A lawyer is trained in the law and helps people solve legal problems. They provide advice, represent clients in court, and help with legal documents like contracts or wills. Lawyers can work for individuals, businesses, or the government to ensure that l
A legal release is an agreement in which a party releases liability, interest, or obligations, depending on the nature of the...
experience and ability to represent in different courts. Not all lawyers are able to represent clients in all courts, for example, for very serious cases like murder, the client might need to go to the Crown Courts, therefore they would need a lawyer who has the power to represent them ...
law graduates before they can qualify as a solicitor in the United Kingdom (UK), the Republic of Ireland, Australia or Hong Kong, or as an advocate and solicitor in Singapore. During the training period, the participant is known as a trainee solicitor[1]or trainee lawyer (in Singapore)....
Success:After more than a year of contentious negotiations and legal disputes, Oracle finally succeeded in acquiring PeopleSoft in 2005, significantly expanding its market share in theenterprisesoftware industry. Viacom and Paramount Communications: ...
together to resolve any related issues, such as property division, child custody, and support. However, if there are disputes between the spouses, a no-fault divorce can still be complex and contentious, and it may be necessary to work with a divorce attorney to protect your rights and ...
For example, if your hardship is a bitter divorce, it is unwise to explain how your spouse cheated on you resulting in a contentious divorce. The better way might be to simply write that you have divorced and your spouse, the main, or other, household provider, moved out and ceased makin...
Similar remarks can be made about non-contentious juristic activities, such as the drafting of contracts, as these are carried out with the aim of avoiding litigation and putting the party in the best position possible should a controversy arise. As James Donovan [12: unpaged] put it, ‘You...
The nature of the discourse surrounding contentious topics is frequently more intense, with parties involved having a significant emotional investment in their positions. This intensity can lead to strained relationships or even breakdowns in communication. In contrast, discussions on controversial topics, ...
On the other hand, polemical is used to describe writings, speeches, or behaviors that are deliberately provocative, aiming to challenge or oppose an idea or doctrine. 6 Contentious can describe a broad range of subjects or behaviors that lead to disputes without any intention of resolution or ...