Emily Holland 
Low-context communication works by depending heavily on words while additional factors like context have a small influence. If you grew up in the United States or other similar countries, you may notice that you communicate differently than people who grew up in other countries, particularly in Asian countries. You may notice that you tend to …
You may be wondering what goes into the settlement process and just how lawyers negotiate settlements. When you are harmed by someone else’s negligence, like in a car accident, you may decide to seek compensation through a personal injury claim. While the litigation process can bring just compensation and help you resolve an insurance claim, …
What is a Special Master? Special Masters have made their way into common discourse with the rise of appointments in cases covered nationally. In fact, the most common known example of a special master comes from the recent trial of Donald J. Trump. Trump’s legal team requested to appoint a special master to review the …
Determining custody for an unmarried couple with a child splitting up requires a lot of consideration. In some ways, when an unmarried couple separates, the process is simpler than it is for married couples. A divorcing married couple has to separate their assets and property and has to inform the court of each of the …
FRCP 26 are the general provisions governing discovery, which is the process by which parties exchange the information evidence that they intend to present in support of their case. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) are the governing rules for civil cases brought within the federal courts. This means that when preparing and litigating …
Perspective-taking is a powerful tool through which we can relate to and build relationships with others. Have you ever been having a conversation with someone and you wish that they would be able to see the issue from your point of view? Learning to evaluate a problem from multiple perspectives can aid your understanding of …
When blame is arbitrarily placed on a group, social psychology refers to this as the scapegoat theory or scapegoating. Throughout history, there have been examples of prejudice that has caused harm to targeted groups. Scapegoating serves to remove the blame from oneself or society in general and place it on a more acceptable target in …
While we can never know everything about someone, we can learn more about individuals by having questions to ask friends to deepen the bond. Our friends are often our chosen family and are with us for our biggest wins and the hardest part of life. There is no such thing as knowing everything there is …
Unless you are heavily invested in civil rights litigation or politically active, disparate impact may be a foreign concept. Many claims that are based on disparate impact are often brought against people and by people who may not have had exposure to the term before. However, civil rights advocates understand the impact of this type …
Team cohesion measures how a group of individuals feels connected and driven to achieve a common goal. While everyone has to work as part of a team to some capacity at work, not every team can get along easily or work well together. While it can be difficult to determine how various employees will work …