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Have you seen a pro se litigant prevail in court? How did they do it?

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/07/14

"The man who represents himself has a fool for a client." It's one of the justice system's oldest maxims. Going pro se is against just about everyone's advice. But not every pro se litigant loses their case, even when they themselves have no legal background.

5 Legal Tips for Using Customer Testimonials

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/07/14

Customer testimonials can be a great tool for small businesses with limited marketing budgets. After all, what better way to show customers you can get the job done than ringing endorsements from previous customers?

Want to find a career outside the law? Consultants and authors provide help

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/07/14

Lawyers who want to change careers can choose from a bevy of books, blogs and career counselors ready to help. Law school is sometimes a default choice for people who don’t know what else to do, says Eileen Wolkstein, a career consultant who counsels many unhappy attorneys.

What Is Divorce Mediation? How Does It Work?

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/07/14

When facing divorce, mediation may be a fantastic alternative to an acrimonious adversarial proceeding. But what is divorce mediation?

Government Publishes Response To Consultation – Freedom And Choice In Pensions

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/07/14

The government has published its response to the ‘Freedom and choice in pensions’ consultation. Individuals aged 55 or over will be able to access their entire DC pension flexibly. This will be underpinned by the ‘guidance guarantee’ which will be...

Pin the Blame on the Corporate Officer: Senators Introduce Hide No Harm Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/07/14

Three Senate Democrats recently introduced a bill that seeks to hold company executives of a product maker or seller criminally liable for knowingly "failing to inform and warn of serious dangers" associated with a product. Sens. Richard Blumenthal...

California Supreme Court Upholds Use of Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements, But PAGA Claims May Not Be Waived

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/07/14

In a prior Alert dated June 11, 2012, we reported on a California appellate court decision in Iskanian v. CLS Transportation Los Angeles, LLC ("Iskanian"), which upheld the use of class and representative action waivers in employment arbitration...

Fifth Circuit Upholds the Use of Race in Admissions at the University of Texas

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/07/14

For a second time, the Fifth Circuit dismissed Abigail Fisher’s claim against the University of Texas at Austin (the “University”), holding that the University’s admissions policy, including the use of race as a factor, passes the strict scrutiny...

Rhode Island Adds Loan Servicer Licensing, Other Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/07/14

On July 8, Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee signed HB 7997, which extends the state’s licensing requirements to include companies servicing a loan, directly or indirectly, as a third-party loan servicer. Under the existing state statute, the term...

Human Rights Commission Looking for Early Information From Claimants

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/07/14

Representing defendants in claims before the Maine Human Rights Commission can be frustrating because the allegedly detailed statement of charge is often not very detailed. It can be difficult to respond to a claim when the defendant doesn’t fully...

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