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Thomas M. Cooley and New York Law School hit with lawsuits

Thomas M. Cooley and New York Law School hit with lawsuits

Two of the country’s biggest law schools – Thomas M. Cooley Law School and New York Law School were both hit with lawsuits over alleged fraud regarding their graduates’ employment…

‘Redneck Olympics’ organizer faces lawsuit

‘Redneck Olympics’ organizer faces lawsuit

The recently hosted ‘Redneck Olympics’ in Maine is facing legal trouble. But its not for the reason that most of you are thinking.  The lawsuit has nothing to do with…

Is the jury system in U.S. really harming businesses

Is the jury system in U.S. really harming businesses

Businesses in U.S. are becoming increasingly weary of the jury system out of fear that ordinary citizens on the jury will not understand their point-of-view and give out unfair and…

Lawyer tries to change lawyer-client model regarding fees

Lawyer tries to change lawyer-client model regarding fees

Lawyers have fixed rates for all their clients. Clients are to be charged by lawyers in terms of billable hours. These are the fixed rules by which all lawyers live.…

Law firm filming ad in city hall upsets council

Law firm filming ad in city hall upsets council

Law firm Cellino & Barnes has earned the ire of with the Buffalo City council. The reason – the law firm filmed a commercial in the city hall without taking…

FindLaw survey says 25% Americans challenge their property tax bill

FindLaw survey says 25% Americans challenge their property tax bill

A survey from FindLaw has found that 1 in 4 Americans have at some point while filing their tax returns challenged their property tax bills. And the survey also showed…

How to succeed in on-campus interviews

How to succeed in on-campus interviews

With summer almost over, law firms will be descending on law schools across the country to interview students for the next year’s summer internships and clerkship offers. But just having…

Cooley to open new campus in Florida

Cooley to open new campus in Florida

Thomas M. Cooley Law School is opening its fifth campus in Riverview, Florida. The law school already has over 15,000 students  and has been in the news over its attempts…

NRA and gun dealers may sue over new ATF regulations

NRA and gun dealers may sue over new ATF regulations

A new requirement for gun buyers in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas may require purchasers to report guns bought, particularly in bulk amounts. Enacted by the Bureau of Alcohol,…

How do business owners view the jury system?

How do business owners view the jury system?

The article, “Are Business Owners Afraid of the US Jury System” takes a look at the relationship between huge corporations and juries. Due to the public view of huge businesses…