Anacapa Island: California's best-kept tourist secret
ANACAPA ISLAND, Calif. - I was startled by a tourist's ringing cell phone. Obviously it's impossible to escape...
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End of Life Decisions: A Legal Reflection on the Schiavo Case
In the sad case of Terri Schiavo, there are no good answers. Florida's highest court has authorized the best...
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Investing in Stocks for the Long-Term: What You Need to Know
The following is adapted from the February issue of Rule Your Retirement. Take a 30-day free trial today and...
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Natural Resources Jobs for Legal Professionals: How To Find Opportunities
Embracing several legal areas, the law behind oil, gas, and natural resources offers a challenging and...
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Begin a Bright Future: Tips for Moving to a City with a Rich History
The common wisdom in China is that if you want to learn what happened 2,000 years ago, you visit Xi'an. If you...
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When to Draw the Line: Navigating Ethics in IT Law | LawCrossing
Oral argument in the Supreme Court had barely begun on March 2 when Justice Sandra Day O'Connor interrupted...
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Legal Writing Skills: The Key to Getting Recruited in Top Law Firms
Michael Charlson understands the challenge of finding a law firm that's a good fit. He recalls his own job...
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''They'' Don't Have All the Answers
Are ''They'' Right? I had heard (one of those things that ''they'' say) that checking your own credit report...
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How Elder Law Paralegals Contribute to the Industry's Success - A Comprehensive Guide
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's World Population Profile, the elderly population (categorized as age 65...
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How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Traditional Irish Customs
On March 17, the whole world is Irish - or so it seems, when parades, fireworks and other celebrations abound...
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Justice Sandra Day O'Connor: A Pioneer and Trailblazer for Women in Law
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor emerged from last week's scrum at the high court with her usual dignity and grace....
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Financial Advice for Families
My husband and I like to shop. A lot. I pay the bills and keep track of our accounts. Right now we have no...
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Legal Staff Smarten Up: The Rising Need for Education Among Paralegals and Legal Assistants
For paralegals and legal assistants, education is increasingly important. The reason? More than ever, human...
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Unspoiled and Unbelievably Pleasant: The Lasting Charm of Fiji
The sand under my bare feet is sparkling white and powdery fine. As I stroll along the winding beach my feet...
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Navigating Michigan's Murky Waters: An Overview of Michigan Water Law
Seventeen years have passed since John Rapanos had his great idea: He would dump dirt and sand on 50 acres he...
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How to Transition Your Legal Career From Administrative to Artistic: A Guide by Elena M. Paul
Growing up in a family that valued the arts, Elena M. Paul envisioned herself working in some capacity within...
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Boost Your Finances: 5 Steps to Financial Triage | LawCrossing
We make our financial plans based on the present continuing into the future, and maybe getting a little better...
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The pains of being hacked
Be grateful for Paris Hilton. No, not for filling in where Anna Nicole Smith left off. We have Paris to thank...
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Careers in the Public Sector: Benefits of Working as Legal Staff for Uncle Sam
Although most paralegals and legal assistants work for private law firms, opportunities abound in other areas...
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Explore Prague | An Insider's Guide to the Amazing Czech Capital
Consider a castle high on a hill crowned with a cathedral. Below, ancient bridges span a river curving through...
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Using Public Access for Private Interests: How Private Action Impacts Public Use
The Supreme Court heard argument on Tuesday in the most significant case it will hear this term. The case is...
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Corporate Lawyer Michael J. Mais Provides Insight on Being a Municipal Attorney | LawCrossing
On any given day, Long Beach (CA) Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Mais might find himself advising the...
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How to Properly Comply With the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Before the Department of Labor Visits
This is the second of a two-part series on the FLSA and what law firms and their clients should know. The...
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How to Become a Notary Public: Steps and Requirements for Making it Official
What do property transactions, estate planning devices, and affidavits have in common? The signing of these...
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Explore a Tropical Paradise on Mexico's Secret Coast: Get Away from It All
First, we slathered ourselves top to bottom with mud containing coconut, cucumber and papaya. If laughter is...
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How to Manage Working with Difficult Colleagues Around Valentine's Day
In a week awash with the sentiments of St. Valentine, it may seem unseemly to comment upon a recent opinion in...
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How to Accumulate $40K of Debt Without Taking Action | Debt Solutions from LawCrossing
A few months ago, I wrote a short article highlighting just how high some credit card interest rates are. The...
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Essential Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Anticipating the DOL Examination
This is the first of a two-part series on the FLSA and what law firms and their clients should know. Part One...
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Explore the Ecological Wonders of the Galapagos Islands: A Walk on the Wild Side
As my camera lens zoomed in on the head of a long-necked giant tortoise that was in the wild yet less than 10...
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CASE OF THE DRUG-SNIFFING DOGS
Two weeks ago the Supreme Court handed down its 6-2 opinion in Illinois v. Caballes. The case was not exactly...
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