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Answering the Query, What Does it Take to Become a Litigation Assistance Specialist?

Right now, together with the onset of new technologies come new laws that call for powerful folks operating within the legal field. One of such position is Litigation Assistance Experienced, Legal Assistant or Paralegal as they are in some cases identified. Regardless, it truly is a position which provides a variety of both encounter and chance.

Becoming a professional in this area is a superior option for everyone irrespective of education or encounter so long as a single holds a minimum of a Higher School Diploma or GED. Even though a degree just isn’t required, a lot of hold degrees in other places who perform in the area of law. Since laws are ever-altering nonetheless, from time to time the less a single know ahead of understanding anything new the much better as a single generally retains info much better if they can concentrate on that one particular location of … Read the rest >>>

Joshua Brown by — July 16, 2020 in Steps Civil Litigation Process
A Physician Expert Witness Plays a Key Role in State and Federal Courts

A Physician Expert Witness Plays a Key Role in State and Federal Courts

When you are looking at testimony in the jury trial, trust, professionalism, and experience all play in the mix. The jury is hearing statements from two sides, each with its position and goals. Perhaps one of the most trusted witnesses to accept the stand in such a proceeding can be a licensed physician. To most laypeople, the credential alone includes a lot of steam, and for most physicians who’ve studied for quite some time to achieve the particular level they’re at, knowledge is power. Physicians as expert witnesses are employed in the variety of court proceedings, though mostly in jury trials, where it is their job to impart their knowledge to the jury who’ll carry out justice eventually.

It may be the physician’s job to describe to the jury, or other parties, just what kind of injuries are already imparted for the purported victim. Though this isn’t always the case, … Read the rest >>>

Joshua Brown by — May 3, 2020 in Civil Court Hearing
3 Suggestions For Avoiding a DUI This Holiday Season

3 Suggestions For Avoiding a DUI This Holiday Season

Once again, the holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, with Christmas and New Years soon following. The holidays are a time to reflect, rejoice and celebrate. Often times, holiday celebration comes in the form of a few drinks with friends and family. Whether you’re enjoying a beer with the Thanksgiving football game, a cup of eggnog by the fireplace or a glass of wine with Christmas dinner, there are a few matters to keep in mind.

First and foremost, driving under the influence and driving while intoxicated are very serious crimes that can have a indelible effect on your life. Simply having a few drinks could lead to death, destruction, embarrassment and loss of privileges. It is important to have a plan when it relates to alcohol consumption, especially around the holidays. Here are three suggestions for avoiding a DUI this holiday season.

1. Always

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Joshua Brown by — December 27, 2019 in Civil Court Trial Process
3 Things Your Privacy Policy Should Have

3 Things Your Privacy Policy Should Have

In my last post I discussed why I think virtually every small biz website should have a privacy policy. This time, I’d like to discuss three things every policy should have, which I commonly find to be missing.

First, a quick run-down of the basic purpose for a privacy policy is in order. Privacy policies basically fulfill two functions. They: 1) tell visitors what information you collect from them (whether the collection is overt, such as through an email opt-in, or covert, such as through tracking cookies); and 2) what you will and will not do with the information.

Now on to the three things every policy should have (but often don’t):

A Notice About Tracking Cookie Usage. If you use third-party analytics or ad serving, then it is virtually guaranteed that your site places tracking cookies on your visitors’ computers. If you have any sort of “sign-in” functionality to … Read the rest >>>

Joshua Brown by — December 26, 2019 in County Court Civil Procedure
Can I Sue a Bar For Serving a Drunk Driver in Pennsylvania?

Can I Sue a Bar For Serving a Drunk Driver in Pennsylvania?

Under Pennsylvania Law, The Dram Shop Law, 47 P.S. Sections 4-493.1 state that any business “violates the law to sell, give, or provide liquor or drinks that are tampered with or brewed, or to allow alcoholic or brewed or alcoholic beverages to be sold, supplemented or given to people who appear drunk “Button.

Furthermore, the Statute Law and the Case Law require that serving people who appear to be drunk must be the cause of injury or damage. “Cause” successfully suing the bar means there must be a causal relationship between the presentation of the drunk driver and the cause of the injury. For example, where a bar serves someone who looks drunk then the person gets into his car and the rear ends 10 minutes later, there is a possible “cause” of damage to be able to sue the bar in a civil case and recover. The further in … Read the rest >>>

Joshua Brown by — November 11, 2019 in Civil Court Hearing