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7 Essential Tools for Efficient Law Study in 2024

10th June 2024
There's no need to sugarcoat it: studying law is tough. The sheer volume of information paired with the complexity of legal concepts, plus tight deadlines, can sometimes make studying law incredibly difficult. This is why it's essential to find ways to stay organized and manage your time effectively. 
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How Continuing Professional Education Can Elevate a Legal Career

10th June 2024
A legal career can be a multifaceted thing, and there’s no guarantee that yours will soar to the heights that your ambitions set down unless you’re always learning and improving as a professional.
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Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation

10th June 2024
Divorce is never an easy journey. It's a complex process filled with emotional turmoil and significant legal considerations. While the end of a marriage can be disheartening, the way you choose to navigate the legal separation can significantly impact your overall experience. Two primary paths exist for resolving divorce-related issues: mediation and litigation. Each approach has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and understanding them is crucial for making an informed decision that suits your specific needs and circumstances.
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The Silent Suffering: How Elder Abuse Thrives

10th June 2024
Elder abuse is often described as a silent epidemic, lurking beneath the surface of our communities. While it can be uncomfortable to confront, it's crucial to acknowledge the sobering reality that elder abuse is far more prevalent than we might like to believe. Contrary to the stereotype that abuse only happens in impoverished families, it cuts across all socioeconomic lines. Victims can be found in upscale retirement communities and modest homes alike.
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Oregon Jury Awards $260 Million in Case Against Johnson & Johnson

10th June 2024
A recent decision in Portland, Ore., has sparked a lot of attention. Kyung Lee, a 49-year-old mother of three from Beaverton, Ore., has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a fatal cancer. The jury found Johnson & Johnson guilty and ordered the company to pay Ms. Lee a total of $260 million. This case has brought to […]
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Judges failed postmasters, says former DPP Sir David Calvert-Smith

10th June 2024
Sir David Calvert-Smith, a retired High Court judge who served as deputy prosecutor from 1998 to 2003, was appointed by the Post Office to review more than 900 cases brought by the Post Office against postmasters in 2020. At a London Law Society conference on Saturday, where he chaired a committee on private litigation reform […]
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US Federal Judge Uses ChatGPT in Appeal Case

7th June 2024
Snell v. United Specialty Insurance Company, 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 22-12581. U.S. Appeals Judge Kevin Newsom of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals wrote in Snell v. United Specialty Insurance Co. a concurring opinion whose express purpose was to offer ideas about how judges might use generative AI. Throughout a 32-page […]
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