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Service of Process in Foreign Countries

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are court rules that govern the practice and procedure to be followed in civil lawsuits that are filed in federal courts in the United States. The...

The Common Law and Judicial Precedent

The common law evolved from unwritten English law, which was based on tradition and custom. English common law is the basis for federal law and the law of all states, except Louisiana (where the law is based on the Napoleonic Code or...

The Court's Management of High-Profile Cases

Courts are sometimes faced with managing high-profile or notorious cases. A media frenzy surrounding such trials can make it a challenge to provide a fair trial, which is a right guaranteed by the Constitution.

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Hiring An Attorney

If you are stuck with a car that is a lemon or if an electronics store won't repair the big screen television that you bought from it, you may need to hire an attorney to help resolve the dispute. Legal advice is also helpful if you are buying or...

Impeachment and Recall of State Judges

All states have some procedure for removing state judges who are found to have engaged in serious misconduct. Such procedures are set out in the states' constitutions or laws. This article discusses the removal of state judges by impeachment and...