Ohio's Youth Facilities Open Doors to Attorneys 02/12/07 In Ohio's youth incarceration facilities, young people have been awarded broader rights to attorneys and the justice system for filing claims and complaints against the youth facilities. These rights were discussed in a hearing on January 12 and are set to be confirmed in a hearing on March 6. (1 views)
Montana v. Wyoming 02/09/07 In a lawsuit that is slightly reminiscent of a spat between roommates, Montana sued Wyoming on February 1, saying that the state of Wyoming is causing the water in the Tongue and Powder rivers to dry up. Currently, the states have joint ownership of the two rivers, which cover ground between Northeastern Wyoming and Southeastern Montana; Montana has accused... (124 views)
The Laws regarding sex offenders and registering of the crime 02/08/07 When the town of El Mirage, AZ, discovered that one of its 12-year-old residents was actually a 29-year-old sex offender, most of its members were shocked, to say the least. Neil H. Rodreick II lived as a young boy in the town for months, even going to school for four months, before the town became aware of whom he really was. (51 views)
February 5 2007 Legal Blog Roundup Welcome back for another installment! Don't worry; we'll steer clear of Super Bowl talk. (I'm sure you're getting your football fix from several other sources.) This week, while reading the legal blogs, I kept coming across stories that reminded me of clichéd sayings…and while ''Inside Legal Blogs'' is usually a dependable source for hard-hitting, serious legal... (7 views)
The case of Freedom of Expression with religious interpretations The last time a First Amendment question arose in a federal court, Staten Island was still part of New York City, New York was part of the United States, and the United States was governed by a Constitution that forbids the making of any law that violates its First Amendment. (9 views)
Escape and hybrid twin looking sharp after needed face-lift Ford Motor Co. is sending out early its remodeled 2008 Escape and Escape hybrid. This compact sport utility vehicle was treated to a ''major-minor'' freshening that smooths and refines, as any good face-lift should. The new Escape looks more like an Explorer and drives more like a car. (264 views)
A rail devotee finds famed British steam train is a jolly good way to spend a day EAST GRINSTEAD, England - Sitting in a vintage dining car on the Golden Arrow Pullman, I found it hard to detest a man to whom I owe my life's passion. (556 views)
Wal-Mart to Pay More Than $33 million to Employees in Back Wages Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., will pay more than $33 million in back wages to thousands of employees after turning itself in to the Labor Department for paying too little overtime over the past five years, according to an agreement announced by the U.S. Department of Labor. (11 views)
Why You Need Umbrella Insurance Most folks know all about securing adequate insurance coverage for their cars, homes, and other personal property. After all, the tangible nature of these items is a reminder that someday they could be lost, stolen, or damaged, leaving you scrambling for a replacement. (22 views)
African Americans and the Expiration of the Voting Rights Act One of the many urban legends making the rounds—at the speed of a mouse click, thanks to the Internet—states that the rights of African Americans to vote will expire in 2007. This story has been circulating for several years and, rightfully so, has upset and angered millions of African Americans who thought that their voting rights would be affected. (15357 views)
LegalTech 2007 02/05/07That's right. It's that time again. Time for legal professionals from all over the country to gather in New York to soak up everything they can on the subject of legal technology and try to have a little fun on the side. (1 views)
Salary Hikes Travel to Atlanta 02/07/07As most of you know, salaries are on the rise, and law firms are playing follow-the-leader in what is shaping up to be quite an interesting salary war. The latest addition to the salary-hike in-crowd is Atlanta boutique intellectual property firm Fish & Richardson, which announced on Tuesday that it will raise its first-year associates' salaries from $135,000 to... (24 views)
January 29 2007 Legal Blog Roundup Well, it's official…the Bears are going to the Super Bowl! Can you believe it? I'm definitely in shock. This team may not be as much fun as it was 20 years ago (don't lie—you know you all loved the Fridge and the Super Bowl Shuffle), but it's still pretty great news. At this point, you're probably thinking, "Yeah, that's nice, but what does the Super Bowl have to do... (2 views)
First Amendment Rights of non-union teachers and the case of WEA vs the Union Justice Clarence Thomas stayed mum, as usual, but all eight of his colleagues got into the act two weeks ago when the Supreme Court heard argument in the case of a teachers union. When oral argument ended at noon, most observers probably thought the union's luck had run out with the clock, but these things are tough to call. (5 views)
Small car, big world: Chevrolet Aveo not just another econobox If at first you don't succeed, buy the company and do it your way.That's what General Motors did after its on-again, off-again relationship with South Korean carmaker Daewoo Motors. (30 views)
Unexpected Tucson TUCSON, Ariz. - As the winter doldrums begin to take hold and that beautiful early snowfall starts turning to gray sludge, I find myself fantasizing about sunny places. While I enjoy vacationing at beach resorts, this year I decided that I wanted to exercise my mind as well as my body, which is why I chose Tucson, a surprising city that reflects its Western desert heritage... (12 views)
Growing Complaints against Highly Paid Executives Compel the Senate Finance Committee to Approve Limit on Executive Compensation Plans The Senate Finance Committee recently approved legislation that will place a $1-million annual limit on the amount a highly paid executive can place tax-free into a deferred compensation plan and make it more difficult for individuals to protect their compensation from creditors in bankruptcies. (7 views)
Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment With the real estate market cooling down and more folks staying put in their current homes, many homeowners are looking to put a lid on their property tax assessments. If you're in sticker shock over your recent assessment, here's a quick lesson in what to do about it. (290 views)
January 22 2007 Legal Blog Roundup This week, the legal blogs are all discussing warning labels and tort liability. Now, I know what you're thinking, and you're right: "Inside Legal Blogs" usually doesn't touch upon real or serious legal issues. But don't worry; this week is no exception. I'll always find a way to mock even the most serious legal issues. If nothing else, you can depend on me for that! (3 views)
The President's White House Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives vs Freedom from Religion Foundation Of the making of First Amendment cases, said the Preacher, there shall be no end. Ecclesiastes was talking, resignedly, about Case No. 06-157 in the Supreme Court. The case will be argued on Feb. 28; and when the argument is over and the case has been decided, the First Amendment will be even murkier than the First Amendment is today. (7 views)
Mercedes E-Class solid, quick, nimble - and pricey The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is one of those cars that continues to get better with evolution and age - the age of the driver and the evolutionary improvements of the car. (315 views)
Nicaragua: A hidden gem in Central America tempts tourists GRANADA, Nicaragua - Tucked away in the tropics of Central America, Nicaragua is suggestive of a gifted diva patiently waiting offstage to be discovered by the world, like a dazzling diamond in the rough, simply overlooked by the masses, sometimes trampled on, but surviving with pride and honor. (917 views)
Pros and Cons of Prepaid Tuition Plans On a recent Friday my husband surprised me by coming home early — and he caught me in the middle of some illicit computer activity. No, it's not what you think; I was actually looking at our state's prepaid tuition program. (406 views)
Consulting Giant Demands Diversity among Outside Counsel Accenture, one of the world's largest consulting firms, is pushing its outside counsel to add more diversity to their firms and is prepared to drop those who don't make efforts to improve. (126 views)
January 15 2007 Legal Blog Roundup When you think about the law, what words come to mind? Litigiousness? We'll cover that this week. Scandal? We've got that here, too. How about sex? Well, maybe that's not the first word that comes to mind when you think about the law, but believe it or not, we'll even touch upon that. You can say a lot of things about this article, but you can't say it's boring. (2 views)
Volvo thinks outside the boxy with stylish, sporty C30 hatchback Forget four doors and family function - Volvo is building a bad boy.Its new C30 three-door hatchback that goes on sale in the United States next summer will fill a couple of holes in the lineup and put Volvo in the hot-hatch, high-fashion segment. (34 views)
There's a new way to race down a snow-covered mountain WHISTLER, British Columbia - There are three things I never do when skiing: take air, ride the trees and tackle black diamond moguls. It's not for lack of courage - well, maybe it is. No, it's because I don't have the skills. (11 views)
Rediscover Your Pre-Holiday Budget Did the holidays feel like one long competition for your money? From gifts for family and friends, Secret Santa games, Salvation Army bell-ringers, and the checkout folks at every store asking, "Would you like to add a dollar for XYZ charity?" it can be hard to catch your breath, much less stick to a budget. (2 views)
Gallaudet's Mock Trial Program Helps Bridge Gaps between Hearing, Deaf, and Hard-of-Hearing Communities Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, is the only university in the world at which all classes are designed to accommodate deaf and hard-of-hearing students seeking advanced education. In 2002, the school began working with the DC office of Heller Ehrman to establish the mock trial program. Aesha Bourouba, the marketing manager for the DC office at the time, created the... (266 views)
Black Gum and Thunder Meet in Wyoming It came as a surprise a few weeks ago when the Supreme Court agreed to hear the government's appeal in the case of Wilkie v. Robbins. After all, the case involves neither big money nor high principle nor unsettled law. But it brings a whiff of the wild, wild West to the high court, and it offers a pleasant change from writing about more citified stuff. (182 views)