Podcast Episodes

Session 2: Constitutional Law and the U.S. Constitution

Introduction to the Preamble.

The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution serves as an eloquent and powerful introduction to the document. It begins with the iconic words, "We the People of the United Stat…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Trust (2023): Special needs trust

A special needs trust, also known in some jurisdictions as a supplemental needs trust, is a specialized trust that allows the disabled beneficiary to enjoy the use of property that is held in the tru…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Family law (2023): Dissolution of marriages - Grounds for divorce + No-fault divorce (Part Two)

Today, every state plus the District of Columbia permits no-fault divorce, though requirements for obtaining a no-fault divorce vary. California was the first U.S. state to enact a no-fault divorce l…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

United States Corporate Law: Part 4

Employee rights.

While investment managers tend to exercise most voting rights in corporations, bought with pension, life insurance and mutual fund money, employees also exercise voice through collec…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Article One of the United States Constitution (Part III)

Clause 2: Classification of senators; Vacancies.

Immediately after they shall be assembled in Consequence of the first Election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three Classes. The Sea…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Session1 Introduction to Constitutional Law

Course Title and Objectives.

Let's start by looking at the title of our course: "Constitutional Law: Sources and Principles." As the title suggests, we will delve into the various sources of constitu…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Trust (2023): Honorary trust + Asset-protection trust

An honorary trust, under the law of trusts, is a device by which a person establishes a trust for which there is neither a charitable purpose, nor a private beneficiary to enforce the trust. While su…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Family law (2023): Dissolution of marriages - Grounds for divorce + No-fault divorce (Part One)

Grounds for divorce are regulations specifying the circumstances under which a person will be granted a divorce. Adultery is the most common grounds for divorce. However, there are countries that vie…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

United States Corporate Law: Part 4

While investment managers tend to exercise most voting rights in corporations, bought with pension, life insurance and mutual fund money, employees also exercise voice through collective bargaining r…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Article One of the United States Constitution (Part II)

Clause 2: Qualifications of Members.

No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shal…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago