordon Lawyers is home to the largest team of Family Lawyers in the country with offices across England Wales. Wherever you live we can help. We offer flexible pricing and fixed fee services, and our dynamic team of resourceful family Solicitors will work effortlessly to find the right solution for you.

For family law legal advice or to speak with a Family Solicitor call 0800 916 9055 or contact us online and tell us when to call you .

Our Family Law Solicitors have considerable experience of advising high net global individuals and have represented leading personalities from the political, media and entertainment sector. We have an unrivalled reputation not only for providing professional and proactive service, but also for obtaining outstanding results for our clients.

Slater and Gordon are rated 8.5 out of 10 on TRUSTPILOT. and our Family Lawyers are regarded nationally as highly rated market l ... Read more »

#Getting Along With Your In-Laws

In-law relationships need a touch of civility. Consider the story of Stephanie, who complained, "My mother-in-law never approves of the way I do anything. The last time Joe and I visited her it happened again. Just trying to be nice and helpful, I washed all the pots and pans after dinner. No sooner had I finished than she washed them all over again!"

Stephanie is not a newlywed. She has been married to Joe for 15 years. That whole time, she and Joe's mom have silently struggled with being civil to each other. When Joe's mom comes to visit, Stephanie really tries to get the house clean and comfortable for her. But after arriving, her mother-in-law pulls out the cleaning supplies and spit shines the bathrooms and kitchen. Stephanie assumes she's doing this because she thinks Stephanie is a slob and lives in filth.

After the last pots-and-pans fiasco, Stephanie spilled her frustrations to Joe's older sister, Connie. "I know your mother ... Read more »

#Gilbert Law Summaries - Negotiability

Gilbert Law Summaries Negotiability

Negotiability (1)

A. Significance of negotiability

If an instrument is not negotiable, it is a mere contract (subjects to the claims and defenses of prior parties), and HDC [holder in due course] status is impossible. [27]

B. Requirements for negotiability

To be negotiable, an instrument must meet the following requirements. [30]

1. Written instrument: a negotiable instrument must be in writing; however the writing need not be on paper. [31]

2. Signature of maker or drawer: Any mark or symbol made by the maker or drawer with the intent to authenticate the writing is sufficient. [33] a. Signature by agent or with assumed or trade name: Such signatures will also bind the maker or drawer. [34]

b. Unauthorized or forged signatures: Unauthorized signatures will not bind the purported maker, absent ratif ... Read more »

#Harvard University

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Business School Overview

The Business School at Harvard University offers these departments and concentrations: accounting, arts administration, consulting, e-commerce, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, general management, health care administration, human resources management, international business, leadership, manufacturing and technology management, marketing, not-for-profit management, production/operations management, organizational behavior, portfolio management, public administration, public policy, real estate, sports business, supply chain management/logistics, quantitative analysis/statistics and operations research, tax, and technology. Its tuition is full-time: $58,875 per year. At graduation, 76.9 percent of graduates of the full-time program are employed.

Graduate students at Harvard Business School get a hands-on education through the case method, which poses true-to-life problems studen ... Read more »

#Gilbert Law Summaries on Property, 17th: James Krier: 9780314172334: Books

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#Global Legal Monitor: Nigeria: New Immigration Law Enacted

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(Jun 05, 2015) On May 25, 2015, outgoing Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed into law new immigration legislation that repealed and replaced the 1963 Immigration Act. (Jonathan Signs Anti-Violence, Immigration Bills into Law . INFORMATION NIGERIA (May 25, 2015).) According to Victor Ndoma-Egba, the Senate Majority Leader, the purpose of the legislation is to establish a "legal framework that reflects existing realities in modern migration management in line with international best practice," including with regard to the penalties imposed on those who commit immigration offenses. (Senate Moves to Pass Immigration Bill . NAIJA247 NEWS (May 6, 2015).)

One key way in which the new law differs from the old one is in the process by which immigration cases are handled. According to the 2010 version of the new law (apparently the most recent ... Read more »

#Personal injury law: area of practice

Sometimes cases move quite slowly and this can be frustrating, but it s satisfying to help someone who has had their life turned upside down.

Personal injury (PI) solicitors working for claimants attempt to obtain compensation for clients after they sustain an injury; solicitors working for defendants either attempt to refute the claim or to negotiate the amount of compensation required. Solicitors working for a claimant may also ensure that in cases where a client lacks capacity – some brain-damaged patients, for example – that the money is protected for his or her use.

This area of practice requires good mathematical skills, as not only do solicitors on both sides need to calculate appropriate level of compensations but also to forecast future needs. For example, if the injured party needs adapted accommodation, rehabilitation or is unlikely to work for a period of time, the costs/losses will need to be considered. ... Read more »

#Glossary of Bachelor - s Degree Programs

Animal science is a subject typically devoted to the research of using animals for food production purposes. The most common degree in this field is a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.

Individuals with a passion for business and an interest in agriculture may enroll in a bachelor's degree program in agricultural business. Such programs emphasize important business concepts such as accounting and management within the context of the agricultural industry.

Many schools throughout the U.S. offer a Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies, which is an academic field intended for students with a passion for horses. Topics range from general veterinary and animal science to farming, racing and even equine dentistry.

Most bachelor's degree programs in animal science provide students with a basic understanding of agribusiness, livestock culture and the preparation of animals for food production purposes. Programs are most ... Read more »

#Glossary of legal terms

Law passed by parliament, known as a 'bill' before assent by governor or governor general.

Adjournment

When a case is put off to a later date.

Administrative law

The rules governing decision making by public officials.

Administrative Notices

Provide guidance on practice and procedure required or followed by the Court in the District Registry to which the notice relates to supplement what might be contained in statutes or the Court’s Rules.

Costs that have been fairly and reasonably incurred by the party in the conduct of the litigation.

Plaintiff

A party who initiates a civil action.

Pleadings

Pleadings include formal written statements of an applicant's claim and a respondent's defence. All of the material facts the parties intend to allege at the trial and the issues in dispute are def ... Read more »

#Personal Injury Lawyers Settlements - Claims Schmidt National Law Group

Nationwide Personal Injury Lawyers Attorneys for Settlements Claims

Personal Injury and mass tort claims arise from many different scenarios.  You or a loved one may have been hurt in a serious accident through no fault of your own, and now you have an insurance company trying to take advantage of you.  Another common scenario is that you may have been injured because the product or drug you trusted turned out to cause you serious harm.  Now you have a gigantic corporation with billions of dollars at their disposal who are more interested in protecting themselves and their profits.

Who is going to stand up to these people who are responsible for the harm they caused to you or your loved ones?  Who is going to stand up to these corporations who only care about their profits?

The experienced personal injury attorneys associated with Schmidt National Law Group have been standing up for t ... Read more »

#Graduate Program

The Graduate Program attracts lawyers of demonstrated intellectual and academic excellence from all over the world. Each year, the LL.M. program enrolls some 180 outstanding students representing more than 70 countries and a broad variety of backgrounds, legal interests and career plans. The S.J.D. program, modeled on the very best Ph.D. programs in other disciplines, hosts some 70 students planning careers in teaching and scholarship. Both programs expose students to American modes of legal education (which emphasize critical thinking and self-inquiry) as well as to substantive law, and enhance our students' ability to do advanced scholarly work. The Graduate Program also hosts the Visiting Scholar/Visiting Researcher program, which accommodates a small number of legal scholars and researchers from around the world who are engaged in major research projects for which the Law School's outstanding library resources may be of assistance.

#Guernsey s current Mental Health Law

This order can only be brought about once a patient is an in-patient of the mental health services. It is usually the Consultant Psychiatrist who recommends the order, although the Consultant is not actively involved in implementing the order. Two GPs, one of whom should be the person's own GP (the other from another practice) each interview the person, and then sign a form giving their recommendations. A responsible relative, or a Constable of the Parish, must then also see the person and sign 2 forms. Those 4 forms are then sent to HM Procurer who will ratify the order.

Certification is effective for up to one year. At any time during that year, the Consultant may discharge the person from hospital. The order can therefore be rescinded. Sometimes however, the order is left in place following discharge from hospital. If the person then later becomes unwell again, then they can be brought back into hospital under the order.

If t ... Read more »

#Harvard - s Online HBX Program In Biz Basics Goes Global - Poets and QuantsPoets and Quants

Harvard s Online HBX Program In Biz Basics Goes Global

HBS Professor Janice Hammond taping a CORe segment for her course on business analytics

After a pair of highly successful pilot runs, Harvard Business School is now opening its online program in business basics to students worldwide. The school also is inviting admitted MBA students to enroll in the program as a pre-MBA boot camp experience, particularly for non-traditional admits or those who need more basic quant work before showing up on campus.

All told, slightly more than 1,100 students have now taken the primer on the fundamentals of business called CORe (Credential of Readiness) program. In the first beta starting last June, the trio of courses Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, and Financial Accounting were open to only undergraduate students in colleges in Massachusetts and alumni. Some 600 st ... Read more »

#Personal Injury Law: The Basics

The fact that mishaps are fairly commonplace does not detract from the pain and confusion that can result when an accident or injury happens to you or a loved one. If you decide to take steps toward protecting your legal rights after an accident or injury, you may have a number of general questions about personal injury cases.

What is a Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury cases are legal disputes that arise when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else might be legally responsible for that harm. A personal injury case can become formalized through civil court proceedings that seek to find others legally at fault through a court judgment or, as is much more common, such disputes may be resolved through informal settlement before any lawsuit is filed:

• Formal Lawsuit Unlike criminal cases, which are initiated by the government, a formal personal injury case typically starts wh ... Read more »

#Help with legal costs - free or affordable help - Citizens Advice

This advice applies to England

Advice can vary depending on where you live.

Advice for other parts of the UK

If you need legal advice and you can't afford to pay for it, you may be able to get free or affordable help or advice in other ways.

Find out how you can go about getting legal help when you need it.

Help with your legal costs – legal aid

Depending on the kind of problem you have, and on your financial circumstances, you may be able to get legal aid. This means that you can get free legal advice, or may only have to pay something towards your legal bill.

Law centres

In some areas, there are law centres which give free legal advice. They are staffed by solicitors and other specialist caseworkers and tend to specialise in housing, employment, immigration, debt, welfare benefits, community care and discrimination cases. A law centre may take u ... Read more »

#Hart Publishing, Oxford - Good books for lawyers

In this book leading scholars from the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia challenge established common law rules and suggest new approaches to both old and emerging problems in tort law. Some of the chapters consider broad issues such as the importance of flexibility over certainty in tort law, connections between tort law and human flourishing and the indirect effects of changes in tort law. Other chapters engage more specific topics including the role of vindication in tort law, the relationship between criminal law and tort law, the use of epidemiological evidence in analysing causation, accessory liability in tort law, the role of malice in intentional torts and the role of statutes in tort law. They propose new approaches to contributory negligence, emotional distress, loss of a chance, damages for nuisance, the tort of conspiracy and vicarious liability.

The chapters in this book were originally presented ... Read more »

#Graduate Legal Jobs

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There are over 80,000 solicitors and 300,000 paralegals working in the private sector in England and Wales alone. The legal sector continues to be a popular career path for graduates due to its varied nature and far-reaching career progression. Our legal sector guide has more information on what you can expect.

Training Contract

London Competitive RPC

As a trainee you will receive first rate training in a supportive working environment.

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Training Contract

London £40,000 - £45,000 Ashurst

During the first two weeks of your training contract we’ll give you a comprehensive induction to the firm.

Trainee Solicitor

London £39,500 Baker McKenzie

Our Vacation Scheme offers the ideal opportunity to experience what its like to work for a City-based, global law fi ... Read more »

#Hart Publishing: Journal of Media Law

The only platform for focused, rigorous analysis of global developments in media law, this new peer-reviewed journal, launched in Summer 2009, is:

· essential for teaching and research

· essential for practice

· essential for policy-making.

It turns the spotlight on all those aspects of law which impinge on and shape modern media practices - from regulation and ownership, to libel law and constitutional aspects of broadcasting such as free speech and privacy, obscenity laws, copyright, piracy, and other aspects of IT law. The result is the first journal to take a serious view of law through the lens.

The first issues will feature articles on a wide range of topics such as: Developments in Defamation · Balancing Freedom of Expression and Privacy in the European Court of Human Rights · The Future of Public Television · Cameras in the Courtroom - Media Access to Classified Documents · Advertising Revenue v ... Read more »