There’s one thing about being a freelance writer, no matter what channel the TV stays on during the day, odds are, you’re going to see a handsome or beautiful judge passing down verdicts in a fancy courtroom setting. Even with the volume muted, there’s no missing the antics via their expressions on both the litigants’ [...]
Posted on August 9th, 2010 by james
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In an effort to settle many of the lawsuits GlaxoSmithKline, PLC is facing, it has agreed to pay more than $460 million for the now-controversial Avandia drug that was initially approved for diabetics. It was discovered that it can cause heart attacks and strokes in patients who take it. As a result, there were nearly [...]
Posted on August 9th, 2010 by james
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For many years, lawyers have battled in courtrooms across the country regarding telemarketing laws. Public outrage led lawmakers to create a national “Do Not Call” list. Telemarketers immediately went on the defense and told judges and attorneys their rights to free speech had been trampled on. On the other side of the controversy, of course, [...]
Posted on July 22nd, 2010 by james
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Bullies have historically managed to remain under the radar because often, victims are hesitant about coming forward. Think back to the school yard bully in third grade. This kid was the loudest, boisterous and aggressive kid in the class, yet aside from the ocassional reprimand from the teacher, he was allowed to wreak havoc unchecked [...]
Posted on July 22nd, 2010 by james
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What if you were caught texting, or “sexting” as it’s sometimes referred to these days, your wife, husband, boyfriend or girlfriend using your employer issued BlackBerry, iPhone or computer? Is there an expectation of privacy or do employers have a right to monitor how their electronics are being used? A California court decided on the [...]
Posted on July 10th, 2010 by james
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If you had to guess, what would be your estimate of the number of registered sex offenders in this country? 100,000? 300,000? Actually, it’s closer to 550,000. Almost 20% of these registered sex offenders are considered “missing”. It’s a frightening concept. This means they are not in compliance with their probation or parole restrictions. A [...]
Posted on July 10th, 2010 by james
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One of the most difficult aspects for managers is finding a secretary capable of doing the job, especially when there are so many who are clearly qualified. Often, and especially in a law firm, it can come down to how well the personalities mesh, says A. Harrison Barnes, attorney and founder of LegalAuthority.com. “Good legal [...]
Posted on May 25th, 2010 by james
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Regardless of your chosen career, odds are, you’ve had to face the dilemma of accepting an offer or gambling on a better offer that may or may not come. This is especially true in the legal field. Young attorneys find themselves in these positions often. Newly graduated and a license to practice opens up a [...]
Posted on May 22nd, 2010 by james
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In its latest effort to stimulate the economy and encourage employment, Congress passed the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (“HIRE” ), which President Obama signed into law on March 18, 2010. This new law provides a limited payroll tax “holiday” for employers bringing new employees on board, along with providing tax credits for those [...]
Posted on May 22nd, 2010 by james
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Many attorneys leave law school with big dreams of opening their own law firms. They have visions of making real changes in their communities and they want to practice law their way while selecting only those cases they are most passionate about. That”s all fine and good, says LegalAuthority.com [...]
Posted on May 22nd, 2010 by james
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