Safeguard Your Financial Life 1. Shred old documents . One of the best ways you can protect yourself against potential fraud or identity theft is to eliminate your own paper trail. A basic desktop shredder will work for a few sheets at a time, but for large quantities you may want to contact a commercial shredder who will also handle household needs. I was able to locate a document disposal service in... (5 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)
November 13 2006 Legal Blog Roundup Someone in heaven must be looking out for me. A week ago, if someone had asked me to create my ideal job, I would have tried to come up with something involving all of my passions: ice cream, Three's Company reruns, and napping. But since no one will pay me to vegetate on my parents' sofa, eat fudgesicles, and exchange knowing glances with Mr. Roeper (Why is he always... (5 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)
Making the Final Decision on the School for Your Paralegal Training Usually, before making the final decision, you should have narrowed down the number of schools that you are considering. You may be lucky enough to find the final decision quite easy; if not, here are some things to keep in mind while evaluating the programs on your finalist list. You can get most of this information from the program catalog, which the school will be happy... (5 views)
First Amendment Rights of non-union teachers and the case of WEA vs the Union Justice Clarence Thomas stayed mum, as usual, but all eight of his colleagues got into the act two weeks ago when the Supreme Court heard argument in the case of a teachers union. When oral argument ended at noon, most observers probably thought the union's luck had run out with the clock, but these things are tough to call. (5 views)
Thompson Makes Announcement About his Health 04/18/07 About a month ago, Fred D. Thompson, Law & Order actor, made headlines when he began talking about joining the other hopefuls in a bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Last week, though, he was in the news for another, less cheerful, reason. (5 views)
Oh, Great — Another Financial Site? Whether or not you believe there's a glut of personal finance sites online, two big companies seem to think there's room for one more. Dow Jones (NYSE: DJ) and IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI) are teaming up to create a new community-driven destination for investors, budgeters, and just about anyone weighing a financial decision. (5 views)
Bloomberg and BNA Join Forces, Strengthening Position in Legal Information Market This week, Bloomberg LP announced it would purchase the Bureau of National Affairs Inc., (BNA) for approximately $990 million. The acquisition, which is expected to take place in September of this year, will make BNA a stand-alone subsidiary of Bloomberg. (5 views)
Beware of Blogging 03/26/07These days, if you don't have a blog, you're part of the minority. From MySpace to Blogger, the general public is blogging up a storm, carving out their own little niches in cyberspace. However, these blogs, while they may seem harmless, are creating all sorts of complications. Most recently, those complications have been in regard to jury bloggers. (5 views)
In Court, Splenda and Equal Battle over Advertising, Profits, and Market Share On April 10, Merisant Company, maker of Equal and NutraSweet, argued in a Philadelphia federal district court that McNeil Nutritionals, maker of Splenda, deliberately deceived consumers with the tagline ''Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar'' and related advertising sending the message that Splenda is natural and made from sugar, which they contend it is not. (5 views)
Back to School As a Teacher? Have you ever thought about how a vacation rejuvenates a person and his/her career? I am sure you have. But have you, as an attorney, thought of going back to school for anything else rather than for higher studies? Like joining as a teacher perhaps? (5 views)
Law Firm Helps Build School in China 05/09/07 Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, a law firm based in Los Angeles, CA, is contributing $40,000 to the creation of the Paul Hastings Hope Elementary School in Longqui, China. The school, being built by Project Hope, will educate 268 students a year from five different villages, and Paul Hastings will continue to support the school financially after it is built.... (5 views)
Trying to Remember Human Attitudes Some time has passed since my successes and failures in law school, in law firms, and in handling my own lawsuits. During that time, I have made some progress back up the road I came down, toward deciding whether I got sidetracked, in law school, from things that were once important and should be again. (5 views)
Mind Your Manners! An interview is the final destination in any job pursuit; we all know that. So when you walk in the door, there are several things that must be aligned, so to speak. Not to sound like your mother, but minding your manners is one of them. ''Well, duh,'' you're probably thinking. But you'd be surprised at some of the mindless blunders people make in these first-impression... (5 views)
Possible Rights for Email Users 06/28/07 A federal court decision that could grant more privacy rights to email users could also ''hamper criminal investigations,'' states an article on www.abcnews.go.com. (5 views)
July 9 2007 Legal Blog Roundup In a June 21 post on legal sanity, Arnie Hertz says law firms risk losing business by unilaterally raising associate salaries without considering other relevant industry factors such as clients and clients' general counsel. In fact, some reports suggest that most general counsel in the market are not happy with the current state of affairs. Hertz points out, ''Most... (5 views)
Nike Settles Lawsuit to the Tune of $7.6 Million Nike, Inc., is now $7.6 million poorer, thanks to a recent settlement in a race discrimination lawsuit filed against the company. The class action lawsuit was filed against the athletic-apparel conglomerate on behalf of 400 current and former black employees who worked at Niketown in Chicago from 1999 to the present. (5 views)
American Blind Abandons Trial against Google American Blind and Wallpaper Factory, who had sued Google four years ago for trademark infringement, has pulled out of its case, ''[winning] no concessions whatsoever,'' says an article on www.law.com. (5 views)
General Counsel for Eastern Michigan University Disciplined In July, Eastern Michigan University General Counsel Kenneth McKanders, along with three other school officials, was reprimanded for failing to comply with the Clery Act during an incident on campus last December. While McKanders was merely disciplined, the school's president was fired, and the vice president and security chief gave notice for ''separations,'' according... (5 views)
Law Firms Create Website Videos What's ''not the wave of the future'' but ''the wave of the present'' according to law firm Drinker, Biddle & Reath's hiring partner, Audrey Talley? (5 views)
Lobbyist Reform: Increased Legislation Prohibits Constituents from Giving Gifts to Members of Congress Recent legislation increased restrictions on lobbying activities to members of the U.S. Congress, and for the first time, private businesses who lobby, not just Congress, are now held liable. (5 views)
Threats Made to UW Law School - Real or Not? After threats were made last week to the University of Washington School of Law, students and faculty are on alert, waiting for police and administration to reveal more pertinent information. (5 views)
Take a Trip on a Budget The holidays don't just mean a chance to eat and party more; they also mean a chance for you to get away from it all. Once finals are over and winter break hits, what could be more fun than jetting off to a dream destination? (5 views)
San Francisco Bay Vessel to Be Arrested Due to a recent oil spill in San Francisco, Audet & Partners, LLP, attorneys, on behalf of numerous representatives, filed a class action lawsuit to have the guilty vessel ''arrested'' and to ''keep [it] from leaving the San Francisco Bay,'' says a press release. Those affected by the spill include fishermen and boat operators, among others. And many beaches were closed,... (5 views)
Home for the Holidays: Yea or Nay? You know what this time of year usually means: time to go back home for the holidays...to the folks' place. Although you may feel like Ebenezer Scrooge right now as you finish up finals, it's still a reality you will have to face — whether you do so cheerily or not is up to you. Once school is done, you need to return and get a glimpse of what life was like before the... (5 views)
How to Be a Supreme Want to sit on the Supreme Court yourself someday? Weigh the big constitutional questions? Shoot hoops in the high court gym? Here's what to do. (5 views)
The Life and Career of Dean Vickie Brown Career deans are often the unsung heroes in a collegiate context. These dedicated professionals are often quite content in moving forward in their efforts of improving the lives of law school students as they set out to find their way after graduation. The Georgia State University College of Law's Vickie Brown is energetic and hopeful - and this week, we're showcasing her... (5 views)