Article does not exist (AP) - Mobile computing just got more portable. Making even the latest pocketbook-sized ultra-mobile personal computers look more like lumbering giants, RingCube Technologies Inc. unveiled software that can virtually squeeze a PC onto an iPod, USB keychain drive, cell phone or any gizmo with digital storage space.
A Policeman's Lot, Cont. For Victor Harris, his saddest words were surely these: ''If only I had pulled over ...'' (25 views)
Next generation of workers waking up to workplace realities It's the main reason many young adults will leave their first jobs this year. No, it's not the meager biweekly paychecks or lack of vacation time or the annoyingly talkative co-worker. (135 views)
Adam P. Karp: Animal Law Offices of Adam P. Karp, Bellingham, WA Adam Karp's decision to practice animal law was motivated by a personal life change. In 1999, he became a vegetarian and then a vegan. (1406 views)
October 7 2006 Legal Blog Roundup You know you've got a good debate going on a blog when the third comment reads, ''I dispute every factual statement in your premise.'' Oh, wait, no, that's how you know you've got a bad debate going. But an entertaining one, nonetheless. (5 views)
Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey Montclair State is New Jersey's second-largest and fastest-growing university. Providing all the advantages of a large university, along with the personal attention of a small college, MSU gives students the opportunity to select from undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 250 major and minor concentrations. At MSU, students benefit from the country's only... (120 views)
The Life and Career of Warren Brown: Attorney Entrepreneur Turned Baker Restaurateur A butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker... Although Warren Brown's B.A. in History from Brown University and J.D. and Master's Degree in Public Health from The George Washington University launched his legal career as a litigator in style, securing him a job in 1999 with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC, prosecuting civil cases in... (1708 views)
The Life and Career of Darren Gardner: Managing Partner, Minter Ellison's San Francisco Office Minter Ellison , the only Australian law firm with an office in the United States, has experienced significant success in San Francisco. From the start, Darren Gardner, Managing Partner of Minter Ellison's San Francisco office and head of the firm's international employment and labor law practice, has been a key player in the firm's U.S. prosperity. (560 views)
How Long Should My Resume Be? and Other Questions and Answers This week, Mother Resume would like to take some time to answer some of your most pressing resume questions. As you all probably know, the only dumb question is the one you don't ask, and this is especially true when it comes to resume writing. Your resume is what gets you noticed and gets you in for the interview. Therefore, it is the single most important document in... (23 views)
How Coolidge began her Law career and began her first job This week, LawCrossing talks with Katherine K. Coolidge about how she got her job. Coolidge, a law librarian for Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP, was a lawyer before she became a law librarian. After becoming more and more unhappy with the practice of law, she decided to go to library school. (11 views)
Marie Koster: Trusts and Estates Paralegal, Quarles & Brady, LLP, Milwaukee, WI Without hesitation, Marie Koster describes the best part of being a paralegal by saying, ''I love the people contact. I love helping the client through the difficult job of trust or estate administration. The clients tend to need a lot of hand-holding, and I want to be that person. I think being a good listener is what the clients need during this grieving process.'' (204 views)
Amanda Silvester Williams: President, Government and Politics Legal Society, Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School Third-year Brigham Young University law student Amanda Silvester Williams has reached an exciting point in her life. Quickly approaching graduation, Williams currently serves as President of the Government and Politics Legal Society (GPLS), President of the National Resources Law Society, one of two Lead Dean's Fellows for the Academic Success Program, Student/Alumni... (15 views)
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School Stellar reputation, well-known faculty, small class sizes, and affordable tuition? It's no wonder Brigham Young University (BYU) J. Reuben Clark Law School can be spotted in most top-fifty U.S. law school rankings. Thanks to BYU Law School's impeccable program structure based on educational and professional goals, as well as the university's prestigious Honor Code,... (763 views)
Are You Entrepreneur Material? So you've had it with your job, and you want to be an entrepreneur. It's a glamorous idea, for sure, but lurking behind the pretty picture is a long-term investment of your blood, sweat, and tears. Hopefully, the yield will be high. But before you sacrifice your time, energy, and financial resources, it's a good idea to do some research to find out just what exactly makes... (39 views)
The Danger Season I'm as annoyed as the next person by retailers' shameless promotion of holidays months in advance of the actual event. But despite the collective groans when Halloween merchandise gets trotted out with the back-to-school fare, stores keep doing it. Why? Because it works. (4 views)
Mark LeHocky, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, Inc., Oakland, CA Mark LeHocky made a career-altering decision when he decided to apply to law school just weeks before the application deadline. (136 views)
''The Wells'' still draw a crowd, without the royal-era rules ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, England - You might think that Kent, the green and lovely county southeast of London, is called the Garden of England for its glorious floral estates - of which it has many - but in fact, it is because Henry VIII chose it to grow food here for London's burgeoning population. In 1533 he sent his fruiterer to plant pippins, and ever since Kent... (91 views)
Few vices in Versa: Nissan's newest compact offers some cool touches It's a buyer's market for consumers looking to simplify their fuel budget with an economy car. This B-segment of compacts and subcompacts has been bumped up this model year with such entries as the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Dodge Caliber, a new Hyundai Accent and now the Nissan Versa. (57 views)
The Case of School teachers union and the State Public Disclosure Commission Viewed in one way, the two union labor cases now awaiting argument in the Supreme Court are much ado about mighty little. Viewed from another angle, the cases involve a principle as fundamental as the Eighth Commandment. The Eighth is the one that says we shall not steal. (47 views)
Workers Hold Key To Creating Better Workplace Workplace consultant and coach Robert Flower has blunt advice for employees who want to be more productive. (25 views)
If My Boss Gets Mad at Me or I Get a Poor Review, Does This Mean I Should Look for a New Job? Fortunate are the attorneys or law students who find themselves in situations where their bosses are demanding of them. I say this in all seriousness and for several reasons I will outline over the course of this article. At the outset, I want to caution you that this article is not for the faint of heart; this article is for individuals who take their careers and lives... (3348 views)
The Life and Career of Vickie Milazzo: President and CEO of Vickie Milazzo Institute, Houston, TX One day in 1981 changed critical care nurse Vickie Milazzo's life forever. (985 views)
Entrepreneurs, Inventors, and People Who Turn Blue With apologies to author Barbara Paul, who creates extraordinary stories in the world of fiction, this article is dedicated to the entrepreneurs and inventors who create extraordinary opportunities in the world of business. (17 views)
Resume writing tips While Barbara Chalsma is gone, other resume experts will be filling in for her. This week, Stephen E. Seckler, a recruiter with BCG Attorney Search, gives his resume writing tips. (32 views)
Cindy Lopez: Founder of NJParalegal.com and Paralegal with the Law Firm of Charles M. Byrnes, Toms River, NJ In 2000, Cindy Lopez had been working as a paralegal in the New Jersey area for six years and was an active member of her college's paralegal alumni association. She realized that there was a need for more communication among paralegals in her area, as well as a need for paralegals to have a stronger voice in the legal community. (630 views)
Damon Thayer and Mahmoud Fadlallah: University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN Both Damon Thayer and Mahmoud Fadlallah think being involved in student organizations is important to the overall law school experience. (263 views)
Susan Gainen: Co-Director, University of Minnesota Law School Career and Professional Development Center, Minneapolis, MN To say that Susan Gainen really enjoys her job as Co-Director of Minnesota Law School's Career and Professional Development Center would be an understatement. Having held her current position for 15 years, Gainen is continually fascinated and inspired by the different paths that law students and alumni take to arrive at their careers. (105 views)
The University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN Statistics show that graduates of the University of Minnesota Law School are well-equipped to enter the work force. Within just a few months of receiving their diplomas, 98 percent of last year's graduates passed the Bar Examination, more than 99 percent landed jobs, and the average starting salary for their jobs was about $75,000 annually. Such a high success rate can be... (84 views)
The Two different types of legal writing Attorneys use legal writing as the means by which they express their analyses of issues, and as a way to persuade others on behalf of their clients. Legal documents must be clear and concise, and they must remain consistent with the standards of the legal profession. (2637 views)