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#HUMANS OF UVA LAW

My husband and I own a 3,000-acre sheep ranch in Chile.

I don t look at my third year as being in law school, I look at it as I m working on myself. Taking classes and clinics but also working at a startup, teaching myself about operations, learning more about the aspects of law that intersect with the business ventures I plan to get involved with. Getting myself ready. Third year is Operation Me.

I m going into the Air Force after I graduate. There are all kinds of law to practice and you never know where in the world you re going to be stationed it could be South Dakota or Japan! I also like the family feel to the military. I m interning with the Navy right now and you really see that people care about their work, they care about each other, they watch out for each other. They invest in each other.

#Illinois Law Firms

Founded in 1999, the firm is a leading national law firm with offices throughout the country. Headquartered in Alton, Illinois, the firm represents clients from all parts of the United States.

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It has been this commitment to giving every injured person a voice that drives our lawyers. Our experience with helping injured victims runs deep, specializing in:

We believe victims of mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, personal injury, and corporate malfeasance deserve a voice in the American legal system. Through no fault of your own, you or someone you love has been harmed, and you need someone with the experience, compassion and resources to advise you of your rights and guide you through the legal system.

Because our practice was built on the principle of giving each client the personal attention he or she deserves, we take our cases on a contingency basis. This helps shift some of the burd ... Read more »

#How to get into the top MBA programs

Is the MBA investment worth it?

This simple question could be the most difficult to answer. Some aspects that ll help you address it. Look at your current situation and evaluate in objective terms what is good and what is missing. Is it money, job satisfaction, growth prospects, unmanageable workload, stress, international prospects ? Expand this list based on your personal situation.

Now for each of these areas, see if an international MBA will make a considerable difference to your status. Also think about alternative options that ll help you reach your goals. Think about the risks involved and how you d be able to tackle them.

Some good tools to help you in the process:

Managers Not MBAs Prof Mintzberg s book that takes a critical look at the degree

What Color Is Your Parachute? A book that addresses many questions for Job hunters and career changers

Beyond The MBA Hype A funny, a ... Read more »

#How to Get the Most Money When Selling Your Textbooks

Finals are nearing completion, the semester is coming to an end, and students are already stressing about what to do with their textbooks. Here are a few tips for clearing the bookshelf and earning more when when you do.

After the amounting debt from tuition and housing, textbook companies love to kick students when they're down by charging some pretty insane prices for their books. New editions are out on an overly regular basis and you're guaranteed to spend a small fortune if you don't buy your books intelligently. To help alleviate the amounting financial distress, many schools offer buyback programs at the end of the semester, but they're really not that good. Instead of settling for your campus bookstore's low offer, there are plenty of alternatives to keep to help increase the return you receive on your textbooks. We're going to take a look at how to keep your textbooks intact and the best ways to get th ... Read more »

#Immigration law revamp will hit more than just NHS - The Scotsman

This week s furore surrounding the impact of changes to immigration laws, particularly the potential effect on the NHS, wasn t surprising, writes Elaine McIlroy

More surprising perhaps was that the uproar hadn’t happened sooner. These changes were announced in 2011 – and they affect all businesses and organisations, albeit with some “shortage occupations” exempted.

The changes will come into effect on 6 April 2016, after which many migrant workers who had planned to stay in the UK will have to leave. The changes will primarily hit employers who rely heavily on migrant and lower paid workers – which is why the impact on the public sector is potentially so high, but all businesses need to be aware.

A new minimum salary requirement will apply to those who wish to settle in the UK. Employees will need to earn £35,000 (or a higher “going rate” for the job) if they want to settle after having worke ... Read more »

#Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer

Legal trouble can be scary. The fact is, law enforcement isn t above being wrong about your case. Being unjustly arrested or accused is more common than you might think. It s not unheard of for law enforcement officers to manipulate evidence in their favor. As a private citizen, you don t have the upper hand in the courtroom. Stewart and his team prioritize your needs as a defendant, giving you the best defense available. This highly educated and motivated team of attorneys is committed to success, and can help you, regardless of the seriousness of your charges.

Alex Lane and his team defend the accused in many kinds of criminal cases. The experienced and educated lawyers at Stewart Lane prioritize the rights of the defendant, protecting citizens from coercive conduct by the police. If you need a defense lawyer in Arizona, contact Stewart Lane today .

Why choose the Law Offices of Stewart & Lane?

Stewart & Lane's Arizona d ... Read more »

#Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act Allows Private Businesses to Discriminate Against Employees Based on Sexual Orientation - The Atlantic

The new statute s defenders claim it simply mirrors existing federal rules, but it contains two provisions that put new obstacles in the path of equality.

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No one, I think, would ever have denied that Maurice Bessinger was a man of faith.

And he wasn t particularly a still, small voice man either; he wanted everybody in earshot to know that slavery had been God s will, that desegregation was Satan s work, and the federal government was the Antichrist. God wanted only whites to eat at Bessinger s six Piggie Park barbecue joints; so His servant Maurice took that fight all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which in 1968 decided that his religious freedom argument was patently frivolous.

Growing up in the pre-civil-rights South, I knew a lot of folks like Maurice Bessinger. I didn ... Read more »

#How Walmart could get Congress to reform America s gun control laws

Walmart took a stand on a controversial social issue this this week when it declared its intent to stop selling Confederate flag merchandise following the shooting deaths of nine African-Americans at a Charleston church.

In the aftermath of the brutal deaths, a public debate erupted over the display of the flag, which has unfortunately persisted as a symbol of Southern and – let’s be honest, white – pride. When an image of the Charleston perpetrator donning a gun and Confederate flag exploded on social media, the flag became an immediate flashpoint for opening unhealed wounds about racism in America.

While the U.S. Supreme Court affirms Texas’s decision to ban specialty license plates displaying the Confederate flag and South Carolina wrestles with removing the flag from its state Capitol, corporate America is acting – without hesitation based on its conscience. Once again, Walmart WMT ent ... Read more »

#Immigration Law.

What is Immigration Law?

Immigration law refers to the rules established by the federal government for determining who is allowed to enter the country, and for how long. It also governs the naturalization process for those who desire to become U.S. citizens. Finally, when foreign nationals enter without permission, overstay their visit, or otherwise lose their legal status, immigration law controls how the detention and removal proceedings are carried out.

The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the exclusive right to legislate in the area of immigration. Most of the relevant laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), are found in Title 8 of the United States Code. State governments are prohibited from enacting immigration laws. Despite this, a handful of states recently passed laws requiring local police to investigate the immigration status of suspected illegal aliens, creating some controversy.

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#Intellectual property

Overview

In general terms, intellectual property is any product of the human intellect that the law protects from unauthorized use by others. The ownership of intellectual property inherently creates a limited monopoly in the protected property. Intellectual property is traditionally comprised of four categories: patent. copyright. trademark. and trade secrets .

The products of the human intellect that comprise the subject matter of intellectual property are typically characterized as non-rivalrous public goods. Essentially, this means that the same product may be used simultaneously by more than one person without diminishing the availability of that product for use by others. In the words of Thomas Jefferson:

"If nature has made any one thing less susceptible than all others of exclusive property, it is the action of the thinking power called an idea, which an individual may exclusively possess as long as he keeps it to himself; bu ... Read more »

#IBA - Construction Law International

Launched in March 2006 and published quarterly, Construction Law International is a thought-provoking magazine with a balance of substantive and practical articles and news that anyone involved in the international construction industry will wish to receive. Recent articles include:

Enforcement of binding but not final DAB decisions: the impact of ICC Case 16948/GZ

Dispute boards: the Australian experience Part 2

Is the elephant test the best approach to defining practical completion?

Scheduling (programme) analysis: hired gun advocacy or effectively meeting burden of proof?

In addition to feature articles, each issue includes updates from around the world, case updates and regular columns from experts around the globe.

Construction Law International is sent to all members of the International Construction Projects Committee as part of their membership package.

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#Illegal Reentry into the U. S. After Removal: Crime and Punishment

After an alien has been legally "removed" from the United States, federal criminal law makes it a felony for that alien to reenter (or be found in) the country without approval of the government.

What Constitutes "Illegal Reentry"?

Under the applicable federal criminal statute, the Immigration and Nationality Act. it is not merely illegal reentry after removal that constitutes the crime. Rather, the law applies to any alien who reenters the U.S. or is found within the country, without government approval, after having been:

• Denied admission to the U.S.;

Excluded from the U.S.;

Deported from the U.S.;

Removed from the U.S.; or

Departed from the U.S. while an order of exclusion, deportation, or removal is outstanding.

Penalties for Illegal Reentry

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#Poets - Quants - 2014 Best International Business School Ranking - Poets and Quants Poets and Quants

by John A. Byrne Poets Quants Author on December 1, 2014

MBA students outside London Business School

Differentiating itself as the world s best MBA program with a global learning community in a global city, London Business School again topped the 2014 Poets Quants ranking for having the best MBA experience outside the U.S. It was the fourth time in five years, that LBS came in first ahead of other world-class programs at No. 2 INSEAD in France and Singapore, No. 3 IMD in Switzerland, No. 4 IE Business School in Madrid, and No. 5 IESE Business School in Barcelona.

Tucked away on the edge of leafy Regents Park in central London, LBS is conveniently down the road from the Boston Consulting Group, who alongside McKinsey Company, regularly hire some two dozen MBA graduates every year. It’s the only U.K. school to feature in the top ten of the Financial Times’ glo ... Read more »

#Illinois Family Law Attorney (Gwendolyn J. Sterk) Divorce Lawyer Cook County, Will County, Dupage County

Do you feel as if change has become necessary? There areВ many reasons why a life-change like DivorceВ mayВ feel imminent, but there's no clear understanding ofВ how to get there. В If you're wondering what to do next, we can help. В It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities and to be fully informed of your choices before taking any legal action. Empowering yourself with options is the key - And our experienced Illinois family law attorneys can assist you. We practice family law in Cook County, Will County, and DuPage County, Illinois.

The professionals at Gwendolyn J. Sterk and the Family Law Group are here to help. This web site has been designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of what to expect before, during, and after a case has been filed. Take the time to review each section, and then contact us to schedule a fre ... Read more »

#ILEA: Law Enforcement Job Opportunities

ILEA Bulletin Board Law Enforcement Job Opportunities Law Enforcement Job Opportunities

To submit a job posting send a brief description of the position (see examples below) to ILEA Registrar, Niki Smythe .

Adams County Sheriff’s Department

The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for the following positions until 4:00 pm on July 31, 2015:

• Full-Time Deputy
• Full and Part-Time Confinement Officers
• Full and Part-Time Communications Dispatchers

Applications can be picked up from the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, 313 South 1st, Decatur, IN, or email leocareers@co.adams.in.us for an application. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2015 .

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office

The Johnson county Sheriff’s Department is hiring for the following positions:

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#Illinois Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

What term is used in the Illinois anti-bullying laws?

Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

What groups are listed under Illinois state law?

The following groups are listed under Illinois anti-bullying laws:

• Race
• Color
• Religion
• Sex
• National origin
• Ancestry
• Age
• Marital status
• Physical or mental disability
• Military status
• Sexual orientation
• Gender-related identity or expression
• Unfavorable discharge from military service
• Association with a person or group with one or more of the aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics
• Any other distinguishing characteristic

Schools that receive federal funding are required by federal law to address discrimination on a number of different personal characteristics. Find out whe ... Read more »