Law firm internships are mainly for law students, but some undergraduates may also be eligible. Interns help manage the workload and gain experience in the company’s main line of work. Large companies use interns mainly as research support, while small businesses offer more hands-on work. Most internships are paid, but some are unpaid. The vast […]
International maritime law covers issues such as private commerce, carriage of goods and passengers, and legal issues that arise at sea. There are common legal concepts such as the treatment of seamen, liens, injuries, and salvage. The “maintenance and care” doctrine requires shipowners to care for injured sailors until they reach maximum medical care. Liens […]
Newton’s law of universal gravitation states that all objects are attracted to each other by gravity, with the force of attraction depending on mass and distance. It was detailed in his book Principia Mathematica in 1687 and used to predict the position of celestial bodies. Einstein’s theory of general relativity replaced it, but it remains […]
Law enforcement agencies operate at various levels and their jurisdiction is determined by federal or state laws within a country and international treaties for multinational agencies. In the US, each state has various agencies with jurisdiction determined by the state legislature. Federal agencies investigate crimes with a multi-state component, while international agencies serve as information […]
Medical law covers legal rights and responsibilities of patients and healthcare providers, with three main branches: confidentiality, criminal law, and negligence. Confidentiality covers patient records and consent, malpractice covers duties of doctors, and criminal law deals with actions that may be considered criminal. Medical law is a branch of law that deals with the legal […]
Business ethics and law intersect in areas such as contracts, misrepresentation, and minimum wage laws. Ethical considerations can also be legally enforceable, but not always. Unethical actions can be both ethically wrong and legally actionable, such as misrepresenting a used car as new. Some employers may try to circumvent minimum wage laws by hiring illegal […]
A motion to suppress is a request to exclude evidence from trial due to illegal acquisition or legal restrictions. Lawyers can file these motions even if evidence is likely to be admitted, and it can be useful for appeals. Suppression is often used when evidence is obtained illegally, and documentation is important for law enforcement. […]
Common law rights are established by court recognition rather than legislative action. This system developed in England and has influenced legal systems in countries like the US. Common law marriage and trademark use are examples of common law rights, but they only exist in jurisdictions that recognize them. Common law trademarks are only protected in […]
Law students can choose from a variety of courses depending on their degree, such as a Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LL.M.). JD students take general law courses, including civil, constitutional, and criminal law, while LL.M. students specialize in areas such as human rights or environmental law. Both degrees require a solid background […]
Corporate finance law covers a wide range of financial legal matters, including investing, accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and lawsuits. It is important for companies to have attorneys with experience in the specific areas that relate to their needs to avoid costly mistakes and legal hassles. Corporate finance law can also help businesses in day-to-day situations […]
Kurzweil’s law explains how innovation and technology development work through positive feedback. It was formulated by Ray Kurzweil and is exemplified in the computer and robotics industries. Kurzweil draws an analogy between biological processes and technological progress, both of which exhibit exponential growth. Kurzweil’s law, or law of accelerating returns, explains how positive feedback works […]
Maritime law covers laws and regulations for marine commerce, ships, shipments, and workers’ compensation claims in navigable waters. It includes salvage, towage, maritime liens, marine contracts, and marine injuries. International law governs lost property found in water, and towing contracts are governed by maritime contracts. Admiralty law states that the flag flown by a ship […]
California law is derived from the state constitution, legislation, and case law. The constitution is organized into 35 articles and can be amended by state voters. Bills must receive votes in both legislative houses and be signed by the governor to become law. The California code includes 29 codes and the California Code of Regulations. […]
Positive law is man-made laws that regulate conduct and are passed by government at the local, regional or national level. It is sometimes at odds with natural law, which is based on moral principles. Positive laws can be written and promulgated by government legislators, courts, and administrative agencies. Legal positivists hold that for a law […]
Summary orders are legal decisions issued without an opinion, commonly used to handle simple lawsuits and save court time. They cannot be cited in other cases or set a precedent. Appellate courts may use them to move cases forward quickly. They differ from summary judgments, which decide cases without evidence. Summary orders can be appealed, […]
The laws of thermodynamics describe energy behavior in natural systems. There are three laws plus a zero law. The third law, also known as Nernst’s postulate, states that reaching absolute zero is impossible. Walther Hermann Nernst won the Nobel Prize for this work, but there was controversy over its discovery. The law is also stated […]
Black Letter Law is a well-established and non-controversial legal term used to refer to generally accepted case law. It is not related to Black’s Law Dictionary and likely refers to blackletter type. Other terms for well-established law include Hornbook and Corny law. The older and more frequently accepted a law is, the more likely it […]
Ohm’s Law explains how amperes, resistance, and voltage work together in a circuit. It states that electric current is proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance. It was discovered by German physicist George Simon Ohm and can be written as I = V/R. The law has practical applications in household appliances and equipment. Ohm’s […]
The law of unintended consequences, defined by sociologist Robert K. Merton in 1936, explains how actions, particularly on a large scale, can have unexpected positive, negative, or neutral outcomes. Five reasons for this include ignoring possible effects, making mistakes, self-interest, limited value systems, and self-destructive prophecy. Even small actions can have unforeseen consequences, and larger […]
“Moral rights” refer to inherent rights held by all humans or reserved for creators of art in copyright law. These rights may not be universally enforced and include the right to attribution and the right to protect the integrity of the work. The term “moral rights” is used in two different ways in law. The […]
