A bill that would expand California’s concealed carry law, and a measure that would make it easier for Californians to obtain concealed carry permits, passed the state Assembly on Wednesday.The measure would allow Californians over the age of 21 to carry concealed weapons without a permit, and make it a misdemeanor for a person under […]
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Police force investigating claims Benford’s Law is not enforceable
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 […]
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 […]
How a federal judge’s ruling will affect you
BERNARD BENFORD has a lot to do with the fate of his client.The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down part of a California law that requires a convicted felon to serve time in a halfway house before being eligible for release.The law, which took effect in November, was the first federal law aimed at helping […]
How to make sure you don’t get hit by a police car
The American Conservatives article A new law designed to prevent people from being hit by police cars has been met with outrage from activists and politicians who say it’s an infringement on their constitutional rights.The new law, which passed the House Judiciary Committee this week, requires law enforcement officers to give drivers the option of […]
How to get a degree from Harvard’s best law schools
You know that law school is a good thing.But if you’re not a great student, or you have trouble understanding basic concepts, it can be very hard to get into law school.Here’s how to get good grades.Benford’s Law is a school for law students that has won acclaim for its liberal approach to academic preparation.In […]
When Ben Fordham and I were on the road, he took on an entire legal system, in the process inspiring me to pursue law in my own way
I was in my early twenties when I became a law student at Harvard.I had recently graduated from law school and had recently taken a job at a law firm that was suing Apple in an attempt to stop them from infringing on my iPhone’s software.As a lawyer, I was supposed to be able to […]
Why Florida Voters Should Support Legislation That Would Make Marijuana Legal
Florida voters are poised to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the Sunshine State.A statewide initiative that would legalize marijuana sales and use is currently on the ballot.But that’s not all.Florida has a growing number of laws, from DUI to child abuse to child pornography to domestic violence, which could be added to the […]
How to avoid legal battles over football shirts
FourFourSeconds ago, Benford’s Law was first introduced to the legal world.It’s a simple, straightforward idea.If you want to make a complaint about a football team’s shirt, it must include a copy of the shirt’s “Benford’s” trademarked name.And the law allows a small amount of room for interpretation.The law also applies to certain kinds of shirts […]