Since 2000, the annual number of people convicted of crimes in the United States has stayed steady, but the average number of people in jail each year has shot up. How can that be? The answer lies in the bail system— which isn't doing...

Stuff happens — and sometimes you deserve to be compensated for it. But a lawsuit should not be undertaken lightly.

Pupil outcome: I can describe the rights of defendants and victims of crime and explain why these are important. Key learning points: - Defendants have the right to a fair trial, legal representation, and presumption of innocence. -...

What Is Judgment Proof? Judgment proof is a description of a person who does not have enough assets for a creditor to seize when a court order requires debt repayment. A debtor who is broke and unemployed can be considered judgment...

This Video Explains Parties to Litigation

This video provides an overview of the steps involved in a civil trial, including the opening statements by both parties, presentation of evidence, and potential dismissal of the case.

This Video Explains Cause in Fact Element of Causation - Negligence Lawsuit

This Video Explains Causation Cause-in-Fact and Proximate - Negligence Lawsuit

This Video Explains Burden of Proof in a Civil Trial

This Video Explains Breach of Duty of Care - Negligence Lawsuit

This Video Explains Defenses to a Negligence Action

The video explains the concept of pleadings in a legal context. The speaker explains how a case is initiated with the filing of a complaint by the plaintiff, and how the defendant is served with a summons and complaint. The video also...

This Video Explains Class Action - Procedural Requirements

This Video Explains Civil Litigation Intro

The clean hands doctrine is based on the maxim of equity which states that one “who comes into equity must come with clean hands.” This doctrine requires the court to deny equitable relief to a party who has violated good faith with...

This Video Explains How a Civil Trial is Decided

This Video Explains Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Antitrust Rule of Reason Per Se Illegality

This video explains the differences between civil law and common law legal systems. It uses a relatable scenario to illustrate how judges in each system evaluate cases and make decisions.

This video offers a comprehensive overview of the Bill of Rights and the 6th Amendment, explaining their significance in the U.S. legal system. It details the rights of the accused, including the right to a speedy trial, an impartial...

What Is Judgment Proof? Judgment proof is a description of a person who does not have enough assets for a creditor to seize when a court order requires debt repayment. A debtor who is broke and unemployed can be considered judgment...

The clean hands doctrine is based on the maxim of equity which states that one “who comes into equity must come with clean hands.” This doctrine requires the court to deny equitable relief to a party who has violated good faith with...

Duke University legal scholar Nita Farahany describes how modern neuroscience is affecting our legal understanding of what it means to act in a premeditated fashion, and of what it means to be responsible for our actions.

Legal scholar Nita Farahany (Duke) describes an unexpected area where neuroscience is having an impact in legal proceedings.