Tips to Expand Your Presence on LinkedIn

November 21, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, LinkedIn has become a comprehensive international social networking site for professionals. On the site, you can seek employment, connect with peers and new clients, and obtain advice and expertise in a diverse range of technological and business industries. LinkedIn now boasts over 225 million members and has become an indispensable […]

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Sawmill prosecuted after worker’s arm almost severed in accident at work

November 20, 2013

A Scottish sawmill has been heavily fined by the Elgin Sheriff Court after one of its employees almost had his arm severed in an accident at work. Damian Gowlowski, 20, was working for Tennants (Elgin) Limited in its sawmill when he suffered horrific injuries to his right arm on 26 September 2011. On the day […]

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Neat Factoids About Personal Injury Cases

November 20, 2013

There were approximately 27,000 personal injury cases filed in state courts and another 99,000 in federal courts in 2005, according to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Also known as “tort” cases, personal injury cases are often pointed to as an example of the overly litigious nature of society and the […]

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A Quick Summary of Plyler v. Doe (1982)

November 15, 2013

In 1982 the Supreme Court case of Plyler v. Doe set a historic precedent for the treatment of children of illegal immigrants within the public school system. Prior to the 1982 ruling, certain school districts were denying public education to children of illegal immigrants, and in some cases even charging them a tuition to make […]

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An Update on the Obamacare Website Debacle

November 15, 2013

It would be an understatement to say that the launch of healthcare.gov was controversial. In a cruel turn of fate, the government began a 16-day shutdown the day the website launched on October 1, 2013. Conservative lawmakers, who chose the occasion to demonstrate their distaste for Obamacare, stoked the ongoing drama surrounding the shutdown. The […]

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TV Advertising: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

November 15, 2013

Marketing, in its most basic form, has been around since humans started selling and trading with each other. If you have something that people want or need, you have to tell them about it. A contemporary company’s media package will consist of a variety of campaigns on several different platforms. The modern world affords corporations […]

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Not All Debts Are Created Equal

November 15, 2013

Struggling with debt can prevent many people from being able to enjoy doing their favorite things or just being able to relax. When you have debt that is crushing you, it is easy to become a slave to your debt. But not all debt is considered “bad debt;” there are some debts that are deemed […]

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Employees Who Successfully Sued Their Employers

November 13, 2013

While it may seem like “the man” always sticks it to the little guy, sometimes, an everyday employee wins a major legal concession against his boss. Such victories demonstrate that the legal system is capable of protecting citizens from corporate abuses. Recent examples of employees who have successfully challenged their employer in court include Sylvia […]

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The Many Benefits of Commercial Mediation

November 12, 2013

Whether it’s in their family and personal lives or their professional time, it’s fair to say that most people have or will fall into a dispute at some point in their lives. Whilst many people, especially now, might immediately call in their legal team and allow them to deal with it, there is another way […]

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How Are Criminal Justice Majors Faring?

November 7, 2013

Criminal justice is a popular field of study for many college students. This may stem from the excitement this major offers or could simply come from a person’s desire to uphold the law. Whatever their motivation, criminal justice majors often have their pick of several interesting career paths. The Jobs of Criminal Justice By definition, […]

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