| Military Justice |
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| Each branch of the armed forces has its own judicial system. Each service (Army, Navy or Air Force) has a JAG, who is the senior legal officer of that branch of the armed forces. The Judge Advocate General is charged with administering military justice. He or she provides legal advice, opinions, and assistance to his or her particular branch of military service.More... |
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| Standards of Review for Federal Administrative Hearing Decisions |
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| Federal agencies make administrative decisions in regulatory, entitlement, and enforcement cases. The agency can make an informal decision or hold a formal administrative hearing in a case. If the person or company affected by the decision is dissatisfied with the agency's decision, the decision is subject to review by a higher level within the agency or by a court. This article discusses the standards of review applied by a court in evaluating federal administrative agency decisions. More... |
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| Restraining Orders |
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| A restraining order is a court order that is issued to protect someone who is being harassed, abused, or threatened. Restraining orders protect battered spouses and their children. Restraining orders typically direct the alleged perpetrator to stop doing certain acts or to stay away from the victim's home or workplace. There are several types of restraining orders: domestic violence restraining orders, harassment restraining orders, and child abuse restraining orders. This article discusses each type of restraining order, how to obtain a restraining order, and the consequences for violating a restraining order. More... |
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| Overview of Administrative Law |
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| Administrative law is the body of law that is created by the rules, regulations, and decisions of federal, state, and municipal administrative agencies.
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| Professional Responsibility |
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| After passing the bar examination, an attorney is admitted to the state bar and allowed to practice law in that state. An attorney takes an oath of office. After being admitted to the bar, an attorney's conduct is regulated by the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility. Every state has adopted some form of the Code, which sets minimum standards for an attorney's actions. The Code consists of three parts: Canons, Ethical Considerations, and Disciplinary Rules.
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