What impact did the rolling lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have on married couples? When COVID-19 hit the Western hemisphere in early 2020, many thought the virus would simply go away after a short period. Employees left their workplaces thinking they would return in two weeks’ time, and students looked forward to an early holiday [...]
Studies show that it takes up to two full weeks to develop a habit, but it only takes between three and four days to lose momentum in the development of said habit. What does that tell us? It highlights that good habits must be consistent and practiced regularly to reach their maximum benefits. Which good [...]
As you gain valuable experience in your law practice, the time will come to scale up your services to accommodate more clients and add more talented employees. But how do you work your way up to that moment? Here are a few tips and tricks to help you expand your practice. Building a stellar reputation [...]
In Above the Law, a US publication, the authors engage critically with the skepticism surrounding jury bias. They state, “there are a lot of potential jurors out there who won’t admit to prejudice, or don’t even know they have it. What prejudice is to one person is just day-in-the-life for another. It’s a concept open [...]
The world is run by metrics and analytics. We’re always trying to enhance and streamline processes and achieve more in less time. While having evolving systems and project management programs in place is helpful, there are some simpler ways to maximize your efficiency at work — all while not succumbing to burnout along the way. [...]
Across the Caribbean, there has been a noticeable move towards the decriminalization of possession of small quantities of cannabis, more commonly known as marijuana. Marijuana refers to the dried-up parts of the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant, which contains the psychoactive (mind-altering) chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other similar compounds. Bermuda, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, [...]
A defining career moment is a point in time that substantially alters the trajectory of one’s career. How does one approach that point in time? What are the steps leading up to that particular moment or series of moments that lead to dramatic career shifts? There are a few actions that can help you [...]
You may feel your area is inundated with lawyers and that there will be no careers available upon graduation. However, many lawyers do not work at a full-time practice. In fact, some are attached to companies, large corporations, or universities and law schools. Legal training can serve as an excellent base for many other career [...]
We have all had those moments—blankly staring at a piece of paper or a document on our laptop, trying to get our thoughts and ideas down in order to complete our task. However, sometimes the best approach to conquer these mental blocks is to briefly divert our minds to another activity. By doing this, our [...]
The Court must be satisfied that the offence committed was the “worst of the worst” or “the rarest of the rarest.” Additionally, if the offender has no reasonable prospect of reform, and the object of punishment could not be achieved by any other means, only then should the Court consider imposing the death penalty. Section [...]
