In an oversaturated market where countless lawyers are unemployed or underemployed, choosing the right law school makes all the difference.

The right school puts you on track to a competitive corporate or public sector job. The wrong school may be a waste of three years and $250,000.

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We held a survey to determine what real professionals consider the best law schools. They have determined that this school is Harvard Law School .

More than 650 of our readers responded, of which 60 percent had J.D.s. and 69 percent had hiring experience. Thirty-six percent of the respondents work in legal fields, 23 percent work in finance, 10 percent work in technology, 6 percent are current law students, and 6 percent work in consulting.

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You don't have to be a lawyer to benefit from an education in law. A degree in legal studies can be a valuable asset for professionals working in diverse fields such as business, government and criminal justice. At a time when litigation and liability pose significant risks to employers, job candidates with an excellent understanding of the legal system may find themselves in high demand.

Online legal degrees are generally found at the bachelor's and master's levels. However, some schools may also offer certificates in legal topics, such as labor relations, for those who want specialized skills and knowledge. These certificate programs are generally available to those who already hold a bachelor's degree.

A bachelor's degree in legal studies can lead to work in the business world or the public sector. Other graduates may use their degree as the starting point to pursue a master's degree or attend law school. Bachelor degree programs often focus on topics such as citi ... Read more »

Marylin Johnson Raisch is the Librarian for International and Foreign Law at the John Wolff International and Comparative Law Library of the Georgetown Law Center. She received her J.D. from Tulane University School of Law (1980) with work both in civil and common law courses as well as international law and Roman law. She holds degrees in English literature from Smith College ( B.A. magna cum laude 1973) and St. Hugh's College, Oxford (M.Litt. 1978). She received her M.L.S. degree from Columbia University School of Library Service in 1988 and has worked as a law librarian for fifteen years, ten of which were at Columbia University School of Law as International and Foreign Law Librarian. Marylin has edited (with Roberta I. Shaffer) the resulting volume of proceedings, Transnational Legal Transactions (Oceana, 1995) and is the author of several articles, book reviews, and web guides on international and foreign legal research. Recent examples include the chapter "European U ... Read more »

Welcome to the Tax Law center of FreeAdvice, where you ll find well-informed, easy-to-understand articles, answers and other useful resources regarding tax law topics. Refer to the links in this section for articles about corporate tax law, estate tax law, gift tax law, income tax law, property tax law, and tax enforcement.

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Tax Law refers to the body of laws that regulate taxation. Federal tax law, administrated by the Internal Revenue Service, is made up of the Internal Revenue Code. Each state has its own code for state taxation. Tax law is a highly specialized area of law, and while many lawyers may have knowledge of areas of tax law pertinent to their primary special ... Read more »

For those who have completed a bachelor degree in engineering, master-level study online may one of the best ways to move forward with your career goals. Master degree graduates could have better opportunities at top level jobs in a variety of industries and could be candidates for PhD programs in.

their field of study. Just as with undergraduate study, students will need to choose the best concentration for their interests and goals from the many disciplines that fall within the wide scope of engineering.

An online engineering masters may include a master of science in electrical and computer engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering interdisciplinary engineering degrees may also be available to virtual students. Expect a rigorous curriculum designed to produce top professionals. Gaining news techniques, increasing job performance, and enhancing career options may be part of many master degree program curriculums.

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Online classes represent the ultimate in convenience. You can access your classes and course information at anytime as long as you have a computer or device with a high-speed internet connection.

Helpful information:

• Find out if you meet the eligibility requirements before registering for online classes.
• Learn more about WCC s Introduction to Online Learning class. which may help you meet an eligibility requirement or provide you with a non-credit online class experience to determine if online classes are a good fit for you.
• Check out a complete list of classes that are offered online.
• Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements needed for online classes.

If you ever have a problem with an online class at WCC. review your Student Rights and Responsibilities described in the Board of Trustees Policy 4095 .

For questions or concerns, you may contact the Ombudsman. Additional information is ava ... Read more »

Advanced business fundamentals form the foundation of our Two-Year MBA.

You ll spend the first year acquiring key business management knowledge that will prove crucial for leadership roles in today s advanced digital economy and global business opportunities. Our Performance Learning experience closely integrates classroom knowledge with applied hands-on practice to help you gain real-world experience quickly, starting with the first semester.

Fall Semester covers vital business management and operational practices, including:

• Leading Teams
• Financial Accounting
• Microeconomics for Management
• Marketing Management
• Critical and Strategic Thinking
• Managerial Finance
• Strategy

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The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Law cooperate in offering combined programs of study leading to the J.D. degree and the sequential M.A. M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees.

Students who wish to take part in this program must make separate applications and gain admission to both the School of Law and a participating department of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Students must be admitted to a Ph.D. program at the Graduate School to participate (there is no J.D./M.A. dual-degree program).

Participating Departments

Only the following GSAS departments have elected to participate in the J.D./Ph.D. Program:

Applying to the J.D./Ph.D. Program

Applicants must submit applications to both Columbia Law School and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. On each application, applicants must note their interest in the dual-degree program. Applications must be submitted by the Law School deadline and t ... Read more »

The different types of law school prerequisites mainly involve a bachelor's or higher degree, a good score on an official admissions test, previous legal work experience, a letter of recommendation and a panel interview. Not all law schools expect applicants to have every type of prerequisite. The amount of weight given to each prerequisite also varies depending on the specific law school. In addition to the formal prerequisites for law school admission, approval committees also look for strong communication skills.

Both oral and written language skills are considered to be crucial abilities in candidates for law school. While many law schools are flexible in the type of bachelor's or other degree an applicant has, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation are always expected. Degree subjects for law school prerequisites must be seen by admissions councils as relevant to the kind of lawyer the prospect wants to become. For instance, an educational background in sociology may ... Read more »

Northwestern's JD-PhD program is open to students who intend to pursue an academic or research career and whose teaching and research will be enriched by both degrees. The program is designed to allow students to complete both degrees more effectively than they would through consecutive degree programs. Students are able to complete the entire program, including dissertation, in as few as six years.

Northwestern JD-PhD graduates have obtained faculty positions in law and graduate schools as well as prestigious judicial clerkships.

Advantages of Northwestern's JD-PhD Program

The Most Integrated Program of its Kind

The program offers a coherent course of study on a set track that integrates the rigorous terrains of doctoral and law studies. Faculty members from each of the schools jointly supervise students' research and dissertations.

An Accelerated Course of Study

The Children s Law Clinic is a community law office that provides free legal advice, advocacy, and legal representation to low-income children. The clinic is staffed by Duke Law students who bring their compassion, commitment, and energy to the task of advocating for at-risk children. Since its establishment in 2002, the Children s Law Clinic has represented hundreds of children from a wide region around Durham.

The Children s Law Clinic is one of the few programs in North Carolina with expertise in special education and school discipline law. All North Carolina children with learning-related disabilities have a right to an appropriate public education, says Clinic Director and Clinical Professor Jane Wettach. That right is violated if those disabilities are not properly addressed or if students are improperly barred from their classrooms and schools. The law students in the clinic advocate for children in the public schools when parents have been unable to obtain appropriat ... Read more »

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that regulates and establishes oversight for private industry pension plans, retirement plan, profit-sharing plans and health insurance coverage by establishing rules and minimum standards that are meant to protect plan participants. ERISA only governs private (non-government) employers with 25 or more employees.

ERISA does not mandate the creation of any these plans; it only sets the standards for those that choose to establish them. ERISA was amended by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) in 1985 to include provisions for workers whose established health insurance coverage is affected by their employment situation. And a more recent amendment in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), protects the transferability and security of health care coverage for workers, especially when there is a pre-existing condition involved.

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Mexico immigration is something you will need to consider on an individual basis. If you plan to retire and live most of the year in Mexico, you will need to get an immigrant permit to do so from the Mexican Consulate. If you plan to visit up to 180 days at a time, you may not need to obtain this permit and can be classified as a non immigrate permit. In Mexico, foreign visitors are welcome and encouraged.

Immigrant permits are those that are required for individuals that plan to gain permanent residency in the country.

Non immigrant permits are permits that allow you to come to the country for a specific purpose, such as a vacation.

When you come to Mexico, immigration does not require that you surrender your natural citizenship to become a Mexican National.

If you obtain an immigrant permit, you will be granted most of the rights that Mexicans have. This includes the ability to live and work in the country, as well as to claim some benefits. This st ... Read more »

No special college program is required or recommended by most law schools. Generally, law schools urge a solid four-year program leading to a bachelor's degree. As long as a student receives a quality education featuring critical analysis, logical reasoning, and written and oral communications, any WMU major is acceptable for a pre-law student. Most often chosen are English, business, political science, history and economics, but such disciplines as philosophy, anthropology, mathematics, sociology, natural sciences, engineering, education, fine arts and aviation are also suitable majors. An advisor can help you with these decisions or contact one of the above departments.

Regardless of one's major, choose these essential courses:

• Writing, such as English and business communication
• Legal reasoning, such as administrative law, constitutional law and business law
• Awareness of the structure and processes of government, such as ... Read more »

JD Admission Requirements

Post-secondary studies

The educational prerequisite for admission to law school in Alberta is the successful completion of 10 full courses or 20 half course equivalents in a program of study leading to a degree at a university in Alberta or its equivalent. Courses to be considered must be completed prior to December 31 in the year in which the application is made. Successful applicants to the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary will be on track to complete their undergraduate education prior to beginning the JD program.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

All students seeking admission to the Faculty of Law, or who wish to obtain a JD degree from the University of Calgary, are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), as are most students who wish to attend on a Letter of Permission.

The LSAT is a standardized test designed to measure skills that are considered essen ... Read more »

Under current UK law you can live with someone in a number of legally recognised ways that include:

• Civil Marriage
• Civil partnership
• Co-habitation

In each of these types of relationship you must be fully aware of the law if you want to separate from your partner. Separation law is slightly different depending on the type of relationship you have. For instance, civil marriages are legally binding. Separation law states that your marriage is dissolved if you separate from your partner for more than five years. If you want to legally separate earlier, you must follow divorce proceedings.

The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is now law. It allows same-sex couples to get legal recognition of their relationship. If you are in this type of relationship, you are called a civil partner , and this is recognised under UK law. Separation law with civil partnerships is similar to civil marriage. You should consult a family law solicitor if you ... Read more »

Common law is in effect legal precedent that is made by judges sitting in court. Unlike statutory provisions, which are laws that are codified as Acts of Parliament, the common law is constantly changing.

This is because of the fluid way in which judges interpret the law using their knowledge of legal precedent and common sense and by applying the facts of the case they are hearing to those prior decisions. English law works on a common law system, as opposed to a civil law system, which relies on statute and certain texts.

Origins of the Common Law

Common law is an invention of the English courts: the Kings Bench, the Court of Common Pleas and the Exchequer so as to ensure, as remains the case today, that there were laws that superceded the decisions of the lesser courts.

Judges create the common law by delivering written judgments about the cases before them. If, for example, Magistrates’ Courts across England and Wales were able to make and follo ... Read more »

Concord Law School is an online law school that helps people to get an education in the field of law. Students can get an education to become trial lawyers or corporate legal counsel. Students can also get an education that enables them to provide legal assistance to people as a law expert. Those who do not want to practise law, but who are small business owners or who just want to know more about the law are welcome to attend classes online and try to enhance their understanding of the law. With three degree program available, choosing the right program to suit an individual's needs becomes much easier.

Getting an online education from Concord Law School is an opportunity for students to improve their lives in a convenient and flexible way that can be compared to traditional law schools. Students review case studies, complete briefs and turn in regular assignments. Other components to Concord's courses include online lectures, classroom message boards and email. Students ca ... Read more »

One of life’s great indulgences is the cognoscente’s feeling of smug superiority when others get some inside-baseball bit of information wrong. It’s a heady amalgam of emotions—lamenting how the world is going to hell while simultaneously assuring yourself that it is, at any rate, not YOUR fault. And I have noted in my own case that the impulse is exacerbated when I learned the key bit of information relatively late in life. I suppose the increased degree of smugness is borne of overcompensation. There are things that I can actually remember learning as an adult, and yet they still elicit a quick, happy disdain in my heart when someone else gets them wrong.

I’m not alone in this, I’m sure. Once, while out of town for a law school conference, I had dinner with a faculty member—let’s call him Professor Black—who might reasonably be described as combative; he also invited someone from another law school. At dinner, Professor Black told a little story ... Read more »

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The One-year MBA at Cornell University is designed for established professionals who are preparing for leadership roles or who want to minimize time away from work and accelerate their careers. The general business curriculum is delivered in just 12 months (May to May), so this is a particularly rigorous fast-track program saving you time and money. The program minimizes career disruption while delivering an ideal blend of lockstep core courses and custom-tailored electives.

The accelerated format encapsulates a Two-year MBA experience into one year beginning with core courses during the summer semester that provide foundational knowledge you’ll need for leadership roles. The fall semester features a Management Practicum that provides an experience similar to an internship. In this three-credit, performance-lear ... Read more »

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Question: What OSHA Regulations Do I Need to Know About for My Business?

If your state is not on the list, it is controlled by federal regulations.

OSHA regulations apply to all businesses having one or more employees.

Answer:

To comply with OSHA regulations, you must:

• Inspection Allow OSHA to inspect your business. The inspection may be unannounced or as a result of an employee complaint. You have a right to accompany the OSHA inspector during the inspection. The inspector has a right to inspect all areas of your business for possible violations, not just the area of the complaint. Include information about inspections in your employee training program.

• Disabilities
• Sexual Harassment
• Employment Contracts
• Wages and Overtime Pay
• Employment Discrimination
• Workplace Disputes
• Pensions and Benefits
• Wrongful Termination

There are no federal laws that regulate smoking in the workplace, however there are many states that have laws regulating smoking. In addition, many cities and counties have ordinances that altogether ban smoking in the workplace. The reason there are so many laws concerning smoking in the workplace is that many federal and independent studies have illustrated the detrimental effects not only of smoking, but of second-hand smoke as well.

The Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that second-hand smoke is the cause of approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths and 37,000 heart disease deaths a year. In addition, if smoking is not regulated in the workplace it could lead to higher costs ... Read more »

A bachelor s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution is required for admission to Columbia Business School. Applicants should scan and submit PDF versions of transcripts from each college and university they have attended as a registered student.

Do not send paper transcripts via mail when first applying. If offered admission, you will be required to provide sealed hard copies or encrypted digital copies of your transcripts from each of the colleges or universities you have attended. Offers of admission are not binding until academic records have been verified .

Applicants should report their grade point average as it appears on their transcript.

All applicants must submit a self-reported GMAT (preferred) or GRE score. Scores are valid for five years. Your scores must be valid when you submit your application. Both the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) and Integrated Reasoning (IR) sections are required if y ... Read more »

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Essex £34,430 pro rata MORGAN LAW

My client, a local government organisation based in Essex, they have an exciting opportunity as a Web and Publications Editor on a 3 month interim.

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An Operations manager is required with experience of working in the Energy Sector. You will manage a large team of around 20 people to deliver exce.

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A public sector organisation requires a regeneration manager to oversee multiple projects and funding bids. Duties Include: •    Develop partnershi.

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Probate is the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person, resolving all claims against the estate, and distributing the deceased person's property. If a person dies with a will, these are sometimes called testamentary probate proceedings. If they died without a will, the person is said to have died intestate.

Testamentary Probate

Generally, when one leaves a will behind there is little to take through probate. It is often simply a matter of appointing an executor (sometimes called a personal representative) to administer the estate and see to it that the assets and obligations of the estate are handled according to the directions set forth in the will. However, in some instances, potential heirs or other creditors may challenge the contents of the will, asserting that they are entitled to more than what has been left for them. Under these circumstances, a probate court decides whose claims are valid or not and makes the appropriate ... Read more »

There s a new hospital opening in town, and this weekend they are showing it off to the public with a big open house. So many RNs running around the place, I was wondering who s taking care of the patients at the old place, which hasn t closed yet.

In the fancy, shmansy emergency room area, there s a big screen on the wall across from the nurse s station listing each emergency room number, patient s initials, patient s age, medical reason the patient is visiting today. Why don t they just put the person s weight up there too?

And let s get an audio version too let s not overlooked the rights of the hearing impaired to snoop around while hanging out in the emergency room.

Geeezzzz who thought of this? Have they ever heard of HIPPA laws?

Just about every time someone from our family has been in this hospital s emergency room, we ve run into someone else we knew. Now we can just walk down the hall and check out the person s age and condition. How conveni ... Read more »

Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School

Harvard Law School (HLS) and Harvard Business School (HBS) offer a joint degree program in law and business. Completion of the program leads to the degrees of Juris Doctor and Master in Business Administration (JD/MBA). The program is designed for students who have the background that will enable them to handle the rigorous and concentrated course of study. It allows students to gain expertise in both the law and general management practices. The program prepares students for careers in which an understanding of both legal and business principles is essential.

Professor Guhan Subramanian is the faculty director of the joint degree program at the Law School.

Admissions

Prospective students must apply to and be separately admitted to both the Law School and the Business School, each of which will independently review and admit applicants. Questions rel ... Read more »

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Program Highlights

• Accelerate your study

• Stand at the intersection of Law and Business As a student at both Kellogg and Northwestern Law School, you become part of an expanded and prestigious global network of alumni known for their willingness to support each other professionally and personally. The structure of our JD/MBA Program offers a double advantage: you will graduate with your first-year classmates from both programs and continue those rewarding lifelong connections as alumni.

• Learn from experience

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Summer Student

York Region’s largest Family Law Firm currently has one exciting Summer Student position available. Feldstein Family Law Group Professional Corporation is a growing and fast paced firm in Markham, and is seeking one enthusiastic Summer Student with an interest in Family Law who has completed or is currently taking the introductory Family Law course. The position is primarily research and writing based, with an emphasis on producing high quality content for our promotional and educational websites. The Firm is accepting applications no later than December 15, 2014 and the employment term will be from May 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015 with the possibility for extension.

You will be exposed to the following:

• legal research
• summarizing and critical commentary on recent, noteworthy family law cases
• analyzing celebrity family law issues in the context of Ontario and Canadian Family Law
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Some civil lawyers handle civil rights cases. These are cases in which an individual -- or group, for class action lawsuits -- believes that her basic human rights have not been respected. Examples include seeking damages for unlawful police searches, or discrimination in housing, employment or education. People can feel that their right to privacy is violated during unwarranted searches or that they were denied opportunities to get a job, a residence, or go to a school because of certain characteristics.

Personal injury law is an enormous legal field encompassing many different types of harm. Essentially, personal injury lawyers can assist you when you are harmed through the negligence, recklessness or carelessness of another party. Common practice areas include slip and falls, car and truck accidents, mass transportation accidents, medical malpractice and dog bites. These attorneys help you seek compensation for medical bills incurred, time lost at work, loss of consortium ... Read more »

Having your master of law degree opens up many opportunities in the administrative realm of any industry. Lawyers and non-lawyers are both eligible to obtain a master of law degree, but students must not confuse a master of law degree with law school. If you are considering going to graduate school for law, look into some of the professional positions you would be eligible for with this type of a degree.

Many companies in various industries, such as health care, need compliance officers who ensure program integrity and company adherence to applicable regulations. Compliance officers do not need to be lawyers, but they often require candidates to have a legal background, which a master of law degree can count toward. Students that have an educational background in the health care industry as well as a master of law degree are optimal candidates for health industry compliance officers.

A master of law degree can help you secure a position as a legal clerk for the court ... Read more »

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Employment opportunities for librarians

Employment opportunities for non-librarians

Individuals interested in applying for non-librarian positions in the law library, or in other university positions, can review the open positions list on the University's Human Resources Office Jobs web page Individuals interested in applying for a law library position should submit their cover letter and resume over the Internet by following the instructions on the Human Resources web site.

University Policy

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It is the mission of Northwestern University's Affirmative Action and Disability Services Office to offer collaborative resolution regarding discrimination issues (including sexual harassment), accessibility, accommodations, and in ach ... Read more »

In 1973, as drug use and crime rates around the country were on the rise, New York State passed a set of narcotics laws that became known by the name of their primary champion, Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller. The laws mandated that a conviction for possessing four ounces or more of heroin or cocaine be punished by at least 15 years to life in prison.

The laws were praised by prosecutors, who said they made it easier to make cases against drug kingpins when lower-level dealers or users faced tough penalties. Other criticized the laws for their harshness, noting that many first-time offenders caught with small amounts of narcotics ended up with lengthy sentences.

In 2007, Clyde Haberman described the long-running debate in the About New York column of The New York Times:

"For true endurance, the statutes known as the Rockefeller-era drug laws are hard to beat. The same may be said about attempts to scrap those laws, which came into being in 1973, so long ago that d ... Read more »

MD/MBA Program

Pritzker School of Medicine students have the opportunity to apply for and pursue their MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Armed with studies in economics, statistics and the behavioral sciences, students with the MD/MBA dual degree are trained to become leaders in health care organizations.

The MD and MBA degrees are administered separately and require two separate admissions and financial aid applications. Interested Pritzker applicants are encouraged to complete their first two years of medical school before applying to the business school.

Current Pritzker School of Medicine students interested in applying for the joint MBA degree should make an appointment with Dr. Jim Woodruff . Associate Dean of Students. Prospective students interested in exploring the MD/MBA degree should contact the Pritzker Admissions Office .

Course of Study

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About Jones Day

A heavy-hitter with a hand in most major areas of law and an internationally-recognized prowess in litigation, Jones Day uses its size and reach-offices in 19 countries spread over five continents-to maintain strong client relationships with global corporate giants. According to The Am Law 100, it's one of the largest firms in the United States by gross revenue.

Midwest Roots

Founded in Cleveland in 1893 by Judge Edwin Blandin and William Lowe Rice, Jones Day made its name by representing Midwestern manufacturers and transportation companies. One of the first firms in the nation to adopt a corporate management structure, Jones Day continued its rise by opening a Washington, DC office in 1946. The years since the firm's founding have brought steady growth-with the addition of dozens of offices at home and overseas-and fame, as the firm's involvement in political scraps of the highest order helpe ... Read more »

Consumer law is a field of law which is designed to protect consumers and to provide them with formal legal means of obtaining reparations for damage caused by faulty products. A wide variety of topics are covered in consumer law, including warranties, quality standards, consumer privacy. and certain types of contracts. The goal of such law is to ensure that consumers have rights which are clearly spelled out, and that companies which sell products and services are clearly aware of their responsibilities under the law.

The advent of consumer law came about in the early 20th century, with a series of scandals over contaminated food which led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and a number of other measures designed to protect consumers. Prior to regulation of the sales industry, companies could include any ingredients they liked, including known toxins, and they could make a wide range of claims about their products without facing legal penalties. Companies could al ... Read more »

One option for online courses in Canada is the University of Manitoba. The University of Manitoba offers hundreds of online courses and several online degrees through its 12 different faculties and schools. The school offers a general studies bachelor of arts program, bachelor of arts in geography, bachelor of social work and a baccalaureate program for registered nurses. A 30 credit hour post-baccalaureate certificate is also offered for professional development of teachers. Other courses of study are offered in fields such as anthropology, the arts, Asian studies, biology, economics, agriculture, history, native studies, religion, sociology and women's studies.

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Cambridge Distance Learning MBA's

Students in the program have a chance to work with two accredited clinical. or Clinical Psychology. McGill University. Canadian colleges.

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Joint Dual Degree Programs

Law students have or are currently pursuing concurrent or joint degrees in Business, Public Policy, Religious Studies, International Relations, Computer Science, Linguistics, and Economics. Students interested in applying to another program in the University should speak with the Dean of Students or the Associate Director of Student Affairs about the application process and transfer of joint or dual degree credits. In addition, any students interested in pursuing a joint or dual degree should review the Joint and Dual Degree Handbook.

Joint Degree Programs

The Law School participates with several other areas of the University in formal joint degree programs. These programs have specific admission requirements and candidates are able to count coursework in each area toward the academic requirements in the other area, thus reducing the time and expense involved in earning both degree ... Read more »

Johnson's unique immersion program is an intense, hands-on semester of integrated course and field work in a specific industry or career interest.

The immersion experience combines:

• Cutting-edge course work
• Outstanding faculty
• Coaching by leading business practitioners
• Problem solving under actual business conditions

• Concentrated, applied knowledge in a chosen field
• Networking with premier companies, faculty, and practitioners
• Problem-solving experience in real-life situations
• Preferred status with summer recruiters and long-term employers

• Students in the two-year MBA program complete the bulk of the Core MBA coursework during their first semester.
• In the second semester of their first year, most choose an immers ... Read more »

Business and industry must take public and private law into account in all decisions. The College of Law and the Whitman School of Management have responded by creating joint degree programs in business administration. Students may obtain a J.D. and M.B.A. in four years instead of the five years necessary when both programs are pursued separately. This programs is particularly appropriate for students with career objectives in corporate law, tax law, or labor law.

The joint degree program in Law and Cultural Foundations of Education, with a concentration in Disability Studies was approved in January 2003 and offers students the opportunity to earn a J.D. and M.S.in Education. Eligible joint degree students may also earn a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Disability Studies, which is a New York State-approved concentration.Disability Studies applies legal, social, cultural, historical, and philosophical perspectives to the study of disability in society. ... Read more »

Before purchasing a gift and presenting it to your father-in-law, check with your partner about family customs. Giving an expensive gift to an elder may not be appropriate. A simple act of kindness such as a phone call on his birthday or a surprise visit to rake leaves may be more suitable based on family tradition. According to Ben Klempner, family therapist and counselor, respectful boundaries can make or break your relationship with your father-in-law. Discuss your intentions with your spouse.

For the Guy Who Has Everything

If your father-in-law has everything he needs, or wants, choose a disposable gift. Fill a basket with snacks like fresh fruit, candy, crackers and dips. Find unusual foods that your father-in-law likes that cannot be bought locally. Import his favorite specialty wine. Enroll him in the beer of the month club. Pre-order his favorite cinnamon buns from a local bakery and personally deliver them on a Saturday morning. 1950s thought was that food w ... Read more »

Joint Tenancy

A type of ownership of real or Personal Property by two or more persons in which each owns an undivided interest in the whole.

In estate law, joint tenancy is a special form of ownership by two or more persons of the same property. The individuals, who are called joint tenants, share equal ownership of the property and have the equal, undivided right to keep or dispose of the property. Joint tenancy creates a Right of Survivorship. This right provides that if any one of the joint tenants dies, the remainder of the property is transferred to the survivors. Descended from common-law tradition, joint tenancy is closely related to two other forms of concurrent property ownership: Tenancy in Common. a less restrictive form of ownership that sometimes results when joint tenancies cease to exist, and Tenancy by the Entirety. a special form of joint tenancy for married couples.

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The Law School offers the following four joint degree programs with other Harvard University schools:

• JD/MBA with Harvard Business School. Students earn a JD and an MBA in four years spending the first two years of the program fully enrolled for one year at the Law School and for one year at the Business School (either can come first). In the third and fourth years of the program, students enroll in and take courses at both schools. For further information about the program see the JD/MBA Program Description .
• JD/MPP or JD/MPA-ID with Harvard Kennedy School. Students earn a JD and either a Master in Public Policy (MPP) or a Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) in four years. In the first two years students enroll for one full year at the Law School and one full year at the Kennedy School; either can come first. In the third and fourth years of the program students enroll jointly in and take ... Read more »

Bachelor of law, abbreviated to LL.B, is a professional undergraduate degree in law provided by law colleges and universities in India. A student can enroll in a regular classroom or a distance learning program of bachelor of law course. The distance learning course is preferred because it is cost effective and can also be pursued at a time convenient to the student.

• The minimum education qualification for studying the LL.B course is successful completion of 10+2 board examination (in this case, the candidate has to study a 5 years comprehensive LL.B course).
• A student can apply to the LL.B course of study after successful completion of graduation in any stream of study (in this case the duration of LL.B study will be 3 years).
• The applicant must score minimum 50 percent in his school examination or graduation for admission to bachelor of law course.
• Good communication, writing and oral skills are prerequisites for a student who wants to ... Read more »

Pre-Law at Michigan

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts has no official prescribed Pre-Law major or program. This position is consistent with advice that we have repeatedly received from law school deans and it is reiterated by the American Bar Association. We encourage students to pursue a challenging undergraduate program that fosters critical thinking, logical reasoning and effective writing. Your academic efforts should be enriched by extracurricular activities that promote awareness of a broad range of social issues, develop your leadership skills and challenge you to creatively and collaboratively solve problems. We look forward to working with you as you pursue your goal of attending law school.

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At Iowa, JD students are able to develop joint degree programs with most graduate colleges and departments in the University. The cross-crediting feature of the joint degree program allows students to receive the JD and another graduate/professional degree by taking six to 24 hours (equivalent to one or two semesters) less course work than would be necessary if the two degrees were pursued independently.

Joint Degree Objectives

The College of Law places few restrictions on the University of Iowa graduate department/college in which a student might pursue graduate work while pursuing a law degree. The "relatedness" of the dual degree objective is the main criterion; the joint degree student should bring to one discipline the insights and experience gained in the other. Currently, the most popular joint degrees include:

• JD/MBA (Management)
• JD/MPH (Public Health)
• JD/MHA (Health Management Policy)
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Tort law is a branch of the law which covers civil wrongs, such as defamation and trespassing. among many other transgressions. Under tort law, if someone suffers a physical, legal, or economic harm, he or she may be entitled to bring suit. If the suit is deemed valid, damages may be awarded to the victim to compensate for his or her troubles. Most of these laws are found in regional, state, and national civil codes, which often spell out limits on damages and the statute of limitations for tort cases.

Many people divide tort law into three rough categories: negligent torts, intentional torts, and strict liability torts. Torts arising out negligence are civil wrongs caused by negligent behavior or a failure to practice due diligence. For example, if you are playing soccer in the street and you accidentally kick the ball through someone's living room window, this may be a negligence tort. Medical malpractice and other forms of professional negligence are also covered under th ... Read more »

Key Details

Villanova University (PA) costs $9,472 to attend, which is 52% less expensive than the average for all Graduate Business Schools. If you do not live in Pennsylvania, the cost of attendance is $18,944, which is 40% less expensive than the average for all Graduate Business Schools.

Admissions

The MBA program at Villanova University (PA) admits students who have an average GMAT score of 600, which is slightly higher than the average for all Graduate Business Schools. The average incoming GPA is 3.3, which is roughly the average for all Graduate Business Schools.

The total enrollment at Villanova University (PA) is 566, which is considerably more than the average for all Graduate Business Schools.

The number of full time faculty members at Villanova University (PA) is 137, which is considerably more than the average for all Graduate Business Schools.

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Joint Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program "Human Rights under Pressure - Ethics, Law, and Politics" (HR-UP)

“There are three primary categories of contemporary ‘pressures’ that constitute systematic challenges for human rights, requiring new thinking and interdisciplinary research: first, crises and emergencies; second, the reality of diversity; and finally, intensified global interactions in the process of globalization.”

“Human Rights under Pressure – Ethics, Law, and Politics” – HR-UP is a joint interdisciplinary doctoral study and research program, focusing on these challenges.

The first three-year research cohort of the program began in October 2014, and the second will launch in October 2015. Successful applicants admitted to the program will benefit from a full scholarship and a rich academic an ... Read more »

According to Newton s first law, an object in motion continues in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. It is the natural tendency of objects to keep on doing what they re doing. All objects resist changes in their state of motion. In the absence of an unbalanced force, an object in motion will maintain its state of motion. This is often called the law of inertia .

The law of inertia is most commonly experienced when riding in cars and trucks. In fact, the tendency of moving objects to continue in motion is a common cause of a variety of transportation injuries - of both small and large magnitudes. Consider for instance the unfortunate collision of a car with a wall. Upon contact with the wall, an unbalanced force acts upon the car to abruptly decelerate it to rest. Any passengers in the car will also be decelerated to rest if they are strapped to the car by seat belts. Being strapped tightly to the car, the p ... Read more »

The Supreme Court of Canada, where the Dagenais ruling was laid down. Photo by Peregrine981.

Situations in journalism raise both legal and ethical questions. In many newsrooms, whether an action is legal is considered to be the first hurdle that any action must clear, before ethical issues are raised. Also, ethical standards such as fairness and accuracy are used in court cases to evaluate stories for libel and other legal problems.

How free is the Canadian press, legally?

From a legal perspective, the freedom of the press is guaranteed constitutionally by Section Two of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. But the charter also states in Section One that fundamental freedoms in a democracy can be limited for justifiable reasons. Hence, press freedom is not absolute, legally.

Canada: Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982)

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Definition

A contract in which one party agrees to indemnify another against a predefined category of risks in exchange for a premium. Depending on the contract, the insurer may promise to financially protect the insured from the loss, damage, or liability stemming from some event. An insurance contract will almost always limit the amount of monetary protection possible.

Overview

In the absence of insurance, three possible individuals bear the burden of an economic loss; the individual suffering the loss; the individual causing the loss via negligence or unlawful conduct; or lastly, a particular party who has been allocated the burden by the legislature, such as employers under Workmen's Compensation statutes.

While types of insurance vary widely, their primary goal is to allocate the risks of a loss from the individual to a great number of people. Each individual pays a "premium" into a pool, from which losses are paid out. Regardless of whether ... Read more »

If you re one of millions of Americans considering going back to school (or if you re going to school for the first time) you face not only an exciting decision, but a daunting one as well. There are hundreds of degrees and fields out there, and trying to decide on one can be confusing, to say the least. We ve put together a guide to the different types of college degrees and what they mean, but before you get started, here are a few things to think about:

1. What level of degree do you need? Make sure a given college degree program is tied to a specific career goal. For example, if you want to become a public school teacher, you need a teaching certificate.
2. Do you meet the program s prerequisites? Many types of degree programs, especially the more advanced ones, require you to hold previous degrees or qualifications. No matter how nicely you ask, an MSN program will not admit you unless you have a practical nursing degree.
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Essentials

Course code: MAJURDOC1000

Duration for domestic students: 3 years full time/6 years part time (domestic students only)

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fee: If you commence your studies after 1 January 2015, the indicative fee is $10,266.00 per year of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). For more information please visit our future students website.

Fees for domestic students: If you commence your course after 1 January 2015, the indicative fee is $36,000.00 per year of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). For more information please visit our future students website.

Course abbreviation: JD

link to find the application process that is relevant to you.'>UAC code: 980200, 980205

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Was it worth it?

Daianna Karaian, an alumna of the Kellogg School of Management, reveals how much of her MBA she still finds useful a year after graduation

THESE days, questioning the value of a business degree is one of the few growth industries. The Economist itself indulges in the practice from time to time. Is two years out of the job market and tens of thousands of dollars in tuition a wise investment? A year ago, as a newly-minted—and unemployed—MBA, I was sceptical.

With a background in sustainability and marketing gained from non-profits, government and small business, I went to business school to discover unexplored territory: the MBA would be my bridge into big business. I regularly pulled all-nighters poring over finance and accounting textbooks, poking into the darkest corners of Excel, and solemnly applying Little s Law to eliminate hypothetical bottlenecks in imaginary factories. Within six months I felt I ... Read more »

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Doctor of Education in Professional Counseling and Supervision

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Professional Counseling and Supervision program (Ed.D.) is to prepare counseling professionals to positively impact their clients and communities of service through effective practices and programs, leadership, and advocacy (7/2013).

Ed.D. in Professional Counseling and Supervision equips graduates with the skills they need for advancement and/or achievement in counseling-related positions. The curriculum builds upon skills and knowledge acquired through previous degrees in counseling and extends graduates' knowledge through an emp ... Read more »

United States immigration refers to the process of non-U.S. citizens moving to the United States. Throughout history, immigration has been a difficult process. Initially, this was because of the physical difficulties of getting across the ocean to come to America, but also because of racial prejudices that made it difficult for people from certain countries to become citizens. Today, though the process for citizenship is long, the United States accepts more immigrants as permanent residents than any other country.

After transferring their visa, a person can become a permanent resident and be eligible for a Green Card. A Green Card is proof of permanent resident status. Being issued one means that a person has the right to live and work in the United States. Also, people who are permanent residents are able to apply for full citizenship after a certain period of time. Aside from transferring visas, people can be eligible for permanent resident status through work or through m ... Read more »

Vacancies

UNCITRAL secretariat vacancies are managed by the United Nations Office for Human Resources Management (UN OHRM). For more information on how to work with the United Nations please visit the UN Careers - Department/Office: Office of Legal Affairs portal.

Internships

The International Trade Law Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (ITLD), which serves as the substantive secretariat of UNCITRAL, offers an internship programme for a selected number of applicants whose major is commercial law, international trade law or private international law.

The Division includes a Legislative Branch and a Technical Assistance and Coordination Section. Those are tasked, respectively, with the development of harmonized legislative texts, and the provision of technical assistance with respect to the adoption and use of UNCITRAL legal texts and coordination among organizations working in the field of internatio ... Read more »

MARQUETTE (AP) The Michigan Court of Claims has upheld a law empowering an appointed panel to allow hunting of wolves.

The state Legislature approved the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act last August. It gave the Michigan Natural Resources Commission the authority to classify animals as game species. The commission already had given wolves that designation, which led to the state s first authorized wolf hunt in 2013.

The law nullified two citizen votes last fall that would have prevented wolf hunts. A group called Keep Michigan Wolves Protected filed suit, saying the law violated the Michigan Constitution.

In a ruling issued Friday, Court of Claims Judge Mark T. Boonstra disagreed, writing that the group s suit fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. He said the court was not taking a position on whether wolves should be hunted ... Read more »

Program Structure

Flex Track courses meet once per week Monday through Thursday, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Villanova campus. Courses taken during the fall and spring semesters are 15 weeks in length, while the summer session runs for nine weeks. In addition to flexibility regarding whether the program is begun in the fall, spring or summer, students can choose to enroll in courses offered on Saturdays and through Villanova’s distance learning online platform. It is recommended that students take two classes per semester if they wish to complete to program within three years, and most students finish the Flex Track MBA within five years.

Curriculum

The Villanova Flex Track MBA curriculum consists of 48 credits. After completing an online primer focused on building or refreshing quantitative skills necessary for completing the MBA curriculum, students take part in the two-credit Leadership Challenge. Taking place over ... Read more »

Vermont Law School Online

Vermont Law School is a private, non-profit law school located in South Royalton, Vt. Founded in 1973, its stated mission is to educate students in a diverse community that fosters personal growth and that enables them to attain outstanding professional skills and high ethical values with which to serve as lawyers and environmental and other professionals in an increasingly technological and interdependent global society, according to the school s website. The school focuses on environmental and international law, and offers dual degree programs with universities in England, France, Spain, and in the United States. It also offers graduate-level programs at its main campus and online.

Programs Offered

Vermont Law school offers graduate-level degrees that focus on environmental and international law. The Juris Doctor (JD) program is a post-bachelor s program that focuse ... Read more »

Like any sector, the field of education has specific legal issues. Providing services to special needs students, free speech rights, approving homeschool curricula, locker searches, cross-town busing, and affirmative action policies are just a few of the reasons why Education Law is recognized as a specific legal subfield. Currently, the legal cases and policies that shape the operation and expectations of the U.S. education system evolve daily and require knowledgeable professionals.

Since our nation's inception, the government has played a role in defining the importance and nature of education. The first federal act relating to education was the Ordinance of 1785. Passed by the Continental Congress, the Ordinance set aside portions of each congressional district for schools. In 1787, Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance that became the first federal policy statement acknowledging the benefit of knowledge and education for the general welfare.

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The provisions of section 12-21.6 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes make it unlawful for anyone to endanger the health or life of a child. This law makes it unlawful for anyone to purposefully permit or facilitate the endangerment of the health or life of any child under the age of 18. This includes placing such a child in situations that may lead to any kind of endangerment.

Section 12-21.6. (b) of the Illinois Compiled Statutes makes it an act of child endangerment for anyone to leave a child less than 6 years old inside a vehicle unattended for more than 10 minutes. Under subsection (c), the statute defines the meaning of unattended. According the provisions of the statute, an unattended child is one who is not accompanied by anyone who is 14 or above. It is also further elaborates by stating unattended also refers to a child who is out of sight of the person 14 years or above.

If there's one person in your significant other's life you NEED to impress it's their mother, which is why our selection of thoughtful mother-in-law gifts are a lifesaver for those in need of a suitably fantastic gift.

The power of a well judged mother-in-law gift

You've already won over your husband or wife, now it's time to win over their mother. It's not for no reason that this not-to-be-underestimated feat is the subject of dozens of books and films. The term mother-in-law may come loaded with a plethora of stigmas and negative stereotypes, but with the help of a well judged mother-in-law gift she'll be putty in your hands. Although mothers-in-law have a rep for being bitter, overbearing monsters who will never consider you good enough for their perfect son or daughter, chances are, your mother-in-law isn t that bad. Nonetheless a good relationship with her requires a lot of time, effort, and care, so get off to a great start with a fantastic mot ... Read more »

Degree of any class shows the level of your knowledge and education. MBA degree is also made to show that you have capable to solve all managerial problems. MBA degrees will enable to you to find the solution of big corporate problems. If you sincerely study and follow the recommendations of the teachers who taught you the different subjects of MBA, you will become master of business administration in real sense with this degree.

Subjects of MBA degree are very logical and useful for today business environment and even if you study MBA through correspondence, you can live solve your every topic after discussing online with google apps. Almost all the business schools in India and abroad are using google apps educational version. So, there is no worry about difficult topic understanding, time of learning and many others facts, you can tell for delaying to obtain this professional degree.

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THE LAW OF INERTIA

T he law of inertia states that:

A body will preserve its velocity and direction so long as no force in its motion's direction acts on it.

For example : a package thrown out of an airplane will continue to move at the speed of the airplane on the horizontal axis (in the direction of the airplane's movement). Since the law of gravity acts on the package (a vertical downward axis), the package will gather speed along the vertical axis, but on the horizontal axis its speed will remain equal to that of the airplane.

(In this explanation we have left out the force of air-resistance).

The law of inertia is the basis of the new physics of the seventeenth century. This law is also true according to modern physics. Galileo discovered the law during the first decade of the seventeenth century, but in fact he did not understand the law in the general way we have formulated it here. The general formulation of th ... Read more »

Villanova School of Law, founded in 1953, is a Catholic law school near Philadelphia. The ABA censured Villanova in 2011 for falsifying several years' worth of the admissions data reported to U.S. News. The magazine currently ranks Villanova 93rd, down from 61st in 2009. The National Law Journal (NLJ) ranked Villanova as the 47th "Go to" law school in 2014, based upon the percentage of 2013 graduates employed at the largest law firms in the country. [1]

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Employment prospects bar passage

Villanova's employment statistics are about in the middle of the pack among schools that place significantly in Pennsylvania, comparable with Temple and Penn State. Law School Transparency gives VLS a 53.3% employment score for the class of 2013.

Out of all the 2013 graduates, around 7.5% found full-time jobs in the public sector, which includes government and public interest. About 15.0% found their wa ... Read more »

Preparing for admission to law school.

Pre-Law Advising is an advising support program within the Colleges of Letters, Arts, and Science. The goal of this program is to offer you information and resources on the law school admission process.

Law schools encourage students to study in any discipline. There is not one major that is considered better than another for law school. Law schools are more interested in how well you do regardless of your chosen major. You should focus on developing excellent writing, research, and analytical skills. Follow your interests and strengths; do what you enjoy and you will do well. It is more important to do your best than to take a heavy course load. It is not beneficial to complete your degree a year or semester early just to impress law schools.

The CLAS Academic Advising Center will help you access the information most applicable to you and let you know how Pre-Law Advising can best support ... Read more »

Labor Law

Labor and Employment Law

This Web site provides information about the Commonwealth of Virginia's Labor and Employment laws.

The Virginia Labor and Employment Law Division protects important employees rights such as minimum wage. Through our Child Labor Division, we help ensure that young people have the opportunity to work in jobs that do not endanger them or interfere with their education.

The Labor and Employment Law Division investigates complaints alleging violations of labor laws, conducts settlement and informal conferences with employers to settle minimum wage disputes, prepares final orders and assesses civil money penalties against employers to gain compliance, assists in civil or criminal court actions against employers to gain compliance and administers the work permit program for all 14 and 15 year-old minors employed in the Commonwealth.

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University of the People (UoPeople) is the world's first non-profit, tuition- free, accredited online university dedicated to opening the gates to higher education for all individuals otherwise constrained.

The University embraces the worldwide presence of the Internet and dropping technology costs to bring tuition-free undergraduate degree programs to qualified high school graduates around the world. UoPeople offers Associates and Bachelors degree programs in Business Administration and Computer Science .

With the support of academic leadership from top universities and having admitted more than 2,000 students from over 150 countries to date, UoPeople is well on its way to becoming aleader in global higher education.

UoPeople is a private institution accredited by the accrediting commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education. ... Read more »

Equal rights for same-sex couples are an important issue in the United States. There are a lot of questions regarding the marriage law among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. These questions include discussions about where gay marriage is allowed, or about how to obtain a gay marriage license. Read through this article to learn the answers to some common questions regarding gay marriage laws and licenses in the United States.

On May 17, 2004, gay marriage became legal in the state of Massachusetts. During the following years, civil unions among gay couples became legal in the states of Connecticut and New Jersey. As of June , there are 13 states that have legalized gay marriage: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Washington, D.C. also legalized gay marriage.

A gay marriage license is the same as a regular marriage license. The only differe ... Read more »

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About Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Each year, a significant chunk of the world's dealmaking-major mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and shareholder litigation, big name restructurings and multi-billion-dollar real estate ventures-gets cranked through the well-greased machine that is Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen Katz. Manning the apparatus are a gifted few, whose compensation far outstrips industry standards. While it may not be the biggest or the highest revenue-maker as a firm, it is the most profitable place in the world to practice law. Wachtell Lipton is one of the smallest firms in the AmLaw 100, but it is continually one of the top firms (and usually the top firm) when it comes to PPP, and it stands above the going market rate for first-year associate salaries.

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We are a boutique law firm with a family atmosphere. We realize that our clients are in need of help and we make it our mission to create the most comfortable environment possible for our clients. Over the last 30 years, we have been providing legal services pertaining to bankruptcy, workers compensation and disability to the Athens, Georgia metropolitan area. We have assisted all types of clients from commercial businesses to individuals.

Here at Morgan Morgan, we are dedicated to providing you with superior service not to be found elsewhere. No problem is too big or too small for us to help. Whether you have lost your job, can’t keep up with medical bills, are behind on your mortgage and fighting to keep your house or have an outstanding amount of tax debt, we are the firm for you. We don’t see a dime unless we turn over a favorable decision for our clients.

Not only do we serve the Athens area, we service other counties as well such as:

• Walton Count ... Read more »

Online Legal Studies Courses

Courses are offered through the Center for Legal Studies. Many of these courses are also available as DVD and Text-Only classes

Advanced and specialized approaches to utilize the legal resources available in a law library, and elsewhere, will be examined. The conceptual differences between computer-assisted legal research and hard copy research will be taught. You will also learn how to formulate WESTLAW search queries and effectively and efficiently use WESTLAW and other online legal research methods as timesaving devices in legal research and legal writing.

These advanced topics build upon the nationally acclaimed Paralegal Certificate Course© offered by over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. These classes are available to students who wish to extensively build upon their knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary ... Read more »

Power without fuel

Roger Shawyer, a British scientist thought up and developed a technology called EmDrive. It’s based on the theory of special relativity that it’s possible to convert electrical energy into thrust without the need to expel any form of repellent.

“This technology is a quantum leap – it would enable vertical take-off and landing for airplanes, it s quiet and it uses liquid hydrogen as a fuel, so it s green too”, said Roger Shawyer. “The big aerospace companies have designed their last big jets, that s one of the implications.”

Launching satellites into space would be much cheaper and EmDrive could be key to solving the energy crisis, if solar power could be harnessed off the satellites and sent back to Earth. But the big thing is that it potentially could facilitate practical space travel in and around the solar system. If the EmDrive would work, it could take a spacecraft to the moon in a matter of hours and ... Read more »

The following schools are approved by the American Bar Association and by such approval are deemed accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners.

Santa Clara University School of Law

University of California Berkeley

School of Law (Boalt Hall)

Glendale University College of Law

Humphreys College Laurence Drivon School of Law

Unaccredited Law Schools in California

The lists below are published for informational purposes only. Please refer to the Unaccredited Law School Rules for the requirements for registration as:

Neither the committee nor the State Bar's Office of Admissions will advise prospective students on the advantages or disadvantages of studying law through correspondence, distance-learning or fixed-facility law schools or the quality of the legal education programs provided by the listed schools.

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The Oregon Department of Justice is responsible for general counsel and supervision of all civil actions and legal proceedings in which the state is a party or has an interest. The Department, through the Attorney General, also has full charge and control of all the state's legal business that requires the services of an attorney or legal counsel.

The Governor of Oregon is the top executive of the government of Oregon. The governor is the commander-in-chief of Oregon's Military Department. Power is granted to the governor to mobilize and deploy state military forces. The governor has the power to veto legislation, which can be overridden by a two-thirds majority in both houses of the legislature, and can veto particular items from an appropriations or emergency bill while leaving others intact.

The Secretary of State provides strategic, legislative and policy guidance for the agency; provides access to the permanently valuable records of Oregon government and also pu ... Read more »

We cover the entire Roaring Fork Valley, from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. We have extensive experience handling disputes and transactions in Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield Counties.

Our Aspen law office is located at the Executive Offices  at Aspen Highlands.

There is free parking in the parking garage during the summer. In the winter, you can park for free up to 90 mins up on the top deck where the buses run.

Once you park, go to the main plaza for Aspen Highlands. You'll see the sign for "Executive Offices @ Highlands" on the mountain side of the plaza. The main entrance is next to the Taqueria. There is a large white "RKV Law" sign hanging in front. Go through the glass doors and walk to the reception area at the end of the wide hallway. The conference room is on the left-hand side, past the kitchen and bathroom. Our private office is on the right-hand side, down the hallway in suite 4102-K. Look for the "RKV Law" decal on the glass door.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act became federal law in 1970 when members of Congress passed it to facilitate increased safety in the workplace. An immediate effect of the legislation was the creation of two new federal entities: OSHA in the United States Department of Labor and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health under the Centers for Disease Control Prevention. While OSH, and therefore OSHA, covers many federal agencies, it does not apply to farms operated by families, local and state government agencies, self-employed individuals or any business under the jurisdiction of federal laws besides OSH.

The primary law that OSHA enforces is OSH, along with numerous regulations related to everything from longshoring guidelines to record keeping to workplace inspections. To pursue its agenda and persuade employers to remain in conformity, OSHA also has the ability to exact penalties for violations of employees' rights and, consequently, its standards.

Ohio s gun laws are comparable to nearly half of the other American states and are designed to give law-abiding citizens the opportunity to bear arms after going through the appropriate application process and obtaining the proper permits.

In some instances, out-of-state visitors can carry firearms as well, although a significant amount of homework should be conducted before a person packs his or her bags for the Buckeye State.

To date, Ohio has concealed carry handgun reciprocity agreements with nearly half of the 50 American states. The list includes Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

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18.2-283 Carrying Weapon into Place of Religious Worship

18.2-283.1 Carrying Weapon to Courthouse

18.2-286.1 Shooting from Vehicle

18.2-287.4 Carrying Loaded Firearms in Public Areas

18.2-295 Registration of Machine Guns

18.2-300 Possession or Use of Sawed-Off Shotgun or Rifle

18.2-308 Carrying Concealed Weapons

18.2-308.01 Carrying a Concealed Handgun with a Permit

18.2-308.02 Application for a Concealed Handgun Permit; Virginia Resident

18.2-308.09 Disqualifications for a Concealed Handgun Permit

18.2-308.010 Renewal of Concealed Handgun Permit

18.2-308.013 Suspension or Revocation of Permits

18.2-308.015 Inclusion of Supreme Court Website on Application

18.2-308.1 Possession of Weapon on School Property

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Do you know what it means to be "wrongfully discharged" from employment? Do you know that there are many, many things employers can do to perhaps inadvertently expose themselves to a wrongful discharge suit? Do you know the steps that must be taken to bring a wrongful discharge claim? Do you know that employees can receive many different types of damages if they have been wrongfully discharged? Here are 10 points to keep in mind when considering a wrongful discharge lawsuit:

Service Animal Questions

Q. What is the law that applies to non-discrimination and Service Animals?

The Washington State Law Against Discrimination prohibits unfair practices of discrimination against a person with a disability who uses a trained dog guide or service animal. The State Human Rights Commission was created to eliminate and prevent discrimination in employment, in credit and insurance transactions, in places of public accommodation, and in real property transactions. It is considered an unfair practice to fail to reasonably accommodate a person with a disability who uses a trained dog guide or service animal.

The rules of the Washington State Law Against Discrimination defines a disability as any abnormal sensory, mental or physical condition that:

exists as a record or history

Dog guide means a dog that is trained for the purpose of guiding blind persons or a dog t ... Read more »

Open houses

UMass Law sponsors open houses throughout the year that provide prospective students the opportunity to learn more about the law school. At Open Houses:

• A short speaking program introduces prospective students to the law school and to legal education

Following the program, refreshments are available, and individuals have the opportunity to speak informally with students and members of the administration, faculty, and staff.

Appointments

Prospective students who are not able to attend an open house and would like to learn more about the law school are encouraged to schedule an appointment to visit the law school by contacting the Ad ... Read more »

An MBA can be earned in several different disciplines, leading to a number of career paths. The most popular MBAs available in the United States and around the world can be found in the following fields: accounting, human resources, operations management and marketing. These degrees can be focused into many different sub-studies, including such specialties as international marketing and digital marketing.

The MBA can be achieved in many ways at different schools around the world. The most common type of MBA is the two-year program, which requires around 18 months of school time and around 45 credits at most places. An accelerated MBA can be achieved in around one year, a part-time MBA can be achieved through night classes in around three years, and an executive MBA is available to executives and managers.

Proper Way to Notate College Degrees

MBA is the abbreviation for master of business administration. The MBA is a graduate degree in business. The main obje ... Read more »

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Chambers Top Departments

Corporate/M A: The Elite

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M A

What do these ratings mean?

from Brian Dalton, Breaking Media Director of Research

The ATL School and Firm Insiders Survey asks self-identified current students, alumni, and practicing lawyers to rate major aspects of life at their law school (academics, social life, clinical training, career services, financial aid advising) and/or law firm (compensation, hours, morale, culture, training). We then translate these ratings into letter grades, where the mean score for each particular ratings category is the equivalent of a “B.”

We require a minimum threshold of responses for each institution before we publish any survey-based ratings content. Using a standard formula for statistical validity, we adhere to a threshold that gives us an 85% ... Read more »

Wake Up America — Marshall Law

By David J. Stewart | April 2009 | Updated January 2015

What many Americans don't know, or don't care to know (but they will know eventually when it is too late) is that Marshall Law is increasingly being used in the United States. Every time an officer performs a search of your person or property without probable cause. they are violating your 4th Amendment rights.

Romans 13 teaches Christians to submit to the “higher powers.” The U.S. Constitution is a higher power than the U.S. and state governments. God and His Word in the Bible are the highest powers. Hence, Biblical morality always trumps man's laws. The corrupted new modern Bible versions have changed the meaning of Romans 13 by changing “higher powers” to “governing authorities.” As mentioned, the U.S. Constitution is a higher power than the government, because it includes the will of the people. Regulation without representation is tyranny.

Th ... Read more »

Disability law is largely regulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. This Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, education, and access to public services.

The ADA defines a disability as any of the following:

1. "a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual."
2. "a record of such impairment." or
3. "being regarded as having such an impairment."

While alcoholism is included as a disability, other socially undesirable behavior is excluded from the Act. For example, sexual behavior disorders, compulsive gambling, and pyromania are all excluded. The ADA, however, does not list all impairments covered. The ADA further requires that reasonable accomodation be made so as to provide individuals with disabilities equal opportunities. Agenices and departments charged with enforcement of the ADA includ ... Read more »

Juris Doctor Program

/media/Assets/Degrees" /%UCLA School of Law offers students a rigorous and engaging J.D. program. From the innovative design of our first-year curriculum, to the demanding capstone courses of the advanced curriculum, UCLA Law offers students a dynamic start to their professional life.

At UCLA Law, students begin with a remarkable first-year learning experience, which promotes optimal learning and development of their professional identities from the start. In the upper-level curriculum, students select from extensive advanced course offerings, clinics and specializations to further their individual interests and goals.

Degree Requirements

The candidate for the degree of Juris Doctor must have pursued resident (full-time) law school study for at least six semesters, and have satisfactorily completed the following:

First-Year Courses

The first year of the J.D. program provides the foundation ... Read more »

Child support laws direct the non-primary residential parent to pay child support. Child support may be paid through the state or directly to the primary residential parent. Child support is to be used for food, clothing and housing for the minor children.

If you do not pay your child support, there are several consequences, depending on the state you are in. In some states, you may lose your license, serve jail time and, in all states, you are required to pay arrearages. Some states will allow you to pay the arrearages in payments, if you have a legitimate reason for not paying. Legitimate reasons are generally defined by the courts on a case-by-case basis.

Child support is court ordered and the time the child support starts depends on whether your spouse has petitioned for child support in the petition for dissolution of marriage, or if your spouse filed a separate motion for child support. Separate motions can be filed against you and once a hearing is held, you m ... Read more »

By Muhammad U Usman | Submitted On April 08,

The top law firms in the US are actually not all based in New York or Washington DC, some are in Chicago and Pittsburgh, the main industrial centres, and these firms specialize in helping businesses which have a global market. Some of these are Baker and Mackenzie in Chicago and DLA Piper also in Chicago, along with May Blain in the same city and Kana L Gates in Pittsburgh. These firms are among the law firms with the highest number of attorneys, partners and associates in the US.

Baker and Mackenzie and DLA Piper specialize in commercial and business law with offices in many countries, and Baker and Mackenzie pride themselves on employing people from 60 different nationalities, pointing out that this gives them an edge when it comes to knowing how to deal with the business laws in different countries. They assist businesses which trade in the global marketplace and can advise on the laws in different countries. ... Read more »

Wage and Hour Law

On December 31, 2014, New York State's minimum wage increased to $8.75 per hour. New posters are available for printing. A summary listing of rates for all industries can be found on our forms page. If you have questions, please review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you need additional assistance or to file a complaint, please call: 1-888-4NYSDOL (469-7365).

Minimum Wage Increase

Beginning December 31, 2013, New York State s minimum wage will increase in a series of three annual changes as follows:

Minimum Wage

The Labor Standards Division has a staff of investigators who enforce the New York State Minimum Wage Act. This includes four minimum wage orders and the Minimum Wage Standards for Farm Workers. These laws, with specified exceptions, apply to all workers in New York State. They also cover people who are subject to ... Read more »

Read more about studying in USA

Designed for graduates from a wide range of undergraduate programs in different academic disciplines, the graduate degree of Master in Business Administration (MBA) cultivates essential leadership skills and adds a competitive edge to graduate resumes. Universities and business schools in Iowa offer MBA programs to recent graduates and working professionals. Specializations are a great way to make your MBA even more tailored to your educational background and professional aspirations. MBA students in Iowa can choose to concentrate on Accounting, Finance, Technology and Innovation Management, Marketing or Supply Chain Management.

Full- and part-time MBA programs are offered at Iowa State University and other Iowa business colleges, ensuring a rigorous curriculum with a flexible study schedule. It typically takes two years to complete an MBA program, including required courses, electives, thesis projects or practical skills assessments a ... Read more »

Laws on Purchase, Possession and Carrying of Firearms

Purchase

There are no state licensing requirements for the purchase of rifles or shotguns.

The purchaser of a pistol must sign in triplicate and deliver to the dealer an application containing his or her full name, street address, date and place of birth, race, and gender, date and hour of application, driver’s or state identification number; and a description of the pistol including the make, model, caliber and manufacturer’s number; and a statement that the purchaser is eligible to possess a pistol.

The dealer shall deliver the pistol to the purchaser following the elapse of 5 business days from the receipt of the application for purchase. This period shall be 60 days if the purchaser lacks a Washington driver’s license or state identification card or has not been a resident of the state for the previous consecutive 90 days. There is no waiting period where the applicant ... Read more »

​​​​Vermont Law School is committed to developing a generation of leaders who use the power of the law to make a difference in our communities and the world. Our environmental and energy, ​​international, public interest and clinical law programs are among the best in the nation. Here are just a few things that set us apart

• ​​​​​Accessibility We are making legal education more accessible by offering a Two-Year Accelerated JD program. as well as m erit and need-based scholarship aid​.

Essential Information

Pre-law degree programs can be found at a limited number of 4-year universities; however, pre-law advising is fairly widely available for students who intend to pursue a law degree after earning a bachelor's degree in any major. Pre-law programs are often offered through the pre-professional studies or the political science departments of universities, and may be available online as well.

Prerequisites: High-school diploma.

Online Availability: Commonly available online.

Program Length: Typically offered as a four year degree.

Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Law

Admission into a pre-law program typically requires a high school diploma, and can be competitive. These degrees usually take four years to complete, and may include preparation courses for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), which is required for admission to most law schools.

The courses involved in ... Read more »

WCB Mission Statement

To provide efficient dispute resolution for injured workers and employers by administering both formal adjudication and informal dispute resolution services; to serve the public by answering inquiries regarding the Indiana Worker's Compensation system; and to collect statistical information regarding workplace injuries in Indiana.

News and Notices

• Notice: The WCB now offers online payment options which allow you to make payments by eCheck or Credit Card. The online payment tool can be found under Online Services or by clicking here. For a list of payment reasons, please visit the Online Payment Options page.
• Notice: The 2015 Self-Insurance application and guidelines are now available. Please click here for more information and to download these forms.
• Notice: The 2015 Second Injury Fund recommendation report and certification forms are now avail ... Read more »

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Understanding the myths and realities of US law is important when it comes to web accessibility. For example did you know that there is no such thing as "an accessible web site per ADA standards"? Did you know why the accessibility requirements in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act might not pertain to an educational institution but regulations from Section 504 of the same Act would?

The following sections cover key US laws pertinent to web accessibility. This information will help you understand the conditions under which you must create web content that is accessible to individuals with disabilities under US law.

The information provided here should not be inferred to be legal advice. Anyone questioning legal obligations for their web site should consult with ... Read more »