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Who investigates cattle theft? How state brand inspectors and Texas special rangers work, what powers they have, and when a brand inspection is required.
Taking part in or encouraging Russian roulette can lead to charges such as reckless endangerment, manslaughter or murder. How US criminal law treats it.
LSAC suggests at least three law schools. How to use ABA 509 data to sort reach, target and safety schools, what applying costs, and how fee waivers can help.
How motorcycle injury claims work: common injuries and their value, rider bias, helmet laws, evidence to gather, shared fault and judging a lawyer's experience.
Repealing a law means the legislature cancels it with a new law. How repeal differs from amendment, sunset and court rulings, and what happens to pending cases.
HIPAA overrides contrary state laws unless they are more stringent. How 45 CFR 160.203 works, with state examples for HIV, mental health and reproductive data.
What is a law firm partner? Equity vs non-equity partners, associates and of counsel, partners' supervisory duties under ABA Rule 5.1, and who can own a firm.
What is silk in British law? How senior advocates become King's Counsel, why it's called taking silk, the KC selection process, and how Scotland and NI differ.
What is transactional law? How deal lawyers differ from litigators, the work they do in M&A, real estate, finance and contracts, key skills and career paths.
Got a letter or lawsuit from Gurstel Law Firm? What the firm does, your rights under the FDCPA and Regulation F, and how to respond to a debt lawsuit.
