Top 11 Tips for Those Who Date Lawyers and Their Significant Others Summary: Here are 11 tips from the experts on how to endure relationships with people who give their lives to the law – and don’t seem to have much left over for you. (21381 views)
10 Things You Need to Know Before Dating a Lawyer: How to Make a Relationship With a Lawyer Work in 2024 Summary: See if your rationale for dating a lawyer falls under one of these 10 rationales. (20668 views)
What You Should Know Before Getting into a Relationship with a Lawyer Summary: Is it worth it to date a lawyer? Find out what common problems can arise while in a relationship with a lawyer. (19924 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. (15358 views)
Should I Marry a Lawyer? Summary: Is it worth dating and marrying a lawyer? Find out what common relationship problems lawyers have in this in-depth article. (12372 views)
Should You Marry a Lawyer? A Couple's Guide to Balancing Work, Love and Ambition Should You Marry a Lawyer? - A Couple's Guide to Balancing Work, Love and Ambition tackles the very real issues faced by couples in relationships where one of the partners is an attorney. Author Fiona H. Travis, Ph..D., a psychologist who is married to a lawyer, offers an insightful perspective to the often complicated marital relationships that involve attorneys. For... (11620 views)
Dodge Ram Mega Cab is the 7,400-pound gorilla The diesel-powered Dodge Ram Mega Cab isn't just as forceful as a locomotive, it's the train, too. It has club car comfort in the biggest back seat of any pickup. (9976 views)
The Love Life of Lawyers and Those Associated within Law Offices Many experts have said that lawyers and those who work in the rigorous world of law tend to have, well...pretty crumby love lives. Based on the hours and the high level of stress that comes with that profession, many lawyers become over-worked, over-occupied with work issues, and more importantly, less attentive to their own personal and emotional well-being. It also does... (9423 views)
10 Subtle Insights into the Constitution Summary: Discover 10 common misconceptions about the Constitution of the United States in this article. (9340 views)
Elie Mystal - Aggressive, Unapologetic...and Right One look at the photo of Elie Mystal on his True/Slant page would automatically lend to the stereotype of the traditional grumpy editor, complete with black-rimmed glasses resting comfortably halfway down his nose. (9095 views)
Mercedes Rewards C300 Drivers With Manual Transmission I have never driven a Mercedes-Benz as aggressively as I have the new C300 Sport. And I've never enjoyed a Mercedes more. (8656 views)
Hybrid reality? Highlander does its fuel-saving best in stop-and-go traffic What is the purpose of a hybrid vehicle? (8061 views)
Honda Element SC makes for good chemistry with smitten buyers When the Honda Element debuted in late 2002, it was among the first small, car-based utility vehicles, rearranged from the basic underpinnings of the Civic. (7601 views)
The Tenth Amendment J.C. Watts and J. Harvie Wilkinson III on states' rights and the relevance of the 10th Amendment today. (7198 views)
20 Inspirational Quotes to Get You Back on Track Summary: If you have had a rough day, week, month, or year, use these quotes to help get you back on track. (6948 views)
5 Interview Questions You Should Always Expect Summary: Always be prepared to answer these five interview questions and you will most likely create a positive impression during your next interview. (6894 views)
Honoring and Celebrating Paralegals Untiring Behind the Scene Work There are days dedicated to mothers, fathers, grandparents, bosses, and secretaries. There are days dedicated to the earth, to veterans, to the American flag, and to the planting of trees. From National Popcorn Day on January 19 to Take Your Dog to Work Day on June 23, special holidays call our attention to things and/or people we may take for granted in everyday life. (6844 views)
Little Known Facts About Marbury v. Madison In high school, we memorize the key terminology. In law school, we delve a bit deeper into John Marshall's masterpiece. Yet, we never touch on some of the most interesting aspects of the flagship of judicial review. Here are some fun facts about Marbury v. Madison that you probably will not find in your Constitutional Law book. (6647 views)
Willie Gary Ordered to Pay $3.7 Million for Loan Default on His Wings of Justice III On Thursday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Dolinger added to the burdens on Willie Gary, the flamboyant Florida lawyer for defaulting on loans for the Boeing 737 he calls “Wings of Justice III.” The federal court ordered that Gary, and his law firm of Gary Williams Lewis & Watson, immediately pay up $3.7 million due to an arm of General Electric Co. If U.S. District... (5714 views)
Turning up the Heat on Employers: Thermostat Discrimination and Retaliation As temperatures begin to rise and employees put away their wool suits, employers face continued litigation over the critical workplace decision of the office thermostat setting. While employees generally do not succeed in their claims of thermostat discrimination or retaliation—thermination and thermaliation, as termed by workplace—temperature legal... (4460 views)
The Seven Advantages of plastic money called as the Credit Card Despite the lending industry's less-than-centered ways, credit cards can be a tool for good in the hands of a savvy consumer. (4280 views)
Lawyers in Love: The Legal Industry's Online Dating Destination As a former member of an online dating site, Elena Albamonte found that establishing her own came naturally. (4092 views)
Jury Consultants Continue to be in Hot Demand In the mid-1970s, Dr. Donald Vinson, a marketing professor from the University of Southern California, helped the IBM defense team defeat the Department of Justice's antitrust claims. At the same time, the National Jury Project, a consulting firm, was pioneering consulting techniques in high-profile political trials. By the close of that decade, a new era in jury and trial... (4002 views)
Law Schools Use Software to Prevent Cheating Law students attempting to cheat on their final exams will find it harder to succeed due to growing use of anti-cheating software at law schools, experts say. (3991 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)
Putting the Big Mac to Shame: The FleurBurger 5000 Ah, Vegas. The luxury hotels. The stunning shows. And, yes, the to-die-for cuisine. (3011 views)
The Controversy Surrounding the Festival of Kwanzaa What is Kwanzaa?Kwanzaa is a holiday celebrated in the African-American community. It is a celebration of family, community, and culture, and it is the fastest growing holiday in the United States. It is thought that about 18 million celebrants around the world recognize Kwanzaa each year. Baltimore, Buffalo, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New Orleans, New York, and... (2819 views)
BAR/BRI And Kaplan Class Action A complaint filed against BAR/BRI bar review and the West Publishing Corporation and Kaplan, Inc., in Los Angeles, claims more than 300,000 lawyers and law students were each charged an estimated $1,000 extra for bar review courses. (2620 views)
Reputed Dallas Attorney Arrested on Drug Charges Philip Robertson, 44, a well-known Dallas defense attorney was arrested this week on felony drug possession. He was arrested for possession of misdemeanor drug, paraphernalia after he was found in a motel room in an overdosed condition. (2496 views)
U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor Ends Forty-three Year Old Desegregation Order for Richardson ISD Reed Charles O’Connor was born in 1965 in Houston, TX. In 1986, he graduated with a B.S. from the University of Houston and earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1989. From 1989 to 1994, O’Connor was in private practice and from 1994 to 1998, he served as assistant district attorney with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office in Fort Worth, TX.... (2236 views)