Become an Expert and Double Your Worth Asking for a promotion (and the big raise that goes with it) ranks right up there with an appearance on Fear Factor - a frightening scenario with no guarantee of success. (145 views)
SOX Exemption Extended In recent weeks, the House of Representatives has demonstrated its desire for the Securities and Exchange Commission to further postpone internal regulations associated with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, most clearly by voting to prolong the exemption of small businesses through 2008. It should be noted that businesses with less than $75 million in market capitalization fall... (3 views)
Keepin' It Real: Reality TV Star Lawyers (Part Two) Ever since the launch of MTV's landmark reality TV series The Real World in 1992, reality TV shows have gradually come to dominate the television airwaves with a variety of programs based on just about any topic you can dream up. Designing scenarios ranging from surviving on a deserted island to racing across the world to completing tasks such as singing, dancing, or... (506 views)
How to overcome the ever growing problem of storage of case files. Death and taxes used to be the things you could count on. Now there are more. If you're a company doing any sort of significant business, then you can count on getting sued. No matter how you run your shop, odds are good that a collections matter, an employee suit, intellectual property-use litigation, or any one of dozens of things will convince some other party that it... (6 views)
Calling All Baseball Card Collectors Want to own the best of the best in the world of baseball cards? Then you'd better keep an eye out for the Honus Wagner. Often referred to as ''The Mona Lisa of Baseball Cards,'' the Honus Wagner T206 tobacco card was most recently auctioned off on eBay for $1.1 million, plus a premium of $165,000. (108 views)
Once More into the Religion Clauses In last week's rush to a summer recess, reporters who cover the Supreme Court paid little heed to the court's 5-4 opinion in Case No. 06-157. We thus missed a round of useful insight into the court and the Constitution. (2 views)
What Benefits Are Covered by Health Insurance? Medical emergencies arising from accidents or illnesses wipe out savings. Health insurance, which protects savings from becoming depleted, is available in different forms from various insurance companies. The benefits available under various plans differ depending on the age of the beneficiary and cost of the insurance. (47 views)
A taste for Muscadet wine leads to a meandering visit to French vineyards LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE, France - Driving south from Nantes in a rental car that seemed like a cross between a minivan and a golf cart, rain spattering the windshield and the smell of manure permeating the humid air, I had a moment of doubt about the wisdom of visiting this offbeat region of France. (63 views)
Cadillac's new STS-V is a supercharged sedan fit for the devil I think the devil drives an STS-V. He used to drive a Coupe DeVille, as he did in the song by country crooner Joe Nichols. But Cadillac doesn't sell that big two-door anymore. (213 views)
July 9 2007 Legal Blog Roundup In a June 21 post on legal sanity, Arnie Hertz says law firms risk losing business by unilaterally raising associate salaries without considering other relevant industry factors such as clients and clients' general counsel. In fact, some reports suggest that most general counsel in the market are not happy with the current state of affairs. Hertz points out, ''Most... (5 views)
Check-list before embarking on a Career path. We've all been there. You land the perfect job. It's exactly what you've been waiting for. But...there are a few drawbacks. The commute is horrible. The pay isn't that great. And your coworkers are rather cold. Many times, when job seekers have their hearts set on certain dream jobs, they forget to acknowledge a few "minor" inescapable details that could be detrimental to... (25 views)
Cynthia Young: Paralegal Coordinator for Wolff & Samson, PC, in West Orange, NJ Cynthia Young began her career as a legal secretary and has quite a romantic story to tell about her first years in the legal profession. (395 views)
Time to Get Away for Summer Vacation Summer heat got you down? Are morning traffic snarls wrapping your brain in knots? It might be time to get away from it all and take a much-needed summer vacation. (21 views)
University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, PA A Top 10 law school, the University of Pennsylvania Law School received more than 5,600 applications for the class of 2009. When classes begin this fall, the class will consist of fewer than 250 of those potential applicants. The average GPA of the entering class was 3.7, and the median LSAT score was 170. Although the school follows a traditional J.D. program of study, it... (100 views)
The Tough Patent Law now made easy through a website. Law students are always in need of reliable sources of information. When a paper is due or a case study is expected to be analyzed, students need the convenience of utilizing a database that they can cite and be ready to access at the click of a mouse. FreePatentsOnline can help educate law students—and continue to aid them beyond the classroom as they transition into... (85 views)
Keepin' It Real: Reality TV Star Lawyers (Part One) Ever since the launch of MTV's landmark reality TV series The Real World in 1992, reality TV shows have gradually come to dominate the television airwaves with a variety of programs based on just about any topic you can dream up. Designing scenarios ranging from surviving on a deserted island to racing across the world to completing tasks such as singing, dancing, or... (2796 views)
The Internet and Entrepreneurs: A Special Niche is Developing With a global reach of more than a billion people, Internet entrepreneurs continue to look for ways to bring traditional promotions and competitive entertainment to a broader global audience. Recent federal regulations have cracked down on Internet gambling involving games of chance. As a result, companies are seeking new ways to capitalize on the Internet gaming industry,... (1187 views)
Judge Judy v. Versace: Who Are the Reigning Fashion Police of the Courtroom? With no official dress-code standard established for U.S. federal and state courts, many judges are taking it upon themselves to create and enforce their own sets of rules based on what they deem acceptable in their domains, whether it is sensible or flat-out discriminatory. Where should the line be drawn? Who should make the call regarding acceptable and unacceptable... (463 views)
Not Your Average Cup of Joe If you're one of the millions of people in the world who rely on coffee to get them going in the morning, you may want to try some Kopi Luwak coffee. This coffee, the most expensive in the world, sells for more than $600 per pound and $50 per cup, despite its gruesome origins. (179 views)
Opinion Website Receives Lawsuit 07/06/07Avvo's mission? To help customers chose the right lawyer. However, nine days after its debut online, Avvo—a website that rates lawyers on a scale of 1 to 10—was given a lawsuit for ''violat[ing] the Consumer Protection Act because the rankings are not objective,'' states an article on seattlepi.nwsource.com. (8 views)
Obtaining True Equality 07/05/07 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that race cannot be a factor when assigning students to public schools. Instead, schools will have to come up with other ways to diversify their student bodies. (97 views)
Out of Jail 07/04/07 Heiress Paris Hilton was all smiles last Tuesday morning as she left a Los Angeles-area jail after serving 23 days behind bars. (8 views)
Pro Bono Work for Aspiring Lawyers 07/03/07 ''With law, a little help can make a big difference,'' said attorney Kelly Friscia. And with Friscia and fellow attorney Molly Frank-Meltzer's program, Self Help Assistance and Referral Program (SHARP), a difference is being made. (37 views)
Stolen Identities? 07/02/07 The University of California Davis recently informed about 1,000 veterinarians-to-be that a hacker may have collected their names, birthdates, and Social Security numbers—all pieces of information given during the application process, says an article on www.informationweek.com. (6 views)
Ireland's gorgeous courses a treat for American golfer This is how the dream golf trip in Ireland began:Thirty hours removed from my bed in California and feeling a bit fuzzy after little sleep on the flight, I arrived at Lahinch Golf Club on Ireland's southwest coast on a sunny and warm September afternoon, the week before the country's first visit to the grand golf stage known as the Ryder Cup Matches. (33 views)
Hyundai aims high and succeeds with its new Veracruz SUV Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, until the copycat makes itself better than the original. Then it is just annoying competition, but it raises the standard for all. (103 views)
Health Insurance Choices Health insurance protects us from depletion of financial resources due to medical emergencies. It is available in different forms from different insurance companies. The benefits available under various plans differ depending on the age of the beneficiary, the cost of the insurance, and the type of health service provider. (28 views)
The Night Before It's 10:00 p.m. on a Sunday night. You're just sitting down to watch TV with your significant other when it hits you. Dang it! You forgot that you have a job interview tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. What a way to kill the night. (12 views)
The Language barrier of filing suits and preference to English Language Immigration has undoubtedly been a hot topic in the United States recently, and it seems there are no signs of the subject becoming any less controversial in the near future. As Congress continues to struggle over immigration reform, lawsuits filed by immigrants alleging violations of the EEOC continue to rise. (4 views)
The Life and a diverse Career of Ben Stein Lawyer from Yale Law School When you hear the name ''Ben Stein,'' what is the first thing that pops into your mind? ''Anyone? Anyone?'' Perhaps it is his historic movie-magic moment in Ferris Bueller's Day Off or his six-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning game show Win Ben Stein's Money. However, ladies and gentlemen, Ben Stein is much, much more than just ''the Clear Eyes guy.'' In fact, acting is only... (2352 views)