Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Thursday began his first public hearing of the Trump administration’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.The Senate Judiciary panel is expected to take up Kavanaugh’s nomination on Wednesday, and will be the final hurdle to the confirmation process.Sen. John McCain (R) of Arizona, who is…
How to get a court to give you money after bankruptcy
You’re on your way to bankruptcy, but you’re still in the process of paying your mortgage.You have no money left over to buy a home.You don’t know if you can pay the bills on time.What to do?If you’re having trouble getting the help you need, here’s what you can do.You can ask the court to…
Federal judge strikes down plan to use GPS tracking to track gun purchases
A federal judge struck down the plan to place a tracking device on a gun owner’s car and ordered a stay of the order pending a final ruling. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge John F. Canning rejected the gun-tracking plan. The order, filed in U.A. v.Smith and filed with the U.N. Human Rights Council, states that gun…
How the federal court system is changing to deal with online harassment
Posted September 05, 2018 12:17:38 For more than a year, I have been trying to get answers from lawyers and human rights lawyers in Australia about how the Australian courts are handling the rise of harassment online.This week, the Federal Court ruled that an employer can be fined $3,000 for using online harassment as a…
What if I want a dog? The legal and ethical questions surrounding choosing a pet lawyer
When you’re considering a pet lawyer, you’ll need to know how the profession is viewed in the local community and whether you have a legal right to a dog or cat.Here are five questions to consider when deciding if your pet lawyer is the right fit for you.1.What is the difference between a lawyer and…
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The best paid Canadian lawyers are here to help you find the best lawyer job in your field.We have compiled a list of the top Canadian lawyers that can help you build your career as a lawyer.
Legal action to oust ‘disgusting’ Facebook ad criticizes the platform
Facebook is facing a class-action lawsuit from an employee who says she was fired after posting a controversial Facebook ad criticizing the platform.The employee, whose name has been redacted from the suit filed in New York state court, alleges she was promoted after her comments made her a “disgusted” employee, The New York Times reported.Facebook…
When the law says ‘no, it’s not a pet,’ it’s still a dog
When the first lawyer-themed pet-themed TV show debuted in the late 2000s, it didn’t make the cut.Instead, a new show, the lawyer office aesthetic, came out to fill that void.While some viewers complained about the lack of real legal work, many loved the show’s goofy personality and quirky take on the legal profession.We sat down…
Casey Anthony’s lawyer retainer deal to pay out millions to entertainment lawyer
Posted October 02, 2018 09:06:49 A Hollywood lawyer’s retainer will pay out $10 million to a former entertainment lawyer who said Anthony had paid her $200,000 per week to help negotiate the sale of a film he was making.Casey Anthony’s legal team said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times that it has been…
How to Survive Your Son’s Child Support Hearing
You can avoid going to court if you have the right documents, including court orders.But if you can’t afford to pay child support, you may be tempted to use the legal system to get your child back.Read more about child support.Find out what’s known about child maintenance and what to do if you do need…