Third-generation Miata will put a smile on your face I don't see how any work can get done by anybody who buys a Miata - new or used. (180 views)
In search of the giant blue agave GUADALAJARA, Mexico - It's early morning and we're traveling east of Guadalajara, uphill into the breadbasket of Mexico, the state of Jalisco. Much of the country's produce is raised in these fertile fields of red volcanic soils, which are graced with plentiful water and a warm, accommodating sun. (408 views)
BCG Reports on Law Firms' Hiring Needs BCG Attorney Search has released statistics tracking the overall hiring demands of America's largest and most prestigious law firms (typically of more than 100 attorneys), comparing the months of November 2004 and November 2005. BCG is the largest U.S. legal recruiter that specializes only in placing attorneys into law firms. The statistics show a startling increase in... (78 views)
Supreme Court Hears Case on Law School Federal Funding For more than a decade, law schools have fought the controversial Solomon Amendment, which allows federal departments to withhold funding from institutions barring military recruiters. (72 views)
Paralegal Schools and Where to Find Them Although accredited degrees are not required to obtain a paralegal certificate, many professionals agree the extra credentials can help when beginning a job search. (368 views)
A Warden's Lot is Not, etc. There can be few more difficult jobs in the civil service, come to think about it, than the job of a prison warden. The Supreme Court will think about it in March when it hears argument in the case of Beard v. Banks. The case is a close one, made all the closer because of the non-role that Judge Samuel Alito may be forced to play. (88 views)
Michael Paranzino, President of Throw Away The Key On December 2, 2005, Kenneth Lee Boyd became the 1,000th person executed in the United States since the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976. In the first of a two-part series, LawCrossing speaks with attorney Michael Paranzino, who is working to support capital punishment. (603 views)
The Life and Career of Thomas M. Dempsey, The Law Offices of Thomas M. Dempsey and President of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation, Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles-based activist trial attorney Thomas M. Dempsey recently became president of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation, which is a national organization. LawCrossing speaks with Dempsey about his career and the foundation's work. (1829 views)
Black Friday's Big Deals You might want to rethink that third helping of late-night cold turkey on Thursday. You wouldn't want to miss your wake-up call from Kermit the Frog on behalf of Target stores. (273 views)
Round 1 goes to your supervisor If you want to know what was No. 1 on my Thanksgiving list this year, I'll be happy to share - a lot happier than I was when grandma kept bugging me to pass the chestnut stuffing. What I gave thanks for this year is that my manager has not purchased Quint Studer's new book, ''Hardwiring Excellence: Purpose, Worthwhile Work, Making a Difference.'' (34 views)
On Getting Bounced at Boeing WASHINGTON — In the months that followed the terrorist attacks of 9/11, bad things happened to good people. In Tulsa, Okla., the Boeing Co. riffed Valentino Zuniga. Now he's in the Supreme Court on an appeal testing the legal rights that go with advancing age. The case is a close one. (854 views)
Retro and roomy: Chevrolet's HHR wagon aims to be functional - and cool Retro is optimism, says Clay Dean, designer of the Chevy HHR wagon. (206 views)
Castles and cobblestone streets lure travelers to Slovenia Slovenia is a smallish Slavic country - south of Austria, east of Italy and north of Croatia - whose subtle charms will particularly appeal to those who savor less-publicized and less-crowded European destinations. (75 views)
Karen Hukill, Paralegal, Law Offices of J. Michael Kelly, Santa Monica, CA Family law is one of the busiest and most intense areas of the law. Karen Hukill has been a paralegal specializing in family law for 21 years. The last 19 of those years have been spent at the Law Offices of J. Michael Kelly. Kelly is a prominent divorce and family law attorney in Santa Monica, CA. (523 views)
U.S. Supreme Court Developments: Retirements, Nominations, and a New Chief Justice Although its docket has not been full to the brim, the U.S. Supreme Court has had a busy few months. Developments on the personnel side — as opposed to a heavy caseload-have dominated the headlines, and it's time for a quick review. (23 views)
Solving the Dilemma of a Catch 22 Situation: How to Resolve it After graduation from law school, the Harvard or Yale graduate will have an easy time finding a job because most of the top firms around the nation will come to him/her. But what of the other law school students? For those students, finding a job can be tough, especially because the reputation of the law school one graduated from carries a lot of weight. (437 views)
Unemployment figures skewed by Katrina This month, the U.S. Department of Labor released unemployment numbers showing that 56,000 jobs were added to payrolls in October, a sharp contrast to the 8,000 jobs lost in September. The unemployment rate dropped from 5.1% to 5%, due in part to the omission of thousands of people who were not included in the labor force figures after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. (13 views)
The Letter Your Bank Will Never Send The aroma of crackling fireplaces wafts through the evening air, fragrant evergreen garlands wend their way up banisters, and highlights of the year about to pass begin to well up in all of our hearts. (15 views)
Your first job is all about attitude Until a few days ago, I almost had forgotten just how harrowing a first job can be. (188 views)
The pending case of alleged Al Qaida terrorist Jose Padilla Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort... — Article III, Section 3, the Constitution (9 views)
Impala leaps to life with V-8 You just know the Chevy engineers were high-fiving after they stuffed a V-8 into an Impala and fired it up. (90 views)
On the Lewis and Clark trail The day was gray, damp and cold. The wind blew steadily. We were at the beginning of our journey, and for seven days the weather would be the same or worse. We were following in the footsteps of the heroic Lewis and Clark expedition, 200 years ago. All through the week, while aboard a ship navigating the fierce-flowing Columbia and Snake Rivers, and on land, hiking,... (51 views)
Finding the Right Firm for You: How Legal Authority Can Help Caroline Lee is an employment advocate with Legal Authority, which helps attorneys choose the exact firms that meet their criteria-among many other services. We are pleased to offer her advice this week. There's more to it than just ''wanting to work at a law firm.'' Caroline helps you determine which firm you want to work for. And the time to start is while you're in law... (19 views)
The Life and Career of Kim Martin Lewis, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati, OH Attorney Kim Martin Lewis recently made an ''explosive'' appearance in the U.S. Supreme Court. LawCrossing talks with Martin Lewis about the case and her career as one of Ohio's top bankruptcy attorneys. (624 views)
Practical Billing Tips for Paralegals As courts continue to enforce the recovery of paralegal fees for many legal services, legal staff are faced with the task of billing their time. ''We're charging our time at a professional level,'' said Jeanine Rogers, President of TimeBillers, Inc., a billing service for law firms. As such, legal staff must ''be aware of their flexibility and education, of what they're... (15306 views)
Sharp's boss says a successful team starts with the huddle Michael Murphy knows that if he could just spend some time talking to each employee, his company would be better off. (51 views)
The Law of not being searched at home without a warrant In May 2001, Scott and Janet Randolph were having, as a Georgia judge politely put it, ''marital problems.'' According to the record, he was into cocaine and she was into booze. Finally she packed up their infant son and ''a great deal'' of her clothing and went home to her family in Canada. On or about July 4, she returned to their home in Americus. Two days later she... (43 views)
Sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees charms Western travelers Natasha stood by the wire fence and waved her right arm at the keeper who was tossing carrots, jackfruit and mango pieces to a group of fellow chimpanzees. Some made one-armed catches, some scrambled after a banana, and then there was Megan, who loped around picking up carrots and carried her hoard to the base of a far-off tree. (98 views)
Minority Corporate Counsel Association Scholarship In an effort to create more opportunities for aspiring students earlier in their legal careers, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) has developed programs to provide these students with financial support during law school. One of these programs is the Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program. (32 views)
Exploring the Blogosphere Remember that Apple commercial a few years back, where various celebrities were asking what email was and why everyone had it? Well, now that everyone really does have it, email is passé, and blogging is the hot new Internet obsession. (8 views)