Legal Consequences and Law

Racketeering is a type of organized crime in which the persons set up a coercive, fraudulent, extortionary, or otherwise illegal coordinated scheme or operation to repeatedly or consistently collect a profit.

Prima facie is a Latin expression meaning at first sight or based on first impression. The literal translation would be 'at first face' or 'at first appearance', from the feminine forms of primus and facies, both in the ablative case.

Statutory vs Common Law

Secondary Meaning for Descriptive Marks

Revoking an Offer

The castle doctrine refers to an exception to the duty to retreat before using deadly self-defense if a party is in their own home.

Legal and forensic experts present invaluable advice about the importance of good presentation in court and arbitral contexts.<b<br/>r/>

Expert Evidence part 9

Are you on the fence trying to decide if graduate school is the right decision? Check out what Billy and some of our alumni interview have to say first. The answers may surprise you!

Once you've made the decision to further your education with graduate school, you can now focus on the application process. From test prep to letters of recommendation, Billy walks through everything you'll need to be ready!

In the final video of this series, legal and forensic experts share excellent and easy-to-remember tips for expert witnesses seeking to improve performance in the courtroom.<b<br/>r/>

Expert Evidence part 12

Anyone can make mistakes when presenting expert evidence in an adversarial legal context: this video canvases ways to avoid them, and how to meet the many challenges positively.<b<br/>r/>

Expert Evidence part 10

This video canvasses the elements that must comprise effective presentation of reports and opinions for court.<b<br/>r/>

Expert Evidence part 8

Stephen Cordner (Forensic Medicine, Monash University) and David Wells (Forensic Medicine, Victoria Institute of Forensic Medicine) outline essential aspects of preparing effective written reports.<b<br/>r/>

Expert Evidence part 7

Sam Norton (Robert Stary Lawyers) and Karl Kent (Victoria Police Forensic Services Department) discuss with Professor Barbara Etter (Edith Cowan University) the importance of pre-appearance discussions with relevant...

This video discusses the do’s and don’t of preparation for court testimony and cross-examination.<b<br/>r/>

Expert Evidence part 5

Former Supreme Court judge The Hon Frank Vincent AO QC, Professor David Denton of Victoria University and others present their perspective on the importance of expert witnesses’ credibility and experience.<b<br/>r/>

Expert Evidence part 4

Professor Barbara Etter (Edith Cowan University), police forensic investigator Karl Kent and Sam Norton of Robert Stary Lawyers discuss the challenges posed by evolving technologies when developing and presenting expert...

Various legal and forensic specialists examine the behaviors and accountabilities that must be demonstrated by expert witnesses.<b<br/>r/>

Expert Evidence part 2

This video defines and discusses the expert witness’ role and responsibilities.<b<br/>r/>

Expert Evidence part 1

Miscarriages of justice occur for sometimes the most slender, even avoidable reasons. This video presents some of the better-known Australian miscarriages of justice.<b<br/>r/>

Expert Evidence part 11

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.

The lowest temperature theoretically possible, at which particles would stop vibrating.
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Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...

How a 19th century Austrian monk explained the rules of genetic inheritance before anyone even knew genes existed. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Before the discovery of genes, Austrian monk Gregor Mendel described three laws...