Category: Legal Law
Lawyer wardrobe advice from an image consultant
LAWYERS This article explains how lawyers should dress. It focuses on suits, hairstyles, footwear and accessories. LAWYERS AND GAMES When we look at the legal profession, we generally see men and women in suits, but few attorneys, including the most experienced, are aware of the unwritten rules that cover their most prized garment, the business…
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Do today’s law students need: a remedial study and a different external preparation for the bar?
The short answers are: it depends; and probably. Why? Because the students, the circumstances and the results of the bars have changed in the last decade. Traditionally, due to the general difficulty of state bar exams, most law school graduates had opted to take some type of external bar preparation course. Despite the rigors of…
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Platform security: 7 out of 10 platforms do not meet security standards
In a recent safety assessment of residential decks in and around Charlottesville Virginia, an alarming trend was observed. 7 out of 10 decks had at least one safety issue, and 4 of the decks had significant safety issues that were cause for immediate action. Most homeowners hire a contractor to build the deck or deck…
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Actors: there is an app for that
There are numerous applications for phones that will make the life of the actor easier. Knowledge of these tools can increase the efficiency of learning one’s trade, as well as improve marketing efforts. This article highlights the basic types of applications available, plus the benefits and caveats of their use. The life of an actor…
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The new rules will entitle many "White collar" Workers who pay overtime
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new rules governing overtime pay that will automatically extend eligibility for overtime pay to an estimated 4.2 million workers. Under the new rules, which take effect on December 1, 2016, most salaried workers making less than $ 913.00 a week ($ 47,476.00 a year) will be…
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Can the traditional pyramid law firm structure meet today’s pricing and service pressures?
Following the deep economic recession of 2008, more and more corporate legal departments and general counsel have requested concessions on hourly rates, volume discounts, and alternative rate agreements. While the traditional pyramid model of law firms is far from extinct and will likely never go away, there are questions about whether it is flexible enough…
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Get it in writing before you write the check
Remember to ask the representative to sign and return it to you. You must hold out on its terms until the creditor gives you what you want. Once you’ve written that settlement check, your leverage is gone. So, get your terms in writing before you even open your checkbook. Remember, you have the advantage, because…
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Five Reasons John Marshall Law School Graduates Pass the Exam and Find Employment
John Marshall School of Law John Marshall Law School has a famous name, an aggressive curriculum, and stays at the forefront of legal matters. This combination benefits the future attorneys who grace these sacred halls. With over 85% of graduates passing the bar and having a job within nine months, this school does well. The…
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What is a liquidation brochure?
The Settlement Booklet, sometimes called a Lawsuit Video, is more accurately known as a Mediation Documentary as it focuses on liability and damages coverage and is presented during a mediation procedure or arbitration hearing. The finished piece lasts 10 to 30 minutes, never more, and is a concise summary of the case. This video is…
Read More Consent and free contracts
Contracts are agreements between parties that are supported by law and therefore can be enforced through the courts. The term “agreement” necessarily means that the parties agree to the agreement mentioned therein. Not only must the consent of the parties be present, but it is also essential to ensure that such consent is qualified by…
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