Its still a good time to save for a fruitful retirement Maybe you cared more about Woodstock than shares of stock. Perhaps you spent more time on disco than on Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO). Or it could be that you kept a better eye on your favorite VJ at MTV than on your 401(k). (8 views)
Learning from Others' Mistakes: Legal Staff in Court over Ethical Violations To err is human, but errors made by employees of a law firm may be costly. (1855 views)
A Look at LL.M. Programs Jenna Kalcevic always knew she wanted to attend an LL.M. program early on while attending law school at the University of Trier in Germany. Coming from an international family herself-her mother is German and her father American-and having lived in both countries, it was only natural she would end up back in the states again. (205 views)
Visitors to Honduras take a trip back in time Encircled by a maze of ancient stones and craggy plateaus while standing amid the noble shadows of enormous towering temples where throbbing Maya hearts were once sent off to the gods, it feels as if a 3,500-year-old cocoon is squeezing one's senses back to the ancient world, to the intriguing and timeless secrets of the Copan ruins. A stone's throw from the Guatemalan... (130 views)
CASE OF THE DISENCHANTED DONORS If and when it goes to trial next year, the civil suit of William Robertson, et als, v. Princeton University promises to be a jawdropper. The case dates from 1961, when the Robertson family made a huge gift to the university. Now the heirs want their money back, and Princeton won't return it. (60 views)
Simplify Your Financial Life Simplicity of life, even the barest, is not a misery, but the very foundation of refinement; a sanded floor and whitewashed walls and the green trees, and flowery meades, and living waters outside... — William Morris (6 views)
Boulder's new hotel melds history, luxury and stylish design In 1944 when Ruth Gower bought the boarding house where she worked as a maid at 926 Walnut in Boulder, Colo., she saw possibility. A widow with a third-grade education, Gower didn't have enough money for the property, so she borrowed it - $1,600. Her dream was to create a hotel that would be ''the crown jewel of Boulder.'' (476 views)
THIS BUDD'S FOR THE LAWYERS Back in 1995, two enterprising women in New England had a great idea. They had been reading Herman Melville's posthumous story of ''Billy Budd, Sailor.'' The hero struck them as a particularly manly fellow. Surely, they mused, some manly product should bear so bold a name — a product, for example, such as a really good beer. (38 views)
How to retire gracefully Won't retirement be great? No more need to update your knowledge and improve your skills. No more colleagues to interact with. No more contributing to the nation's gross domestic product. No more reason to get out of bed in the morning... for two decades! Then you die. (738 views)
True to name, Old San Juan has no shortage of historic sites Puerto Rico, tucked between the Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands, is the salsa picante of the Caribbean. With a passionate flare for the arts, infectious Latino music that swings across the island, ongoing festivals bursting with local pride, fine dining island-style and creative, one-of-a-kind boutiques where designers strut their stuff, Puerto Rico seems to... (154 views)
A PEON IN WISCONSIN? Sometime in the winter of 1997 — the record is not clear — snow fell upon Racine County, Wis. This was not unusual. Snow has a way of falling in Wisconsin. The unusual thing is that this particular snow contributed to an accusation of ''peonage'' now pending in the U.S. Supreme Court on a petition for review. (82 views)
How to Ruin Your Retirement Ah, retirement. What could be better than a reliable income that doesn't depend on how you spend your time? You could lie around in your pajamas all day, subsisting on beer and doughnuts, and you'd still receive checks from your pension, brokerage, and Social Security. (Now that's one way to Rule Your Retirement!) And well you should — you've worked for decades for the... (4 views)
Behind Bars Paralegals Provide Valuable Legal Assistance to Inmates When it comes to representing and helping inmates, attorneys are not the only legal professionals involved. Several states have chosen to allow the involvement of non-attorney legal staff with prisoner representation and created paralegal-assistance programs to help inmates with certain legal concerns. (3494 views)
Laos: Truly someplace different Just as dawn breaks, a parade of saffron-robed Buddhist monks and novices leave some 30 wats (temple complexes) to start their daily procession throughout the ancient, intriguing and beguiling city of Luang Prabang. Carrying bowls, they accept their daily food supply - including rice, packaged goods, vegetables and money - from donors lining their way. (26 views)
Bidding Adieu to Sandra Day O' Connor ''This is a maritime case about a train wreck,'' she began. It presents ''a simple question of contract interpretation.'' (32 views)
Your Financial Checkup A lot of limbs and organs must be maintained in order to lead a healthy, robust financial life: saving and spending, debt, insurance, investments, taxes, and — the topic nearest and dearest to my heart — retirement. (9 views)
Indianapolis plans a summer cultural extravaganza INDIANAPOLIS - Best known for its world famous speedway, America's 12th-largest city is on the fast track to a dynamic cultural scene that promises to rival its reputation for auto racing, basketball and other sports. (51 views)
REWRITING THE CONSTITUTION The Supreme Court ended its current term on Monday with more of a whimper than a bang. In the Ten Commandments cases, the justices further muddied the muddy waters of the First Amendment. In a Colorado case, they found no way to compensate a victim of grossly incompetent cops. They refused even to hear the appeal of two reporters who face prison for doing their job. Then... (34 views)
The various types of additional money on your savings, deposits and credits The other day, I got something in the mail that looked like it would be another credit card bill. I sighed to myself as I tore open the envelope, resigned and prepared to write another check. But, surprise — it wasn't a bill. It was a check. For more than $100. From my credit card company! Specifically, from my Fool Visa card. (5 views)
How Reforms in Torts affect Legal Staff Proponents say it will help curb frivolous lawsuits and reduce costs in several industries, including health care. Opponents argue it's an invention of the big insurance companies, which takes away Americans' fundamental rights. In fact, some opponents, including the American Trial Lawyers' Association, refuse to call the proposed legislation ''reform'' at all. (70 views)
La Rioja, Spain's bountiful wine region LOGRONO, Spain - It is 2 a.m. and the party is still going strong. Wine is spilling out on the streets, along with song, celebrators of all ages and buoyant camaraderie. I am in Logrono, the capitol city of the La Rioja region of Spain, for the annual weeklong wine festival in late September, the Fiesta de San Mateo. (96 views)
35 Absurd ways to create an awkward moment in an interview Court Reporter usually focuses on an important case pertinent to many attorneys. But since summer is officially here, we’ll take a break from that to instead offer you a comical piece written by three recruiters from BCG Attorney Search. Enjoy!Given the nature of practicing law, almost all articles on the subject are likewise-and appropriately-serious in nature. Topics...
ID Theft and being Hacked A week at Speed Metal Band Boot Camp for Teens sounds delightful. But you're no longer a teenager. Come to think of it, you're really not that much into speed metal anymore, either. So when the charge for the tuition shows up on your Visa bill, you figure it's either a karmic hint to expand your musical horizons or that a rock star wannabe is using your credit card to... (18 views)
Exhibit will convey Maori culture through intricate weavings WAIWHETU, New Zealand - Erenora Puketapu-Hetet gathers flax and other grasses among her family's homes in the Waiwhetu tribal community, near Wellington, New Zealand. She uses her finds to weave baskets, cloaks and wall hangings in the traditions of her people, the native Maori. (497 views)
How Attorneys and the judicial system works in India This week, we take a break from the usual U.S. court system to focus on the international scene. Indian attorney Payal Popat reviews that country's legal system, which offers some fascinating comparisons and contrasts to the U.S. courts. Look for even more international articles this summer, as LawCrossing explores the ever-growing possibilities of U.S. attorneys... (84 views)
Regulation of Commerce Clause as per 10th Amendment Justice John Paul Stevens won last week in a major marijuana case before the Supreme Court. Two seriously ill women lost, 6-3, but the decision against them was a bummer. In Gonzales v. Raich , the Supreme Court produced a majority opinion that trampled upon some of the most basic principles of constitutional jurisprudence. (67 views)
The Loire Valley, where royal pleasures abide Once the playground of French kings and queens, the Loire Valley abounds with recreational diversions for us today. Their sumptuous chateaux (palaces) welcome us, while their great forests, bucolic meadows and lovely gardens are open for our enjoyment. Only a three-hour drive from Paris, the valley delivers a fabulously rich culture. Along a 40-mile stretch of the Loire... (66 views)
Beware of Brokers With Agendas There are lots of things to be wary of when investing. You need to keep your unhelpful human tendencies in check, for one thing. Succumb to greed and you may hang onto an overvalued stock too long, hoping to wring a few more dollars out of it, only to see it crash later. (4 views)
When an employee is not an employee Back in 1974, Congress adopted the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. In a spasm of extreme legislative clarity, our lawmakers defined an employee as, yes, ''an individual employed by an employer.'' (24 views)
The Da Vinci vacation My Uncle Joe recently won the Super Lotto: 20 million hard, cold, greedy smackaroos. After that, he and his wife filed for divorce over an irreconcilable issue: Should they buy a second vacation home or a share of a private jet? (19 views)