04/23/25

The Kaplan version of the California Bar Exam: What's going on ?

Social Media and legacy news has exploded with bad news about the California Bar exam experience in February 2025. What's in store for the July 2025 California Bar Exam?

04/22/25

Add a review for my Tutor

I am trying to add a review for my Tutor who helped me prepare for the bar exam, Sarah Renfer, however page is locking my ability to review any of her sessions. Can you please assist

04/21/25

Legal Studies Skills: Student Study Groups

Based on your decades of experience as a law school professor and Bar Exam and Law School tutor, what is your assessment of study groups?

04/17/25

Due Process- We hear the term almost continuously. What is it?

Hour by hour there is breaking news about actions by Federal Government Officials and employees said to violate the Due Process rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Legacy news constantly... more

03/12/23

Can the Media be sued for Civil Defamation or is it "hands off"? Has the Law changed? What might happen to the immunizing doctrine of "Actual Malice" ?

Given the 2023 news coverage over the Dominion Voting Systems case against Fox News, the continued viability of quasi-immunity for media outlets based on the doctrine of "actual malice" [as... more

Social Media checks on possible new hires? Is this proper?

I heard that many Firms conduct social media history checks on potential new hires. We all say things on social media that we may regret and our hurried writing style is none to impressive.Is this... more
Law

02/27/22

Creating laws and rules

In the given case, 98% population has been wiped out due to zombie apocalypse. Chaos and shocking situation have been spread so the people started to live in the bands or in the groups. But among... more

May a Member of Congress threaten an entity not to comply with a Congressional Subpoena

The House has processed several Subpoenas to private entities, including telecommunication companies, seeking records related to the January 6, 2021 mass- often violent- protest at the Capitol. The... more

What is meant by "actual malice" when a party brings suit against the Media for Slander or Libel?

Must a Plaintiff, in prosecuting a civil action for libel or slander against the Media (government's watchdog), surmount a higher burden of proof than would be the case if a garden variety... more

Are Patent Disputes determined "In Equity" or "At Law"?

In earlier Wyzant "Ask an Expert" postings, some Law Students and Bar Applicants addressed whether Patent Disputes were governed by "Equitable Maxims". Has the game changed?
Law

08/30/21

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Stare Decisis and Precedence

There are many "Ask an Expert" posts on Stare Decisis. Where does "Precedence" fit?

Is the Tort of Battery the Tort of Assault

I am not asking for legal advice concerning any personal issues. I am studying Torts and observe that the Media (and their "Talking Heads") consistently (systematically and systemically) refer to... more

Are Sleep Habits Important for Law Students, Bar Applicants, and Attorneys?

Many of my Law School Colleagues, Bar Applicants, and Attorneys that I know tell me that they require very little sleep- that "the early bird catches the worm". What are your thoughts?

UPL- Definition, Delineation, and Enforcement

Someone told me that Bar Disciplinary Actions, particularly those dealing with UPL (The Unlicensed Practice of Law), are based on the "Rule of Men (and Women)" and not the "Rule of Law". Is this true? more

What is the most difficult interview question?

Legal Writing Sample (Brief) for Prospective Employer

I am in the midst of drafting a sample Appellate Brief- not connected with School. Tips and recommendations are welcome.

"Public Speaking" Law Bar "Career Advise"

Can you give me any tips for an effective Public Speaking engagement?

Roe v Wade- Will there be an outright reversal & Cameras in the Courtroom

I have two questions:(1) At times, the Media seems to suggest that the U.S. Supreme Court might- in the space of one opinion- wipe out Roe v. Wade. Is this an accurate portrayal?and(2) Can I watch... more

Bar Exam & Law: Trump v Twitter Class Action & Free Speech (workable?)

I read that the Trump Twitter civil suit will mightily test whether a denial by a private company of access to social media by one person can meet the requirements of a class action. I also... more

Trump-Twitter Law Suit (What Gives?)

7-12-2021I am confused about the Trump- Twitter Suit. I read that the guarantee of Free Speech found in the First Amendment only applies when the government restricts Free Speech. That, except with... more

07/06/21

Constitutional Law (Free Speech): "Content Rich" & "Content Neutral" Speech

07-06-2020What is the difference between "content rich" and "content neutral" speech and which of the three balancing tests (strict scrutiny, intermediate scrutiny, and rational basis scrutiny)... more

07/02/21

Law Essay Exam Skills

Many Law Professors and Commercial Bar Prep providers preach that Students and Applicants should not "assume facts" when answering essay exams. Is this Correct?

06/28/21

Urgent help needed

In March 2021, Brittany started a business as an independent website designer. To get her business going with new clients, her brother Brick contracted to gave her $50,000 to update his retail... more

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