Articles written by Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The secret to learning how to get more twitter followers is to learn from more popular users; following their conversational tones and retweeting style.

May 25, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

In mathematical terms, a coil is simply a looped cylinder, so its surface area equation remains 2prl and the only difficulty is in determining the length.

May 24, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The postal rule is a fundamental rules of offer and acceptance in English contract law. It determines that effective communication of acceptance by letter is on posting.

Mar 29, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Interpretation of statutes has been an essential part of English law since Heydon's Case in 1854 and although it can seem complex, the four main rules are easy to learn.

Mar 29, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Vin Diesel returns in David Twohy's sequel to the spectacular Pitch Black. Having swapped monsters for Shakespeare, the film fails to live up to expectations.

Mar 27, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

A person is guilty of the inchoate offence of attempt if they take more than merely preparatory actions toward committing an offence, with the intention of committing it.

Mar 25, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The Accessories and Abettors Act places criminal responsibility on anyone who aids, abets, counsels or procures an offence, although they can sometimes withdraw.

Mar 24, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Strict liability law imposes criminal responsibility without the need for mens rea, removing some unjust criminal defences and making some crimes easier to prosecute.

Mar 23, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The European Court of Justice decides matters of EC law for Member States and national courts; publishes the European Court Reports; and shapes all of European Union law.

Mar 22, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The rules for counting in Norwegian are similar enough to English that anyone studying Norwegian can learn new words and improve confidence in the language very quickly.

Mar 21, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Asking for or telling the time in Norwegian can seem difficult at first. This simple guide makes time in Norway simple for those starting to learn the Norwegian language.

Mar 20, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Intention has a specific meaning in English law and the courts have developed several rules for juries determining whether a defendant had the mens rea for an offence.

Mar 18, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Actus reus is the "guilty act" portion of a crime. It gives rise to criminal liability for undertaking prohibited actions, or failing to act where a duty to do so exists.

Mar 15, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Constructive dismissal claims, and claims for unfair dismissal, must be made to an Employment Tribunal on form ET1 within 3 months of the date of dismissal.

Mar 1, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The Da Vinci Code case was an unsuccessful claim by two authors of The Holy Blood and The Holy Grail that much of The Da Vinci Code was copied from their own book.

Feb 13, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

This third game in Creative Assembly's Total War series thrusts the player into the middle of the Late Republic era and is an excellent addition to the strategy genre.

Jan 28, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Essential minerals and amino acids help prevent cold sores from occurring; build a healthy immune system; and reduce the healing time of existing outbreaks.

Jan 28, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Although it looks complex to the newcomer, written Norwegian has simple rules that make correct pronunciation easy.

Jan 23, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Even the most desired of goals can seem daunting. It is important to remember that most targets are not reached in one go. Focus instead on the steps leading to success.

Jan 22, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Asking questions in Norwegian is relatively simple because in Norwegian interrogations works in a very similar way to English.

Jan 21, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

How a snail found in a bottle of ginger beer changed the way negligence lawyers dealt with the tort of negligence and establishing a duty of care forever.

Jan 17, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

There is graphic sex and violence aplenty in this HBO program that pits a gentleman vampire and a telepath against a prejudiced serial killer in a small Louisiana town.

Jan 17, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The first case the European Court of Justice ever ruled on was a matter of whether national courts could hear cases involving rights bestowed by EC Treaties.

Jan 15, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

A slideshow gallery on a WordPress blog makes the site look more professional, attracts more readers to articles and takes only 10 minutes to set up.

Jan 15, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The Sale of Goods Act implies a requirement into every sale that the goods be of satisfactory quality and reasonably fit for purpose, or the buyer can demand a refund.

Jan 13, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Judicial review allows an interested party to appeal the decisions of bodies exercising public functions, on three widely-defined grounds.

Jan 11, 2010 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Direct effect is a decision of the European Court of Justice that terms in EC legislation may have the weight of law in Member States, when certain requirements are met.

Dec 22, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Creating webcomics can be a thankless task. The new awards from The Web Comic List is a way of the webcomic community giving a vote of thanks to its participants.

Dec 6, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

As the law requires criminal acts be committed voluntarily and non-insane automatism occurs where the body acts without conscious instruction, automatism is a defence.

Nov 23, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Producing professional-looking magazines used to be a costly business but now, with the advent of the Internet and Print on Demand, anyone can do it at home, for free.

Nov 18, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

It can be a difficult process to create a true type font but with the right software, making fonts can be quick, simple and fun.

Nov 11, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Duress of circumstances is a recognition in English Law that sometimes it is necessary to commit a crime in order to avoid a greater evil.

Nov 9, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Implied terms are extra terms read into contracts by the courts in order to give effect to statutory requirements and common law presumptions.

Nov 5, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The Von Colson principle allows individuals to sue for violations of rights established in European Community Directives where there would otherwise be no remedy.

Nov 1, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Breach of contract cases are a major part of civil law. Where such a breach occurs, the injured party is entitled to compensation for losses that are not "too remote".

Oct 30, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Contracts are legally binding agreements that play a major part in everyday life, inside and outside of the courts.

Oct 28, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The concept of dishonesty is the cornerstone of establishing the intent, and therefore liability, of the defendant for many crimes. But how is dishonesty identified?

Oct 25, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Favicons are an effective way to brand websites. Their simple nature allows them to be created quickly and with minimal fuss even by first time site builders.

Oct 23, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

All newspaper comics need a strong, clear script with a focused story that delivers an effective punchline or cliffhanger in three panels.

Oct 22, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

The OpenOffice default font is over-used and often poorly received. Changing it on each new document can be annoying. Changing the default template is a quick solution.

Oct 22, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Ouster clauses are sections of legislation that allow Parliament to deny members of the public the right to have decisions reviewed by the courts, in the public interest.

Oct 21, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

In English criminal law, provocation is a defence against a charge of murder. Where successful, it reduces liability to manslaughter, but its applicability is limited.

Oct 16, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

A claim of self-defence is valid against many criminal charges but it has its limits. Any force must be reasonable under the circumstances, as determined by the Jury.

Oct 16, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

Mens rea, the 'fault element' of a crime, attempts to ensure that only those who are morally culpable will be punished by the criminal courts.

Jul 30, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson