401(k) Fee Suits on the Rise Following the surging trend of employees filing lawsuits against their employers, employers have yet another reason to be wary: 401(k) plans. Recently, fees associated with 401(k) plans have come under close scrutiny and are resulting in mounting lawsuits against small and large corporations alike. (1 views)
Sidley Austin, LLP Sidley Austin, LLP (formerly Sidley, Austin, Brown & Wood, LLP), one of the world's largest law firms, is a legal powerhouse with several branch offices spanning the globe. The firm has offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Dallas, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Washington, DC. (284 views)
The Never-ending Battle Against Borat: Olivier Taillieu The controversy surrounding the film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan has boosted the movie's popularity and income, which has surpassed $260 million worldwide, as controversy has done for most movies of a similar daring nature, such as Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 911 and Bowling for Columbine; however, the stream of anger... (3503 views)
The Spence Law Firm Among the writings of the founder of The Spence Law Firm, Gerry Spence, are the words ''To survive, we must set aside the religion of corporate omnipotence and tell the truth for once,'' and this largely sums up the man's theory on the practice and teaching of law. (147 views)
At the Center of the Spectacle: Bruce Cutler Bruce Cutler loves a good challenge. Just check out his most recent case—it's been all over Court TV for the past month. After B-list actress Lana Clarkson was found shot dead and slumped over in a chair at legendary record producer Phil Spector's house in 2003, Spector was obviously the first suspect. Who better to call when a dead actress is found at your house than... (952 views)
Speak Your Way to the Top: Debunking Seven Public-Speaking Myths At some point in your career—whether you're making a pitch to potential clients or delivering a speech to an industry group—speaking well could be one of the most important factors in determining your success. You may have all the potential in the world, but if your career stalls, the reason may be the way you communicate with important audiences. (35 views)
Look the Look: Dressing for Interviews You've managed to land the interview for a first-year associate position at O'Melveny & Myers; now you need to look the part. Easy, right? I always thought so, but there are many people out there who need some job interview fashion advice! Now, I'm not asking you to roll up looking like a Gucci fashionista, but let me explain some of the guidelines. (7 views)
Eject Your Stress Ever wish there was an eject button on your body that would make it possible to purge all of the stress that you absorb into your body and mind throughout the day? I know I do. (279 views)
Hersh, Mannis & Bogen, LLP Hersh, Mannis & Bogen, LLP, solicits itself as ''[o]ne of the most experienced and respected family law firms working in partnership to secure the most informed and financially responsible resolution,'' and its reputation in Los Angeles, indeed, lends support. (331 views)
The Life and Career of Neal Hersh, Celebrity Divorce Lawyer Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin's seven-year divorce and custody battle has been in the news for years now, but things really started to heat up recently when Baldwin left a brutal and shocking message on his daughter's voicemail that shook the public and excited the media. Neal Hersh, one of L.A.'s premier family law attorneys, has been at the center of all the drama,... (4079 views)
6 Steps on being the terrible Lawyer Most lawyers aspire to practice law to the best of their abilities; other lawyers, not so much. So, how do you make sure you're practicing as badly as possible? Well, follow these simple steps and you're on your way to a malpractice suit you can't win. (155 views)
How to Sell Yourself on Interviews, Part Two It is very important to remember that you cannot sell yourself until you know what the interviewer needs. Therefore, the interviewer speaks first. The smart strategy is to listen well and then match his or her needs. (17 views)
How to Choose Writing Samples for an Interview Question:I am a fifth-year litigator and recently got an interview at a law firm. They asked me to bring a writing sample for my interview. I avoided sending one with my resume because I had no idea which one to use, but now I need to bring one. Do you have any advice on choosing writing samples? (A.G., Chicago) (24558 views)
The Life and Career of Hill Harper, dual career as a lawyer as well as TV and Film Actor In keeping with his life motto, ''You only live life once, and if you do it right, once is all you need,'' Hill Harper seems to have found the key to conquering the worlds of law, business, writing, and acting. (5275 views)
Freedom Quest: Unlocking Career Shackles—The Many Ways Employment Non-Compete Agreements Can Be Rendered Unenforceable Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of working professionals throughout America have signed a non-compete agreement at one point or another during their careers—not by choice but, rather, due to employer job requirements. Often, the bottom line is simple: sign the agreement as is or forego the job opportunity altogether. (154 views)
The Challenges and risks involved in Moonlighting Sorry about the title. There is just no other way to convey how serious the issue of moonlighting is for attorneys. A young lawyer might think that moonlighting is an innocent enterprise—perhaps even a liberty issue. ''Why can't I do what I want on my own time?'' you might think. The typical young lawyer may also have heard anecdotes here and there that made it seem like... (8997 views)
How to Sell Yourself on Interviews, Part One Your resume was posted among thousands of competing resumes, and to your surprise, you were chosen for an in-person interview. Congratulations! But wait...what are those voices in your head saying? Are you really going to be able to compete against the top candidates? (11 views)
Is it possible to change practice areas in big law firms? Question: I am currently a second-year associate and have decided I want to switch my practice from litigation to corporate law. My current firm does not have a strong corporate practice, so I am thinking of accepting an offer to join the litigation practice of another firm that has a really strong corporate practice. While I did not say this on the interview, of... (1551 views)
The Law Offices of Geragos & Geragos Arguably the most well-known, high-profile clientele-laden attorney in Los Angeles and possibly the country, Mark Geragos is the managing partner of the 13-partner firm Geragos & Geragos. The firm opened when he was just 12 years old; but now Mark Geragos, along with his father and 11 other lawyers, practices out of recently acquired historical real estate in downtown L.A.... (992 views)
The Life and Career of Mark Geragos Defender of Underdogs At a very young age, Mark Geragos gained respect for the legal profession and decided that he was going to follow that career route. (1847 views)
They ''Know Your Name''—The Odds Will Betray You! What You Can and Cannot Get Away with in the Interview/Hiring Process and the Dreaded Background Check Casino Royale is my favorite movie of 2007. The new James Bond is smart, fast, strong, ruthless-and a hacker. He jaw-droppingly pierces the veil that surrounds the pompous and pampered but no less hard-boiled ''M,'' breaks into her penthouse condo, steals her cyber-identity, and uses his ill-gotten gains to catch the bad guys. What a guy! (97 views)
The Life and Career of Steven Farese Prosecutor Criminal defense attorney Steven Farese just wrapped up one of the most shocking and talked-about cases to hit the South this year. The notorious case of Mary Winkler, the Christian mother of three and wife of a Tennessee preacher who shot and killed her husband, spanned the screens of millions of televisions and the pages of numerous magazines and newspapers. Now, almost... (2949 views)
En Vogue Etiquette, Part I: The Handshake Etiquette is much more about the small things than the big ones. For instance, not only should you stand up when shaking a person's hand, but your handshake should also come across as strong and confident. ''Strong,'' however, is not to be confused with ''bone-crushing,'' and ''confident'' is not to be confused with ''extremity groping.'' Neither of these approaches makes... (8 views)
Family Responsibilities Discrimination Claims Increase Employers know that it is illegal to discriminate against employees, or potential employees, on the basis of gender, yet there has been an increase in the number of lawsuits filed against companies where employees claimed they were discriminated against based on family caregiving responsibilities. Although such claims have existed since the 70s, the number of cases filed... (6 views)
Farese, Farese & Farese, P.A. ''Most criminal trials are won by the methodical chiseling away of the state's case...'' —The Official Website of Farese, Farese & Farese, P.A., Attorneys at Law (526 views)
What line to choose within the framework of legal career Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and state extensions of Title VII, when added to ADA, FMLA, ADEA, EPA, FLSA, USERRA, PDA, OSHA, OFCCP, affirmative action, workers' compensation, and minimum wage requirements, along with many others, create a firestorm of confusion for those who are unfamiliar with employment laws. What is confounding is that any one of these... (108 views)
The Lawyer in Blue Jeans Group The Lawyer in Blue Jeans Group is a legal company, not exactly a law firm, that focuses on helping its clients get various legal documents prepared and squared away at affordable prices. (118 views)
The Life and Career of Jeff Isaac, offering legal service in Advertising This attorney threw out all of his intimidating and expensive suits years ago and adopted a new style-and matching mindset-for his law career. Jeff Isaac, the Lawyer in Blue Jeans, is a landmark attorney who devotes his career to relating to clients on a relaxing and equal ground as well as helping them to obtain legal documents that will save them time and money, making... (633 views)
Interviewing after a long time Question:I haven't interviewed since law school and am about to have my first interview as a lateral. What's the best advice you can give? (A.P., Phoenix, Arizona) (406 views)
Free Employment Clinic: How to Fix the Boo-Boos in Your History Remember how, when you were a child, your mommy taught you how to put a Band-Aid on your knee after your most recent fall? Sometimes a scar was inevitable, yet she always knew how to make you feel better. But what can you do about the boo-boos in your employment history? (7 views)