How to Achieve a Hole in One in Golf: Tips & Techniques for Achieving the Perfect Shot There's nothing like skipping the afternoon meeting and heading out to the driving range. But aren't those country club membership rates a little too low for your standards? Then buy your own golf course and charge whatever you want. (28 views)
Legendary Guitar Brands: Fender, Gibson, and Gretsch - Get to Know the Classics There it is, encased in an air-tight glass case: a trophy, a prize, a legend. This LawCrossing Weekend you will gaze in awe at the world's most expensive guitar. (48 views)
Maximizing Your Time Management as an Attorney: Why Efficiency Is More Valuable Than Saving Money Hey all you LawCrossing Weekenders, do you know what time it is? Give up? Well, have your checkbook ready, because it's time to buy the world's most expensive watch. (61 views)
The Benefits of Luxurious Living in America: A Home of the Brave Celebrate our nation's birth in style this LawCrossing 4th of July Weekend. There's nothing better than a bird's eye view of Central Park and a front row seat for a fireworks spectacular from a New York penthouse. (189 views)
Become an Aircraft Owner: Learn About Buying the Eclipse 500 Finally, a private jet that even the thriftiest partners can afford. The Eclipse 500 provides frequent-flying millionaires the privacy and distinction they deserve while leaving them plenty left over to spend on champagne and Swedish massages. (26 views)
Buy Diamonds & Discover Why They Make the Perfect Gift for Everyone No one can resist the sparkle. No one can deny the beauty. No one is immune to the hypnotic radiance. LawCrossing is bling blingin' this weekend with diamonds, diamonds, diamonds. (847 views)
What It Takes to Become a Successful Coffee Entrepreneur: Learn from Juan Valdez How does waking up to the sweet smell of coffee brewed from beans cultivated at your very own coffee bean plantation sound? If this is your idea of heaven, then LawCrossing Weekend has got your ticket. (31 views)
24,000 Minutes: What You Need to Know About Free Night and Weekend Calling These days, it seems like every man, woman and child has his or her own cell phone. So, for those of you who wish to distinguish yourself from the pack, pull out your check book and purchase the most luxurious phone on earth, the Vertu. (283 views)
How to Become a Castle Owner: Strategies for Buying a Castle If you are tired of dealing with door-to-door salespeople, there are two things you can do. Either never answer the door, or buy your own castle! (272 views)
How Capitalism Shapes the History of Law: Explore the Legal Consequences History, culture, beaches and revenue — all rolled into one. Who could ask for anything more? LawCrossing Weekend is setting up shop in the Caribbean. (28 views)
How Taking Time Off to Go to the Ball Game Can Benefit Your Law Career Peanuts! Crackerjacks! Baseball is finally here. Make sure you get into the swing of it with front row seats to the biggest rivalry in baseball history. Yankees vs. Red Sox. (14 views)
How to Live Like the Rich and Famous: A Guide to an Upscale Lifestyle Movie stars, fine dining, mega mansions and premium shopping are just a few of the things Beverly Hills has to offer, making 90210 one of the most expensive zip codes in the country for a reason. (57 views)
A Guide to Living in New York (the Big Apple) | Insider Advice & Tips Moving to New York City with a 30 million dollar budget? The Penthouse at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel boasts exquisite amenities, jaw-dropping views, 5 star service, and the most exclusive location in the city. (100 views)
Securing the Democracy: The Role of the Legal System In 1789, Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter to Thomas Paine, ''I consider [trial by jury] as the only anchor yet devised by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.'' Two years later, the Bill of Rights mentioned trial by jury three times—more than any other concept is mentioned in the first ten amendments to the Constitution. (67 views)
Golf Resorts: Finding the Right Slice of Life | LawCrossing.com You may be an ace in the courtroom, but what you are really looking forward to is a hole in one on the greens. What a stroke of good luck that this week's Lifestyle column is on golf resorts. If your week has been on the downswing and full of hazards, you need to get a grip and head someplace where you can enjoy beautiful scenery and watch the eagles and birdies. Almost... (15 views)
Malpractice Caps: Turning Lawyers away, and Hurting victims As the debate rages on over caps on medical-malpractice suits, several states have moved to establish caps on lawyer fees and non-economic damages in an effort to reform the tort system. The caps have resulted in trial lawyers turning down cases and affecting those most needful of damages for pain and suffering or so-called non-economic caps: women, children, and the... (268 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)
Three Incredible Escape Destinations for Adventurous Travelers Too many long hours in the office or courtroom can make you long for a little adventure, but an Outward Bound wilderness experience may be a bit too severe. Ever think of exploring coastal islands in a sea kayak or maybe floating gently above the earth in a glider? Maybe you would rather challenge yourself skydiving over the Southwest desert or spending a weekend climbing... (17 views)
Bill Seeks to Crack Down on "Frivolous Lawsuits" In an effort to reform the legal system, the House recently passed a new bill aimed at cracking down on ''frivolous lawsuits.'' The legislation seeks to penalize individuals and their lawyers who file ''meritless claims.'' The bill has been roundly criticized by plaintiffs' lawyers and advocates who claim the bill will impede the ability of injured victims to seek redress... (348 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)
Gourmet Cooking Classes: Learn to Cook Global Cuisines with Professional Chefs The food of thy soul is light and space; feed it then on light and space. But the food of thy body is champagne and oysters; feed it then on champagne and oysters; and so shall it merit a joyful resurrection, if there is any to be. — Herman Melville (26 views)
Supreme Court Examines Impact of Juvenile Executions: Analysis and Expert Opinion As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether executing teenagers who commit crimes at age 16 or 17 should be banned as cruel and unusual punishment, international opposition to juvenile executions could play a key role in determining the outcome. (355 views)
Settlement Works: Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution Methods to resolve legal cases outside of a courtroom through ''alternative dispute resolution'' (ADR) have become so popular that they are not the ''alternative'' they once were—with some law firms even forming special divisions to respond to increased demand. (314 views)
Lawyers Make More Campaign Contributions than Any Other Profession: An Analysis Trial lawyers say it was necessary to better serve their clients. Defense lawyers argue that it was about electing officials who will protect businesses. (62 views)
Americans Spared Repeat of Election 2000 Hanging chads. Butterfly ballots. Palm Beach County. Disenfranchised African-American voters. Such was the Florida fiasco that was Election 2000. Four years later, the disaster that was — was not so this election. (61 views)
Affordable Weekend Getaways - How to Find the Best Deals for the Perfect Vacatio An anonymous source wisely noted, ''Vacation is what you take when you cannot take what you've been taking any longer.'' When you have had it with learning Constitutional Law, Torts and Property, it's time for a weekend break that hopefully will not break the bank. Thankfully, there are lots of affordable yet fun weekend getaway packages available. (27 views)
As Vote Nears, Law Students Pound the Campaign Trail Since the presidential primaries, Ohio State Law School student Bassel Korkor has knocked on doors, led rallies, and cold called residents of the Buckeye State to encourage them to vote on Nov. 2. (40 views)
Changes in Voting Technology Raise Concerns About Presidential Election Hanging chads. Butterfly ballots. Palm Beach County. Disenfranchised African-American voters. Such was the Florida fiasco that was Election 2000. Four years later, voters may find that progress on the election reform front has been slow and that Election 2004 may well have inherited a whole other set of problems. (32 views)
Unwind in Style: How Spas are the Newest Way to Relax The jury is in — your client won! You've completed the contracts for that mega merger. You deserve a reward. How about some real pampering for a change? Whatever the reason, and whether you can only spare a few hours or an entire week, there is a spa to fit your schedule, desires, and finances. (42 views)
Wal-Mart Bias Case Discrimination in the workplace has been a simmering legal issue for some time. When the workplace became Wal-Mart, it moved to the front burner, with the heat turned up high. (137 views)