3,000 years before Las Vegas, Palm Springs was the desert resort of choice Like a cowboy atop a bucking bronco, the Coachella Valley of Southern California straddles the tectonic friction of the San Andreas fault. And over ions of time this collision of landmasses has produced one of world's unique landscapes, ecosystems and resort communities. (78 views)
Emergencies Never Cease It's a little bit morbid, but take a second to flip through your local paper and notice all the bad news. You may see local businesses laying off workers, car accidents, health costs hitting record highs, and lots of other depressing things. (Then go read the cute animal feature to cheer yourself up.) (14 views)
Conveniences will make ES the big seller The redesigned Mitsubishi Lancer is more than an evolutionary sedan, but it is an Evolution.When Mitsubishi and DaimlerChrysler parted ways toward the end of 2005, this platform was under development by Mitsubishi for the new Lancer and a few Chrysler vehicles, such as the Jeep Compass and Dodge Caliber. (64 views)
May 7 2007 Legal Blog Roundup Hi, everybody! My days have started to fit comfortably into their lazy summer pattern with only occasional breaks from the monotony. The Virginia Tech incident is still on impressionable minds, and the media's brimming with opinions and views on that subject. (1 views)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Releases State Liability Systems Ranking Study The United States Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of its affiliate, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, recently released the 2007 State Liability Systems Ranking Study. The study surveyed 1,599 in-house general counsel and corporate senior litigators to determine how fair business organizations feel each state's tort-liability system is. According to the results,... (85 views)
Poop Bill to Relieve Suffering 05/04/07For sufferers of Crohn's disease in the state of Minnesota, relief is on the way in the form of the ''Poop Bill,'' a bill approved by the Senate that would require businesses to allow people with medical conditions such as Crohn's disease to use employee restrooms. The bill was proposed by Senator Yvonne Prettner Solon, and individuals living with Crohn's are... (107 views)
Law Firms To Hire In Next 12 Months 05/03/07 A new survey created by Robert Half Legal predicts that the legal profession will be growing by leaps and bounds in the coming year. The survey questioned 300 attorneys from the biggest law firms and corporations throughout the U.S. and Canada. (11 views)
Summer Positions Abound 05/02/07Law firms are flourishing these days, which means law students may very well have their pick of firms to work at for the summer. Many law firms are celebrating their success and the wealth of business available to them by expanding their summer programs to allow more students to apply and be hired on as summer associates. (20 views)
Pima County Cracks Down on Border Patrol 05/01/07In an effort to control the amount of illegal immigration happening in the U.S., sheriffs in Arizona have decided that deputies that work along the U.S. border should be trained in immigration law and go through a certification process. According to Sheriff Clarence Dupnik in Pima County, AZ, the certification will authorize deputies along the border to put up road... (60 views)
Foster Children Get Bill of Rights 04/30/07On Thursday, April 19, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 805, a bill that will create a bill of rights specifically for children within the Texas foster care system. The bill was proposed by Senator Carlos Uresti, a Democrat from San Antonio. In addition, Representative Eddie Rodriguez, a Democrat from Austin, filed a similar bill in the House. (152 views)
Two Murky cases at the High Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is capable of writing a clear, coherent opinion, but the gift escaped him last week in the great abortion case. Speaking for himself and four misguided colleagues on the Supreme Court, he delivered a load of semantic sludge — and low-grade sludge at that. (1 views)
Retire Young Enough to Enjoy It What is your top priority in life? Is it your money? The stuff that money can buy? Or is the time you have available to spend with your family, friends, and loved ones at the top of your list? (31 views)
Calm waters of the Maldives soothe the soul With nearly 1,200 islands sprinkled throughout 26 sun-baked atolls in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are the last great outposts of tropical perfection. Movie stars, beach bums, scuba junkies and Asia- and Caribbean-weary Europeans have been flocking here for the better part of a decade. Americans are just beginning to discover these slice-of-paradise islands southwest of... (203 views)
Musclebound Audi RS 4 drives like a street racer It's a good thing horsepower isn't fattening, because I've been pigging out on 420 big ones in the Audi RS 4.This is the V-8 hot rod of the Audi A4 sedan line. (27 views)
April 30 2007 Legal Blog Roundup Last week opened with gunshots at Virginia Tech turning everything gloomy. I could have recovered from the gloom. But what really ate up my insides-and keeps on eating them up-is the face of that gun-toting wacko peering at me from almost every news site, newspaper, and TV channel. (2 views)
California Supreme Court Rules on Wage Claims On April 16, the California Supreme Court ruled on a hotly contested issue among employers and employees regarding the time frame in which an employee can recoup his or her ''additional hour of pay'' for missed meal and rest breaks. (2 views)
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP set to battle Google over trademark violation Kelley Drye & Warren LLP set to battle Google over trademark violation Law firm to litigate for victims of medical malpractices
Harvey Birdman Comes to a PlayStation Near You 04/26/07As a legal professional, you are probably familiar with Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. If you aren't, it's time to become familiar. The popular Adult Swim television show named after and featuring Harvey Birdman has now teamed up with Capcom Entertainment to offer fans an interactive Harvey Birdman video game. The game will be released this fall and will be... (7 views)
Pat Robertson's Law School Under Fire 04/27/07Lately, it seems that Pat Robertson's Regent University School of Law is coming under a lot of scrutiny. The law school, founded by the well-known televangelist, prides itself on preparing its students not only for the field of law, but for a calling. (342 views)
Prison Legal News Wins Victory in California 04/25/07The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation recently agreed to pay more than $65,000 to the publisher of Prison Legal News after a law suit was filed alleging that the department had forbidden the inmates within the system to receive the newsletter. (70 views)
Legal Websites Evaluated by Web Marketing Association, Inc. 04/24/07''Lawyers are not known to be risk takers and many of their web sites reflect that philosophy. The best legal web sites are thought leaders for their areas of expertise, using corporate logs to write about important topics.'' (41 views)
New Jersey to Have Required CLE 04/23/07While continuing legal education (CLE) is required in most states, New Jersey is one of the few states in which attorneys have managed to remain free from the demands of CLE requirements. Until now, that is. (112 views)
A Hula at the High Court The hula, according to the New World Dictionary, is ''a Hawaiian dance marked by flowing, pantomimic gestures.'' The Supreme Court this week is deciding in chambers whether to hear Case No. 06-1202. The case offers a legalistic hula of truly remarkable dimensions. (178 views)
Alternative Uses for IRAs We all know that an IRA is meant to build a tidy little nest egg for retirement. After all, it's not called an ''Individual Retirement Arrangement'' for nothing. (Yes, the A stands for Arrangement, not Account — ask the IRS.) (10 views)
Spying scenery in the French countryside LA BRENNE, France - For many tourists, France means sophisticated Paris or the Riviera, for others the superb wine regions. Some love to find unknown areas with something different or special. By chance, my 15-year-old granddaughter and I heard of such a place: La Brenne, an ecologically diverse area with 2,200 lakes. Of course, our interest was piqued. (178 views)
Mazda5's sporty styling makes wagon appealing Why is a traditional minivan boring to look at, but a mini minivan can be hugable?Maybe it's the way Mazda puts together its Mazda5, which is either a tall wagon with sliding doors or a mini minivan. (171 views)
In Court, Splenda and Equal Battle over Advertising, Profits, and Market Share On April 10, Merisant Company, maker of Equal and NutraSweet, argued in a Philadelphia federal district court that McNeil Nutritionals, maker of Splenda, deliberately deceived consumers with the tagline ''Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar'' and related advertising sending the message that Splenda is natural and made from sugar, which they contend it is not. (5 views)
Misconduct Towards Judges Leading to Reprimand in Maryland 04/20/07 Most attorneys understand the benefits of being on their best behavior in the court room. However, it takes a little reprimanding to get some to catch on. Daniel Q. Mahone, an attorney in Maryland, was almost suspended for unruly conduct toward two judges. (139 views)
Georgetown Law Decides to Uphold its Catholic Doctrine 04/19/07 The Georgetown Law Center recently announced that it will no longer provide the means for law students to do work for organizations that support abortion. While the university does adhere to the Catholic doctrine, students at the law center are not completely in agreement with the decision. (35 views)
Thompson Makes Announcement About his Health 04/18/07 About a month ago, Fred D. Thompson, Law & Order actor, made headlines when he began talking about joining the other hopefuls in a bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Last week, though, he was in the news for another, less cheerful, reason. (5 views)