The Mary-Moers-Wenig Student Writing Competition was created by ACTEC’s Legal Education Committee, which consists of law school professors who teach in the area of trusts and estates and practitioners who teach as adjuncts in the trusts and estates field. The Mary-Moers-Wenig Student Writing competition honors the late Mary Moers Wenig, a member of ACTEC’s Legal...
The Gellhorn-Sargentich Law Student Essay Award Competition (“Competition”) was created in 2006 to honor the memory of Ernest Gellhorn, a distinguished law dean, administrative law professor, and practitioner who was Chair of the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice (“Section”); and Thomas Sargentich, a distinguished administrative law professor at American...
Many lawyers dream of running their own law firm once they have passed the bar and finished law school. Once they have gotten some courtroom experience under their belt, many lawyers jump into wanting to run a law firm. Knowledge about law firm business strategies is key in building a law firm. However, a lot...
A recent report by the World Economic Forum, shows that the abuse of workers’ rights has been on the increase. As private employees, we enjoy a wide range of rights in our workplace. These rights are put in place to ensure our safety and well-being while on the job, and to protect us from discrimination...
In the news, there is a constant stream of reported law firm cyber attacks on successful law firms. In 2023 alone, there were 6 law firm cyber attacks in January and February, and this number is steadily increasing. But why are law firms more vulnerable to a cyber attack, and why are they being targeted...
Are you a law student? Then apply for the William W. Greenhalgh Student Writing Competition, sponsored by the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association (ABA). Aim of William W. Greenhalgh Student Writing Competition The aim of the William W. Greenhalgh student writing competition is to attract students to the practice of criminal justice...
The eviction process can be a confusing and stressful time for both landlords and tenants. It’s important to understand the steps involved in the eviction process, in order to navigate the process smoothly and legally. This guide will break down the eviction process into easy-to-understand steps, including the notice period, court proceedings, and the actual...
After suffering an injury, either due to an accident or someone else negligence, you may be considering going to a personal injury court to seek justice. Filing a lawsuit in a personal injury court can be daunting, but it does not have to be. Here are some tips to make a strong case and help...
This article will examine what you need to successfully prove product liability. Product liability is a type of tort where the manufacturer or seller of a product is held liable for damages caused by that product. You can prove product liability even if you were not the purchaser of the product. If you have been...
Have you ever been involved in a deposition? If so, you should know the importance of a deposition summary. A deposition summary is important because it contains the relevant details from the witness in a case. When you’re writing a good deposition summary, it’s important to make sure that you’ve done your best to capture...