As the government continues its debate on health care reform, there’s another debate that’s running simultaneously. That debate includes whether or not medical malpractice suits need reform. According to Fox News, there are already special courts that exist where bankruptcies, worker’s compensation cases and tax cases are handled by attorneys specializing in these areas. A. […]
Posted on April 24th, 2010 by Phil Jackson
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There’s been a decrease in the demand for real estate and title lawyers in recent years. This decrease is partially due to the mortgage meltdown; but recent changes in the long awaited government updates for RESPA laws are now playing a role in law firms seeking new attorneys who can navigate these tougher new guidelines. […]
Posted on April 23rd, 2010 by Phil Jackson
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Bernard Wolfsdorf, National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, is working tirelessly as he and his group of talented attorneys work to become the voice of thousands of Haitian residents who must find new land to call “home”. He is this week’s Law Job Star Person of Excellence. What can we say? Bernard Wolfsdorf […]
Posted on April 22nd, 2010 by Phil Jackson
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Many lawyers can attest to the importance of joining professional associations as crucial to the success of their law firms. Legal associations allow lawyers to stay current with the latest legal trends while also remaining “in the know” of their fellow attorneys. More than a few new partnerships have resulted in two attorneys joining a […]
Posted on April 21st, 2010 by Phil Jackson
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Public prosecutors carry out legal proceedings on behalf of the state. Public prosecutors holding a post in the judicial department fall under the jurisdiction of National Director of Public Prosecutions. They are required to perform a number of functions. These functions emphasized by A. Harrison Barnes owner of Lawcrossing.com are listed below: The public prosecutor […]
Posted on April 20th, 2010 by Phil Jackson
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The typical career counselor advises those interested in a career change to become familiar with the GRE or Graduate Record Exam. This is a standardized test that most graduate schools in the US use as an admission requirement. This test was created by the Educational Testing Service or ETS in 1949. Currently this test is […]
Posted on April 19th, 2010 by Phil Jackson
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Taking into consideration the economical times we are facing in today’s job market, you want to make positive if a job offer comes your way. You are fully prepared to accept or decline the offer. Prior to any job offer you probably had a full face to face interview. Did your research on the company […]
Posted on April 17th, 2010 by Phil Jackson
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Many young lawyers who are just starting their legal careers have always struggled with the overwhelming debt of their educations. Student loans are a significant part of financing most college educations and many depend on these loans to complete their training in hopes of a successful career in their chosen fields. While many believed they […]
Posted on April 16th, 2010 by Phil Jackson
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Banks, mortgage companies, finance companies, payday cash advance companies – they’ve all come under recent fire for everything from going bust and having to close their doors to charging outrageous fees for ATM uses. They’ve made some big money in the past few years and part of the reason they’ve pulled it off is because […]
Posted on April 16th, 2010 by Phil Jackson
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Let’s face it, negotiations for higher salaries are awkward. They can be overwhelming and cause us to question our own abilities. It’s not uncommon for us to wonder to ourselves, “Yeah, but am I worth another 8%?” Ah, but you also have to answer that question by reminding yourself of the contributions you’ve made at […]
Posted on April 15th, 2010 by Phil Jackson
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