30-Year Handgun Ban vs. Second Amendment 07/24/07When the DC District asked the Supreme Court to ''uphold'' the 30-year handgun ban, the Second Amendment, which has not been ruled on since 1939, was tested. (25 views)
Photo ID Required 07/23/07In Michigan, the Supreme Court ruled last week that requiring photo IDs to vote is constitutional. The 5-2 decision also requires those without IDs to ''swear to their identity before being allowed to cast a ballot,'' says an article on www.chicagotribune.com. (17 views)
Spring 2007 State of the Market Report Spring 2007: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions. (2 views)
The case of the Funeral of Sgt. Brinlee and the photographer who violate the privacy. Kyle Adam Brinlee, a sergeant in the Oklahoma National Guard, died in action in Iraq on May 11, 2004. The government returned his body for burial in his hometown of Pryor (pop. 8,327), some 40 miles east of Tulsa. The funeral would not have been a happy occasion under the best of circumstances. An intrusive photographer made it even less so. The resulting lawsuit is now... (87 views)
SSN 07/20/07Around the country, couples, particularly illegal immigrants, are finding it difficult to get married when a federal law requires them to supply their Social Security numbers when applying for a marriage license. (632 views)
Glossary of Health Insurance Terms (Part One) Health insurance is widely discussed, and policymakers, the insurance industry, underwriters, employers, employees, healthcare providers, beneficiaries, and public interest groups are the stakeholders. A lot of research has been done, and many reports have been published, but a better understanding of the subject is essential if one wants to derive the maximum advantage... (6 views)
A hiking tour of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons takes you to places where nature stands tall and beautiful For two days, our tour group had been hearing promises of wildlife sightings in Yellowstone National Park, and so far the closest encounter I'd had with an uncaged animal was an overly friendly squirrel hungrily grabbing scraps of food from tourists on the deck of the Old Faithful Inn. (21 views)
Santa Fe reflects Hyundai's pursuit of luxury There has been a trickle-up effect at Hyundai as it takes aim at building luxury-class vehicles.This engineering is easily seen and felt in the company's new and largest SUV, the Veracruz. But Hyundai's pursuit of luxury is also felt in its smaller SUV, the Santa Fe, today's test vehicle. (19 views)
July 23 2007 Legal Blog Roundup Hi, folks. On July 6, Peter Lattman, at the Wall Street Journal Law Blog, hit the nail right on the head with a quote from Nathan Koppel: "Most lawyers set on pursuing careers in elite firms have long focused on one goal: making partner. Now they are adding a second one: staying partner." Lattman's post, entitled "De-Equitization: A Buzzword Sweeping Big Law Nation,"... (2 views)
Respect for the time given by a prospective employer It never ceases to amaze me how clueless some people are when it comes to leaving impressions on employers before they meet them. Any interaction with an employer before the interview is part of the interview. By this I mean you are being judged by every single thing you do and/or say. Duh, right? Well, this topic was inspired by an obviously out-of-touch job seeker who... (12 views)
Office Organization 101 If you are feeling stressed out at work, there's a good chance some of your stress is due to a disorganized office. Cleaning up your workspace, organizing your papers and files, and maintaining a certain level of order are easy ways to not only lower your stress level but also increase your productivity. To get started, here are some simple steps: (272 views)
Watch Your Mouth! State Bar of Texas Ethics Committee Okays Recording Telephone Conversations Lawyers often advise their clients that they can avoid liability or decrease the amount of ammunition for future adversaries by training themselves to be conscious of actions or words that someday may be used against them in lawsuits. We were again reminded of this good advice with the recent release of an opinion by the Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of... (386 views)
New Jersey Seeking to Recover Damages for Polluted Sites Global warming and its companion, environmental pollution, have been heavily discussed in the media recently. From scientists releasing doomsday reports to Al Gore's astonishing success at the box office with An Inconvenient Truth to the recent ''Live Earth'' concert to promote awareness of and create a solution for the global climate crisis, there seems to be no sign of... (2 views)
Pursuing a Parallel Career to Beat the Stress of a Legal job The referee blows the whistle. Tequila Mockingbird #44, blocker/pivot for roller derby team The Fury, is on the prowl, and she is out to win. Hugging the curve of the rink as she darts and dodges through the formation's thick crowd of players, she manages to successfully block Ana Mission from God, the Windy City Roller League's best jammer to date—but that's all... (904 views)
Summer 2007: Current Visa and Other Considerations Affecting Foreign Lateral Candidates Wishing to Join U.S. Practice The hot summer months of July and the much-anticipated ''holiday'' downtime of August prompt many foreign associates and partners to review their careers more closely. Very often, such close examination leads to thoughts of a lateral move to U.S. practice, which promises cutting-edge work and high-market-value deals. This summer, however, making a lateral move to U.S.... (27 views)
Starting a Law Firm as a Solo Practitioner Law school prepares you to think like an attorney, but it does not teach you how to run a successful law firm. law firm is first and foremost a business—a business that provides expert legal services. If you are a recent law school graduate, consider working with an experienced attorney for several years to gain practical experience and confidence before venturing... (1599 views)
Racecar Driving: Experience the Thrill of Speed Of course watching NASCAR is exciting. The fast cars, the energized fans, and the desire for your favorite driver to win it all contribute to an exhilarating day. But every now and then, wouldn't you like to get behind the wheel and take one of those cars out for a 165 MPH spin? Now you can. (249 views)
Toys 'R' Us' Lawsuit 07/19/07Toys 'R' Us customers, believing they were discriminated against because of their skin color, filed a lawsuit against the toy store chain, which, according to the lawsuit, ''single[d] out black customers in a pattern of race-based stops, searches, and wrongful detentions,'' says an article on www.forbes.com. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan... (124 views)
The Case of racial discrimination in School. A fortnight has passed since the Supreme Court put a halt to the involuntary racial integration of public schools in two major cities. Remarkably, the skies have not fallen. Contrary to Justice Stephen Breyer's long dissenting opinion, those skies won't topple any time soon. (99 views)
Hot Gas Causes Buyers to Lose Cash 07/17/07Roadsters may want to reconsider their road trips this summer.As the weather warms up, gas, like other liquids in the heat, expands and provides less energy per gallon. In other words, ''consumers are getting less value per gallon,'' said attorney George Barton. (2 views)
The Healthy Pets Act 07/16/07Game show host Bob Barker daily reminds viewers to help control the pet population by having their pets spayed or neutered. However, Barker's words may soon become obsolete. (9 views)
Nassry Banbek: Artist and Student at Abraham Lincoln University School of Law Nassry Banbek, who just completed his first year at Abraham Lincoln University School of Law, had an unusual start in his law career. Prior to attending law school, he earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in art. After realizing that art was not necessarily the best way to attain his goal of helping others, he decided to pursue a law degree. (112 views)
Abraham Lincoln University School of Law, Los Angeles, CA In 1996, California attorney Hyung J. Park established a revolutionary law school: Abraham Lincoln University School of Law. The school was founded in order to provide students from varying financial, experiential, and educational backgrounds the chance to go to law school. According to the school's website, Abraham Lincoln University School of Law allows ''people who, for... (1659 views)
Get a taste of island life in New Zealand WAIHEKE ISLAND, AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Some of the locals on Waiheke Island tell the story of how tennis star Martina Navratilova stood up in the Te Whau Vineyard restaurant and proclaimed that she had just had the best meal in three years. She was particularly won over by the olive oil, and so she was taken to meet its producers at Rangihoua Estate on the island. Ever... (136 views)
Rondo EX hides its inner swan First impressions can be so, um, judgmental. When I first saw the Kia Rondo, I thought it was one homely guppy with the roofline of a hearse. (9 views)
Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Programs Health insurance protects us against unexpected and catastrophic medical expenses. It also ensures that appropriate medical care is received. Over a period of time, health insurance coverage, which provides access to medical services, leads to improved health and higher productivity. (24 views)
July 16 2007 Legal Blog Roundup More than half of all U.S. presidents have been lawyers. On July 3, Peter Lattman, on the Wall Street Journal law blog, provided that interesting nugget of information. I've always suspected I had the makings of a president, but...well...I like giving others a chance. I hope that didn't give you a heart attack; however, according to the July 3 post on Eric Turkewitz's... (1 views)
How Not to Get a Job This week's article is dedicated to a special friend of mine—well, not really. I'm being sarcastic. Let's call this ''friend'' Gordon. Gordon went on a job interview very recently and managed to commit a variety of job interview crimes that I would not wish on anyone. Save yourself the time, energy, and humiliation by reading on to learn why Gordon will not be getting... (30 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)