Why you should never pay a criminal justice lawyer
It is extremely unlikely you will ever pay a bankruptcy lawyer, financial lawyer or even a criminal lawyer.But if you are a debtor or have been charged with one of the offences listed above, you may well be in a legal position to sue the people who hired them.The law has changed, but the reality […]
How ‘Lost in Translation’ is a lawyer’s best friend
A legal maneuver that lawyers call “lost in translation” is often the difference between a successful and a costly legal battle.This week’s episode of The Law is about the case of Robert W. Allen, a man who was convicted of murder in Florida. Allen was in jail in Florida on a murder charge when he was […]
The 10 Best Companies to Work For
Business Insider is hosting a special “Ask a Business” segment that asks readers to discuss the most compelling companies to work for.Here are the 10 best companies to have your company listed on:If you’re looking to find a job, here are some tips to help you out:1.Take a job at your current company.You’re probably more […]
How to help a legal professional get more paid
The term “lawyer” is used in a lot of different contexts, and its an extremely broad term that covers almost anything that can be done with your own money.But for those who are not legal professionals, there are some simple steps you can take to make your career more secure.In this article, we’ll show you […]
How to protect yourself from trolls
By LORI JONES, AP National Lawyer Derrick Johnson says the social media world has turned into a playground for trolls, who are now in the business of bullying and harassing others.In an exclusive interview, Johnson told CBS News he has been called names, including “scumbag” and “liar.”And he’s been the target of threats and harassment […]
FourFour Two: Why the entertainment lawyer is not a big money lawyer
The lawyer who runs the entertainment industry’s biggest lawyers’ offices, is not big money. He is a little bit like a small-time businessman, and he’s not really in the business of making big bucks. In fact, he is probably the last big-time lawyer who has been around the entertainment business long enough to understand the concept of […]
A new way to earn $100,000: a legal profession
The Senate will begin debating a bill that would give small businesses a way to pay for lawyers and environmental lawyers with a new “small business” lawyer salary.The bill would allow small businesses to pay $100 an hour for an attorney or environmental lawyer, but they must also have a full-time equivalent in a non-law […]
When is a boat crash legal?
When a boat breaks down, it’s often because of a failure of a fault.This is a type of accident where the cause of the accident is not known.However, a collision between two boats may be a contributory factor, and the driver may be held responsible.The driver may also be liable for damages, including for personal […]
Why the ‘welcome mat’ for asylum seekers is now in the hands of the US
Refugees in the US have had their “welcome mats” removed from the US border to protect them from the risk of arrest.A group of asylum seekers in Texas said they had been stopped by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the border in October and asked to leave their cars, walk on the pavement, […]
How to avoid a lawsuit for claiming you were treated with dignity
Elder care lawyer Jennifer Pazsala is one of the many lawyers that claims she was treated well by her employer, the Department of Health, in the days leading up to her retirement.But her claims are now under scrutiny, after a former nurse who worked for the Department told a federal court that she was fired […]
