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Should You Go To Law School? Arguments For and Against (part 3 of 4)

Welcome to part 3 of this series, which will discuss why going solo could be a lawyer’s best shot at personal satisfaction and financial success. Part 1 of the series discussed financial aspects of becoming a lawyer that anyone thinking about going to law school should read:https://freerangelaw.net/2019/04/30/should-you-go-to-law-school-arguments-for-and-against-part-1-of-4/, and part 2 of the series discussed what…

Should You Go To Law School? Arguments For and Against (part 2 of 4)

Welcome to part 2 of this series, which will discuss what it is like to work in the legal profession. Part 1 of the series discussed financial aspects of becoming a lawyer that anyone thinking about going to law school should read: https://freerangelaw.net/2019/04/30/should-you-go-to-law-school-arguments-for-and-against-part-1-of-4/. If you follow this blog, you probably have a favorite lawyer show.…

Should You Go To Law School? Arguments For and Against (part 1 of 4)

As an attorney, I am often asked by aspiring legal professionals if going to law school is a good idea right now. Personally, I love learning about the law, and many awesome and diverse careers can be had in law. Nonetheless, I often discourage law school, as a practical and financial matter. However; someone who…

When Contracts Do and Do Not Need to be in Writing: Meet the Statute of Frauds

When a person enters into an important contract, it is common wisdom that they should get the agreement in writing. Getting a contract in writing generally makes good sense. A written document provides solid evidence that an agreement existed in the first place, and clearly lays out the expectations and obligations of each party to…

Freedom of Religion: It’s Freedom to Believe, But Not to Break the Law

Hi folks, it has come to my attention that the recent “Freedom of Religion” post was missing a paragraph when it was previously published, due to an apparent glitch in posting. I invite you to reread the post, to see the whole writing. Thank you@

Freedom of Religion: It’s Freedom to Believe, But Not to Break the Law

In recent years, many cases have made news – and ignited public controversy – where conflicts arose between one person’s exercise of their legal rights, and another person’s exercise of their religious beliefs. Some of the most heated debates have included anti-vaccination parents wanting exemption from vaccination requirements for their children in order to attend…

When parties agree to change their contract: the law of accord and satisfaction

Have you ever been in a situation where you agreed to pay a specified price for something – and then your expectations were not met by the final product or service? Or, in a business setting, perhaps you had a client or customer who was disappointed, and felt that they did not get their money’s…

Visiting Mexico, and Civil Procedure: part 4 of 4

Welcome to part 4 of this series! To recap, part 3 showed photos from traveling in Mazatlan, Mexico, and also began a discussion about the role that venue plays in determining where a court case will be heard. In Part 4; for the legal part of this post, I will finish the discussion about venue.…

Visiting Mexico, and Civil Procedure: part 3 of 4

Welcome to part 3 of this series! To recap, parts 1 and 2 discussed the difference between specific personal jurisdiction and general personal jurisdiction, where the parties to a lawsuit are from different states. Part 2 also showed photos from traveling in Manzanillo, Mexico. In Part 3; for the travel part of this post, I…

Visiting Mexico, and Civil Procedure: part 2 of 4

Welcome to part 2 of this series! To recap, part 1 showed photos of whale and dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Part 1 also discussed a legal scenario in which Dan from California, and Patty from Oregon have an accident in Oregon. Under the circumstances of this scenario, Dan is subject to personal jurisdiction…