The Life and Career of Patricia M. Cayo, Paralegal Controller Patricia Cayo, who has been a paralegal for 17 years, didn't receive a lot of support when she decided to enter the paralegal profession. (59 views)
Tawni Takagi: Former Moot Court Team Member for The University of West Los Angeles School of Law, San Fernando Valley Tawni Takagi, a University of West Los Angeles School of Law, San Fernando Valley, student who has just graduated is at a turning point in her career. She and teammate Steven Ibarra carried their moot court team to victory last October, placing second in the ''written brief'' competition at the National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Tournament held at the University of San... (389 views)
Office Space Law School: The University of West Los Angeles School of Law, San Fernando Valley Tucked away in Suite 271 of an office-like building in Woodland Hills, CA, sits the underdog of all law schools: The University of West Los Angeles School of Law, San Fernando Valley. Although this non-traditional law school is quite an oddity among the sea of law schools throughout the nation, its affordability and convenient schedule options make it a feasible choice for... (3363 views)
Are You Ready to Be All That You Can Be? New York Democratic Representative Charles Rangel is making a lot of people nervous these days with his talk about reinstating the draft and the legislation he plans to propose to Congress in January—legislation that would increase both the size and the diversity of the military. (587 views)
5 Minutes or Less It's time to think about your resolutions for the New Year, but thinking about them is just the first step. After that comes doing them, something we can all acknowledge is a wee bit harder. Our excuses for inaction include fatigue, conflicting priorities, forgetfulness, or most often, that there's simply (3 views)
Antigua continues the Caribbean tradition of fun in the sand and sun Travel brings the joy of diversity. While I'm content in the midst of downtown Chicago, I can be equally happy swerving to avoid goats in the road on the tiny island of Antigua, one half of a two-island nation in the Caribbean. If you're checking the map, to find Antigua and sister island Barbuda, follow your finger east and slightly south of Puerto Rico. (18 views)
Nitro sports crossover appeal Some girl in second grade sharing really ticked me off when she called my Tonka truck a ''tinkle toy.'' (11 views)
How Final Is Final Almost a quarter of a century has passed since Darrell Grayson was convicted of felony murder in Alabama, but the case is not yet closed. One more appeal in his behalf was filed a few weeks ago in the Supreme Court. The case presents a novel question of post-conviction evidence. (15 views)
Businesses can suffer if workers' emotions are ignored Mel Fugate, a business professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, might not feel the pain of the American work force, but he at least senses it. (293 views)
Remembering an American President Gerald R. Ford: 38th President of the United States On December 26, 2006, flags all across the country began flying at half-staff, waving their sad salutes to President Gerald R. Ford, who died in his California home this past Tuesday. Ford, who was the only president ever to hold office without being elected, is often referred to as an ''accidental'' president. However, while his journey to the White House may have been... (95 views)
In a Place Where No Law Applies A federal judge in Washington, DC, shocked the nation by upholding the Bush administration's new terrorism law. The surprising ruling stated that Guantánamo Bay detainees do not have the right to challenge their imprisonment in U.S. courts. This ruling was made by U.S. District Judge James Robertson and is the first to address the new Military Commissions Act. (19 views)
December 29 2006 LawCrossing Weekend It's been quiet this week at work, since we're heading into the New Year's weekend. Most of my acquaintances have taken the week off, anxious to use their frequent flyer miles and economy airfare coupons. Fortunately, we legal professionals are not bound by such conventions. With our extravagant incomes, cost is never a consideration. (4 views)
Bong Hits the High Court It's a puzzlement. The Supreme Court agreed a few days ago to hear a case from Alaska that didn't deserve its attention. The case stems from the punishment imposed upon a high school student for publicly unfurling a 20-foot banner that read: BONG HITS 4 JESUS. (78 views)
December 23 2006 Legal Blog Roundup Well, the holidays are approaching quickly...and lawyers across the country are looking forward to two guaranteed days off. (I'll refrain from discussing those poor big firm associates who are going to have to come in to work hung over on New Year's Day). I must admit I'm looking forward to a few days off myself. I plan on doing lots of things...including dissecting the... (6 views)
The Art of Creating the Perfect Business Letter for Better Coverage In the heat of the moment, many job applicants ignorantly toss together messy and ineffective cover letters, hoping to beat out the rest of the eager crowd. When applying for jobs, you should craft each cover letter as if it were an individual work of art. Taking the time to sit down and outline each cover letter properly will make better use of your time and energy—and... (148 views)
Strong Relationships and Resources Helps in Job Search Developing strong relationships with law school professors can be rewarding later on down the road. For instance, Bart Epstein, who is now the Vice President of Corporate Development and General Counsel of Tutor.com, said his professors were instrumental in helping him land his first job. (11 views)
A Paralegal Program on Top of the World: The University of Alaska Fairbanks Paralegal Studies Program Why not train to become a paralegal in a classroom at the very top of the world? The University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK, sits on more than 360 million acres in a spectacularly picturesque locale close to Denali National Park and only 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle. Part of a network of campuses scattered throughout Alaska's vast expanse, the University... (16 views)
Paralegal Regulation Ask almost any paralegal what the biggest issue facing the paralegal workforce today is, and he or she will most likely say two words: paralegal regulation. A trend that seems to be catching on in the U.S. and Canada, paralegal regulation has its pluses, as well as its minuses. (719 views)
Shela Young: President of the Native American Law Students Association, University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, NM There are many reasons to join student organizations. Participation in such groups can offer networking opportunities and the chance to build your resume. Student groups also offer escapes from the daily pressures and stress of law school, said Shela Young, a third-year student at the University of New Mexico School of Law. ''Being involved in something non-academic has... (25 views)
University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, NM Law students in New Mexico have unique career opportunities, as the state has only one law school. (421 views)
How holidays were born in the United States and the choice of issuing holidays by each state. In the United States, federal holidays are designated by Congress in Title V of the United States Code (5 U.S.C. § 6103). The 11 recognized federal holidays are New Year's Day, the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington's birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Inauguration Day. The... (587 views)
Tips on How to Tip During Holidays It seems that tipping for Christmas isn't just a New York phenomenon — some exotic ritual performed by big spenders in the land of doormen, taxis, and Broadway. Tipping is a show of appreciation for the people who make your life easier in big and small ways. Those people are not your friends exactly, but theyre more intimate than mere acquaintances (they've folded your... (6 views)
Survey finds dissatisfaction of companies hiring outside Consel Corporate America is not happy with its outside counsel, according to a recent client-service survey. Only 32% of surveyed executives said they would recommend firms that worked for them, and 70% said they were dissatisfied with their primary law firms. (29 views)
Wayne Lovett: Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Mercury Air Group, Inc. It was not Wayne Lovett's dream to become a lawyer. In fact, one might say he fell into the profession by accident. (64 views)
Paris Side Trips Create an Atmosphere of Medieval Times As I walked through a narrow path avoiding the brush of nettles, I passed into a clearing of crows circling a beige-blanketed wheat field. It was a familiar setting that I had seen many times before. It was here that Van Gogh created his memorable ''The Wheat fields with the Crows,'' one of 78 paintings completed in 70 days before his death in July 1890 in this medieval... (152 views)
Shifting Attention: Transmission Makes a Manual seem Vintage I used to think that when I lost the thrill of shifting gears, it'd be time to throw dirt on the pine box. (363 views)
How to Earn Respect as an HR Director You might have heard this from your employer once or you might have heard it a thousand times: Employees are our most valuable asset. (801 views)
Karen Mayer: General Counsel of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Ask any bookworm you can find, and he or she will tell you that Karen Mayer has a pretty cool job. As General Counsel of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., Mayer plays an integral part in getting books into the hands of readers all across the country. She is involved in negotiating author contracts, as well as dealing with issues pertaining to copyright law, trademarks, and... (1609 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)
December 18 2006 LawCrossing Weekend Finally, it's the weekend! Only three more shopping days until Christmas, and I have yet to make a dent in my list. Legal professionals don't have a lot of time to shop, so we tend to cram all our shopping into one extravagant weekend. I'm spending this weekend picking up a little something for my nephew, Keith. (11 views)