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Barrett & Farahany’s Maduff Branch is based out of Chicago, Illinois, and is led by partner Aaron Maduff. Each of our branches is led by a partner who has shown excellence in the practice of law. This can be seen by Aaron’s many successes in fighting for the employees of Illinois in both the courtroom and the state capital. Learn more about the Aaron and the Maduff Branch here. https://ow.ly/fwhx50QILIh #BarrettFarahany #EmploymentLaw #EmployeeRights #EmploymentLawFirm #MaduffBranch #Chicago #Illinois

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🎲 In this edition of “Know the Law” featuring attorneys Matt Clark and Chris Hagan, we take a break to share a fun fact about gavels in Kern County courtrooms. But while we’re at it, let’s dig in on the practical use of a gavel in today's courtrooms, and how did it come to hold such significance? 🔍 The Gavel Explained: A gavel is traditionally used by judges in courtrooms to call for attention, order, or to punctuate rulings and proclamations. Its sound is a call to respect the judicial process, signaling the beginning or end of a session, or the restoration of order during proceedings. ⚖️ Historical Significance: The use of gavels dates back centuries, with its origins rooted in Ancient Rome. It was adopted in English law and later by American courts, evolving into a symbol of the judge’s authority. Unlike in the United States, where the gavel is a common sight, it's seldom used or seen in British courts today, illustrating cultural differences in legal practices. 🌍 Gavels Around the World: Here, the gavel is a staple of the judicial system, symbolizing the power and authority vested in the judiciary to make legal decisions. In the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, judges rarely use gavels. Instead, the authority of the court is symbolized through other means, such as the wearing of wigs and robes. In International courts the use and symbolism of the gavel can vary, often depending on the legal traditions inherited or adopted by the country. 💡 Symbolism Over Functionality: While the practical use of gavels may have diminished over time, their symbolic value remains potent. The gavel represents fairness, decisiveness, and the finality of the court's decisions—core principles that underpin the judicial system. === If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com. === #Bakersfield #KernCounty #ChainCohnClark #BakersfieldCA #BakersfieldCalifornia #KernCountyCA #personalinjury #workerscomp #workerscompensation #workinjury #injurylaw #injurylawyer #injuryattorney #accidentlawyer #accidentattorney #accidentlaw #wrongfuldeath

In Utah, this week we are celebrating Pioneer Day to honor the pioneers that crossed the plains and settled our great state of Utah and parts of surrounding states. Celebrating our pioneer heritage helps us appreciate these men and women who came before us and sacrificed so much. At Parker & McConkie, we also must express gratitude to the pioneering lawyers, Brad Parker and Jim McConkie, who founded our firm nearly 50 years ago, making it one of the oldest and most-respected personal injury firms in the state. Parker & McConkie was recently featured in USA TODAY and paid tribute to our visionary founders: “Parker & McConkie was founded by Brad Parker and Jim McConkie with the vision of using the law as a tool to seek justice on behalf of individuals and families put in tragic circumstances by the negligence of others. Founded nearly 50 years ago, the firm has a long history of successfully taking on difficult cases and achieving favorable outcomes, including victories it has secured for several high-profile wrongful death cases in the state of Utah.” “At the end of the day, we are passionately committed to fighting for what’s right, which includes employing the law to protect our clients' rights. Our dedication to excellence, integrity, and respect permeates everything we do, driving us to serve the law and our clients with the highest ideals and most effective representation. The growth that we have experienced over the years is simply a side effect of our commitment to securing victory for victims.” Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g7qcsDCw #PioneerDay #PioneerHeritage #PersonalInjuryLaw #UtahLawyers #ParkerMcConkie #USAToday

Another wonderfully beautiful day at the ranch. There is only one program for trial attorneys looking to better themselves within every facet of their life. There is only one Thunderhead Ranch. #selfimprovement #selfdiscovery #transformational #growth #lifelonglearning #gerryspence #3weekcollege #trialattorney #triallawyers #thunderheadranch #trialskillsfoundation #criminaldefenseattorney #plaintiffattorney #personalinjurylawyer #personalinjuryattorney #publicdefender

After this decision, I’m not sure you could prove assumption of the risk without a written document and a video or more. Plaintiff was part of a team-building group for her school/employer, she fell off the balance beam and sued for her injuries. 𝐻𝑎𝑧𝑒𝑛 𝑣. 𝑊𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑙𝑜𝑐ℎ 𝑃𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑡, Civil Action 3:21-cv-00174 (M.D. Pa. Feb 16, 2024) A middle school assistant principal fell off a low rope’s balance beam, 12″ high, into wood chips suffering injuries to her leg, ankle, and foot. However, under the interpretation of the defense of assumption of the risk by this court, she did not assume the risk of her injuries. https://lnkd.in/ggu99v6J 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤. Here the court went out of its way to find requirements for the defense to prove that were outlandish and impossible. The only way to win anything like this in Pennsylvania in the future is to have the participants sit down and watch a video describing all the possible ways to get hurt, record the participants watching the video, and then sign an agreement, assumption of the risk or release which says the know and understand the risks and the particular dangers of each risk and that the person signing watched the video. #ChallengeCourseLaw #RopesCourse #LowCourse #ZipLineLaw #TeamBuilding @RecreationLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission in partnership with the Atlanta Preservation Center presents the Historic Kennesaw Walking Tour. The tour will take place on April 13 at 10:00 AM. This walking tour of the downtown area will start behind City Hall. The tour covers Kennesaw’s history from the Native Americans to today. Learn about Kennesaw’s railroad past, lost buildings downtown, and more from the heart of the community. Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ezre7KAr #kennesawattorney #mariettaattorney #roswellattorney #lawfirm #personalinjury #law #lawyer #attorney #attorneyatlaw #court #legaladvice #personalinjuryattorney #watsoninjurylaw

Today, is trial day. The students are currently spread across the ranch, conducting a mock trial, putting the method to work. Upon completing each phase, they will get real-time feedback from our Faculty, so they can continue to improve and grow within the experience, as they move forward. There is only one program for trial attorneys looking to better themselves within every facet of their life. There is only one Thunderhead Ranch. #selfimprovement #selfdiscovery #transformational #growth #lifelonglearning #gerryspence #3weekcollege #trialattorney #triallawyers #thunderheadranch #trialskillsfoundation #criminaldefenseattorney #plaintiffattorney #personalinjurylawyer #personalinjuryattorney #publicdefender

The video of the Law Center for Better Housing's "2024 Chicago Evictions Townhall" is available. Our panelists talked about the ongoing changes to Chicago’s eviction process that level the playing field for renters. Jump to the 11:15 and 14:54 timestamps to learn more about these changes and hear a renter’s perspective. 

Another beautiful day at the ranch. It's hard to beat this view, down the valley. There is only one program for trial attorneys looking to better themselves within every facet of their life. There is only one Thunderhead Ranch. #selfimprovement #selfdiscovery #transformational #growth #lifelonglearning #gerryspence #3weekcollege #trialattorney #triallawyers #thunderheadranch #trialskillsfoundation #trialskillsprogram #criminaldefenseattorney #plaintiffattorney #personalinjurylawyer #personalinjuryattorney #publicdefender