Podcast Episodes

Legal Brief: Contract formation

Contract formation is a fundamental concept in contract law, which is a core subject on the Bar Exam. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties that creates mutual obl…

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Estate Planning: Intestacy

Legal Foundation: The elective share varies by jurisdiction but generally represents a significant portion of the estate, often one-third to one-half.

Purpose and Protection: This provision acknowled…

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Business Associations: Partnerships

Segment 1: Formation and Characteristics of General Partnerships

Let's start with the basics. A general partnership is formed when two or more persons engage in a business for profit. Interestingly, …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Administrative Law: Rulemaking in Administrative Law (Part1)

Rulemaking

Notice-and-Comment Rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)

A process that requires agencies to publish proposed rules, allowing the public to comment before final rules are…

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Evidence Law Made Easy: Authentication

Authentication in the Legal Framework

In the legal domain, authentication plays a pivotal role. It’s the gatekeeper that ensures only genuine evidence is considered in court. Imagine a scenario wher…

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Real Property Episode 3: Land Use Rights and Zoning

Land use rights and zoning are critical components of property law and play a vital role in shaping the built environment. Land use rights define the permissible uses of a particular piece of land, w…

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Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law (Wills)

A. Nature and Types of Wills

Definition of a Will: A Will is a legal document that expresses a person's wishes regarding the distribution of their property and other matters after their death.

Types …

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Business Associations: Introduction

Types of Business Entities

Sole Proprietorships: Simplest form, owned by one person, personally liable for business debts.

Partnerships: General partnerships (GP), limited partnerships (LP), and limi…

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Administrative Law: Understanding Administrative Agencies

Introduction to Administrative Law

Definition and Importance: Begin with a straightforward definition of Administrative Law as the body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies …

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Evidence Law Made Easy: Hearsay Evidence

Welcome back, bar exam studiers! Today we’re tackling a major area of evidence that commonly appears on the bar - hearsay.

Hearsay Defined.

So what exactly is hearsay? Hearsay is an out-of-court sta…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago