The Extranet Trend: More Firms Sharing with More Clients
The literature on law firm extranets doesn't reach into the distant past. In fact, it was only five or six...
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Women Key Asset at Legal Firms
Why should your firm care that Vault recently announced its ''Top-25 Law Firms for Women''? Because companies...
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Magnum is more than an edgy face, and the Hemi helps
Depending on one's sense of style, the Dodge Magnum wagon is either one of the best-looking new cars or among...
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Judgement of police in car theft case and opinion of Judge Roberts in Dissent
''Sentiments do not decide cases,'' said the judge. ''Facts and the law do.'' That was Judge John Roberts...
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Personal Safety and ensuring safety of prized possessions during calamities
Occasionally, I play a grim game I call ''Grab and Run'' — a mental exercise where I plan what I would do...
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Ruling spells end of contracts waiving future jury trials
Jim Edwards, senior vice president and general counsel for California-based Wireless Facilities knows all...
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The Life and Career of Kathryn Schmeltzer, partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman's communications group
As a partner with Shaw Pittman's communications group, Kathryn Schmeltzer represents a variety of media...
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Profile: Karen Ray, Senior Paralegal, GTx, Inc., Memphis, TN
Paralegal Karen Ray was hired by GTx, Inc., to help take the company public. LawCrossing speaks with Ray about...
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Consumers for legal matters can avail help through legal materials and books
Nothing beats the expert advice of an attorney, but those with relatively simple cases now have other options....
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BAR/BRI And Kaplan Class Action
A complaint filed against BAR/BRI bar review and the West Publishing Corporation and Kaplan, Inc., in Los...
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Rome's influence still lingers in southern France
BEZIERS, France - ''Beziers is an up-and-coming place, with loads and loads of history,'' exclaimed Marielle...
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The Next Doorman
When the Senate confirms John Roberts' nomination to the Supreme Court - as it surely will confirm him next...
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Adopting ADR for speedier justice system
Payal Popat is an attorney in India with a keen insight into international law. This week, she offers a column...
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Don't Get Crushed by Your Home
As a math teacher, my wife runs into teenagers who are, to put it mildly, completely clueless when it comes to...
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Advice to Attorneys by Thomas A. Mesereau. Jr.
Since the Michael Jackson trial ended in June, Thomas Mesereau's phone has been ringing off the hook. His...
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Profile: Lee Davis, Owner and Manager, Lee Davis & Associates, Inc.
Lee Davis had been working as a paralegal for almost 10 years when she decided to open her own business in...
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Education Law Paralegals Help Clients, Community Alike
Coming from a domestic and family law background, Joanna Perkins was at a loss when she first entered the...
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Revisiting The Solomon Amendment
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a case that will decide whether universities can bar military recruiters...
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Thailand's best health resort for body, mind and spirit
''There's much more to Chiva-Som than people know,'' said my consultant Nicole Davies at Chiva-Som...
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The pending case of America's Flag Amendment Act
''When it is not necessary to change,'' said Lord Falkland, ''it is necessary not to change.''
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The Life and change of Career in Law by Mike Gille Employment Law Specialist
With a Ph.D. in Literature and a J.D. under his belt, Mike Gilles is equally at home discussing Shakespeare or...
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Psychoanalyze Your Wallet
How you drive (cautiously, aggressively, or anxiously), your dream occupation (poet, stuntman, Supreme Court...
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The Life and Caareer of Gregory Jordan, Managing Partner, Reed Smith
Gregory Jordan, 46, is one of the youngest managing partners at a top-25 law firm. LawCrossing speaks with...
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The Art of Drafting a Proper Legal Memo
There was a time when the law firm memo was the bedrock of the American legal system. In those days, a private...
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Profile: Theresa Prater, RP, Treasurer, American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc., and Senior Paralegal, Rural/Metro Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ
A paralegal for 25 years, Theresa Prater is a founding member of the American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc....
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Working in Chambers: Judicial Clerkships Provide a Unique Career Experience
For law students and new attorneys, judicial clerkships are exciting and highly coveted positions with plenty...
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Law students should make the best use of study aids and guides
Emanuel's. Gilbert's. Each is a name law students will become very familiar with during the course of studying...
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Tours of plantations, historical sites bring area's colorful past to life
The Old South took on new significance with the Mississippi Queen's daily shore tours offering glimpses into...
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The Life and Career of William J. Pascrell: A career in public service, politics, and government
At the age of eight, William J. Pascrell III was already actively involved in political campaigns, thanks to a...
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How to redeem instant 80% on Tax Returns
We all know we should save for retirement, yet study after study shows that most Americans aren't saving...
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