Call for Papers 1. The Children’s Legal Rights Journal is seeking submissions on racial disparity in child welfare. The Children’s Legal Rights Journal (CLRJ), which is sponsored by the Loyola University, Chicago School of Law, with the National Association of Counsel for Children is hosting its annual symposium on March 19, 2021. Theme. Racial Disproportionality,...
Two recent cases in Nigeria have again brought to the fore the issue of breach of promise to marry. The first case involves a woman, who sued a man, claiming millions in damages for breach of promise to marry her. The man had told the woman’s family of his intention to marry her and subsequently...
Many young lawyers in practice and who have set up their law firm will agree that to get clients as a new lawyer is tough. To get clients as a new lawyer, you must be willing to take some steps that will make you stand out from the crowd. One of the characteristics of a...
A binding contract is an instrument or agreement recognized by law as binding on the parties that sign it. As a legal document, a binding contract contains the rights and duties of the parties that enter into it. Drafting a contractual agreement requires the highest level of thoroughness and meticulousness. Any mistake or error in...
While some lawyers are careful with the kind of cases they accept, others will quickly file a legal action as long as the money is good. One of the qualities of lawyers who are highly successful is knowing when to refuse to take legal action or represent a client in court. A lawyer should interview...
Many legal practitioners have met a demanding client who made them unhappy and their job difficult. A demanding client can make your work so hard that you are tempted to ask him or her to take the file and shove it. But, legal practice is a business and needs clients to grow. One of the...
Do you really want to learn how to win every case you handle? What if I told you that there are lawyers who have never lost a case in their professional careers? Would you believe me? But learning how to win every case is not rocket science. It’s the result of making precise decisions on...
Child abandonment and neglect have become a menace to our societies. It is at the root of most criminal activities and other problems in many communities around the world. Any society that tackles child abandonment effectively will notice a drastic reduction in crime and other social vices. Effects of Child Abandonment and Neglect. Child abandonment...
Success in your legal practice has a lot to do with the way you handle a difficult lawyer, who is also an opposing counsel. Every lawyer who has practiced long enough, especially in litigation, must have met a difficult lawyer and opposing counsel who made their job difficult. A difficult opposing counsel is every legal...
A lot of factors are responsible for a broken home, including improper communication, lack of time management, over-reaction, trust issues, financial problems, etc. For a lawyer, avoiding marital mistakes and a broken home should be a top priority. This is because lawyers have professional and personal traits that are marriage killers. There is a growing...