In this article, you are going to learn how social media marketing for your law firm will help improve your legal practice and services. Social media marketing has come a long way and legal practitioners cannot afford not to take advantage of the many benefits it provides. Twenty or so years ago, most people looked...
Have you ever faced a criminal charge and wondered how a criminal defense lawyer can help you even when you broke the law. When you’ve done something that’s against the law, it’s normal to entertain thoughts you may be arrested and prosecuted. If you are one of those who wants to know how a criminal...
The ENBAR LAW JOURNAL (A Publication of the Nigerian Bar Association, Enugu Branch) is inviting submissions on scholarly and well-researched papers in any field of Law for publication in the Third Issue, Volume 1 of the ENBAR Law Journal. Manuscripts could include: Articles, Case comments/reviews, and Book reviews. Manuscripts should not normally exceed 8000 words....
By Jordan McDowell. When most people think of being convicted of a crime, they usually imagine the repercussions of jail or prison time. Some might even think of the court fees, restitution, and probation that typically come with being a convicted criminal. Still, there are even more consequences that can affect your everyday life. Learn...
In many jurisdictions around the world, the legal profession has become synonymous with the wig and gown. Court dress comprises apparel such as the wig and gown, robes, collars, collarets, and bibs. It seems the judiciary is hell-bent on clinging to colonial traditions and rituals. There is a reluctance to jettison irrational customs such as...
A written address is now an important part of any judicial proceedings in every jurisdiction. A judge relies on a written address to determine the issues in controversy, and also arrive at a decision. In the past, oral advocacy held sway in advancing a case during a legal argument in court. Recently, there is a...
Follow my blog with Bloglovin By Susan Ethridge. For anyone involved in the legal industry, it’s no secret that selecting the right eDiscovery services provider can pose some major challenges – especially if you’re new to the effort. Here are some basic guidelines to help you wrap your arms around key decision points. The Do’s...
Are there time-tested ways for lawyers to start the new year? There certainly are. Successful and experienced lawyers, both ancient and modern suggest that there are creative ways for lawyers to start the new year. So if, like most people, you set goals at the beginning of the year, you likely want to start the...
Christmas celebrations have led to the enactment of bizarre Christmas laws in some places to regulate activities during the period. Below are some bizarre Christmas laws around the world. Allowing Christmas Decorations past a certain date. It is common to sometimes find some Christmas decorations still adorning buildings like law firms and offices, shopping malls,...
Learning how to make a judge rule in your favor is an art that every lawyer must learn to succeed in the legal profession. If you want to make a judge rule in your favor, it requires effective advocacy that will move a judge to agree with your legal submissions. A lawyer can use the...