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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 brief is a written argument presented to a court asking for some type of relief. Its primary purpose is to persuade the judge to decide in favor of your client while presenting the facts, legal issues, and supporting arguments in a clear and concise manner. In order to do this, the brief must be well-organized, logically sound, and supported by […]

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 activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” (20 U.S.C. §1681). This means that Title IX, with all of its requirements related to athletics and regulations about sexual harassment, does not apply to schools that do not receive any form of federal financial assistance. Definition of “Federal Financial Assistance” Direct Federal Assistance When a university receives direct federal assistance through acceptance of Title […]

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 is waived. The purpose of this expansive privilege is to ensure that clients may openly share information with their lawyers, enabling complete and effective representation. Key Aspects of Attorney-Client Privilege When Does Attorney-Client Privilege Attach? In most jurisdictions, the privilege attaches whenever a client is seeking legal advice from a lawyer. This applies even if a formal attorney-client relationship has […]

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 in American law.   Defamation law allows someone injured by a false statement to hold the speaker (or writer) accountable for their words by recovering money damages. While the legal elements of defamation vary slightly state by state, in general, a person can recover in defamation if they show by greater weight of the evidence, meaning any amount above a 50% […]