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What Is a White-Collar Crime?
When people hear the word ‘crime,’ they often imagine physical violence, theft, or some other nasty encounter that takes place on the streets. While this is indeed [...]
What a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do For You
If you’ve been hurt or seriously injured in an accident, you are most likely going to need the help of a personal injury attorney. Most people [...]
The 10 Best Law TV Shows and Movies
The courtroom has captured audiences’ attention for decades. Whether it’s the telling of a compelling trial, a lawyer with a noble cause, or a judge on a [...]
What You Need to Know About Declaring Bankruptcy
What Is Bankruptcy? For starters, bankruptcy is a legal proceeding that occurs when an individual or organization is no longer able to repay debts owed. During bankruptcy, a debtor’s assets are numbered, evaluated, and may be used to help repay the debt. Typically, bankruptcy benefits [...]
10 Things to Ask Your Attorney
Are you about to face legal proceedings for the first time? Finding a quality attorney should be a priority whether you’ll be involved in criminal, civil, or business law. It’s easy to just go with the first lawyer your friend recommends or the one you [...]
10 Mistakes First-Time Plaintiffs Make
Practicing law is complicated, and many first-time plaintiffs make mistakes. Law is also unforgiving. Mistakes made by either side can potentially cost plaintiffs the case and with that comes many negative ramifications. We’ve outlined ten common errors made by first-time plaintiffs here, so you can [...]
How to Best Prepare for the LSAT
The Law School Admissions Test, or LSAT, is said to be one of the most important determinants law schools use in deciding whether to accept an applicant or not. Many students rightfully feel the pressure of the test but do not know how to [...]
How the Appeals Process Works
The appeals process is difficult, lengthy, and confusing. Here are some of the basics of the process to help you understand how the courts work. The appeals process is a confusing one for many and can be a major cause for concern if you’ve been [...]
5 High Profile Cases that Captivated the Country
As citizens of the United States of America, we care about our country and what goes on around us. In our nation’s brief history we have already experienced some of the most unbelievable crimes. Murders, fraudulent accounting practices, drug deals, and even political scandals [...]