We’ve all seen the legal and police dramas where the accused confers with their lawyer to decide on the best strategy to gain acquittal or at least a reduced sentence. One of the most important decisions the legal team will make is which approach they bring to the courtroom. Common legal defenses fall into these 4 general categories 1. Innocence There isn’t anything more … [Read more...]
6 Binge-Worthy Movies and Television Shows Featuring Lawyers
Still under a COVID-19 stay-at-home order and out of things to watch on your favorite streaming service? Have no fear! We’ve put together a list of some of the most popular movies and TV shows that feature lawyers and attorneys: Let’s start with just a few of our favorite movies that prominently feature lawyers: Movies Witness for the Prosecution (1957) This is a film … [Read more...]
Does the Missouri Coronavirus Lawsuit Have a Chance to Succeed?
The debate over who’s to blame for the COVID-19 pandemic has already heated up in the media. The state of Missouri fired the first official shot in what could be a legal battle: Missouri filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court targeting China as the culprit and seeking damages. “Responding to the pandemic has required shutting down businesses, disrupting ordinary production and … [Read more...]
What is Criminal Justice Reform? How to Understand the Issues
Criminal justice reform can be a hot topic among political activists. Yet this area of criminal law produced a moment of bipartisan agreement in Washington D.C. with the recent signing of the First Step Act into law. But it’s also an area that can be hard to define. Exactly what is criminal justice reform? It will mean different things to different people, but criminal justice … [Read more...]
Documents & Decisions Needed for Estate Planning During COVID-19
The outbreak of the coronavirus has had a lasting impact on all our lives individually and on the nature of society in general. One of those impacts is bringing our own mortality squarely to the forefront. A more short-term impact is a new opportunity to think about serious issues like how to handle finances and healthcare in the event of serious sickness or death. Starting to … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash Case Headed For Civil Lawsuit
The Kobe Bryant helicopter crash that took the life of the former NBA star, his teenage daughter and 7 other people shook the nation on January 26, 2020. An examination of the fatal accident that took place near Malibu, CA is far from over, though. Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the late pilot and the company he flew for. In … [Read more...]
