Police in Queensland say they are investigating claims a court case involving a family’s wrongful death over an old house has not been complied with.Key points:A family’s lawsuit claims they were not provided with information about the building, a court hearing is scheduled to take place on FridayPolice are calling for a judicial review of […]
Gun laws in Florida are strict and strict
An estimated 60 million Americans live in states where gun ownership is illegal, according to a new study.Key points:Gun ownership is widespread in the US, but a survey has found most Americans are unlikely to own a gunThe US is the only western country without a ban on handgunsThe study, published in the journal PLOS […]
What if Texas law school graduates were told they were not eligible for the state’s $9,000-per-year military law school scholarships
Texas law schools are struggling to compete in a rapidly changing economy.And while the University of Texas at Austin is still a top-ranked law school in the nation, the law school that the University, the Texas Legislature and a handful of other schools rely on to fund their operations is in the midst of a […]
This is how you can stop the coronavirus in your own home
The city of New York has launched a public awareness campaign for residents to limit the spread of coronaviruses.The city is asking residents to wear masks when going out or in public places, and to limit outdoor activities to two hours per day.The city is also asking for the public to wear face masks and […]
How to help Americans who have been displaced from their homes due to the Zika virus
As millions of Americans flee their homes for their next vacation, one group is struggling to get a handle on how the deadly virus is spreading and what they can do to protect themselves.More than 4.8 million people have been declared “at-risk” due to Zika since it first emerged in the Americas in December, and […]
Why George Mason gun laws need a little updating
A lot of states have changed their laws on concealed carry, with some exceptions, in recent years.But that hasn’t stopped many of the laws that still allow it from being passed in the face of mounting public opposition.The Washington Post reports that the National Rifle Association is calling for “a major rewrite of the federal […]
How to buy a castle law in 2018
By John Hickey | 04/18/2018 03:19:04As a rule, buying a castle is pretty straightforward.But with the castle law, the buying power is limited to about $500,000 (US) per person.The castle law is a set of rules that govern how a family can live in a castle.The rules are designed to prevent the spread of disease […]
Which legal profession has the most ethical and legal theories?
A lot of legal fields are looking to make up for lost time, so let’s take a look at some of the legal theories that could change the landscape for our legal careers.We’ve all been there: You’re getting ready to file your paperwork, and the whole office starts flipping pages to look at the time […]
Lexington law firms top 10 employers for 2016
8:45 AM ET Wed, 3 Oct 2017 | 02:01:15 Lexington, Va.— Lawyers at the top firms in the state are the best paying and best educated in the country, according to the National Law Journal.The annual report is compiled by the law firm firm that pays top executives more than $150 million per year.Its list […]
New rules force gas stations to post calorie count
Gas stations across the UK have been forced to post an calorie count on their premises to help fight obesity.The change comes as the UK Government prepares to introduce legislation to force gas companies to make their energy from renewable sources by 2025.The measures, which will be introduced in stages starting in 2018, will force […]