One of the many surprises of the 2016 presidential election was the support that the “religious right” or “evangelicals” gave to Donald Trump, a candidate with a well-documented and, indeed, audacious disrespect for traditional family values, especially the sanctity of marriage. Observers ascribe that support to Trump’s often-made promise to appoint conservatives to the Supreme Court of the…
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Maritime Law addresses the body of laws, conventions and treaties that govern international private business and other matters involving ships, shipping or crimes occurring on the open water. Laws between nations governing such things as national vs. international waters are considered public international law and are known as the Law of the Seas. In most developed nations, maritime law is…
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Corporate lawyers advise businesses (which can include different entities such as partnerships, publicly and privately held companies, and business start-ups, among others) on their numerous legal rights, responsibilities and obligations. General corporate practice involves handling a wide range of legal and business issues. Many corporate lawyers work in law firms, particularly large or mid-size…
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A lawyer skilled in civil litigation and dispute resolution tries to resolve his or her client’s disputes, in areas as diverse as landlord and tenant issues, property disputes, unpaid bills, professional negligence, breach of contracts, intellectual property disputes and general business disputes. When a client initially comes to the lawyer for advice, the lawyer will typically evaluate the claim…
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Constitutional Law refers to rights carved out in the federal and state constitutions. The majority of this body of law has developed from state and federal supreme court rulings, which interpret their respective constitutions and ensure that the laws passed by the legislature do not violate constitutional limits. Most constitutional legal issues involve the Bill of Rights, which contains the…
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Criminal lawyers work in a variety of capacities, ranging from traditional criminal prosecution and defense work to policy advising, legislative drafting, correctional administration, and policing. Criminal law is a fast-paced area of practice, providing extensive courtroom experience and opportunities to help people and protect the integrity of the justice system. The work of a criminal lawyers…
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Cybersecurity refers to the technologies and processes designed to protect computers, networks and data from unauthorized access, vulnerabilities and attacks delivered via the Internet by cyber criminals. The field of cyber-crime continues to rapidly develop and evolve. It can encompass cover a wide range of criminal activity including identity theft and fraudulent schemes; cyber-bullying and…
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This track focuses on the laws governing relations between workers and their employers. Labor lawyers usually represent either union workers or management. They deal with issues such as unfair labor practice charges under the National Labor Relations Act, collective bargaining negotiations, union organizing, and arbitration of union and employee grievances. Attorneys in this practice area may…
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Covering issues related to waterfront development, piers and marinas, boating, fisheries, dredging, underwater cultural heritage, and the protection of Narragansett Bay, our Marine Law program is second to none. This track also includes significant exposure to Environmental and Natural Resources Law, covering the network of treaties, statutes, regulations, common and customary laws addressing the…
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Family lawyers are trained to deal with many issues that impact families, including divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, adoption and domestic violence. Students interested in family law need a strong grasp of the legal principles and social policies governing family formation, dysfunction and dissolution. Family Law covers the creation, maintenance, and dissolution of conjugal…
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