Law School Admissions Preparation

July 5, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
Entrance into Law School hinges heavily on two factors: LSAT score and GPA. Also, a strong personal statement, a demonstration of leadership skills, or an ability to diversify yourself from the pack are weighted heavily in the Law School Admissions process. The Numbers Like anything else in life, people rely heavily on quantifiable data....
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Slip and Fall Suits Explained

July 4, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
Slip and Fall suits are highly contingent upon negligence. If you have been injured as a result of a property owner’s negligence, then you are most likely entitled to compensatory damages. Consulting a lawyer is always the best choice when dealing with a serious accident, but below are a few helpful tips for handling...
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Tips for Prospective Law Students

July 3, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
Every year students enroll in college with hopes of becoming the doctors, lawyers, and professors of the next generation. Indeed, it can be a daunting task embarking on a climb to the top of education’s ivory tower. But with a few simple tips, the road to becoming an attorney can be much less frightful....
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The World’s Politest Robber

July 2, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
In the legal field, there are several different ways to characterize stealing stuff from people. For instance, robbery, in many states, is defined as taking something from another person utilizing violence or the threat of violence. If you threaten someone with something other than violence in order to gain possession of their property, for...
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Led Zeppelin Successfully Defends Copyright Infringement Complaint

July 1, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
In the world of music, allegations for copyright infringement are frequent but often unsuccessfully or thrown out by the judge. A recent complaint originating from the state of Pennsylvania alleging that Led Zeppelin stole the legendary intro to “Stairway to Heaven” from an obscure band called Spirit was no exception. The complaint proved to...
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