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How hard is the bar exam?

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How hard is the bar exam? Bar exam results were recently released and you haven't heard the end of it if you have a friend or family member who passed or failed .  All this hype probably has you wondering: ' how hard is the bar exam'? or questioning 'Is the bar exam hard'? Is the bar exam hard? Most law students take an intense bar prep course in order to pass the bar exam .  The July 2015 bar exam passage rate was pretty low as the rate continues to decrease . How hard is the bar exam? Hardest Bar Exam According to Above the Law , California has the hardest bar exam in the nation. For the July 2015 bar exam, 60% of first-time test takers passed compared to the 61.4% that passed the July 2014 California bar exam. Can you take the bar without going to law school? Those who have not attended law school yet enjoy being challenged may be asking: ' Can you take the bar without going to law school?'  As explained above, California offers ...

Funny Lawyer Jokes

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Funny Lawyer Jokes Law school is tough and many law students forget how to laugh after 1L.  There is nothing in this world more contagious than laughter.  The definition of laughter should be 'when a smile has an orgasm'. Funny Lawyer Jokes Whether you just made it through your first set of midterms or you are a 3L preparing for the bar, funny lawyer jokes  are required to keep your sanity .  After those stressful years of law school use laughter as an instant vacation.  Stop stressing all the time and try smiling more often. Law School Memes Remember, a day without laughter is a day wasted.  Here are some hilarious law school memes  to help you through some of those boring cases: Law School Memes Law School Memes Law School Memes Law School Memes Law School Memes Law School Memes Law School Memes Law School Memes Law School Gifs Laughter is timeless.  We are paying a very high price for taking ...

Breach of Contract Remedies Tort Remedies

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Breach of Contract Remedies Damages Specific Performance Rescission Compensatory damages and punitive damages may be awarded if a breach of contract claim is proven.  First the compensatory damages definition will be presented.  Next, a punitive damages definition  will be provided. Compensatory Damages Definition Compensatory damages are paid with the intent to compensate the claimant for loss, injury or harm.   Compensatory damages put the Plaintiff in the position they would have been in but for the Defendant's wrong. Punitive  Damages Definition Punitive damages are also called "exemplary damages" and are awarded in addition to compensatory damages.   Punitive damages are intended to to punish a wrongdoer who has acted willfully , maliciously or fraudulently. Tort Damages Nominal Damages Definition The nominal damages definition   is also vital in the determination of monetary awards.  Nominal damages are awarded ...

Law & Court : How Much Money Do Lawyers Make?

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Law & Court : How Much Money Do Lawyers Make? In general, the highest paid lawyers practice in large firms in major cities, and these lawyers can make several million dollars a year. Learn about the disparity of lawyer salaries across the country with legal advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on laws and the court. Expert: Robert Todd Bio: Robert Todd is the managing partner and president of Robert M. Todd, P.A. and Family Law Solutions. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Legal Questions : What Is a Corporate Lawyer?

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Legal Questions : What Is a Corporate Lawyer? A corporate lawyer is simply someone who specializes in corporate laws, and lawyers who work for small corporations may draft wills and be a part of divorce proceedings. Find out how corporate lawyers are involved in all areas of law with help from a certified family mediator in this free video on corporate lawyers. Expert: Robert Todd Bio: Robert Todd is the managing partner and president of Robert M. Todd, P.A. and Family Law Solutions. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Business Laws : How to Become a Corporate Lawyer

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Business Laws : How to Become a Corporate Lawyer To become a corporate lawyer, one must obtain an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and pass the law school admission test. Discover why clerkships are an important step in becoming a lawyer with insight from a lawyer in this free video on business law. Expert: Robert M. Todd Contact: www.wearehdtv.com Bio: Robert Todd is the managing partner and president of Robert M. Todd, P.A. and Family Law Solutions. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Empire Lawsuit after Lawsuit

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Empire Lawsuit after Lawsuit Time does not wait for anybody! It seems like it was just yesterday when Fox announced their new  Empire TV series .  2014 is when it all officially began: On May 12, 2014 Empire was born.  Less than two years later the series can't seem to stay out of trouble. Empire lawsuits are becoming more-and-more common.  Many of these lawsuits involve the creators of the Empire TV show. Lee Daniels  compared Empire's Terrence Howard to actor's Marlon Bando and Sean Penn in a recent interview.   Daniels was defending Howard who's been plagued by claims of physical abuse against women: “That poor boy, ain’t done nothing different than Marlon Brando or Sean Penn, and all of a sudden he’s some fuckin’ demon,” the lawsuit quotes Daniels as saying. “That’s a sign of the time, of race, of where we are right now in America.” Daniels was referring to Penn's marriage to Madonna which was plagued by stories of Penn's abuse.   Madonna: ...