Need a sick day? For credit union, it's in the bank Several years ago, Mission Federal Credit Union officials figured out they had better things to do than to worry whether employees taking sick days were actually sick. (16 views)
Glove box notes: Vehicle prices and prizes The 2007 Lotus Elise will have a starting price of $44,915. The supercharged Exige S has a base MSRP of $57,825. (6 views)
Beyond Buenos Aires The road that follows the Rio Mendoza on Argentina's western side winds across vineyard-accented valleys, arid lowlands, streams, rivers and foothills. In the hands of our road-savvy driver, the artery took us higher and closer to mind-bending Andean vistas, including an unobstructed look at the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere - the mighty 22,840-foot Aconcagua. (15 views)
Avoid Home Repair Nightmares Americans spent more than $200 billion on home repair/remodel projects in 2005 and have shown few signs of slowing up in 2006, which means that there are a whole lot of very happy contractors out there, bank accounts bulging. But their happiness doesn't necessarily equate with the homeowner's. Homeowners often complain of projects that cost more than estimated, delays,... (9 views)
A History of Thanksgiving Proclamations Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, beans, squashes, and garden vegetables, and has made the forests to abound with game and the sea with fish and clams, and inasmuch as he has protected us from the ravages of the savages, has spared us from pestilence and disease, has granted us freedom to worship God... (104 views)
November 20 2006 Legal Blog Roundup First, let me apologize for my absence last week (because I know there are so many of you out there eagerly anticipating my fascinating insights and commentary). Believe it or not, I had my article written and ready to go...and then my computer died, taking last week's Inside Legal Blogs report with it to the grave. I realize this is the attorney's equivalent of "the dog... (4 views)
Jonathan Lucero: President of the Native American Law Students Association, University of Colorado School of Law Law school is tough, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormous workload. But, as University of Colorado School of Law student Jonathan Lucero points out, ''you just need to figure out how to make work fun!'' (89 views)
Rosland F. McLeod: Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary for Novation, Inc. Whether you're job hunting or happily employed, it's always a good idea to talk with legal recruiters, said Rosland McLeod, Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary for Novation, Inc. (69 views)
Corporate Counsel Salaries Soar In-house attorneys continue to make top dollar. Their base salaries have risen between 2.2% and 9.5% nationwide, according to a recent Altman Weil, Inc., survey. (1585 views)
The Life and Career of Arturo J. Gonzalez: Partner with Morrison & Foerster, LLP, San Francisco, CA Before he decided to become an attorney, Arturo Gonzalez was interested in another branch of law: law enforcement. (3102 views)
The Legal Studies Program at Syracuse University's University College, Syracuse, NY University College, the continuing education campus of Syracuse University, has a long history of serving the needs of students who wish to continue their educations by earning certifications and post-baccalaureate degrees. Ground was laid for Syracuse University's future in extended education in 1933, when a UCITA extension center opened on the Syracuse campus. According... (2278 views)
University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, CO Students interested in Native American law have unique opportunities at the University of Colorado School of Law because it is located in the ''Hub of Indian Country.'' (803 views)
The case of the sniffing dog, and Privacy of Pot Once more into the Fourth Amendment breach, dear friends! In the pending case of Florida v. Rabb , the Supreme Court has a splendid opportunity to affirm the maxim that a man's house is his home — and that he has a right to grow a passel of pot in his attic. (12 views)
What Is the Best Way to Develop Business? When people are in law school, and even during their first few years out of law school, they come to believe that the most important components of a successful law firm career include 1) billing lots of hours (i.e., working hard) and 2) doing quality work. Very rapidly, however, young lawyers learn that generating business for their firms is just as important as doing... (2539 views)
Anita G. Haworth: President of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and Senior Litigation Paralegal with Campbell Kyle Proffitt, LLP, Carmel, IN Anita Haworth brought a wealth of life and work experience to her career as a paralegal. Prior to entering the paralegal field, she worked as a bartender, a waitress, and a Sears employee, was in the Air Force ROTC, and even worked in construction. She said that she didn't really have a long-term plan to become a paralegal but came upon the opportunity through another job.... (262 views)
How Rennard Strickland became the Philip H. Knight Professor of Law at the University of Oregon School of Law ... (39 views)
Employers' Biggest Resume and Cover Letter Pet Peeves Whether they are right out of college or 20 years into their careers, many people cannot seem to overcome the alarmingly noticeable resume and cover letter flaws and missteps that many employers describe as their biggest pet peeves. Do yourself a favor and pay attention because in this business—as in any business—there are no second chances when it comes to committing... (342 views)
How Should I Act at Law Firm Functions? (Part II) You Can Choose to Accomplish Nothing at a Law Firm Social Function.This statement is more complex than it may first appear. By deciding to accomplish nothing, you can actually accomplish much more than you would have had you set out to accomplish something. (381 views)
Reservists and their families deserve help at call-up There probably is no more conflicted day in the life of a military reservist than the day he or she is called to active duty. (54 views)
Review: Microsoft Improves Web Browser (AP) - The long-awaited upgrade to Microsoft's Web browser is here, introducing the masses to features available for years in rival products.My initial thought to Microsoft Corp.'s game of catch-up was
Little to regret in 50-grand Yukon As a responsible member of the motoring media, I'm having some guilt for liking the new, large sport utility vehicles from General Motors. (22 views)
There's nothing 'off' about Australia's offseason American summers and Australian winters make a great combination. (29 views)
Thomas Mills: General Counsel of the New Mexico Tourism and Economic Development Departments Television isn't always a bad influence on kids. Just look at Thomas Mills, who credits television shows about lawyers, like Perry Mason, for steering him toward the right career path. Today, Mills is the General Counsel of both the New Mexico Tourism Department and the New Mexico Economic Development Department. (55 views)
How Professional Fiduciaries Work No one likes giving up control over personal affairs. When it comes to finances, people are doubly cautious about turning over the reins to someone else - and rightly so, given the number of con artists and financial scams going around. So before you accept the idea of letting an outsider handle your finances, you want to know exactly what to expect. (22 views)
Canada's Arctic Law School: An Investment in the Future Imagine living in a region where the winters are nine months long and the average temperature in January is a frigid negative 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Imagine a location so isolated that people have to take planes to visit surrounding communities. Canada's Arctic Nunavut Territory, home to 27,000 people, is such a place. (76 views)
How Nicole Paquette worked hard with animal advocay group and furthered her career to become General Counsel ... (30 views)
The Certificate Program for Paralegal Studies at California State University, Los Angeles The campus of California State University, Los Angeles, is located in an ideal California setting. Cal State L.A. is close to the metropolis of downtown Los Angeles, with a view of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. Students have access to the surrounding areas via two major freeways, a bus system, and the only Metrolink commuter rail station on a Southern California... (1503 views)
The Life and Career of Robin Hall: Program Coordinator for the Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies at California State University, Los Angeles On the morning of November 7, 2006, I sat down for a phone interview with Robin Hall, Program Coordinator for the Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies offered by California State University, Los Angeles,' Extended Education department. Hall had much to say about the program and about her role as Program Coordinator, but first I wanted to know a little about her... (114 views)
The case of consensual polygamy : Holm v Utah Some long-forgotten jurist long ago laid down a maxim for the ages: ''De minimis non curat lex.'' Loosely translated: Appellate courts should not bother with trifles. (287 views)
Cal Northern School of Law, Chico, CA Cal Northern School of Law offers students with careers and families the opportunity to earn a J.D. by taking night classes. According to the school's website, Cal Northern is the only law school between Sacramento, CA, and the Oregon border. Students at Cal Northern can earn their J.D. degrees in four years of night study, while staying local and maintaining their... (1025 views)