By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Every paralegal should be aware of Holding Out, and no paralegal should ever do it. Holding Out is when the impression is given—either by inference or by omission—that a paralegal is anything other than a paralegal. Not all
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense with devastating consequences for the driver, the people they injure, and their families. In most cases, a DUI is charged as a misdemeanor, but certain factors can elevate the charge to an aggravated offense. 1. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) One of
Lawyers have been instrumental in influencing the course of history and promoting justice and equality. Certain legal minds over the years have ascended to global prominence, providing an indelible mark on the legal profession and society as a whole. In a new series of guides starting with “Who are the
Given the current legal aid crisis and continued cost of living issues, we’ve started a new FREE LEGAL ADVICE page within our top lawyers directory with the mission of showcasing and championing those providers, university law clinics, law firms and lawyers and others who provide free legal advice and pro
The breakdown of family relationships can be stressful, particularly when it comes to disputes involving children. When parties cannot resolve disagreements on their own, a third party may need to step in. Family mediation provides an alternative to court proceedings and provides many benefits over the legal route. Here, UK
At Five Fantastic Lawyers, our mission is to help share great legal information, increase access to justice and to help individuals and companies connect with exceptional legal advice and representation. In our pursuit of this goal, we strive to cut through the noise and provide users with some of the
Reviewing and choosing some of the best lawyers for a legal directory or legal resources website isn’t easy. At Five Fantastic Lawyers™ our mission is to help people a bit more in their step to find the right lawyer for their legal needs, which could help make a significant difference
Do you aspire to have a career at the Bar? If so, have you done any free legal advice pro bono work? All prospective barristers should dedicate time to pro bono work: professional legal work that is voluntary and helps those in need of legal assistance – often in your
In the past years, there has been a substantial increase in physician disability claims. As a result, insurers have toughened the rules and regulations for claiming one. Having your own occupation disability insurance is necessary to safeguard your rights in case of any mishap. And in order to do this,
Crespect is a cutting-edge technology spin-off from the Baltic law firm Sorainen, which is developing an intelligent cloud-based legal practice management system for law firms globally. The system will simplify and streamline lawyers’ daily tasks, as well as providing business insights to enable them to manage client and international partner
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