Staying Safe on New Year’s Eve

December 19, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
Traditionally, New Year’s Eve is one of the best nights of the entire year. It is also one of the most dangerous! You want to ensure you ring in the new year in a way that is fun, memorable, responsible, and most importantly, safe. That shouldn’t be too hard! Just follow our New Year’s...
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Leaning About Lesser Known Presidents: William Henry Harrison

December 18, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
Some stars shine so bright they burn out before their time. Replace ‘burning out’ with ‘passing away suddenly from a cold,’ and this was arguably the case for the ninth President of the United States of America, William Henry Harrison. William Henry Harrison took office as the President of the United States on March...
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The Cost of Owning a Pet

December 17, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
When people plan on getting a dog, a cat or any other animal, they tend to think only about all the positives of owning a pet. They think about the unconditional love. They think about fetch in the back yard. They think about cuddling on the couch. What they don’t think about, is how...
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The Work of an Attorney

December 16, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
Movies and television shows often depict attorneys at the peak of their powers, addressing a courtroom with a rousing speech, riveting jurors and judges alike with astounding rhetoric and brilliant charisma. These scenes are depicted so frequently, you might even come to believe this is all attorneys actually do! This is not that case....
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Law Schools Reevaluate Acceptance and Asses Risk

December 15, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
Enrollment in law schools across the country has been steadily dropping for several years. Between 2010 and 2014 the size of first year law school classes dropped approximately 28 percent. Law schools are dependent on tuition revenue, so with class sizes dropping many institutions are beginning to feel financial pressure. The steps law schools...
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