If you’re new to the world of intellectual property, you may have heard the term “patent” before, but you might not know exactly what it means. A patent is a legal document that grants the holder exclusive rights to an invention for a certain period of time. Patents are an important part of the modern … Read more
First of all, let’s talk about consultations. In a typical consultation, both lawyer and client are coming in fairly blind. Maybe I have a 30,000-foot understanding of what your case is about, but I probably don’t know the details. And maybe you know a bit about me from the internet or a prior encounter, but … Read more
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
People accused of crimes often feel helpless and hopeless. Some are fortunate to have the support of family members and friends. Others lose the support of family members and friends when the charges are announced by news outlets. In many cases the accused is convicted by the public before he or she ever steps foot … 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