Are you a law student? Then there is a good opportunity for you to write an essay and win a scholarship. The Flint-Cooper Future Lawyers Scholarship is accepting applications for scholarships from law students. The mission of the Flint-Cooper Future Lawyers Scholarship is to cultivate professionals with an authentic passion for helping people. Flint Cooper is...
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...
Although false domestic violence charges are serious, many people charged with it do not know how to defend themselves. A survey published by the Center for Prosecutor Integrity, revealed that 8 percent of Americans, representing over 20 million adults claim to be victims of false domestic violence charges Domestic violence is a significant problem that...
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...