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Criminal Entrapment: the Fine Line Between Legal Stings and Unlawful Coercion

Entrapment refers to the actions of a law enforcement official that persuade or encourage a person to engage in an…

1 year ago

Write to Win: Legal Writing Tips from Bryan Garner

Legal writing, like any writing, is a skill that requires practice, feedback, and attention to detail. There are many different…

1 year ago

Law Firm Management and “Making It Big” in the Legal Profession

Law firm management encompasses everything needed to manage the business side of the law firm and includes marketing, client relations,…

1 year ago

Navigating Cybernetic Law: Lessons from William Gibson’s Legal Landscapes

INTRODUCTION William Gibson, a famed author well-known for his pioneering work in the cyberpunk genre, has crafted intricate narratives that…

1 year ago

Division of Business Interests in a Divorce

HOW BUSINESS INTERESTS ARE DIVIDED IN A DIVORCE UNDER UTAH LAW It is not uncommon for a husband and wife…

2 years ago

Proper Court Etiquette

HOW TO PREPARE FOR COURT The courtroom can be a very intimidating place, especially when a person is representing themselves—known…

2 years ago

How We Can Help You Draft a Good Contract

INTRODUCTION In conjunction with one of our previous blogs, “What is a Contract and How to Draft a Good One,”…

2 years ago

Utah Crime Statistics

WHAT ARE CRIME STATISTICS? “Crime statistics” in Utah refers to the data and information related to criminal activities in the…

2 years ago

Pets in a Divorce

INTRODUCTION In the state of Utah, as in many other states in the United States, pets are considered personal property.…

2 years ago

The United States Supreme Court

THE SUPREME COURT'S ESTABLISHMENT The Supreme Court was established by the United States Constitution and was assembled in 1790. Specifically,…

2 years ago

Hiring a Paralegal vs. Hiring an Attorney

OVERVIEW Whether one should hire a paralegal instead of an attorney, or vice-versa, will depend on the nature and complexity…

2 years ago

Utah Child Custody and Parental Rights

CUSTODY It is important to understand child custody laws to know what rights parents have in regard to their children.…

2 years ago

Legal Research

DISCLAIMER: Altiorem Legal Services (hereinafter, “Altiorem”) cannot and does not provide legal advice. Altiorem is not a law firm; Altiorem’s…

2 years ago

Utah House Bill 11

DISCLAIMER: Altiorem Legal Services (hereinafter, “Altiorem”) cannot and does not provide legal advice. Altiorem is not a law firm; Altiorem’s…

2 years ago

Bail vs. Bond

DISCLAIMER: Altiorem Legal Services (hereinafter, “Altiorem”) cannot and does not provide legal advice. Altiorem is not a law firm; Altiorem’s…

2 years ago

Utah Senate Bill 85 – Protective Order and Stalking Injunction Expungement

DISCLAIMER: Altiorem Legal Services (hereinafter, “Altiorem”) cannot and does not provide legal advice. Altiorem is not a law firm; Altiorem’s…

2 years ago

Damages in Law

DISCLAIMER: Altiorem Legal Services (hereinafter, “Altiorem”) cannot and does not provide legal advice. Altiorem is not a law firm; Altiorem’s…

2 years ago

What is a Contract and How to Draft a Good One

WHAT IS A CONTRACT? A contract is an agreement between two or more parties creating mutual rights and duties enforceable…

2 years ago

Utah Estate Planning Basics

WHAT IS AN ESTATE? An estate is comprised of the assets and liabilities left by a person at death. An estate…

2 years ago

Utah Civil Law Procedures

HOW IS CIVIL LAW DIFFERENT FROM CRIMINAL LAW? The criminal system is the system that deals with individuals’ offenses against…

2 years ago

Testamentary Capacity

Nobody wants to think about the end of their life. Unfortunately, nobody lives forever. There are ways to ensure one’s…

2 years ago

Roe v. Wade Overturned

According to a study performed in 2017 by the American Journal of Public Health, nearly one in four (i.e., 25%)…

2 years ago

Common Questions Regarding Powers of Attorney

1. What is a power of attorney? Nobody wants to think about getting injured or becoming incapacitated. However, accidents do…

2 years ago

Utah Criminal Law Procedures

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE ARRESTED? Any run-in with the law can be nerve-wracking. It can be overwhelming…

2 years ago

Attorney vs. Paralegal

WHAT IS A PARALEGAL? A paralegal is professionally trained to assist attorneys in various legal capacities. While a paralegal can…

2 years ago

Civil Rights Violations

WHAT ARE CIVIL RIGHTS? In the United States of America, you have civil rights, as does everyone in the country.…

2 years ago

Discovery

WHAT IS DISCOVERY? Each party in a legal case has the opportunity and the right to learn about the strengths…

2 years ago

Ketamine Laws in Utah

WHAT IS KETAMINE? Ketamine can be used in—and it has been proven to be significantly helpful for—treating major depression and…

2 years ago

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

WHAT IS THE INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS? The tort (wrongful act) of intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) occurs…

2 years ago

Need an Ex Parte Motion? What is an Ex Parte Motion?

What Does Ex Parte Mean? Ex parte is Latin for “from one party.” An ex parte motion is a motion…

2 years ago

Arbitration vs. Mediation

WHAT IS “ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION”? Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to arbitration, mediation, and other means of dispute resolution to…

3 years ago

Cannabis Laws in Utah

IS MARIJUANA LEGAL IN UTAH? Marijuana is a controlled substance in the State of Utah unless one is using it…

3 years ago

The Law From a Paralegal’s Point of View

WHAT IS A PARALEGAL? A paralegal is professionally trained to assist attorneys in various legal capacities. While a paralegal can…

3 years ago

What is Defamation?

WHAT IS CRIMINAL DEFAMATION? Utah Code § 76-9-404 defines criminal defamation as a person who knowingly communicates to any person,…

3 years ago

What is a Rule 412 Motion?

RULE 412 EVIDENCE: WHAT IS RULE 412? Rule 412 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is an evidentiary rule that pertains…

3 years ago

How to Suppress a Breathalyzer Test

SUPPRESSABILITY OF A BREATHALYZER TEST Driving a car is an easy way to get around, but it can lead to…

3 years ago

Fifth Amendment Right to Remain Silent—What to Do When Pulled Over by Police

FIFTH AMENDMENT RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENTWHAT TO DO WHEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE Driving a car is an easy…

3 years ago

What is a Motion in Limine?

WHAT IS A MOTION IN LIMINE? A “motion” is a court document that asks the court to make a court…

3 years ago

Spanish Speaking Paralegals

NEED SPANISH-SPEAKING PARALEGALS? LET ALTIOREM LEGAL SERVICES BE YOUR GUIDE! Use Us for Our Expertise Not only does Altiorem Legal…

4 years ago

Spanish Speaking Paralegals (Blog for Attorneys)

NEED SPANISH-SPEAKING PARALEGALS? LET ALTIOREM LEGAL SERVICES BE YOUR GUIDE! As an attorney, you have the opportunity to work with…

4 years ago

Professional Paralegals Help Attorneys get Ahead on Their Workload

FEELING THAT YOU ARE FALLING BEHIND? NEED TO GET CAUGHT UP ON WORK? LET OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL PARALEGALS DO…

4 years ago

Financial Declarations in Family Law Cases

WHAT IS A FINANCIAL DECLARATION? In Family Law cases, the parties have to submit to each other a document called…

4 years ago

Personal Injury Paralegals (Blog for attorneys)

PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL INJURY PARALEGAL SERVICES Personal injury cases can be tedious and demanding. At Altiorem Legal Services, we understand what…

4 years ago

Family Law Paralegals

Are you going through a divorce? Do you need to file a petition for child custody? Do you need to…

4 years ago

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