Law School Articles

International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

International Humanitarian Law (IHL), also known as the laws of war or laws of armed conflict, is a body of international rules established by treaties and custom that regulates the conduct of

Common Law Partner

The property relations and legal rights of common-law partners (a man and a woman living together as husband and wife without the benefit of marriage) depend primarily on whether they possess any

Corporate Actions and the Required Vote

Corporate Action Required Board Vote Required Stockholder/Member Vote Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation (AOI) Majority vote of the board. 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock (or members). Extension or Shortening of

Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Patent

Feature Patent Trademark Copyright Object Protected An invention (product, process, or improvement) that provides a technical solution to a problem. A visible sign capable of distinguishing goods (trademark) or services (service mark).

Presumptive Death

Chart Overview for Presumption of Death Purpose or Claim Number of Years Source For all purposes, except for succession 7 years Art. 390 For the purpose of opening succession (general rule) 10

Jurisdiction of States

Jurisdiction, in the context of states, is the power of a state to affect legal interests. It is an attribute of sovereignty that confers, through law, the power and authority to apply

State Immunity

The doctrine of State Immunity, also known as “the royal prerogative of dishonesty,” posits that the State cannot be sued without its consent. This fundamental principle is enshrined in the Constitution to

Compilation of Bar Tips

In random order. From various sources. These are not absolute. Use at your own discretion. On Answering/During Exam Sayings

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