Quick Tip: Liability Differences in Animal Ownership
Owners of wild animals, such as lions or bears, are held strictly liable for any injuries these animals cause, regardless of whether they...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Speech or Debate Clause
The first of two scheduled presidential debates between President Biden and former President Trump is just a few hours away. What’s...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Quick Tip: The Dying Declaration Exception
The dying declaration exception to the hearsay rule allows the admissibility of a statement in a homicide prosecution or any civil action...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 15, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Keeping Excited Utterances and Present Sense Impressions Straight
Often times, when the "excited utterance" hearsay exception is a correct answer to a multiple-choice question, you’ll see the "present...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 14, 20242 min read
Quick Tip: Presidential Pardon Power
President Joe Biden today stated unequivocally that he will not pardon his son, Hunter, who was convicted of three federal gun felonies...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Embrace Gratitude and Reflection for Bar Exam Success
Recognizing the importance of Memorial Day, many of us probably found ourselves with a day off from our usual routines, including bar...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 28, 20242 min read
Quick Tip: Battery's "Plaintiff's Person" Element
The prima facie elements of battery are an intentional act by the defendant causing harmful or offensive contact with the plaintiff's...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 27, 20231 min read
Quick Tip: Addressing DICK’S Sporting Goods' “Shrink” Problem on the Bar Exam
Dick’s Sporting Goods stock fell more than 20% yesterday morning after the sporting goods retailer said “shrink” is cutting into its...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Quick Tip: Inchoate Offenses
A federal grand jury yesterday charged former President Donald Trump with four felony counts related to his efforts to remain in power...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Quick Tip: Lionel "Messy"?
Lionel Andrés Messi, also known as Leo Messi (pronounced like “messy”), recently joined Inter Major League Soccer’s Miami CF. The MLS is...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 14, 20231 min read