Current Job Outlook for Personal Injury Lawyers
One of the most lucrative fields for attorneys is the work of a personal injury attorney. They take care of the physical and emotional factors when seeking compensation for injured victims. They are also known as trial attorneys and take on assignments when people who have suffered a vehicle...
Here’s what you need to know about the Social Security disability insurance law
If your medical condition prevents you from taking a job or finding employment, you may be eligible for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance Act. To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the Social Security Administration has set some rules. – The person cannot work as...
Labor and Employment Law: What to Expect in 2012
1. Limitations on Employee Credit Checks. California employers have long enjoyed the right to conduct background checks that included reviewing applicants’ credit reports before extending job offers. This practice, as of January 1, 2012, will no longer be the case — without very specific conditions. This is because a...
3 unusual circumstances that require real estate attorneys
Writing a will is not a one-size-fits-all process, so many people should use the services of an attorney. For many people, it is quite simple: you just need to list all your assets and then determine who will receive these assets after you are gone. However, if you have...
Top Ten Reasons Law Firms Should Consider Selective Legal Outsourcing
In the last quarter of 2008, the United States faces economic challenges never imagined even a few months ago. How will companies manage and survive constraints on credit, demand, and growth? How is the economic recession affecting lawyers and law firms serving the business community? It is an obvious...
Is it worth investing in Law School?
Does Michigan’s economy really need six law schools that inject more than a thousand recent graduates into the service sector each year? Unlike many job applicants, most new attorneys are heavily in debt; some carry more than $ 100,000 in student loans. This can quickly lead to despair. The...
A Guide for Criminal Lawyers
A criminal attorney is someone who specializes in handling criminal cases with implications like arson, DUI, murder, robbery, etc. The main function of a criminal lawyer is to review the evidence and devise an effective defense strategy. Criminal attorneys work as defense attorneys or prosecutors. A criminal defense attorney...
Potential Cost Savings Associated With Legal Outsourcing
“How much can I save?” “What is the cost of legal work done abroad?” “Please give me a quote for 100 hours a month for legal work done in India.” “What is your hourly rate?” “How much do you charge for ______?” These are the questions and requests that...
How To Adapt Ironman Triathlon Training To Your Busy Schedule
When I started competing in triathlons about eight years ago, I set out to finish an Ironman, the ultimate triathlon. Swim 2.4 miles; 112 mile bike; 26.2 mile run. It sounded incredibly crazy. At the time, I was in law school and studying most of the day. Consequently, or...
NLP Sales Training Tip: Reframing Objections
Objections come up in almost every sales presentation. The question is why. Many sales training programs will tell you that objections are simply requests for more information. While this is true, an objection is actually raised because it has not created enough value. Which means that the potential customer...