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Unlikely Careers for Lawyers

Legal Talk Network

In the below episode, Lucy Lang, a former prosecutor who now serves as a New York Inspector General, discusses her role in the government. JAG Lawyer A Judge Advocate General is a unique opportunity for those who want to defend their country in court. She encourages others to be brave and proactive, asking, “If not you, then who?”

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Justia Legal Guides: Child Safety Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

When this happens, parents could hold a defendant liable by proving that they were negligent. Although school buses are generally safe, parents may have claims against the driver of the bus and their employer, among other defendants, when an accident occurs. This means that their failure to use reasonable care harmed the child.

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Justia Legal Resources: 50-State Surveys

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

While federal law governs people and businesses across the U.S., each state has developed its own set of laws in many areas. These range from employment and family law to personal injury and criminal law. State laws may resemble one another in some situations, but they may vary greatly in others.

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