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)
Trailing through Oregon's Willamette Valley PORTLAND, Oregon - Resting at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette rivers, Portland was the end of the Oregon Trail, the last stop for thousands who journeyed across America in covered wagons, largely between the 1830s and 1870s, in search of rich, inexpensive farmlands and gold fields. (50 views)
RDX is R-E-A-D-Y: Acura puts plenty of tech treatments into new crossover style ''Whoa, easy little fella,'' I muttered on my way past 80 mph in the turbocharged Acura RDX. (39 views)
Foolish Advice on Long-Term Care Insurance For most, insurance is a no-brainer. You need medical insurance for when you get hurt or sick. You need auto insurance to maintain a license to drive a car. And you need life insurance to protect your loved ones if you meet an untimely demise. (7 views)
How Judge Elizabeth White Got Her Job This week, LawCrossing speaks with the Hon. Elizabeth White, a judge with the Superior Court of California. White, who started out her legal career as a paralegal, landed her first job through a temporary position indexing documents at Loeb & Loeb. When her assignment was up, she approached a partner at the firm about staying on permanently. (21 views)
The Life and Career of Jeffrey Hughes, Owner, Legal Grind Thirsty for justice? Jeffrey Hughes' two Legal Grind cafes in the Los Angeles area offer ''Coffee and Counsel'' to those who may not otherwise seek legal advice. Through his innovative venture, Hughes has worked hard to both provide a valuable service to his community and change the public perception of attorneys. (258 views)
Heather A. Moreau, Senior Litigation Paralegal with Paul, Frank & Collins, PC, Burlington, VT Heather A. Moreau, who is a senior litigation paralegal with the law firm Paul, Frank & Collins in Burlington, VT, said that the seeds for her career as a paralegal were planted at an early age. (213 views)
How to eliminate unwanted things off your Resume While lawyers concerned about the best possible presentation on their resumes (as we all should be!) may agonize over formatting and fonts, the key to creating a powerful resume is simplicity. Often, a resume that leaves the best impression is one that's been edited to remove extraneous content, leaving the most relevant parts for the potential employer's review. Being... (181 views)
American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Downers Grove, IL Certification and specialization are essential for professional growth as a paralegal, according to the American Institute of Paralegal Studies (AIPS). The institute, which has offered certificate programs since 1978, is one of the oldest providers of paralegal training in the country. (1387 views)
Essential requirements to be a successful Law Librarian Love the smell of legal texts in the morning? Maybe you should consider becoming a law librarian! Law librarians work in law schools, law firms, and government law libraries; and even though the word ''librarian'' may also bring to mind the word ''boring,'' the job of a law librarian is anything but dull. (6996 views)
Todd Klipp: Vice President and General Counsel of Boston University, Boston, MA After working at private law firms for seven years, Todd Klipp decided it was time for a change. More than 20 years ago, he made the transition from private practice to in-house...and now probably has ''one of the best law jobs available,'' he said. (92 views)
From White-Collar to Wildlife These days, more and more accomplished business law professionals are redirecting their careers toward humanitarian endeavors, using their skills to give back to society and to the community. The world of nonprofit organizations is constantly growing and developing, which means there is an increasing need for well-trained, savvy lawyers to carry out campaigns against... (65 views)
What Do I Need to Know If I'm Considering Relocating My Career? There is nothing more exciting than leaving one area of the country and going to a new area to start a new career and life. One of the advantages of having chosen a career in the fluid legal industry is that you do have the option of living in other parts of the United States or even the world. We have moved attorneys from one city to another and from one continent to... (418 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. (1405 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)
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. (975 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... (3347 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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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,... (761 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)
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)
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)