Law Students

an alternative approach to the outline
In "Writing with Precision: How to Write So That You Cannot Possibly Be Misunderstood," Jefferson Bates discusses "the easy way to outline" in chapter 15. Rather than focus on creation of a formal outline as an early drafting activity, he...

Mediation Presentation - From Outline to PowerPoint
Here’s an example of how to take an outline and turn it into a PowerPoint presentation. The top 3 points I would like to point out while you watch the presentation are: 1. Outlines are just that an outline...

One To Be Published Ky Family Law Case Today, Mediated Settlement Agreement
A full digest will follow shortly, but here's the short version: Raisor v. Raisor, Handwritten settlement outline signed at mediation was incorporated into formal MSA and approved by trial court...

Perils and Pitfalls of the Outline (Pt 1)
As the time for finals draws near, I thought I would drop a few lines about the infamous OUTLINES.  I will post at least one more part to this blog after I know how I did on finals, and how my outlines helped (or hurt depending on the situation)...

Perils and Pitfalls of the Outline (Pt 1.5)
Ok, I figured it was time for another post.  We are in the middle of finals hell, and there is a small lag time until my next one so I thought I could squeeze out some time to write something...

Search & Seizure Outline from the Oregon Federal Public Defender
As the Ninth Circuit Blog reports:The November 2007 version of Developments in Federal Search and Seizure Law is now available on the Oregon Federal Public Defender website here. We have been collecting Fourth Amendment cases for over ten years, integrating defense wins into an outline that provides counterpoints to the trends away from protection of individual rights...

Apeks Scuba Diving Regulator
Recalled Due To Missing Part

Ellsworth School District
4.4% increase in salaries as part of contract settlement.

Tyson Foods
Donates Chickens as Part of Class Action Settlement

Asbestos Cleanup
Penn. Electric Co. pays part of $77,498 settlement in environmental lawsuit.

Energy Price Gouging
Inergy Propane announces refunds to customers as part of lawsuit settlement.

Rutland School District
Double pay offered as part of class action wage dispute settlement, pending court approval.