Jeff Kerr Battles Animal Abuse as General Counsel of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) A passion for justice compelled Jeff Kerr to enter the legal field, and that same passion ultimately led him to become a champion for animal rights. (279 views)
There's a new way to race down a snow-covered mountain WHISTLER, British Columbia - There are three things I never do when skiing: take air, ride the trees and tackle black diamond moguls. It's not for lack of courage - well, maybe it is. No, it's because I don't have the skills. (11 views)
Volvo thinks outside the boxy with stylish, sporty C30 hatchback Forget four doors and family function - Volvo is building a bad boy.Its new C30 three-door hatchback that goes on sale in the United States next summer will fill a couple of holes in the lineup and put Volvo in the hot-hatch, high-fashion segment. (34 views)
January 15 2007 Legal Blog Roundup When you think about the law, what words come to mind? Litigiousness? We'll cover that this week. Scandal? We've got that here, too. How about sex? Well, maybe that's not the first word that comes to mind when you think about the law, but believe it or not, we'll even touch upon that. You can say a lot of things about this article, but you can't say it's boring. (2 views)
Following the Career Paths of Your Law Role Models Remember when your professors told you that average grades would not carry you to a successful law career? Well, this can be true, but they left out one thing. There is a popular phrase that you should jot down on a sticky note and live by: "It's not about what you know; it's about who you know." Sure, in the law world, the schools you attended and the grades you earned... (10 views)
Kieran Shanahan advises of how to shine in both Law and Politics The environment in which Kieran Shanahan grew up played a pivotal role in shaping his career in the legal field and the political arena. (43 views)
Business should carry more burden of training tomorrow's workers Several months ago, I reviewed the job posting for an entry-level position at the newspaper where I work. The job was for a newsroom support person, who would assist editors and reporters and sometimes do minor writing jobs. There is no heavy lifting in this job. (17 views)
The Life and Career of Ramsey Clark: Former United States Attorney General When Saddam Hussein was executed on December 30, 2006, the nation stopped to take notice. While most people would agree that Hussein deserved the hand he was dealt, it's important to remember that we live in a nation where everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty—and that even the not-so-nice characters have rights to attorneys who will fight for their freedom.... (98 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)
The Case for Jury Consultants and the process of selecting the potential Jurors Is it really akin to malpractice if an attorney elects not to use a jury consultant during a trial? Money is a big motivating factor since conducting jury research often leads to settlements. Jury consultants have become increasingly popular, especially because of their involvement in so many recent high-profile trials, such as those of Martha Stewart, Michael Jackson,... (1295 views)
The Life and Career of Shaun C. Clark a Top Entertainment Attorney As an undergrad at the University of Texas at Arlington in the early 1990s, Shaun Clark aspired to have a career in the entertainment industry and believed that pursuing a career in law would be the best way to reach his goal. (780 views)
Michelle Fernandez: President of OUTlaws at Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI Michelle Fernandez is much more than just a second-year law student. Fernandez, who is President of Wayne State University (WSU) Law School's OUTlaws, is a passionate supporter of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights who spends the bulk of her time educating her fellow law school students on LGBT issues and fighting to win freedom for members of the LGBT... (108 views)
Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI Wayne State University (WSU) Law School, located in Detroit, MI, encompasses 203 acres of campus on which students have access to a top-notch faculty, hands-on training, and plenty of fun. In addition, WSU's location in Detroit's metropolitan Mecca puts WSU graduates in prime position for job hunting upon graduation. (358 views)
Real Estate Attorneys Play Bigger Role in Corporate Deal-Making Real estate attorneys are adopting more deal-making skills characteristic of their corporate counterparts, according to an article in the National Law Review. Real estate attorneys say clients that are buying and selling high-dollar, multi-property assets increasingly want a lawyer who not only understands how to access properties, but who can also play a role in crafting... (101 views)
Thomas Dorer: General Counsel for West Virginia University As an undergrad studying history at Brown University, Thomas Dorer decided that he wanted a career in law, but not just any type of law. He specifically wanted to practice higher-education law. (157 views)
It's the New Year: Four Quick Questions to Help You Determine if Your Career is on Course Most attorneys will agree that besides their families and their health, their careers are probably the most important aspect of their lives. If, however, you are like most attorneys, you probably spent more time working on your last project than you spent during the entire last year thinking about your career direction. (13 views)
Police search goes wrong. Victims demand justice Two petitions are now pending in the Supreme Court that once again raise the issue of misconduct by police. Would you vote to hear the cases? (15 views)
January 4 2007 LawCrossing Weekend No more four-day weekends for a while, but I plan to spend the next two days checking out my dream plane, the Gulfstream G550, Flagship of the Gulfstream Fleet. Boy, if I had had this plane a couple of weeks ago, I could have flown to Tokyo in style! (44 views)
The way law is taught in the rest of the world in comparision to the United States Law school curricula are going through major changes in Vietnam, something that many are happy about. Currently, there are more than 10 schools in Vietnam that teach law using three different kinds of training: traditional school training, in-service training, and remote training. (71 views)
Save Big on Auto Insurance If saving money is at the top of your list of New Year's resolutions for 2007, then you'll want to get on the phone with your auto insurance company. You may be in for a treat in the form of a discount, whether it's because of your age, your exemplary behavior, or the type of car you drive. (68 views)
Hong Kong's cultural kaleidoscope HONG KONG - This city dazzles the senses in a frenzied and furious setting of some 6 million people bursting with energy. Well-dressed, serious Hong Kongers clutching briefcases move through the maze of one-way streets like Olympic race walkers exhibiting a vitality and work ethic that is somewhere between New York City and Lance Armstrong. (40 views)
Positive Outlook: Saturn's crossover carries a large load, and is not a minivan I've entertained an ongoing rant from a neighbor about the type of vehicle she wanted - one that manufacturers weren't building. (337 views)
January 8 2007 Legal Blog Roundup Happy New Year! 2006 was a great year for legal blogs. So many ridiculous legal stories and only 52 articles to sum everything up for you guys…that's not very many. But for your sake and mine, I can only hope that 2007 will prove to be just as colorful a year for ''Inside Legal Blogs.'' Judging from this week's blogs, I think it will be. (5 views)
Using Psychology to Get Your Resume Noticed This week, I spoke with Paul Endress, a nationally recognized expert in the application of psychology to business in the areas of communication, hiring, and retention. Over the past 25 years, he has started nine companies, which means he knows a thing or two about hiring and what to look for in cover letters and resumes. (75 views)
Conflict on the job a major issue for most workers If you were a chief executive and discovered that 93 percent of your employees felt the quality of their work life is negatively affected by something, wouldn't you be concerned? (883 views)
Trapping O.J. Simpson: An Atypical Lawyer and His Methods Jonathan Polak does not fit the typical, cliché lawyer image. He is not fast-talking, conniving, or deceptive. In fact, he is probably the nicest, most humble lawyer around. But do not let that fool you into thinking he is a pushover. Although Polak has a glowing integrity that beams even over a phone line, his determination when it comes to winning his cases is... (340 views)
January 1 2007 Legal Blog Roundup So how does it feel to be back at work after the holidays? Now that you're back at your desk, facing your computer, are you trying to avoid working by daydreaming about eating leftovers? Or are you one of those lucky law school students still on winter break, sitting at home, trying to find ways to waste time? Either way, you're making the right choice by reading this... (2 views)
Clear Out the Clutter and Make Room for Excellence It is finally the start of a new year, and whether you are looking to revitalize your current job path or jumpstart the career you hope to have, you will want to give an invigorating boost to your career and your resume. Make it your New Year's resolution to think about the goals that you have for your future, as well as the ones you have already accomplished, and... (8 views)
Andrei Iancu Went from Designing Satellites to Arguing Cases Before becoming an attorney, Andrei Iancu was an award-winning engineer at Hughes Aircraft. He said he always had an interest in law and decided to go to law school after working at Hughes for four years. (67 views)