5 Best Online Mock Jury Services - Lawyer Monthly
WEBDec 17, 2021 · eJury is one of the more popular - but lower-paying - online juror sites. While the pay rate is lower than your typical juror site, eJury is one of the more beginner-friendly platforms. The website features several educational resources meant to educate those who are new to the jury system on how the process works.
Three Historical Copyright Disputes - Lawyer Monthly
WEBNov 2, 2021 · It should come as no surprise, then, that the highly profitable music industry has witnessed some of the largest copyright disputes in history. Perhaps most famous among these came in the wake of the 1990 release of Vanilla Ice’s song . Listeners quickly found that Ice had sampled the bass line of , Queen and David Bowie’s hit single ...
#WednesdayWisdom: Why Do Barristers Use Pink Ribbon to Tie …
WEBMar 7, 2018 · Bringing Lawyer Monthly its monthly #WednesdayWisdom, Family Practice Manager at One Pump Court Scott Haley explains why barristers use pink ribbons to tie up their work.. Historically, instructions presented to a barrister from a solicitor, known as a brief, are folded in a particular way, and secured with a delicate pink ribbon or tape.
Johnson & Johnson Settles Most Risperdal Lawsuits With
WEBNov 2, 2021 · On Friday, Johnson & Johnson said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it had reached a settlement to resolve all of the roughly 9,000 cases that it faced over its anti-psychotic drug Risperdal. The lawsuits generally accused Johnson & Johnson of failing to warn consumers of the risk of gynecomastia, a condition associated with Risperdal, which they say Johnson ...
Getting To the Truth: Nine Principles for Medico-Legal Practice
WEBJun 30, 2020 · The expert must listen to understand, by showing respect for the client and being empathetic but not sympathetic. From a physical point of view, the expert is undertaking a structured observation, looking for patterns on clinical examination which are either consistent or inconsistent with the symptoms expressed.
Second Legal Charges Explained - Lawyer Monthly
WEBMay 29, 2020 · A second legal charge is secured against your property and failing to keep up with repayments on time will put your property at risk. Although the first charge provider will be able to access more equity, a second charge lender will be able to claim whatever equity that is owed to them. Some lenders may be willing to take a view on adverse ...
What Are the Ethical Responsibilities of a Lawyer?
WEBMay 28, 2021 · Here, we examine the ethical landscape of the legal sector alongside Gavin MacKenzie of MacKenzie Barristers. A leading Canadian counsel and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, he shares his insight into the qualities that make an effective lawyer and how the profession’s most common ethical issues can be addressed.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Bailiffs - Lawyer Monthly
WEBNov 4, 2019 · A bailiff is legally allowed, by law, to carry arms and self-defense weapons in the courtroom. They have to protect the judge, jury members and all attendees in court. If you were to start trouble within a courtroom, the bailiff in charge would pin you to the ground and arrest you. A bailiff may take anything related to the person convicted but ...
Barristers Predict an Uncertain Future for the Bar
WEBFeb 18, 2020 · A new report entitled “A Brave New Bar: Are Barristers Ready to Rethink and Reshape their Practice”, recently published by LexisNexis UK, reveals that barristers predict an uncertain future for the Bar. Despite the challenging market conditions, there is a general sense of optimism across the profession with 67% of barristers expecting their practice to grow or remain stable for the next 3 ...
How Do You Prove Written Forgery? - Lawyer Monthly
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · Forgery charges are highly complex and sometimes difficult for a prosecutor to prove in court. How do you assist? Forgery is a complex process to prove and frequently involves the services of a fraud or forensic accountant. Forensic document and handwriting experts examine physical evidence to prove alteration and/or simulation.