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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.
03/20/07According to a March 12 press release, Washington Online Learning Institute (WOLI) has started a new school where registered nurses can be trained to become Legal Nurse Consultants or LNCs.
Nussbaum leads Loeb & Loeb to top IPO listsAre Florida attorneys losing on pro bono commitments?
03/19/07You may have seen the new Coke Zero billboards dotting the sides of the freeway, and since you're a member of the legal profession, they may have made you chuckle. The new ad campaign created by Crispin Porter & Bogusky in Miami, FL, focuses on the fact that Coca-Cola should sue itself on the grounds of ''taste infringement'' for making Coke Zero taste so much like...
03/16/07In his newest book, Six Hours Past Thursday, Jack Payne tells the story of a man leading a double life. A hard-working business owner by day, Steve Draves is an under-handed con man when no one's looking. The book, which was originally going to be a nonfiction work about legal business scams, took a fictional turn after Payne realized the information he had could...
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.
03/15/07Hofstra University School of Law has selected Nora V. Demleitner to serve as Interim Dean in the wake of Aaron Twerski's resignation. While this may not seem like news, the fact that Demleitner is the first woman to ever serve as dean of Hofstra Law makes the appointment a monumental one.
03/14/07For John Greenan and Ken Koonce, big-firm life was just not cutting it. The two attorneys who worked at big firms in downtown Dallas, TX, both left their jobs in search of something more fulfilling, and both of their searches led them to Central Dallas Ministries (CDM). The two then founded CDM's Legal Action Works Center or L.A.W. Center, a public interest law...
03/13/07A University of Wisconsin law professor caused quite a stir on the school's campus as a result of some remarks he made in class. After the class, Professor Leonard Kaplan's students wrote a letter claiming that he had made racist remarks about Hmong culture during his lecture. However, Kaplan denies making the comments and defended himself and his lesson plan in a...
03/12/07 For many attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area, there's a new area of specialization being birthed—equine law. In an area of the state where many residents own horses, whether it's for show or for recreation, individuals are turning to attorneys schooled in the laws surrounding equestrian pursuits for their horse-related legal needs.
If you're in the market for a home this year, look beyond its four walls and directly at your neighbors. No, I'm not advocating spying (violating ''peeping Tom'' laws doesn't create a great first impression), but do thoroughly check out a prospective neighborhood before plunking down hundreds of thousands of your hard-earned dollars.
03/09/07 Miguel Figueroa, who was convicted of murder, felony murder, and aggravated sexual assault on a 13-year-old in 2002, is up for a retrial; and this time, he'll be representing himself. The judge set to hear the case is worried that Figueroa is up to something.
03/08/07 While many people go to law school because they aren't ready to join the real world just yet, others go because they want to be a part of change as a result of something that has happened to them. These people often make the most passionate attorneys-attorneys who are often lucky enough to see the change that they are advocating for.
03/07/07 Denver City Attorney, Lawrence Manzanares, has been arrested for possessing a stolen computer. Manzanares said he purchased the computer from a man so that the man could post bail money. He then said he regretted his purchase and involvement in the situation.
03/06/07 Ellen DeGeneres wasn't the only one cracking jokes at the Academy Awards this year. Al Gore was hamming it up with the audience, as well. Winning an Oscar for his documentary, ''An Inconvenient Truth,'' Gore used the platform to let people know that the issue of global warming is not a political one, but a moral one that every person should be concerned about.
03/05/07 In London, a recent survey brought up some interesting issues regarding the legal profession. The survey, conducted by The Lawyer and YouGov, highlighted the difficulty London has been having when it comes to keeping associates on at firms and also called the public's attention to the impact that the new Legal Services Bill will have on firms, a bill meant to...
While nearly every investor has heard of stock options, few are likely aware of their close cousins, restricted shares and stock appreciation rights. Even if investors have heard of them, fewer still probably understand how they work.
03/02/07 The California Lawyer magazine's California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) Awards, which began in 1996, are given to attorneys who have ''made new law, set new policy, continued their exceptional work, or changed the course of national events.'' In total, there were 43 attorneys awarded for their achievements in various areas during 2006.
03/01/07 Just by the vast number of lawyer jokes out there today, it's not crazy to assume that lawyers don't exactly have the best reputation. However, every once in a while, an attorney comes along that doesn't fit the mold, an attorney that people actually like.
02/28/07 Looks like lawyers in Florida may have gained some ground when it comes to advertising on the Internet. The Florida Bar recently approved a rule stating that attorneys could include testimonials on their websites, a decision that comes as a surprise seeing as how Florida has been the strictest state when it comes to attorney advertisements. Although, the...
When attorney Geoffrey Fieger bad mouthed some state judges on the radio, he was under the impression that he was free to say whatever he liked under the protection of the First Amendment. However, the Michigan Supreme Court voted and decided that his comments were not protected since they were ''nothing more than personal abuse.'' Since then, a battle has been going on...