A planning lawyer is a professional specializing in the planning sector. He represents his client before the law. The lawyer in urban planning law plays the role of adviser and indicates the steps to be followed through the stages of a trial. His main mission is to secure development and…
The Supreme Court these days is under a lot of scrutiny, and rightly so, but they did take a couple of groundbreaking decisions in the past. Here are some decisions that have significantly impacted American life, including the landmark abortion case, Roe v. Wade, and the recent Supreme Court decision…
Not every defendant who faces criminal charges will proceed to trial or a plea. Many cases end up being dismissed by the prosecutor or the court. Generally, the first task for a defence attorney in a criminal case is to determine whether there are any grounds on which the case…
Anyone who has watched a cop drama on television has probably heard of Miranda Rights. But do you know what they are and where they came from? Miranda Rights are named after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona. Ernesto Miranda was arrested for stealing $8.00 from an…
Pride Month just ended a few days ago, but now more than ever, we feel that our rights as American citizens are being threatened. Obergefell v. Hodges is one of those landmark decisions for us queer people. Many people dream of marriage, and now, you can get married to your…
An injunction is an order by the court for a party to either do, or refrain from doing, a particular act or thing. This does not include orders made by the court for a party to make a payment for damages, but instead includes things such as: transferring a property…
When it comes to co-ownership, the latter must be taken care of by the syndic of co-ownership. Whatever his status, professional or voluntary, he has the duty to respect certain obligations. So, without further ado, let’s dive into this blog and learn about some of the things you ought to…
Parole is conditional freedom for a prison inmate. The prisoner (called a “parolee”) gets out from behind bars but must live up to a series of responsibilities. A parolee who doesn’t follow the rules risks going back into custody (prison). This article discusses what parole means and how it generally…
Abortion laws and Roe v. Wade has been a heated debate for a while. This week (June 24th, 2022), the Supreme court justice reverted the landmark court decision of Roe V. Wade. The vote was 5-4 to overturn the abortion law in our country. And I’d like to name those…
Cyber threats come from many sources, each looking to obtain personal information for benefit or exploitation. As intrusions become increasingly sophisticated, more regulatory and internal safeguards are needed in response. Internet privacy is a subset of the larger world of data privacy that covers the collection, use, and secure storage…
