Enjoying and supporting the community is a matter of course for us. This in-depth knowledge of our region`s challenges, combined with our legal and business expertise, helps us serve you better. Learn more about our employees, your team. This blog is the second in my new series. It traces the history of legal aid […]

Performing an abortion is a Class A felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison, and attempted abortion is a Class C felony punishable by 1 to 10 years in prison under a law passed in May 2019. The law was ordered, but now that Roe was overthrown, the law could go into […]

SSBC has built pipelines to attract new start-up customers through a number of partnerships. Start-ups or start-ups that have not yet reached a significant funding cycle may be eligible for free legal aid from the clinic. The clinic primarily serves start-ups in the technology sector, but is open to companies from various sectors if […]

So what happens with employment contracts, which are often ordered by the court? Michael Rosenfeld, vice president and advisor to The Walt Disney Company, tells us, « Most kids don`t legally change their name to their stage name. Court documents should usually reflect both names, as the official name appears on the birth certificate (or […]

In other statures, carrying the gun is mandatory, even if you do not intend to buy a gun and buy a spray with Pipper (for states where Pipper spray is considered a weapon). For others, you can apply directly, if only to spray with pipper, but you do a very thorough check. Yes, I […]

Any act or omission that materially violates the terms of the original agreement between two or more parties constitutes a breach of contract. While contracts can be verbal or written, it`s always a good idea to make contractual agreements in writing. If necessary, the written contract can be used as proof of the initial […]

A lawyer should always stand when addressing the judge or magistrate or when the judge or magistrate addresses them. It is important to always speak from the bar table and not from the court panel. A lawyer should never speak when someone else is speaking (especially the judge or magistrate and including law enforcement). […]

The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Limited is registered as a limited liability company and is governed by an all-Aboriginal Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is composed of five elected members and two co-opted members who together bring their time, cultural and business expertise to provide leadership and governance. Individuals in […]

Sober as a judge can refer to impartiality in making a court decision (« sober » is then used metaphorically to designate clarity of mind, as if one were not influenced by drugs or alcohol) Not at all intoxicated, very clearly, as in Even after three drinks, he was sober as a judge. It is not […]

The state has decriminalized marijuana to some extent. Generally, decriminalization does not mean jail time or a criminal record for first possession of a small amount for personal use. The behaviour is treated as a minor traffic offence. Here`s a look at some of the most interesting laws coming into force. CHICAGO (WLS) – […]