How to sue your landlord
There are many reasons why you would sue your landlord. Most commonly, the landlord has done something wrong and you have been forced to leave the unit or keep your deposit after you have already moved out. Now is not the time to play the victim and ask, “Why...
Degrees (use of knowledge in the real world)
Life is only as good as we can use our knowledge to survive successfully. Other than that, all titles and diplomas are just “sheepskins” that “look pretty”. With that said, I start this article. Once Judith “Judy” Sheindlin wrote a book titled “Beauty Fades, Silence Is Forever.” I read...
Five Reasons John Marshall Law School Graduates Pass the Exam and Find Employment
John Marshall School of Law John Marshall Law School has a famous name, an aggressive curriculum, and stays at the forefront of legal matters. This combination benefits the future attorneys who grace these sacred halls. With over 85% of graduates passing the bar and having a job within nine...
My father’s funeral in Arlington
After our limo passed through the gates of Arlington Cemetery, I looked to the left and saw two parents visiting their son or daughter. They sat on lawn chairs in front of a grave. It wasn’t the formation of “lost man” planes that flew over my head that made...
Appeal your judgment with an appeals attorney
In the space of a few years, the legal basis for most court cases has changed to include virtual legal searches. While no one recommends that you follow the recommendation of the Google search page, the option is there to help you find the right lawyer or search for...
Federal Nursing Home Care Reform Act
A 1986 study by the Institute of Medicine found that many nursing home residents were being abused. This study prompted reform efforts that became law in 1987. The Nursing Home Reform Act was passed as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987. The goal of the reforms...
Why Should Writers Care About OWLs?
Although Online Writing Labs or OWLs are developed by various universities around the world, they provide valuable resources for all types of writers. Owls offer information similar to the tips I wrote about in my last feature Working With Words: The Basics … From web-readable brochures to online tutorials,...
Could faith and emotional healing be the best medicine you can take?
I think most of us would agree that television, radio and print media hit us with the latest miracle drugs that claim to do everything from curing back, neck and knee pain, helping you sleep, or guaranteeing you a better satisfying sex life. In fact, we live in a...
What is the difference between: lawyer, solicitor, defender, lawyer, counselor and lawyer?
Have you ever wondered where all these somewhat confusing terms come from? Well the answer is that all types of attorneys originate from various legal systems. Some of the terms are from the English legal system, some are from Scotland, and some are from the American legal system. An...
The next level of Zumba
Zumba is a form of dance related to the movements of the body to tone it. Dejure defines the body movements to intercept the right muscles. Unlike conventional exercises, appreciate music with coordinated postural and body movements. A dance form signifies eternity and therefore refreshes the mood of a...