The United States Supreme Court term begins on the first Monday in October and will last until late June or early July. The term itself is divided into sittings: oneContinue reading “#LearnTheLaw – U.S. Supreme Court Term”
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#LearnTheLaw – State & Federal Court Structure
#LearnTheLaw – What is a Tort?
In medieval England, tort was a synonym for a “wrong” or “trespass.” Later on, it became known as “torque,” or to twist. Today, when a person commits a tort, theyContinue reading “#LearnTheLaw – What is a Tort?”
#LearnTheLaw – What is Fair Use?
Fair use, in the broadest sense, is the use of copyrighted content without permission from the relevant copyright owner for a restricted and, as the courts define it, “transformative” intent,Continue reading “#LearnTheLaw – What is Fair Use?”
#LearnTheLaw – What is a Contract?
Contracts are promises that the law will enforce to be met. The law behind the security of a contract provides remedies to the harmed party which is commonly resolved inContinue reading “#LearnTheLaw – What is a Contract?”
#LearnTheLaw – What is Judicial Review?
Defined: A legal phrase for what we all know Judges do: look a law, a policy, an act, a piece of legislation, etc., and assess whether it is or isContinue reading “#LearnTheLaw – What is Judicial Review?”
#BlackHistoryMonth – Dred Scott
Black History Month is all about amplifying black lives, voices, and experiences throughout American history. However, BHM also serves as a necessary reminder of America’s harsh relationship with racism, inequality,Continue reading “#BlackHistoryMonth – Dred Scott”