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Michael R. McAlevey, Chief Corporate andsecurities Counsel for General Electric Co.: Risk-Taking is the Key to Success in Securities Law
Financial security has been a driving force in Michael R. McAlevey's career. But security often comes with...
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Protecting Your Business from Gender & Sex Discrimination - What Employers Need to Know
A recent Jackson Lewis Workplace Survey that charts trends and developments in workplace law and related...
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How to Take Advantage of the 'Court of Peeves' for Your Legal Practice
The Court of Peeves, Crotchets & Irks opens its April assizes with a motion from Phyllis Urban of Bedford,...
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Nicole Kreidler Paralegal: A Profile of the Gerlach Beaumier Law Firm in Duluth, MN
Ever since a high school class in civil and criminal law, Nicole Kreidler wanted to enter the legal...
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10 Proven Tips for Effective Marketing from the Experts
Business is still business when it comes to the law. Like any other entity, a firm must stay visible and...
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Duke Law Students Volunteer Time and Legal Expertise to Assist HIV-Positive Clients
Each semester, the 10 students working in Duke Law School's AIDS Legal Assistance Project in Durham, NC, must...
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Duke Law School Offers Program to Meet the Evolving Needs of HIV Positive People
Many political, social, and legal issues converge to engulf the lives of people with AIDS — even more so...
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How LRAPs Can Help You Pursue a Career in Public Interest Law
More law school graduates are able to pursue careers in public service than ever before because of loan...
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A Beginner's Guide to Visiting Rome: Tips and Tricks for a Memorable Trip
With the eyes of the world recently focused on Rome following the death of Pope John Paul II, many who love...
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Discover Your Passion and Purpose in Law: A Q&A with Paul DeGroot
A little paternal advice helped guide Paul DeGroot toward his niche in the law. Just a few years out of...
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Credit Cards and Their Falling Points
Ah, the complex world of credit scoring. If only the credit reporting agencies would share their secret...
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Exploring Mediation as an Alternative to Traditional Legal Disputes
Approximately a year ago, I overheard a conversation about a divorce. ''Know any good divorce lawyers?'' my...
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How Pro Paralegal Alicia Ashley Achieved World Champion Status Through Dedication
Alicia ''Slick'' Ashley is a world-champion paralegal. By day, she works on corporate litigation cases at...
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How to Make Sure Your Employees Don't Have Conflicts of Interest: Expert Advice
Whether they're due to a new client, new representation for an existing client, or a lateral hire, regular...
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University of Oregon Law Students Give Back to Community and Strengthen Legal Education
As a group, students at the University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, won the Oregon State Bar's Pro Bono...
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University of Oregon School of Law Pro Bono Program Wins State Bar Association Award - Recognition & Impact in Legal Pro Bono Services
For the fourth year in a row, The University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, won the Oregon State Bar's Pro...
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Explore Non-Legal Business Careers: What You Need To Know
Obtaining a law degree does not necessarily translate into a career of practicing law. Some law school...
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Property Damage in Key Biscayne: What You Need to Know About Homeowner Insurance
Bartender Geno Marron slapped both palms down on the poolside rattan bar and delivers his rapid-fire Sonesta...
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How to Manage Tough-Luck Situations as an Attorney - Tips for Lawyers Dealing with Difficult Cases
In the summer of 2001, eight hungry beetles apparently escaped from their quarantine in a commercial nursery...
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Remember that Counselor is Another Word for Lawyer: Get to Know Melinda Sarafa
As a white-collar crime litigator and a former public defender, Melinda Sarafa has represented clients ranging...
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Understanding the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) - A Lawyer's Guide
Quick, Mom, turn on the TV. (And don't let Dad change the channel.) The newscasters in Lawrence, Kan., should...
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Real-Life Hero and Law Star James A. George Honored with Bronze Star
Imagine you're busy juggling caseloads in a bustling law practice. The phone rings. You've got three days to...
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5 Reasons Why the CAN-SPAM Act Has Failed to Stop Unwanted Spam Emails
The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 became effective on January 1, 2004. The Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited...
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Resolving a Legal Dispute: How to Deal With an Indignant Father - A Guide for Attorneys
The case of Angry Father v. Fed-Up Principal , now pending in the U.S. 7th Circuit, never will be ranked among...
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Nidia Moscotte, Professional Litigation Paralegal at Baum Hedlund Law in Los Angeles
As a litigation paralegal for plaintiffs' firm Baum Hedlund, Nidia Moscotte often meets her clients at their...
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Increase Your Earning Potential as a Legal Staff with a Job in Collections Law
Most paralegal courses teach extensive research, interviewing, and investigative methods. One area where...
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Texas Emerging Scholars Program: Move Your Legal Career from Prosecutor to Professor
The University of Texas at Austin School of Law's Emerging Scholars Program (ESP) bridges the gap between law...
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How the University of Texas' Emerging Scholars Program is Part of a Growing Law School Trend
In response to the changing landscape of legal academia, the University of Texas at Austin School of Law...
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Discover How Law Association Clubs Can Help Your Career: Benefits & Purposes Explained
Every law campus has a multitude of student law associations representing every cause and group imaginable....
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