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Lawyer who started law school at 16 is still practicing at 96

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/11/13

When Jerome Offutt graduated from law school in 1937 at the age of 19 he was too young to practice law in his home state of Maryland.

Is Obama’s health-law fix constitutional?

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/11/13

President Obama’s decision to delay enforcement of the health-care law to allow consumers to keep their cancelled policies has raised the question: Is his action constitutional? Some legal observers think the answer is no, report the Wall Street Journal Law Blog (sub.

In debt and don't see a way out? Maybe change your thinking...

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/11/13

Many people who are in debt don't think clearly about it. How do I know that? I've been told that many times by clients who come to me to file bankruptcy. Let's explore that and see what type of thinking might be better....

Law grad with gun is shot and killed by police outside home of slain physician

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/11/13

Police shot and killed a law grad with a gun outside the home of a slain Minnesota physician on Friday. The former law student was identified as 30-year-old Ted Hoffstrom, a 2009 University of St. Thomas law grad, report the St.

Too much ado about BigLaw? City bar creates institute to train newbie lawyers for smaller practices

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/11/13

The New York City Bar Association is introducing new programs to help new lawyers transition to practice, including a City Bar New Lawyer Institute that would offer practical classes and mentoring opportunities over the course of a year.

Complex Civil Appeals: Making the Case for Settlement

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/11/13

Complex Civil Appeals: Making the Case for Settlement Complex Civil Appeals: Making the Case for Settlement...
By: JAMS, The Resolution Experts

Starbucks Corporation v. Wolfe's Borough Coffee Inc: Appeals Court Opinion in Starbucks v. Charbucks Trademark Case

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/11/13

Court of appeals opinion issued on Nov 15, 2013, holding that 'Charbucks' is not a trademark violation of 'Starbucks.' The lawsuit, started in 2001, is between Starbucks Corporation and the Black Bear Micro Roastery of New Hampshire, providers of a...

3 Keys to a Legally Binding Car Sales Contract

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/11/13

Drafting a legal and fully enforceable car sale contract may seem like a daunting task, but it's actually more doable than you'd think. Here are three must-have provisions in every car sale contract:......



Top 5 Ways to Improve Your Criminal Defense Practice

By The Law Insider 16/11/13

When I first passed the California Bar Exam, I was under the impression that hard work and a commitment to excellence were all that I needed to prosper and flourish.

Blind Man's Dog Blamed for Flight Cancellation

By EsqSocial Corporation 16/11/13

A blind man's service dog caused an entire flight to be cancelled, with the airline citing safety concerns. What are the rules for service dogs on airplanes?

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