If someone commits a crime against you, in addition to any civil remedies you may have, one service many lawyers provide is to draft a criminal referral letter to a prosecutor on your behalf. Indeed, involving a lawyer in this
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Breach of Contract Claims
When you contract with another, you do so on the belief that they will uphold the terms of that deal. Sometimes, however, this does not happen, leading to a breach of contract. If this has happened to you, it is…
Political Attorney Analysis of the Supreme Court Overturning Chevron Doctrine; reinforces Skidmore deference
For decades, the Supreme Court’s holding in Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council defended the requirement that a court reviewing agency action should defer to an interpretation of an ambiguous statute by the agency empowered with issuing regulations under…
Writing an Effective Legal Brief According to a Defamation Attorney
Writing an effective legal brief is a critical skill for any lawyer. A well-crafted brief can be the difference between winning and losing a case. Accordingly, hiring a lawyer with strong writing skills is critical. The purpose of a legal…
WHAT IS “FEDERAL FUNDING” FOR PURPOSES OF TITLE IX?
Title IX provides simply that “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal…
Understanding Title IX and Its Implications for Educational Institutions
What is Title IX? Title IX provides that “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or…
What is Attorney-Client Privilege?
By: Shawn Flynn The attorney-client privilege protects the confidentiality of communications between lawyers and their clients. Under this privilege, along with the corresponding ethical rule requiring a lawyer to maintain the confidences of their clients, attorneys may not divulge the…
Understanding Attorney-Client Privilege: Insights from a Defamation Attorney
Introduction to Attorney-Client Privilege The attorney-client privilege protects the confidentiality of communications between lawyers and their clients. This privilege ensures that attorneys may not divulge client secrets, nor can others force them to do so legally, except if the privilege…
What is Defamation?
Defamation. It means something different to everyone, usually involving high profile celebrities, but what is defamation? Put simply; defamation is a false statement that harms a person or their reputation. Defamation is a tort, a type of civil injury recognized…
How to Talk to Your Parents About Your Title IX Case
If you’ve been falsely accused of a crime or any morally reprehensible behavior, it is incredibly isolating. In almost any other tragedy that occurs in your life, you can talk about it with family and friends, knowing that ultimately, your…