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Bio: Maria Laus earned her degree at De La Salle University. She worked as a Business Development Manager for a recruitment firm for several years before transitioning into journalism.
Role: As an author of legal career news articles for LawCrossing.com, Maria's role is to keep legal professionals up to date on the latest trends and developments in the legal job market. Her articles cover a wide range of topics, including job openings, salary trends, and changes in the legal landscape. Maria’'s articles provide valuable insights into the legal industry and help legal professionals make informed decisions about their careers. She also writes advice articles on career management, job searching, and other relevant topics to help readers advance in their legal careers.
06/19/07The three Duke University students that were accused of raping a girl in a bathroom are back in court. This time, however, they are testifying for someone else's case.
06/18/07With Google Earth and Google Maps making detailed images of city activity available to viewers everywhere, someone could be watching you.
06/15/07For four years, Brian Valery, 32, pretended to be a lawyer and ''stole $284,350 from his bosses in undeserved pay hikes and bonuses,''says an article on www.nydailynews.com.
06/13/07Choosing a lawyer just got easier thanks to Avvo, Inc.The first of its kind, Avvo, Inc. offers online legal services to viewers in search of a lawyer. Its mission? To ''help people navigate the complex and confusing legal industry,'' states Avvo's homepage.
06/12/07The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) lost a decency standards battle with TV Broadcasters over singer Cher's and actress Nicole Richie's use of expletives in the 2002 and 2003 Billboard Music Awards shows.
06/11/07''In sickness and in health'' were the words Sarah Cooksey pledged to her new husband, Andrew Speaker on the Greek island of Santorini; however, in sickness" came sooner than expected.
Among the writings of the founder of The Spence Law Firm, Gerry Spence, are the words ''To survive, we must set aside the religion of corporate omnipotence and tell the truth for once,'' and this largely sums up the man's theory on the practice and teaching of law.
06/08/07''Rasta Reese's, Keef Kat, Puff-A-Mint Pattie, and Stoney Rancher'' are just a few of the reasons Hershey Co. is suing California marijuana dealer, Kenneth Affolter. Affolter, who sold marijuana products that looked similar to Hershey's candy (Reese's Peanut Cups, Kit Kat, York Peppermint Pattie, and Jolly Rancher), is being sued for trademark infringement,...
06/07/07As Congress prepares to reauthorize President Bush's No Child Left Behind Act—a five—year act that has helped grade America's school systems—the question arises, ''Is this really working?''
06/06/07On Tuesday, May 29, 2007, President Bush discussed a bipartisan immigration bill at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA. Bush hopes the bill will help stifle illegal immigration, as well as ''give temporary legal status to millions of unlawful immigrants, provided they came forward, paid a fine, and underwent criminal background checks,''...
06/05/07Carl's got a beef with Jack, and it includes a lawsuit.On Friday, May 25, 2007, CKE Restaurants Inc., which owns both Carl's Jr. and Hardee's fast food chains, sued Jack in the Box for its misleading commercial about where Carl's new Angus beef burger comes from. According to Jack in the Box's ad, the beef appears to come from the anus of a cow.
06/04/07After spending eight years in a Michigan prison, Dr. Jack Kevorkian, 79, is free. His mission prior to prison had been aiding terminally ill patients in suicide. Now, having been released on Friday, June 1, 2007, Kevorkian's goals have changed. ''I'll work to have it legalized,'' he said in an article on www.cnn.com, ''but I won't break any laws doing it.''
This week, Brian Baxter tells LawCrossing how he got his job as a legal assistant for Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, PLLC.
Hersh, Mannis & Bogen, LLP, solicits itself as ''[o]ne of the most experienced and respected family law firms working in partnership to secure the most informed and financially responsible resolution,'' and its reputation in Los Angeles, indeed, lends support.
06/01/07''We all know everybody gossips about their bosses,'' said a Hooksett diner to a CNN reporter. But unlike everybody, four women in Hooksett, NH, got fired for doing just that.
05/31/07 The shield law bill, which protects journalists from revealing their sources, was shot down on Monday, May 21, 2007 by the Texas House. Opponents fear that if the bill passes, gathering information in criminal cases would become too difficult.
05/30/07''This all began as a joke,'' said Heather Johnston about her and a friend's theft of nearly $11,000 from a Bank of America in Acworth, Georgia. ''I mean, it crossed a lot of people's minds, from what I've heard.'' Johnston continued. But crossing people's minds and crossing a line are two entirely different things. And Johnston and friend Ashley Miller are now...
05/29/07Maryland now joins about 20 states in having one of the most restrictive smoking ban laws, thanks to Governor Martin O'Malley who signed the bill on Thursday, May 17, 2007.
05/28/07On Thursday, May 17, 2007, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed into action a new PE law that requires schools to change their current physical education programs. In the past, Florida elementary schools have dedicated zero time to physical education. However, with the new law, elementary schoolchildren will be required to have 150 minutes of physical education a...
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