For foreign nationals, becoming a lawyer in USA is a rather complex process. The major hurdle in the process is the bar exam, a test which determines the candidate’s qualification to practice law in a…
Use of Facial Recognition Technology by Federal Authorities is Now Approved
A judge’s approval prior to using facial recognition software to carry out surveillance of criminal suspects is required by Federal agents under a Bill approved in the Senate. The proposal is an…
The Sad Story of George Stinney Jr. – The 14-year-old Who was Exonerated 7 Decades after His Execution
How many of the 1507 people executed since 1976 in the US may have been innocent? Courts rarely entertain the claims of innocence in cases when the defendant has died, as defense attorneys have to tak…
The Tribulations of a Trial Lawyer as Told by a Trial Lawyer
From a manslaughter case, to one involving patent infringement, Ronald Schutz shares lessons learnt during his journey as a trial lawyer, studying and representing some baffling cases out there……
University Admissions Scandal: Why Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are Being Treated Differently
On television, both actresses have played loving mothers who can do no wrong. But alas, Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman are now the two famous faces of a huge college admissions scandal involving b…
The On-going Battle between Fake ID Fabrication and Anti-Fraud Measures
All US government-issued identification cards use anti-fraud measures like ultraviolet ink markings and holographic indents to stem reproduction of phony IDs and even enforce severe penalties. This ra…
How the BBC Interview on Jerry Eppstein turned into a PR Disaster for Prince Andrew
Mark Stephens, a highly-rated lawyer said that the Prince Andrew BBC interview is a catastrophic error, and further stated that such strategies worked only if you have a full answer for every question…
Celebrities You Didn’t Know had Law Degrees – Part II
With a plethora of available choices, it is difficult to second-guess your career. And you’re not alone. People who have put in many extra years of college, at times just change their minds abou…
Things You Didn’t Know About Bailiffs and What They Do
Bailiffs are those law enforcement officers who maintain order and decorum during all courtroom proceedings. The judges depend on their trusty bailiffs to make sure that the jury, public, legal teams,…
Celebrities You Didn’t Know had Law Degrees – Part I
Some celebs do excel in diverse fields such as Actors in hit movies, being included in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and as Presidents and if these achievements were not enough, there are celebs who h…