So is being a crime scene investigator (CSI) as exciting and intriguing as television makes it out to be? Well that depends. There are a number of different categories and types of crime scene investigators and each plays a different investigative role. Traditionally, CSIs were law enforcement officers, but modern CSIs typically are not law enforcement officials. Crime scene investigators (CSIs) include criminalistics officers, forensic investigators, crime scene analysts, and crime and evidence technicians.

The following are a few of the job responsibilities of modern day CSIs:

• Secure and tape off crime scenes
• College and examine physical evidence
• Produce drawings and diagrams of crime scenes
• Photograph crime scenes
• Document physical evidence found at a crime scene
• Label and store evidence being sent to crime laboratories
• Take picture of corpses during autopsies
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Before we can discuss successful strategies for students participating in online education, we need to understand what online learning is, and how to use this new medium. Online learning has various definitions, but an essential component for all is the use of computing and telecommunication technologies to deliver and receive course materials.

Online education utilizes the Internet or videoconferencing to create learning communities. Course materials are provided on a Web site and are occasionally found on CD-ROM; email, bulletin boards, forums, and chat rooms are used to interact with other students and teachers.

Online learning can enhance traditional forms of education. It may take place in the classroom or workplace, it may be performed at home, at online access centers, or at a public library. Online learning provides hands-on experience using information technologies and makes it easier for students to access learning and customized lessons.

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The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) remains concerned regarding developments in the Waco biker cases.

Last week, a Detective from one of the investigating police agencies on the biker cases was appointed to serve as a grand jury foreman. It is reported that same grand jury may consider the case involving the accused bikers. This is shocking, even though within the technical requirements of the law regarding grand jury service. The fact that a District Judge approved this appointment makes it even more concerning. It is TCDLA s hope that the grand jury seated with the Detective as foreman will not consider this complex case. Imagine a private investigator for one of the defendants attorneys being appointed to the grand jury considering the case? That would not be any more appropriate.

TCDLA s concerns with this case began when a Justice of the Peace with strong law enforcement ties set identical bon ... Read more »

"Shoplifting" generally refers to the theft of merchandise from a store or place of business. Shoplifting is a type of larceny. which simply means taking the property of someone else without their permission, and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property taken.

Though states may punish shoplifting under their general larceny or theft statutes, many states have enacted statutes to specifically address shoplifting. States may refer to the crime by different names, including "retail theft" and "concealment of merchandise."

These state laws vary widely, but generally, shoplifting offenses includes two elements:

1. willfully concealing or taking possession of items being offered for sale; and

2. the intent to deprive the items' rightful owner (typically the store) of possession of the items, without paying the purchase price.

Crucially, this means that in most states, one can break shoplifting laws without attempting to get o ... Read more »

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A specialized body of law particular to transportation by water.

A very specific body of law peculiar to ships and disputes arising from their use.

Synonymous with admiralty law. marine law or shipping law. In Renew v United States. Justice Barrett of the District Court of Georgia wrote:

"[T]here is no strain in giving to the language "a proceeding in admiralty" a meaning equivalent to any proceeding in the maritime law."

In Maritime Law. authors Gold, Chircop and Kindred stated that maritime law covers:

". the origins and life of a ship. This includes  the rights and responsibilities of those who have an interest in such a ship. whether involved in financing, securing, owning, managing, operating, provisioning and supplying, navigating, using its services or servicing it in any way, or regulating it, as well as those who are affected or injured by its operations."

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Criminal law. one of two broad categories of law, deals with acts of intentional harm to individuals but which, in a larger sense, are offences against us all. It is a crime to break into a home because the act not only violates the privacy and safety of the home's occupants - it shatters the collective sense that we are secure in our own homes. A crime is a deliberate or reckless act that causes harm to another person or another person's property, and it is also a crime to neglect a duty to protect others from harm. Canada's Criminal Code. created in 1892, lists hundreds of criminal offences - from vandalism to murder - and stipulates the range of punishment that can be imposed. Since crimes are an offence against society, normally the state or Crown investigates and prosecutes criminal allegations on the victim's behalf. The police gather evidence and, in court, public prosecutors present the case against the person accused of the ... Read more »

What is Family Law?

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

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

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Court and Legal Clerks provide administrative and operational support to Legal Professionals by performing clerical work associated with the functions of courts, legal practices and the administration of trusts and estates.Legal Secretaries, Court Reporters and Legal Executives are excluded from this unit group. Legal Secretaries are included in Unit Group 5212 Secretaries. Court Reporters are included in Unit Group 5321, in Occupation 532112 Machine Shorthand Reporter. Legal Executives are included in Unit Group 5991 Conveyancers and Legal Executives. The links below provide quick access to basic information for this occupation.  Greater detail can be found using any of the page tabs above. A one page printable summary of the key statistics for this occupation can also be found under the Reports and Links tab above. Just click on the tab and follow the link for Occupational Bulletin.

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At Van Camp, Meacham Newman, the criminal defense team of James R. Van Camp and Eddie Meacham offers to each client a commitment and education to excellence. These attorneys have over 70 years combined experience in the preparation and trial of every type of criminal case.

They represent clients in both federal and state courts in cases ranging from minor traffic and DWI violations to murder and complex white-collar crimes. They have a philosophy of providing individualized attention to details of each case. Their objectives are to obtain for the client the best possible result. In every case, the criminal defense team commits themselves to preparing the best defense possible for trial and, when necessary, to negotiate satisfactory pleas.

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The Criminal Justice System

The system - Two criminal justice systems exist in all Australian States and Territories, the Federal criminal justice system and the relevant state system. Principally, the law is administered by the relevant State and Territorial Police Services, the National Crime Authority and State Territorial corrective or penal services.

Legislation - The States Territories have legislative powers concerning all matters that are not expressly vested in the Commonwealth of Australia. This Law is primarily what governs the day-to-day lives of most Australians.

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Students in the Criminal Defense Clinic represent indigent individuals accused of crimes in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. The cases encompass a wide range of misdemeanor offenses and some of the more common charges include drug possession, assault, theft, and weapons possession.

Under the supervision of Professor Ronald Tyler, students represent clients at all stages of criminal proceedings, including conducting fact investigation, interviewing witnesses, plea negotiations, working with experts, suppression motions, and trials. At every stage of a case, the clinic s goal is to provide zealous, client centered representation. The students and staff at the Criminal Defense Clinic recognize that being arrested and accused of a crime is a difficult time for the persons accused and their loved ones. We do everything we can to help a client through this challenging time.

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Guide to Penal Law

What is Criminal Law?

Criminal law involves a system of legal rules designed to keep the public safe and deter wrongful conduct. Those who violate the law face incarceration, fines, and other penalties. The American criminal justice system is both complex, and adversarial in nature. With the exception of minor traffic violations, accused individuals will require the assistance of an attorney.

Specific crimes and the consequences for violating them are found in penal codes enacted by legislators at the local, state, and federal levels. Less serious crimes are classified as misdemeanors. These typically carry a maximum of up to one year in the county jail. Examples include petty theft, possession of small amounts of controlled substances, and first-offense drunk driving.

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[ Kentucky Statutes - Title 35 - Chapter: 403.140]

LEGAL GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE:

If both of the parties by petition or otherwise have stated under oath or affirmation that the marriage is irretrievably broken, or one of the parties has so stated and the other has not denied it, the court, after hearing, shall make a finding whether the marriage is irretrievably broken. No decree shall be entered until the parties have lived apart for 60 days. Living apart shall include living under the same roof without sexual cohabitation. The court may order a conciliation conference as a part of the hearing. [Based on Kentucky Statutes - Title 35 - Chapter: 403.170]

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Criminal law degrees require college graduates to attend law school in order to earn a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Most law degrees can be completed within three years of full time study, and students can focus on criminal law by choosing relevant advanced courses after completing the core requirements.

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Criminal law is a field of law focusing on criminal acts such as drug use, fraud, abuse, assault, theft, murder or robbery. To break into this field of law, students must first complete their bachelor's degree and do well on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Strong writing, speaking, research and analysis skills are needed to succeed as a law student and as a lawyer.

To choose a criminal law school, students look for a program that matches their location and scheduling needs, as well as offering the specific degree or specialization they desire. Approximately 200 la ... Read more »

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Before you make the commitment to earn an MBA, you must first understand exactly what an MBA is, as well as whether it’s the right degree program for you. An MBA, or a Master of Business Administration, provides a graduate education in foundational business practices, such as accounting, finance, marketing and management. It is often a beneficial degree choice for working professionals who need to obtain additional education to reach their career goals and climb the corporate ladders of business administration.

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Those who dedicate themselves to the field of criminal justice can enhance their futures by acquiring the industry-current knowledge and skills that can help prepare them for challenges and opportunities they will face in modern society. Colorado Technical University s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge applicable to a broad range of criminal justice roles and responsibilities.

CTU offers five concentrations for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, allowing students to focus their degrees.

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What we call criminal law broadly refers to federal and state laws that make certain behavior illegal and punishable by imprisonment and/or fines. Our legal system is largely comprised of two different types of cases: civil and criminal. Civil cases are disputes between people regarding the legal duties and responsibilities they owe each other. Criminal cases, meanwhile, are charges pursued by prosecutors for violations of criminal statutes.

Criminal Law: History

In the United States, British common law ruled during colonial times. Common law is a process that establishes and updates rules that govern some nations. Once America became an independent nation, it adopted the U.S. Constitution as "the supreme law of the land." The U.S. continues to employ a common law system, which works in combination with state and federal statutes. As far as criminal laws are concerned, each state has its own penal code which defines what is or is not a crime, th ... Read more »

The OnLAW Criminal Law Library a virtual encyclopedia of criminal law provides online legal analysis and procedural guidance written by and for California judges and lawyers. Full of commentary, practice advice, and sample documents, the Criminal Law Library can guide you through an entire case from meeting the client to appeal, including pretrial motions, foundational hearings, and sentencing.

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The aim of the Criminal Justice Program of Study is to bring together and provide guidance to students interested in criminal justice, whether from a litigation, policy-making, or academic perspective (or some combination of perspectives). We encourage all students interested in this area, either in contemplation of an eventual career in criminal justice or as a subject of academic study, to take a broad range of both lecture courses and seminars in criminal law and procedure as well as clinical offerings.

We particularly encourage students to seek to engage all perspectives on criminal justice and to learn about both the prosecution and defense functions in the justice process. Even if you already identify yourself as defense or prosecution oriented, law school is an opportunity to study and learn about all aspects of the criminal justice process. Regardless of where you end up, this broad study will make you a better lawyer.

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Criminal law. or penal law. is the process in which the state prosecutes an individual for committing a criminal offense. The punishment for breaking a criminal law can include execution, incarceration (including solitary confinement), house arrest, parole, probation or fines, including seizing money and property. A criminal law attorney can help you deal with legal problems or complaints if you have been mistreated by police or other authorities; arrested or incarcerated.

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A "crime" is any act or omission (of an act) in violation of a public law forbidding or commanding it. Though there are some common law crimes, most crimes in the United States are established by local, state, and federal governments and can vary significantly from state to state; however, the American Law Institute created the Model Penal Code, which serves as a ... Read more »

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, the undersigned, ________________________, over the age of eighteen years, of ______________ County, _____________________, do hereby name, designate, constitute, and appoint, _____________________________________, as my true and lawful attorney in fact for me, in my name, place and stead to do either, any or all of the following:

To open accounts in my name at any bank, financial institution, or brokerage firm; to conduct any and all ordinary business at any bank, financial institution, or brokerage firm in which I might have an account of any kind or nature; to write or draw checks upon any of my accounts; to endorse checks, promissory notes, drafts, and/or bills of exchange for collection or deposit; to purchase or sell securities; to waive or to demand notice of protest of all such writings; to settle and adjust my accounts with any bank, financial institution, or brokerage firm; to open and have a ... Read more »

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criminal law , the body of law that defines criminal offenses, regulates the apprehension, charging, and trial of suspected persons, and fixes penalties and modes of treatment applicable to convicted offenders.

Criminal law is only one of the devices by which organized societies protect the security of individual interests and ensure the survival of the group. There are, in addition, the standards of conduct instilled by family, school, and religion; the rules of the office and factory; the regulations of civil life enforced by ordinary police powers; and the sanctions available through tort actions. The distinction between criminal law and tort law is difficult to draw with real precision, but in general one may say that a tort is a private injury whereas a crime is conceived as an offense against the public, although the actual victim may be an individual.

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Criminal convictions have long-term consequences. For someone who has been charged with a crime, whether a DUI, assault, or a property crime like embezzlement or petty theft, worries about jail time and possible punishments and penalties may be just the beginning. Criminal charges are serious, and even with a first offense, a person charged with a crime may be facing consequences that can affect their life permanently.

Long Term Consequences of a Conviction

While the most pressing concern associated with criminal charges is often fear of being separated from family or loved ones, the ways a defendant can be permanently affected vary greatly. For example, a criminal defendant may lose their job or even their professional license, both common consequences of a criminal conviction. As extreme as it may sound, some states automatically revoke a plumber s license for certain offens ... Read more »

Law firms come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from single-attorney law practices to multi-state, multi-staffed legal organizations. In addition, law firms in the U.S. are generally equipped to handle nearly every legal challenge facing individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.

Depending on your legal issue, there are a variety of law firms to choose from, generally broken down by size, type of practice, (for example, litigation, criminal defense, or transactional), location, or legal topic (like personal injury law, family law or tax law.) While there is no one-size-fits all solution to solving legal problems, choosing the right law firm can make the difference between a successful outcome and missed opportunity. Knowing which law firm to hire will depend on a number of factors - including your finances, geographical location, personal work preferences, and your specific legal challenge or need.

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Immigration can be termed as the locomotion of an individual or a group of individuals to another country or region and the thereby settlement in a region which they are not natives of. A migrant is an individual who seeks shelter and settlement to another country, owing to the differences in his own country. Ample reasons can be traced down that determine the movement of people worldwide. As per the recent survey nearly 640 million people would wish to relocate and settle to other countries if they had a chance to. As per the recent statistics a massive number of people have migrated to other countries owing to different reasons. Employment can be detected as a major reason for migrating, followed by political unrest at a second close. Other major “push “ and “pull” factors that determining this scenario are family re-unification, natural calamities, better education, and higher standard of living to name a few. It is these people who leave their native countries with the purpose o ... Read more »

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Everyone views the job of a lawyer to be very stylish and cool. Thanks to TV shows such as Boston Legal, the profession has gained quite a lot of name and fame. But the question is, what is the job of a lawyer apart from saying Objection, my Lord. in a very saucy way?

• Representing the client in the court of law by producing enough evidences to support the case.
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Criminal Law is a field of law that deals exclusively with criminal sentencing and criminal punishments. The law practice of a criminal defense attorney usually specializes in two categories of crimes: misdemeanors, or lesser crimes, and felonies, or greater crimes. Individuals accused of criminal activity (even first ... Read more »

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Environmental law is a body of law—a system of complex and interlocking statutes, common law, treaties, conventions, regulations, and policies—that seeks to moderate or eliminate the actual or projected harm to the natural environment resulting from human activities. Environmental law as a distinct system arose in the 1960s in the major industrial economies as it was becoming clear that the cumulative negative environmental effects of human activities were becoming unsustainable in the long term. This new field of law has often been hampered by a lack both of institutions and of a common public will supporting enforcement of the laws.

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Criminal lawyers serve as both an advisor and an advocate for their clients in the process of navigating the criminal court system. Job duties of a criminal lawyer include meeting with clients, interviewing witnesses or complainants, interacting with the police and district attorney or prosecutor, researching case law and appearing in court.

How to Become a Criminal Lawyer

Necessary Education

Becoming a criminal lawyer can be a lengthy process. Criminal lawyers need to complete a 4-year undergraduate degree and then attend a 3-year law school program. Many potential criminal lawyers take courses in criminal justice, law enforcement and law before specializing in criminal law in law school. After completing your education, it is also necessary to pass a written bar exam in order to be licensed to practice law in a specific state; some states also require a written ethics examinati ... Read more »

Evidence has begun to emerge of the impact of legal aid cuts on criminal law firms, with internal memos from one large business showing that lawyers are being asked to take a 4% pay cut or face losing their jobs.

The effect of Ministry of Justice cutbacks and reorganisation of duty contracts covering police stations and magistrates courts could, according to leaders of the profession, lead to two-thirds of criminal solicitors losing their jobs.

Poorly paid paralegals are increasingly being hired to carry out criminal defence work, critics of the government’s plans warn, prompting fears of an increase in miscarriages of justice.

The warnings come as the consultation on reforming the system of duty lawyer contracts closes on Wednesday. Last month the MoJ lost a judicial review and was forced to re-run the consultation process.

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Arrested or facing criminal charges?

Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, ... Read more »

Periodicity: every year

Main criteria: salary and career progress upon graduation, international exposure

1 Kellogg / Hong Kong UST Business School-Kellogg-HKUST EMBA

2 Tsinghua University / Insead-Tsinghua-Insead EMBA

3 Columbia / London Business School-EMBA-Global Americas and Europe

4 Trium: HEC Paris / LSE / New York University: Stern-Trium Global EMBA

5 UCLA: Anderson / National University of Singapore-UCLA-NUS EMBA

6 Washington University: Olin-Olin-Fudan EMBA

7 University of Pennsylvania: Wharton-Wharton MBA for Executives

8 Duke University: Fuqua-Duke MBA - Global Executive

9 University of Chicago: Booth-EMBA

11 Insead-Insead Global EMBA

12 Iese Business School-GEMBA

13 Nanyang Business School-Nanyang EMBA

13 CUHK Business School-EMBA

15 Georgetown University / Esade Business School-GEMBA

15 IE Business School-EMBA

17 National ... Read more »

As the free and open source software ( FOSS ) movement gains momentum in commercial settings, lawyers need to address the legal problems associated with the sometimes vague and contradictory tenets of intellectual property law as it pertains to software, and the often ambiguous or contradictory terms of FOSS licenses. Of greatest concern is the so-called viral nature of the GNU General Public License (GPL), which purports to place restrictions on integration of proprietary software components with software covered by the GPL. Central to this question is the definition of derivative work under the Copyright Act, and the public position of the Free Software Foundation on the definition of this term, which some believe to be broader than that used by the Copyright Act as interpreted by courts.

The following articles explore these and other legal problems associated with open source licensing. The following materials also include an overview of other legal areas relevant to OSS, ... Read more »

Year One, Fall

Begin the year-long FIELD course with personal leadership activities, reflection, small team projects, and global immersion.

HBS s MBA curriculum includes a range of exciting courses and is frequently refreshed with new content. The goal is to give students a firm grasp of broad-based fundamentals. The School s inductive learning model goes beyond facts and theories a process that teaches individuals not only how to manage organizations, but also how to continually grow and learn throughout life.

During the first year at HBS, all students pursue the same course of study: the Required Curriculum and FIELD. By studying under a common curriculum, students build a solid, broad foundation of general management concepts and skills across all the key disciplines.

• Finance 1
• Financial Reporting and Control (FRC)
• Leadership Organizational Behavior (LEAD)
• Marketi ... Read more »

Office supplies encompass a wide range of materials that are used on a regular, daily basis by businesses of all sizes. The standard set of office supplies utilized by even the smallest company or home office includes pens; writing paper; notebooks; Post-It notes; scissors; erasers; staplers; computer diskettes and CDs; binders; file folders; labels; tape; basic reference materials (dictionaries, etc.); envelopes; toner cartridges; to mention but the most common. In addition, equipment that is used in most office environments printers, copy machines, fax machines, etc. is often included under this umbrella term.

Despite the growth of technologies that had promised us a future in which we would operate in paperless offices, most offices today are still filled with paper and with all the accessories needed to keep paper organized. In fact, a paper shredder is a common item in offices these days. Although the cost of office supplies is relatively small when items are purchased ... Read more »

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images).

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan today debuted the framework of a deal that will extend the city s rent regulations and the controversial 421a tax abatement for six months—with some tweaks to the former, and potential for the latter to last through 2019 if the real estate industry and labor reach an agreement on construction wages.

A week after the price caps on some 1 million apartments and the tax exemption for developers expired—only to be re-upped for five days—and six days after the State Legislature was scheduled to adjourn for the year, the governor and legislative leaders announced in Albany they had finally reached a tentative agreement on an array of contentious issues. Despite the delays and prolonged negotiation, Mr. Cuomo hailed the deal as an extraordinary breakthrough i ... Read more »

Attorney at law or attorney-at-law. usually abbreviated in everyday speech to attorney. is the official name for a lawyer in certain jurisdictions, including, Japan. Sri Lanka. South Africa and the United States .

The term was also used in England and Wales for lawyers who practised in the common law courts. In 1873, however, attorneys were redesignated solicitor s (which had always been the title for those lawyers who practised in the courts of equity ). Attorneys did not generally actually appear as advocates in the higher courts, a role reserved (as it still usually is) for barrister s.

In England and Wales, [1] references in any enactment to attorneys must be construed as references to solicitor s of the Senior Courts. [2]

References in any statutory provision in force in Northern Ireland to attorneys must be construed as references to solicitors of the Court of Judicature. [3]

Arizona State Museum administers the Arizona Antiquities Act and state laws concerning the discovery of human remains. In fulfillment of these responsibilities, ASM issues permits for archaeological work on state lands (lands owned or controlled by Arizona or any agent of Arizona), negotiates the disposition of archaeological human remains, maintains an archaeological site file, and provides repository services for the curation of archaeological collections.

If you are a private land owner dealing with the discovery of human remains on your property or if you are a property developer, please see Private Land Development.

If you are in need of an Arizona Antiquities Act-qualified archaeological consultant, please see Archaeological Consultants Holding Arizona Antiquities Act Permits.

Researchers / Archaeological Professionals

A fee increase is effective July 1, 2015. For further information, contact ... Read more »

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, was introduced in 1996 to protect consumers rights regarding their health information. The HIPAA is comprised of the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, and the Patient Safety Rule. The Privacy Rule protects the privacy of individuals and their health information. The Security Rule dictates certain security standards for all computerized health information nationwide. The Patient Safety Rule protects health information that is collected and analyzed in order to improve patient safety. In this article, we will go over how the HIPAA works and how you can use it to your advantage.

Who Must Follow HIPAA Laws

Groups and individuals who are legally required to follow HIPAA laws are called covered entities . Covered entities may include any number of health insurance companies, corporate health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, doctors, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, chiropractic firms, nursing homes ... Read more »

Curfew

A curfew is a law, regulation, or ordinance that forbids particular people or particular classes of people from being outdoors in public places at certain specified times of the day.

Juvenile Curfews

Local ordinances and state statutes may make it unlawful for minors below a certain age to be on public streets, unless they are accompanied by a parent or an adult or on lawful and necessary business on behalf of their parents or guardians. For example, a Michigan state law provides that [n]o minor under the age of 12 years shall loiter, idle or congregate in or on any public street, highway, alley or park between the hours of 10 o'clock p.m. and 6 o'clock a.m. unless the minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian, or some adult delegated by the parent or guardian to accompany the child. MCLA 722.751; MSA 28.342(1). Curfew laws in other states and cities typically set forth different curfews for minors of differen ... Read more »

In the Siirci bar in a backstreet of Istanbul's bustling Beyoglu district, a few patrons are enjoying a cold beer. Flyers for LBGT rights and environmentalist demonstrations are scattered on a small table with feminist magazines stacked alongside.

Places like ours do not fit in the AKP's vision of Istanbul, says the bar's manager, Haydar Tas, of the party that has governed Turkey for the last decade. And restrictions on alcohol consumption will make things harder for us.

In a surprise move last week, the Turkish parliament rushed through strict legislation that, once approved by the president, Abdullah Gul, will curb alcohol sales and drinking in Turkey.

The planned regulations would prohibit retail sales between 10pm and 6am, ban all alcohol advertising and promotion, and stop new shops and bars from opening within 100m of schools and mosques.

As is already the case with smoking, the depiction of alcohol consumption in films and on television would ... Read more »

Insurance Law encompasses auto insurance, business insurance, disability and health insurance, life insurance, viaticals, and more. If you have questions about an insurance policy, need advice about a claim, or have another insurance question, find the answers and information you need here in the Insurance Law section of FreeAdvice.

The insurance business is governed by thousands of pages of insurance laws, regulations and rules that were originally intended to protect consumers and regulate the conduct of insurance companies and their agents and brokers. The rules lay down standards that the insurer and its agents must follow during the course of the sales process, specify certain provisions insurance policies must provide, restrict how insurance companies decide who to cover (the insurance underwriting process) and regulate the rates the insurance company can charge. The insurance laws and rules also cover how quickly claims must be paid, and what the insurance company and ... Read more »

Chicago Booth offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of business. Our curriculum ensures that you ll learn to evaluate problems and opportunities through the fundamentals that underlie business accounting, economics, psychology, sociology, and statistics. Understanding these will enable you to transcend business trends and thrive in any situation.

Four major components make up the flexible curriculum. You choose what you take and when - based on your experience, education, and goals.

• Foundation courses focus on developing analytical tools and knowledge that supports the rest of the curriculum.
• Functions, Management, and Business Environment courses cover basic business functions (finance, marketing, and operations); management (decisions, people, and strategy); as well as the business environment in which firms operate.
• Electives cover 13 concentrati ... Read more »

Criminology is a branch of sociology, a science that specializes in group behavior. Criminologists conduct scientific research to analyze criminal behavior and the factors contributing to it. Likewise, criminologists evaluate the measures societies institute to fight crime and rehabilitate criminals. They also evaluate how evidence is analyzed, hereditary, social, and psychological factors contributing to crime, the effectiveness of investigative methods, and the effectiveness of various types of criminal rehabilitation programs.

Criminologists are sociologists with expertise in criminology who organize and conduct research to evaluate social behaviors. They analyze acceptable and deviant behaviors prevalent in society. Since they research and specialize in numerous subjects, criminalists enjoy various career opportunities.

Where do criminologists work?

Criminologists typically work at colleges and ... Read more »

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 (July, 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 ... Read more »