Shocking fair housing violation charges filed today

“Veterans deserve our thanks and respect whether their service to the nation was this year or fifty years ago,” said John Trasviña, HUD Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. “Moreover, landlords have a legal obligation to grant people with disabilities reasonable accommodations. HUD is committed to ensuring that they meet these fair housing responsibilities.” According to HUD’s charge, the veteran’s social worker made several requests to the Urban League Housing Corp. to install accessible features, including wider doorways, or to transfer him to an [more...]

Date: 2010-04-21 04:01:56

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LEGAL ASSISTANT / SECRETARY – Training Available

CourtCareers1 – Gainesville, FL – Brighton, CO – Paralegals and legal assistants are an integral player on any attorney’s team and are a key member of the legal system. Paralegals assist attorneys prepare for trials, property closings, hearings, corporate meetings, and they also draft contracts, mortgages, and business agreements. Trained, competent Paralegals and Legal Assistants are in high demand RIGHT NOW, and the Bureau of Labor estimates that careers will continue to increase 22 percent over the next 10 years. Law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies are [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 04:29:18

Recruitment of Various Posts in CBSE, Delhi | MBA Jobs

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION 2 COMMUNITY CENTRE, PREET VIHAR, DELHI-110092 Vacancy Notice Online Applications are invited for the Posts of Internal Audit and Financial Advisor (Rs 37400-67000, GP 8700), Education Officer (Rs 37400- 67000, GP 8700), Assistant Education Officer (Rs 15600-39100, GP 6600), Assistant Secretary (Legal) (Rs 15600-39100 GP 6600), Accounts Officer (Rs 9300-34800, GP 5400), Assistant Vigilance Officer (Rs 9300-34800, GP 5400), Section Officer (Legal) (Rs 9300-34800, GP 4200), Assistant Programmer (Rs 9300-34800, GP 4200), Project Associate (Technical) (Rs [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 04:46:03

LEGAL ASSISTANT / SECRETARY – Training Available

CourtCareers1 – Medford, OR – Avondale, AZ – Paralegals and legal assistants are an integral player on any attorney’s team and are a key member of the legal system. Paralegals assist attorneys prepare for trials, property closings, hearings, corporate meetings, and they also draft contracts, mortgages, and business agreements. Trained, competent Paralegals and Legal Assistants are in high demand RIGHT NOW, and the Bureau of Labor estimates that careers will continue to increase 22 percent over the next 10 years. Law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies are [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 06:18:38

Legal firms for Legal Assistance - NiceArticles.net

When I have called the designated law firm a secretary has taken brief information about the issue. Then an attorney calls back in about one or two hours to consult. I contemplate the importance of such a service and wonder if it is sold behind a fear laced message that causes people to take advantage of it quickly. Years ago I used a legal professional because my dad lost his battle with severe illness and I needed help sorting through the final details of his life's legacy. What does Prepaid Legal Services offer? They market legal service plans. They have a network of law firms over the US [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 01:10:38

Earn Your Legal Assistant Education Online from the Comfort of ...

Having a low level job is not where many people would like to spend their careers. In the course of performing secretarial duties, it could be an opportunity to specialize in the inner workings of a legal setting. It is possible that you have seen advertising for online paralegal schools. It’s easy to find online paralegal courses that you can study over the internet, and the American Bar Association even recommends some of them. These courses are offered on the Internet and thus the setting of the schedule is purely by your own personal design. You can study as quickly or as slowly as you [more...]

Date: 2010-04-26 04:15:28

Would taking a criminal justice class be helpful to someone ...

Even if you finish law school, you won't be able to find a job when you are done. Since this vocational field is shrinking, many new attorneys/lawyers are, themselves, having to work "down" as Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, etc, etc, to simply try to keep some of their bills paid that the job market/economy is just saturated with way too many Legal Professionals. Instead the schools will feed you a fairytale and will lie to you. The root of the problem is we have too many law schools. We are in a recession, and the schools are fighting for their [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 01:00:16

Legal Secretary Cover Letter | Resume Cover Letter Samples - Help ...

Here is a sample Cover Letter for Legal Secretary Job. Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Date Employer Name Company Address City, State, Zip Dear Mr. /Mrs. Last Name, I am writing this cover letter in reference to the advertisement that came out in the Daily Herald regarding the position of a Legal Secretary. I am responsible for delivering high quality work every time. Over the last few years, I have had the opportunity of working within several administrative posts, giving me extensive front office and office logistics experience. I provide exceptional customer [more...]

Date: 2009-08-31 11:54:41

Hone Your Skills Through Legal Assistant Training

Natural talent can be complemented by legal assistant training Coquitlam, BC - March 19, 2010 - The face of a legal assistant is of course as diverse as any other profession, but there are certain characteristics that you'll want to hone through education, if pursuing legal assistant training. Clear and Effective Communication Communication skills are vital for legal assistants, whether through telephone conversations or personal contact with clients. Many times the legal assistant is the first person a client meets, so learning or becoming a "people" person will help in many aspects of the [more...]

Date: 2010-03-22 20:24:18

Referendum could delay AZ immigration law to 2012 | 89.3 KPCC

But the deadline to put a question on the November ballot is July 1, said Assistant Secretary of State Jim Drake, so it would likely be 2012 before the law went before voters. "That would be a pretty big advantage" to opponents of the law, said Andrew Chavez, head of a Phoenix-based petition circulating firm and chairman of the One Arizona referendum campaign. The law, which thrust Arizona into the national spotlight since Republican Gov. Jan Brewer signed it last week, requires local and state law enforcement to question people about their immigration status if there's reason to suspect [more...]

Date: 2010-04-28 22:41:48

Los Angeles Paralegal | Good bye "Lawyer Priesthood" | SoCal ...

Dominating the Los Angeles Paralegal Court Form Service Markets RETURN TO DEAN MCADAMS PARALEGAL LOS ANGELES The California Paralegal Service of choice for residents and professionals within these fine communities: Venice Ca, Santa Monica ca, Marina Del Rey ca, West LA Los Angeles ca, Beverly Hills ca, Hollywood ca, Playa Del Rey ca, Culver City ca, Inglewood ca, Hawthorne ca, Mar Vista ca, Palms ca, Westchester ca, Del Rey ca, El Segundo ca, and all of Los Angeles County and Southern California.  We are the premiere Los Angeles Paralegal Service. Fortunately true legal power is no longer [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 06:00:22

Planning for Support in Rollercoaster Times | Digital Paralegal ...

Litigation can be a rollercoaster. Several cases may come in a flurry, or none may arise for several months.  Maintaining staff for the peak periods can be a sizable ongoing cost for salaries and benefits.  On the other hand, not having people when needed can result in overlooking crucial information, making mistakes, or missing deadlines.” (It’s Discovery Time — Do You Know Where Your Electronic Data Is? Michael J. Connor, Contributor, Litigation Support TODAY, November 2009/January 2010) If you are a litigation attorney, paralegal or legal secretary, the rollercoaster picture and [more...]

Date: 2010-04-13 17:31:51

How can I become a legal assistant trainee?

Where do i start to become a legal secretary? (1). What to wear to a legal assistant job interview? (1). What other jobs could a legal assistant or paralegal apply for? (1). What is the legal age that you can become employed in Arizona? [more...]

Date: 2010-04-15 19:00:16

State Department: Now's Not the Time for Haitian Adoptions ...

This is a Haitian legal process. The matters right now involve whether these individuals have broken Haitian law." Meanwhile, Christianity Today spoke with Michele Bond, the State Department's deputy assistant secretary for Overseas Citizens Services, which oversees international adoptions as well as other children's issues. Bond has also coordinated the government emergency taskforce on Haiti orphans already in process of U.S. adoptions. Bond declined to comment directly on the detained Baptists, but addressed concerns that the incident might harm future involvement of evangelicals in [more...]

Date: 2010-02-10 13:48:37

The killer, a victim ... linked by a woman - TwinCities.com

Records on file with the Minnesota secretary of state's office show that in September 2008, Westergaard registered Lulu's Denim Boutique Inc. as the title of her St. Paul business venture. She converted it into a limited liability corporation in June 2009 under the name Lulu's Boutique LLC. The business address on file with the secretary of state's ... Legal Secretary (Jobs). TEACHERS -JUNIO... (Jobs). Clerical - PT (Jobs). Administrative /Secretarial Assistant (Jobs ) [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 03:42:16

University of Minnesota grant encourages training in health ...

The University of Minnesota announced a $5 million federal grant Thursday to train students in health informatics — an emerging field that will boom by 2015 when the state s hospitals and clinics must have electronic medical record systems in place. ... Legal Secretary (Jobs). Administrative /Secretarial Assistant (Jobs) [more...]

Date: 2010-04-23 04:34:17

Virgin Islands Human Resources Association names its new executive ...

By Virgin Islands Human Resources Association 26th April, 2010 – The Virgin Islands Human Resources Association (VIHRA) announced today the results of its Executive Board elections. The members of the Executive Board were selected on Thursday, 22nd April 2010. The Executive Board is comprised of a dynamic group of human resources professionals from both the public and private sectors within the territory. The VIHRA is lead by President, Mrs. Judy Haycraft, Human Capital Manager for Deloitte; Mr. Decoy Mactavious, Human Resources Manager for Ogier will serve as the Vice President; Mr. Edson [more...]

Date: 2010-04-27 20:42:51

As Paralegal Gets 46 Months in $1.7M Theft, 2 Law Firm Workers are ...

Patricia Baddeley Meehan, 44, handled real estate closings for Berman & Russo and reportedly wrote 77 checks to herself from a client funds account. She is accused of using the money she stole from the firm to pay the personal credit card charges with which she financed her gambling and lavish lifestyle, according to the Hartford Courant. She pleaded guilty in 2008 to charges of mail fraud and filing a false tax return. Such cases are surprisingly common, as indicated in previous ABAJournal.com posts, and new charges were announced this week against at least two other law firm employees. In [more...]

Date: 2010-02-12 16:52:49

ICC LAW: Downtown Law Firm Needs Office Assistant / Runner!!!

Office Assistant / Runner – Law firm in downtown Peoria is seeking a reliable, responsible individual for part-time position. Duties will include (i) acting as a courier to deliver documents to area courthouses and law firms, (ii) filing organization within the office, (iii) assist with phones and photocopying, (iv) help legal assistants and staff as needed, and (v) light secretarial duties / data entry. Applicants should be well organized, detail oriented, and possess good computer skills including working knowledge of MS Word. Apply by e-mail to [more...]

Date: 2010-03-12 17:00:00

New Animal Shelter Manager Approved – Central Florida Political ...

Paralegal, March 2001-October 2004 • Assisted in the preparation of two bench trials, numerous depositions, mediations, and hearings. • Assisted Senior Assistant County Attorney and Assistant County Attorneys on high profile cases. • Participated in client meetings, drafted attorney’s letters, discovery responses, motions and memorandum of law, pleadings, and conducted legal research. • September 2004 completed Orange County’s Supervisory Development Program. Law Clerk Internship, October 2000- March 2001 • Conducted local government legal research and wrote memorandums [more...]

Date: 2007-08-28 17:44:43

Advertising Manager Resume | Advertising Manager CV | Sample ...

In this sample advertising manager resume, education is omitted due to candidate’s extensive work experience. Personal interests added at the end of resume give a candid snapshot of candidate as a person. Objective Looking for a responsible role as a advertising manager with the strong background in management, organization and innovative ideas. Professional History Advertising Manager 2006 to present O2 Advertisement Agency, Allentown, NJ Design and create brochures and flyers for the trade shows and promotional conferences. Coordinate and maintain the services fro the projects, [more...]

Date: 2010-04-18 04:16:36

Fix Pacifica: 3rd District Supervisorial Candidate Don Horsley at ...

Under his leadership the District has increased funding to the North Fair Oaks Clinic and the Community Grant Program. Under his leadership total grants for health related programs and non-profit organizations for this year to both the community and Sequoia Hospital amount to over $8 million dollars. Most recently, Horsley is involved in ways to assist the Coastside with accessible primary healthcare after the closure of the Coastside Family Medical Clinic in Half Moon Bay, which provided services to over 8,000 patients. One possible solution that the Healthcare Board has agreed to [more...]

Date: 2010-05-03 01:33:00

Statement of Attainment in Business (Legal Secretary) | Distance ...

About this course Studying the Statement of Attainment in Business (Legal Secretary) course with Cengage Education will provide you with the skills and knowledge to help secure employment in the legal industry. The course has been prepared by experts to give you the ability to complete duties ranging from administrative work, including handling mail, maintaining daily financial/business records, processing forms and transactions, and recycling and conservation – to those within the legal arena, including understanding legal terminology and production of documents. How will this course [more...]

Date: 2010-04-15 23:05:06

LEGAL SECRETARY - Southampton

Proven ability as a legal secretary within a Legal environment. Major Objectives of Role • Working within a team of two secretaries, to provide direct support to the Corporate Commercial team in Southampton including a Partner and two Solicitors, to enable Fee Earners to operate at optimum efficiency. This will include, but will not be limited to, the main responsibilities given below. A legal secretary is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative as well as demonstrate strong team skills. Key Tasks (not an exhaustive list) • To prepare correspondence and documents [more...]

Date: 2010-04-21 08:44:31

Senior Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary who is seeking a new challenge to work for a leading international law firm? We are assisting an international organisation in its search for an experienced Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant. Based in the city, working in modern offices, you will be supporting a British Partner and his team of two Lawyers and one Paralegal. The client is seeking a candidate with five or more years experience ideally gained in a leading, international law firm or a large in-house legal department. English must be your native language. Duties will be varied and the [more...]

Date: 2010-05-01 09:40:06

Legal Secretary out of Corporate Law Firm

Litigation Legal Secretary; Secretary/Office Assistant| Executive Offices - Bloomingdale's NYC - New York, NY, 10001, USA; Medical Biller/ Medical Secretary; LEGAL SECRETARY F/T or P/T 3 day Min exp'd, good skills; Senior [more...]

Date: 2010-04-21 01:38:37

Consider a Career as a Paralegal - The Various Positions and ...

A career as a paralegal is definitely worthy of consideration. Home May, 2010 April, 2010 March, 2010 February, 2010 Subscribe RSS Feed Sitemap Contact Us Consider a Career as a Paralegal - The Various Positions and Education Needed A career as a paralegal is definitely worthy of consideration. Young ladies and gentlemen soon entering the job market are wise to select paths of opportunity and advancement. Becoming a paralegal fits the bill in many ways. Wherever there are people, laws are necessary to settle disputes and protect against crime. There are many areas of law in which paralegals [more...]

Date: 2010-04-22 10:59:38

fee recovery for paralegal work: orange county lawyer article ...

Fee Recovery For Paralegal Work: Orange County Lawyer Article Surveys Some Federal Decisions Where Paralegal Compensation Was Successfully Opposed Or Limited In Recovery Proof of Paralegal Status and Compliance with Education/Certification Requirements Are Musts.      In our June 4, 2008 post, we discussed federal and state decisions that generally allowed paralegal time to be compensated under the EAJA or many California fee-shifting statutes. An interesting article, authored by Kirstin Simonson, has appeared in the November 2008 issue of the Orange County Lawyer. We briefly review the [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 15:25:32

Artman Chapter included in "Emerging Issues" book

Artman, director of the Economic Development in Indian Country Program, has contributed a chapter, "Attorney as Facilitator: Working Through Economic Development, Energy, and Environmental Issues," to the recently published book, Emerging Issues in Tribal-State Relations, 2010 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Preserving Tribal Sovereignty, Responding to New Regulations, and Improving the Tribal-State Relationship (Inside the Minds). "The book provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on recent trends and developments in tribal law and the role of the attorney in interactions between sovereign [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 22:11:00

ICC LAW: Prairie State Legal Services is seeking an executive ...

The Bloomington office of Prairie State Legal Services is seeking an executive legal secretary (37.5 hours). Job Description and Qualifications An Executive Secretary shall, in general supervise all of the day-to-day work of secretarial staff in a fast paced environment. More specifically, the Executive Secretary’s duties shall include the ability to proficiently operate any of the office equipment, training other secretarial staff in the conduct of their duties; supervising and assisting other secretarial staff in the preparation in final type of pleadings, briefs, legal documents, [more...]

Date: 2010-03-23 19:15:00

Do you need a part time legal secretary/legal assistant? (Santa ...

I am interested in a part time position as legal secretary/legal assistant or administrative assistant. Here is my resume. Objective Part time secretary / legal assistant / administrative assistant approximately 15 ? 20 hours per week. [more...]

Date: 2010-03-12 19:36:00

Legal and Paralegal | College Review Journal

Paralegal studies is designed for those who have a genuine interest in law but have no desire to become an attorney. Many online programs offer associate’s and bachelor’s degrees as well as a certificate in paralegal. Legal studies focuses on law but does not allow you to practice law. You will learn the ins and outs of American law that will enhance your business skills. The Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) are a relatively new addition to online programs, but they do give you the education needed to actually practice law. Other concentrations could include [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 00:00:00

After a rocky collegiate career, QB Ryan Perrilloux hoping for a ...

Perrilloux shares the same agent with Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, a tie that no doubt helped land him a tryout with Minnesota. Childress said Perrilloux's past didn't dissuade him from getting a closer look. Time will tell whether Perrilloux will be back at Winter Park. "He has raw skills and ability," Childress said. "I find him to be a humble kid here, and I'm not judging him from backwards. ... Legal Secretary (Jobs). Automotive Assistant Manager (Jobs) [more...]

Date: 2010-05-03 04:10:19

Legal Secretary

They are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Property Team on a full time, permanent basis. What will you be doing? Assisting a Solicitor and two legal executives in the Property Team; with a focus on Mortgagee [more...]

Date: 2010-02-27 11:50:01

Legal Secretary/Paralegal

A Legal Secretary/Paralegal is needed to assist a downtown company with contracts compliance. Responsibilities include review of contracts for accuracy. The candidate has to be detailed oriented with high energy and knowledge of contracts. MS Excel skills are a must. Legal Secretary, Paralegal, and contract administration experience are needed. There will be immediate consideration for the right candidate. Interested candidates please email (see below) Location: Connecticut, Hartford [more...]

Date: 2010-01-16 19:30:22

Near-nude calendar stirs attention for a cancer cure. But some say ...

So what's the difference between her calendar and, say, a Playboy pinup calendar? "I guess it's the bottom line — 100 percent of our proceeds go for cancer," Yund said. "We are boldly walking that line, but it is not for personal gain or benefit." In one photo, Yund poses with her sister and mother, who has a scar on her breast from a cancer surgery. Other photos are more playful. .... Automotive Assistant Manager (Jobs). Legal Secretary (Jobs) [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 16:21:32

Cover Letter for Paralegal Jobs, Legal Assistant Jobs or Legal ...

How to prepare a cover letter for paralegal jobs, legal assistant jobs or legal secretary jobs. 9 comments - What do you think? Posted by admin - April 26, 2010 at 7:31 am Categories: Uncategorized  Tags: Assistant, cover, Jobs, Legal, letter, Paralegal, [more...]

Date: 2010-04-26 07:31:48

Human Resource Executive Online - Story

"You want to make sure that your HR people have an open line of communication, on some sort of a regular basis, with their health and safety counterparts within the company," says Hicks. Edwin G. Foulke Jr., formerly the assistant secretary of labor at the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and current partner in the Atlanta office of Fisher & Phillips, says that, when research like this is reported, there is always a chance that an employee will call OSHA to notify them if a potentially dangerous material is used in the workplace. That may lead to an inspection, he [more...]

Date: 2010-05-03 18:52:33

Consider a Career as a Paralegal - The Various Positions and ...

Becoming a paralegal fits the bill in many ways. Wherever there are people, laws are necessary to settle disputes and protect against crime. There are many areas of law in which paralegals can work, including corporate, estate planning, tax, bankruptcy, family and domestic, criminal, environmental protection, personal injury, civil litigation, trademark, international, intellectual property, and real estate. All these areas of law create a variety of work areas, and an abundance of learning opportunity. Taking advantage of learning opportunities creates more earning opportunities. The U.S. [more...]

Date: 2010-05-03 09:03:54

The Empowered Paralegal » Blog Archive » Pro se Perspective on ...

I am a pro se litigant and founder of the National Association of Pro Se Litigants, Inc. (NAPSL)   I fully support Mr. Martin because I could have used a paralegal’s support services while I was engaged as a pro se plaintiff in complex litigation in Prince George’s County Maryland.  I believe UPL is just one of the numerous measures that the ABA and the legal community at large has used to oppress average citizens and prevent them from exercising their rights. I believe that the legal landscape nationwide will change overnight if Efrem Martin, challenges the State of Colorado and [more...]

Date: 2009-11-08 17:26:37

Peanut Politics: Top 5 State Representative races to watch in ...

Maddox, 75 is running for another term as State Rep for HD 172, a seat that was held by ex-Secretary of State Cathy Cox (D-Bainbridge). This is the year Maddox gets unseated from that seat, I believe given the way the GOP has cut education, continuing to give tax cuts to the special interest & to eliminate the Income Tax Cut for low-income Georgians making less that $20,000, which will affect the senior citizens the most (2) Debra Tann (D-Valdosta) vs Jason Shaw (Lakeland) or Aleta Larger (R-Nashville) This seat is being vacated by Jay Shaw (D-Lakeland) who was elected to the GDOT iof the 1st [more...]

Date: 2010-05-03 13:28:00

Part Time Executive Assistant / Legal Secretary (Transactional ...

We have all the newest jobs posted on all the sites With sophisticated technology we are able to present in real-time almost every newly listed job that has just been posted with thousands of sites. We simply aggregate (that is where we derive our name) each new job as it is posted with all the major sites. Now you don�t have to spend hours searching thousands of individual job boards, career sites, job aggregators, local newspapers, and corporate [more...]

Date: 2010-04-27 05:00:00

Legal Secretary

Details: Regional law firm with emphasis in litigation and maritime law seeks experienced legal secretary for Gulfport office. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please forward resume to PO Box 4080 Gulfport MS 39502 Source – Sun Herald Click here for more. Previous Entry: iWant a Call Center Advisor Work@Home Position Next Entry: Dental Assistant Posted in CareerBuilder.com, Information Technology, Jobs You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not [more...]

Date: 2010-04-24 06:25:04

How Much Money Does A Legal Secretary Make In Canada ...

How Much Money Does A Legal Secretary Make In Canada? I am studying to be a legal secretary with an administrative assistant degree as well. I’m wondering how much money I will make when I get out to the work [more...]

Date: 2009-12-24 14:26:59

Legal Assistant (Sacramento)

Legal assistant wanted. Part time. MUST have one year experience as a legal secretary. Helpful to know WordPerfect and TimeSlips. Salary is $10 -$15 per hour DOE. Email or fax resume to [more...]

Date: 2010-03-25 11:33:10

U.S. Praises Armenian Court Ruling On Protocols | Asbarez Armenian ...

WASHINGTON (RFE/RL)–The United States welcomed a ruling by Armenia’s Constitutional Court late on Friday, effectively dismissing Turkey’s claims that it runs counter to the Turkish-Armenian fence-mending agreements. “We view the court decision as a positive step forward in the ratification process of the normalization protocols between Turkey and Armenia,” U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon said in written comments sent to RFE/RL. “The court decision permits the protocols, as they were negotiated and signed, to move forward towards parliamentary ratification, and does [more...]

Date: 2010-01-22 18:32:55

Boycott Israel? Amitav Ghosh & the Dan David Prize « U.S. Campaign ...

The university appointed as a Law lecturer the colonel who provided the legal justification for Israel’s unrestrained assault on Gaza in 2008/9, who could be eligible for prosecution for war crimes according to the Goldstone Report” (http://www.bricup.org.uk/). We are disturbed by your apparent belief that engaging in an academic boycott is somehow a violation of academic freedom. This fallacy is critiqued by many who point to the countless and ongoing violations of Palestinians’ right to education by Israel, which has bombed and raided colleges and schools (including in its most recent [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 05:35:02

Critics question Harrisburg School District's search for a second ...

By CHARLES THOMPSON, The Patriot-News April 19, 2010, 10:56PM The Patriot-News, fileEric WatersThe Harrisburg School District Board of Control is getting a new legal opinion on the prior board’s firing of assistant principal Eric Waters on charges that he made unwanted sexual advances to an administrative colleague.      Board of Control members confirmed Monday they have asked Harrisburg attorney Sanford Krevsky to evaluate the strength of their case against Waters, who appealed his October 2009 dismissal to Commonwealth Court and filed a separate wrongful termination suit against the [more...]

Date: 2010-04-20 02:56:21

MSHA targets mine violations that lead to deaths - Beyond Sago ...

"This is as much a training and education issue as it is an enforcement issue," said Joe Main, assistant labor secretary for MSHA. Main and other MSHA officials visited Charleston on Friday for the second of two events to launch the program. The other was Thursday in Austin, Texas. MSHA officials analyzed 589 deaths in coal and non-coal mines between 2000 and 2008. They came up with a list of 11 coal and 13 non-coal rules that were most frequently cited by investigators looking into those deaths. In the coal industry, the list includes roof control violations, electrical problems, poorly [more...]

Date: 2010-02-12 22:01:25

What does a legal assistant for a probate, estate planning lawyer ...

Warning! Jobs in the field of Law are drying up FAST!! This is not a good field to invest time and/or money into. This is a SHRINKING vocational field. Many reasons. THE main reason?……We simply have WAY TOO MANY Legal Professionals – we have a GLUT!! (“Legal Professionals” includes, but is not limited to: Attorneys/Lawyers, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, etc, etc) Regarding being a Legal Assistant: Employers (usually law firms) in the field of Law want employees with BACHELORS degrees. And those “certificates” aren’t worth the paper [more...]

Date: 2010-02-12 09:05:23

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