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Judicial review (JR) is the process by which judges examine the decisions of public bodies and consider whether the law has been correctly followed. It is important to stress that JR is not a re-run on the merits of the decision – judges confine themselves to considering whether the decision being challenged was lawful, and … Read more

Success in a court case refers to the most favorable possible outcome. Whether you’re a plaintiff or a defendant, you’ll want to play the hand of cards you’ve been dealt to your best advantage. That’s why it’s crucial to keep your emotions in check and approach litigation decisions objectively, like a shrewd, savvy poker player. … Read more

Courts are an essential institution without which society would end up in chaos. Their importance cannot be emphasized enough, though many of the disputes which arise between individuals or organizations are such that, they are solvable without the interference of the judicial authorities.  Such conflicts, which do not require the juridical system, instead, need a … Read more

A trust is a way of holding and managing property, whereby the person setting up the trust (called the grantor, settlor, or trustor) transfers property to a trustee, who manages the property for the benefit of others (called beneficiaries).

Intoxication is a defense available to criminal defendants on the basis that, because of the intoxication, the defendant did not understand the nature of his or her actions or know what he or she was doing. The intoxication defense applies in very limited circumstances and typically depends on whether the intoxication was voluntary or involuntary … Read more

There’s no topic as complicated and subjective as morality. It has been a controversial discussion for centuries, and it will continue to be so until the end of time, most likely. What is right, and what is wrong? What does it mean to be a good person? What is evil, and how should we deal … Read more

What is a will? A last will and testament is a legal document that lets you decide what happens with your estate after you die. When you die without a will, you leave important decisions up to the courts and the law. You won’t have a say in who receives your property and other assets. … Read more

Many leases provide the tenant with an option to renew or extend the lease term beyond the expiration of the initial term. While renewals and extensions have similar practical effects, there are some nuanced differences. By definition, a lease renewal is a new lease agreement, whereas a lease extension is a continuation of the original … Read more

The Lawyer-client relationship is one of varying degrees of collaboration, depending on how involved your client chooses to be, how sophisticated they are in legal matters and the type of case. But, no matter how sophisticated your client may be, certain decisions lie with the client and some are within the discretion of the lawyer. … Read more