Home for the Holidays: Yea or Nay? You know what this time of year usually means: time to go back home for the holidays...to the folks' place. Although you may feel like Ebenezer Scrooge right now as you finish up finals, it's still a reality you will have to face — whether you do so cheerily or not is up to you. Once school is done, you need to return and get a glimpse of what life was like before the... (5 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)
January 11 2007 LawCrossing Weekend Ahhh! Another weekend, another spending spree! I've got more money burning a hole in my pocket, and I am itching to spend it. I love being an attorney—so much disposable income. (4 views)
Health Insurance and Retirement Retirement from the daily grind is something we all look forward to. However, experts have found that the savings accumulated for retirement by most individuals are grossly inadequate, especially considering the rising cost of healthcare. (4 views)
Debating the CHIP Program One of the most important (and increasingly problematic) issues surrounding the modern state of American healthcare is family coverage. President Bush's recent veto of the CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) bill highlighted the difficulties and political conflicts complicating what should be an issue lawmakers and insurance companies are actively working to... (4 views)
Listen to the Sound of Perfection The five senses — sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing — are all vital components of a person's neurological network that work in tandem in order to impact perception and alter experience. Thus, when any of these senses is enhanced or diminished, one’s experience can be drastically impacted for better or worse. (4 views)
Maybe the Best Way to See Rome is to Live in Houston Dreaming of the day you are sipping coffee in an outdoor cafe, reading through a brief, getting ready to stroll down the Champs Elysées before meeting with your next client? Ahhh, the lure of Europe. . . or Asia . . . or somewhere other than here where you have lived all your life. Many young lawyers anxiously search for a law firms that will give them an opportunity to... (3 views)
January 18 2007 LawCrossing Weekend This weekend, I'm planning something a little different: I'm going to spend my weekend planning. I've always wanted to go on an African safari, and even I have to admit I can't do that on one of my whirlwind weekends. I'll have to actually go sometime this summer when I take my vacation. But for now I can resolve most of the minutiae that surround the whole process—and... (3 views)
30 Summer Celebrations There are certain things that get taken away from us when we become members of the full-time, professional workforce, and one of those things is summer vacation. Remember the fun of having three whole months of freedom all to yourself during which you could sleep as late as you wanted, watch plenty of mindless daytime television, run around outside until the bottoms of... (3 views)
Beating the Holiday Blues It's that time of year again. The holidays are quickly approaching. People are already shopping around for decorations and hitting the mall sales. As a law student, you're most likely counting the days until winter break. But are you really ready for the frenzy that will take place in the months to follow? (3 views)
Holiday Recovery: Weight Loss It's happened: the holiday season has come to an end — to some people's dismay, to others' happiness. Sadly, no more presents, no more eggnog, no more days or even weeks off; it's now time for the hustle and bustle of work and real life. Joy. Although it pains us to return to our mundane schedules, it is nice to go back to the routine we are used to. (3 views)
Farm Animal Protection Law Goes Before Supreme Court In 2008 the Humane Society released an undercover video that revealed the severe abuse of injured and sick animals at a slaughterhouse in Southern California. In response, the state enacted a law banning the purchase, sale, or slaughter of “downer” cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats and instead requires them to be promptly euthanized. Furthermore, the law forbids the... (3 views)
''I've Got a Bike. You Can Ride it if You Like.'' Like the classic Pink Floyd song ''Bike,'' this cycle has got it going on. It may not have ''a basket, a bell that rings, and things to make it look good,'' but with a price tag between $3,000 and $15,000, this bike should have you flying 'round the block in no time. (2 views)
Traveling for Business or Pleasure? Tips for Staying Healthy On the Go More and more people are heading to destinations across the globe. Whether for work or play, people are finding it easier than ever to take that flight to Europe or that road trip to the mountains or that train ride to meet with a client. (2 views)
The 2001 Golden Monkeys: Law-Related Television The Emmys, the Golden Globes, People's Choice, Humanitas, MTV, ALMA-everyone else has television awards. We figure lawyers and law students deserve some, too. As the 2000-2001 TV season fades to black, we present the first annual Golden Monkeys. (1 views)