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#The Elder Law Journal

Stephanie Tang s Article Highlighted in The Elder Law Professor Blog

The Elder Law Journal congratulates Journal Member Stephanie Tang whose article, When “Yes” Might Mean “No”: Standardizing State Criteria to Validate the Capacity to Consent to Sexual Activity for Elderly with Neurocognitive Disorders , was recently featured in the Elder Law Professor Blog. Stephanie s article is featured in our current issue (Volume 2, Number 2 (2015)). Read Professor Pearson s commentary on Stephanie s article here .

Notes Accepted for Publication in 2015-2016

The Elder Law Journal congratulates the following members whose notes have been chosen for publication in 2015-2016: 

Best Note. Daniel Latona, Reversing Course: Strengthening Consumer Protections for Reverse Mortgages. Elder L.J. (forthcoming 2015–16).

Ashley Altobella, “But I’m Not Dangerous, Judge, I Promise!”: Evaluat ... Read more »

A law firm is an organization formed by one or more lawyers that are engaged in the practice of law. These organizations have the purpose to advice clients (individuals or corporations) about legal rights and responsibilities with the government or other institutions, besides they represent their clients in business negotiations, criminal or civil cases, and other situations in which it is necessary a legal support.

There are a variety of law firms in size; for example, smaller law firms are the majority of lawyers in all countries that work as freelancers on specific specialties such as labor law, tax law, criminal law and family law; while larger law firms has separated groups in litigation and transactional departments, this way these firms can provide a diversity of services to their clients.

The law firm rankings are based on service excellence, and legal expertise and they also cover practice areas such as The American Lawyer's Corporate Scorecard and Top IP Fi ... Read more »

#The Florida Law Weekly

Database covers: March, 2001 - Present

Learn more about FLW Federal.

FLW Supplement Cases of Interest

ABORTION. The circuit court enjoined the enforcement of Chapter 2015-118, Laws of Florida, which provides that the information required to be given to a woman seeking an abortion be provided at least 24 hours before the procedure is performed. Read more.

DUI--EVIDENCE--BREATH TEST. A county court judge ruled that the FDLE is an authorized repair facility for breath testing instruments. Administrative rules clearly require inspection by the Department when an instrument is returned to a local law enforcement agency from an authorized repair facility before the instrument is placed back into evidentiary use. Read more.

FLW Federal Cases of Interest

CRIMINAL LAW--SENTENCING--ARMED CAREER CRIMINALS ACT. The residual clause of the AC ... Read more »

#The Elder Law Journal

Stephanie Tang s Article Highlighted in The Elder Law Professor Blog

The Elder Law Journal congratulates Journal Member Stephanie Tang whose article, When “Yes” Might Mean “No”: Standardizing State Criteria to Validate the Capacity to Consent to Sexual Activity for Elderly with Neurocognitive Disorders , was recently featured in the Elder Law Professor Blog. Stephanie s article is featured in our current issue (Volume 2, Number 2 (2015)). Read Professor Pearson s commentary on Stephanie s article here .

Notes Accepted for Publication in 2015-2016

The Elder Law Journal congratulates the following members whose notes have been chosen for publication in 2015-2016: 

Best Note. Daniel Latona, Reversing Course: Strengthening Consumer Protections for Reverse Mortgages. Elder L.J. (forthcoming 2015–16).

Ashley Altobella, “But I’m Not Dangerous, Judge, I Promise!”: Evaluat ... Read more »

To receive federal funding for schools, states must institute a bullying policy under federal law. This rule focuses mostly on discriminatory acts. For example, a Caucasian child in an all-black school might be protected by the federal guidelines if she s bullied on the basis of her race, whereas she might not be if she s tormented in an all-white school for reasons that don t qualify as discrimination. No federal law prohibits bullying itself, but the federal government mandates that schools must address persistent discriminatory behavior that turns a child s school into a hostile environment.

Pennsylvania s bullying policy loosely extends to acts that take place off school grounds. They must be of such a nature that they d be prohibited on school property as well, and they must take place in a school supervised location. If another child threatens your child at the bus stop, you may have a basis for legal action just as you would if it had happened on the school playgroun ... Read more »

#The IRS is taking people s cash and asking question later

Photo Courtesy Institute for Justice Carole Hinders in her Iowa Mexican restaurant

In August 2013, the IRS seized the entire bank account, nearly $33,000, of Carole Hinders. 67, a small business owner in Iowa.  But she did nothing wrong.

The same happened to the  Hirsch brothers. convenience store owners in Long Island — except with over 13 times as much money.

The government can seize people's money without ever charging them with a crime because of a controversial policy known as civil forfeiture. Under the law, police and other enforcement agencies can take any property or assets with suspected ties to criminal activity.

According to  a  new report  from the Institute for Justice, the IRS abuses that power, taking people's money first and asking questions later.

Structuring violations

Many people don't realize that under the Bank Secrecy Act, financial institutions have ... Read more »

#The Legal 500 > Simmons & Simmons > London, ENGLAND > What we say

Recommendations

London: Corporate and commercial

Within Commercial contracts. Simmons & Simmons is a third tier firm,

Simmons Simmons is praised highly by competitors and clients alike for the ‘quality and breadth of experience within the firm'. Team head Mark Dewar provides ‘clear guidance fashioned with respect to the client’s commercial objectives' and led advice to Telefónica UK on its smart meter implementation programme. Other clients include Monarch, Virgin Media and RBS.

Simmons Simmons ’ core four-partner team is headed by the highly regarded Chris Horton. and draws on an impressive list of investment bank clients, including JPMorgan Cazenove, Numis Securities and Investec, to act on a broad range of deals. Julian Perlmutter and Charles Hawes provide US advice, and UK-qualified Colin Bole is also recommended.

As well ... Read more »

#Which Laws Do What? IDEA, Section 504, Americans With Disabilities Act

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At a Glance: Which Laws Do What

Three federal laws protect the rights of individuals with disabilities, which can include people with learning and attention issues. Here’s what these laws do.

IDEA refers to the Individuals with Disabilites Education Act

It is a federal law that requires schools to provide special education and related services to kids with disabilities who require them

ADA refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act

It is a civil rights law that protects qualified individuals with disabilities

Section 504 refers to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability

IDEA provides:

Legal rights for people with disabilities, which may include accommodations

Special education and related services (such as speech therapy or counseling ... Read more »

#The Eviction Process

The Eviction Process

Eviction Flow Chart (Shows timeline and steps in the eviction process.)

If your landlord tells you to move, it doesn t mean you have to. In San Francisco, rent controlled tenants (most tenants) can only be evicted for certain just causes . Plus, here, and everywhere in California, evictions must follow specific legal procedures and a court process before you can be forced to move, unless you are a sole lodger living with the owner.

Beware. Most no fault evictions require landlords to pay relocation payments and restrict whether or not a landlord can raise the rent on a new tenant or convert the unit into a condominium. Tenants who move just because the landlord tells them to—without making the landlord actually issue an eviction notice—allow the landlord to evade re-rental and condo conversion restrictions, as well as relocation payments.

Also beware: Just ... Read more »

#The Law of Attraction: 30 Ways You Can Attract What You Dream Of

The law of attraction is a very insightful law by which to live. In other words, your ability to become intuitive will skyrocket if you attract what you want in life, especially what you dream of.

Do you dream of traveling the world? Do you dream of writing a book? Do you dream of opening up your very own coffee shop?

Everyone has unique dreams that differ from one another, but whatever that dream may be, it’s completely possible.

Spread your wings. Search for your purpose and freedom in this life. Most importantly, be as real as they come.

Demonstrate to others that life isn’t all that tough if we come to understand how lucky we are to be alive in this beautiful world, where miracles take place every day.

All it takes is grasping on to our fullest potential to do what we love, holding it closely and never letting it go.

Don’t ever let someone tell you that you ... Read more »

#The Law Society of British Columbia

President's Blog

I met a law graduate at a dinner in Vancouver a few weeks back. She told me she felt frustrated and discouraged, and asked if I had any suggestions to improve her odds of finding an articling position. more

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Jul 8, 2015

Law Foundation's Legal Research Fund BC lawyers are invited to apply for a grant from the Law Foundation of BC's Legal Research Fund. more

Jul 7, 2015

Precautionary measures: useful tips on how to proceed if your firm receives a suspicious package Some lawyers have expressed concerns about receiving suspicious packages. Here are some procedures to follow if your law firm receives a package and is unsure of its contents. more

Deadline Extended – Secondary school essay contest on the Magna Carta The deadline for the secondary school essay contest has been extended t ... Read more »

#The Law Of Unintended Consequences: Georgia s Immigration Law Backfires

Migrant farm workers from Mexico finish a long day of harvesting organic vegetables (Image credit: Getty Images North America via @daylife)

By Benjamin Powell

To forgo a repeat of last year, when labor shortages triggered an estimated $140 million in agricultural losses, as crops rotted in the fields, officials in Georgia are now dispatching prisoners to the state’s farms to help harvest fruit and vegetables.

The labor shortages, which also have affected the hotel and restaurant industries, are a consequence of Georgia’s immigration enforcement law, HB 87, which was passed last year. As State Rep. Matt Ramsey, one of the bill’s authors, said at the time, “Our goal is … to eliminate incentives for illegal aliens to cross into our state.”

Now he and others are learning: Be careful what you wish for, because you may get more than you bargained for.

Georgia’s law, s ... Read more »

#THE INVISIBLE HAND OF STEVE MOSTYN

THE INVISIBLE HAND OF STEVE MOSTYN

Steve Mostyn: Pushing a Pro-Lawsuit, Job-Killing Agenda

Steve Mostyn is a Houston personal injury lawyer specializing in hurricane lawsuits. He has become extremely wealthy off the losses of others in the wake of damaging storms. Mostyn is the largest funder of liberal candidates in Texas who oppose lawsuit reform and push his pro-lawsuit, job killing agenda.

Mostyn knows most Texans are conservative and don’t like lawsuit abuse, so he has also created a number of groups with conservative sounding names to fool voters. During election years, he puts up millions for these deceptively named groups which back candidates who want to roll back the lawsuit reforms that are keeping the Texas economy strong. He’s hoping voters won’t realize that the money is coming from a liberal, personal injury trial lawyer whose primary agenda is, presumably, his own self-interest.

Here ... Read more »

#The MBA Tour E-Bulletin

Rankings are a comparison of business schools that is organized by journalists. Accreditation is a process of quality assessment that is conducted by peers under the supervision of professional associations. Rankings will only tell you which business schools a magazine or newspaper thinks is number 1, number 2, number 3, etc. but accreditation will tell you that a business school meets specific international standards. In terms of measures of quality, accreditation is much more important than rankings.

The MBA Tour encourages you to look at BOTH rankings and accreditation when you choose an MBA program. We have asked our colleagues to provide information to help you better understand both processes.

Accreditation

Accreditation is a very important measure of a business school that is not understood by many people who apply to an MBA program.

Accreditation provides an independent validation of MBA courses. Several accr ... Read more »

#The Immigration Act of 1924 (The Johnson-Reed Act) - 1921–1936 - Milestones - Office of the Historian

The Immigration Act of 1924 (The Johnson-Reed Act)

The Immigration Act of 1924 limited the number of immigrants allowed entry into the United States through a national origins quota. The quota provided immigration visas to two percent of the total number of people of each nationality in the United States as of the 1890 national census. It completely excluded immigrants from Asia.

President Coolidge signing the Johnson-Reed Act

Literacy Tests and “Asiatic Barred Zone”

In 1917, the U.S. Congress enacted the first widely restrictive immigration law. The uncertainty generated over national security during World War I made it possible for Congress to pass this legislation, and it included several important provisions that paved the way for the 1924 Act. The 1917 Act implemented a literacy test that required im ... Read more »

#Why an Elder Law Attorney is a Good Choice

Rather than being defined by technical and legal distinctions, Elder Law and Special Needs Law is defined by the clients to be served. In other words, the attorney who practices Elder Law or Special Needs Law works primarily with people as they age and people with disabilities.

Elder Law and Special Needs Law attorneys use a variety of legal tools and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of their clients. Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys typically work with other professionals in various fields to provide their clients quality service and ensure their needs are met.

Using this holistic approach, for example, an Elder Law attorney will address general estate planning issues and will counsel clients about planning for incapacity with alternative decision making documents. This attorney will also assist clients in planning for possible long-term care needs, including nursing home care. Locating the appropriate typ ... Read more »

#THE LAW OF INERTIA

T he law of inertia states that:

A body will preserve its velocity and direction so long as no force in its motion's direction acts on it.

For example : a package thrown out of an airplane will continue to move at the speed of the airplane on the horizontal axis (in the direction of the airplane's movement). Since the law of gravity acts on the package (a vertical downward axis), the package will gather speed along the vertical axis, but on the horizontal axis its speed will remain equal to that of the airplane.

(In this explanation we have left out the force of air-resistance).

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The" /%Galileo discovered the law during the first decade of the seventeenth century, but in fact he did not understand the law in the general way we have formulated it here. The general formulation of the law of inertia was devised by Galileo's pupils and by Descartes - a French philosopher, mathema ... Read more »

#The Law - Washington Homeschool Organization

The complete text of the Home-Based Instruction Law can be found here.

The Home-Based Instruction Law is also contained in the publication Washington State s Laws Regulating Home-Based Instruction (the Pink Booklet ) published by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

I Compulsory Attendance

• Compulsory attendance age in the state of Washington is 8 years old OR the age at which a child is officially enrolled in public school.
• If a child is under 8 and has been officially enrolled in public school, the parent must formally withdraw the child. RCW 28A.225.015  However, we do not file a declaration of intent for children under age 8 .
• The Home-Based Instruction law affects children 8 years old and older.

II Parent Qualifications

To qualify to homeschool you must fulfill one of the following:

• Have earned 45 quarter units of college ... Read more »

#When Life Gives You Lemons.

When Life Gives You Lemons.

The Tesla Motors Team April 9, 2014

We were taken by surprise by a lemon law claim recently filed against Tesla by a Wisconsin lawyer, describing himself as the "Lemon Law King", who says that we ignored his client's three demands for a buy-back after alleged problems with a Model S.

First, let us state that we believe in lemon laws – they exist to protect customers against cars that repeatedly suffer defects. That's a worthy thing to address. We also make a point of going above and beyond in customer service, which extends to buying back cars on fair terms from any customer who ultimately remains unsatisfied with their vehicle. We never want someone to be unhappy in their ownership of a Model S.

In this case, however, there are good reasons to be skeptical of the lawyer's motivations. The service record shows that the Tesla service team did everything reasonably possible to help his client a ... Read more »

#The law on alcohol and under 18s

There are a number of laws around alcohol and under 18s so as a parent it's best to have an understanding of them. Some of them could also land you in trouble if you unknowingly break them.

What does the law say?

Alcohol consumption in the UK is governed by strict laws.

It is against the law (1) (2):

• To sell alcohol to someone under 18 anywhere.
• For an adult to buy or attempt to buy alcohol on behalf of someone under 18. (retailers can reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to an adult if they’re accompanied by a child and think the alcohol is being bought for the child.) 
• For someone under 18 to buy alcohol, attempt to buy alcohol or to be sold alcohol.
• For someone under 18 to drink alcohol in licensed premises, except where the child is 16 or 17 years old and accompanied by an adult. In this case it is legal for them to drink, but not buy, beer, wine and cider with a ... Read more »

#What You Need to Know About Libel and Libel Law

By Tony Rogers. Journalism Expert

Tony Rogers, About.com guide to journalism, has more than 25 years of experience as a reporter, author, editor and journalism professor. A portfolio of his recent articles can be found here .

If you are seeking permission to reprint something from my site, you must use this form .

Rumor, innuendo and gossip are things hard-news reporters generally avoid (as opposed to reporters on the celebrity beat). Most importantly, reporters do not have the right to libel the people they write about.

In other words, with great freedom comes great responsibility. Libel law is where the press freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment meet the requirements of responsible journalism.

What Is Libel?

Libel is published defamation of character, as opposed to spoken defamation of character. which is slander.

Libel:

• Exposes a person t ... Read more »

#The Moral Crisis on Our Southern Border

The Moral Crisis on Our Southern Border

No one knows just how many tens of thousands of Central American nationals most of them desperate, unescorted children and teens are streaming across America s southern border. Yet this phenomenon offers us a proverbial teachable moment about the paradoxes and hypocrisies of Latin American immigration to the U.S.

For all the pop romance in Latin America associated with Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, few Latinos prefer to immigrate to such communist utopias or to socialist spin-offs like Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, or Peru.

Instead, hundreds of thousands of poor people continue to risk danger to enter democratic, free-market America, which they have often been taught back home is the source of their misery. They either believe that America s supposedly inadequate social safety net is far better than the one back home, or that its purportedly cruel free market gives them more ... Read more »

#Online Law School - Get Your Law Degree Online

"Concord is a crossroads where the traditional and the new meet, a place of access and opportunity for a very diverse group of students. It is an exciting place to be."

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"Our Executive Juris Doctor degree provides access to a law school education for those who wish to enhance their careers or enter into law-related fields rather than practice law. It's a rewarding program."

Associate Dean of the EJD Program,

"Distance learning, as we pioneered it here at Concord, is not distant learning. Concord is not just a great law school but one of the most connected of professional learning communities."

Doug DiSabito, JD 2007

Concord Law School Programs

A 21st Century JD

Concord's online Juris Doctor program provides the unique opportunity to become a licensed attorney* without many of the challenges usually involved in the decisio ... Read more »

#Who We Are - Home - Delany & Associates - Attorneys at Law

Delany Law is a Caribbean based international law firm providing an extensive range of legal expertise to meet the needs of our diverse client base. Located in the Garrison Historic Area, Delany Law attorneys provide representation throughout the Caribbean and Florida.

Client focused and result oriented, Delany Law continues to build on its reputation as a superior provider of legal services. Built on a foundation of uncompromising dedication, effort, and integrity, our wealth of skill and industry experience equip our attorneys to meet the demands of our clients efficiently and effectively. We continually reinforce this reputation through vigorous representation as well as responsive and personalized service resulting in lasting relationships with our clients. We are honoured to be able to contribute to their growth and success across the Caribbean and around the globe

Our technology based environment help ... Read more »

#The most comprehensive Web site for law school students and faculty

From accounting to workers' compensation, the American and University series casebooks have been an indispensable part of law student life since the first part of the 20 th century.

American Casebook Series

Established in 1908, the American Casebook Series has a long-standing tradition of excellence in providing outstanding scholarship for legal education course materials. The casebooks contain edited cases, commentaries, and problems, which provide a context for class discussion in law school courses.

University Casebook Series

Foundation Press, one of America's most prestigious publishers of law books, offers the University Casebook Series. Foundation Press was the first publisher to recognize that a nationally acclaimed board of editors, comprised of outstanding legal scholars and educators, provides a solid and continuing basis for assuring the merits of its publications. The ex ... Read more »

#The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

The Economist ranks the MBA Program at Brandeis IBS among the top 100 in the world.

For seven straight years, The Princeton Review has named Brandeis IBS as one of the top business schools in North America.

Your International MBA

As you make your choice among accredited MBA programs, you may have encountered an interesting question: Does it matter where you get an MBA? And you already know the answer is yes. That s because you re driven to do more than just meet the degree requirements for an MBA. you want to learn all you can from your professors and peers, in the very best international business MBA program so that you can launch the global career you ve envisioned. Brandeis International Business School (IBS) is known nationally and internationally as the destination of choice for a global MBA.

MBA Faculty

Take your global MBA studies and your int ... Read more »

#Why Attending Law School Is The Worst Career Decision You ll Ever Make

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The news for would-be attorneys keeps getting worse. According to analysis from the Wall Street Journal released yesterday, only 55% of class of 2011 law school grads were employed full-time as lawyers nine months after graduation. The other 45% may be unemployed, working at Starbucks or starting their own law school hate blogs. Couple this with declining starting salaries (they fell $9000 between 2009 and 2010) and the fact that 85% of law school grads are facing an average debt load of $98 500 and you can see why law school as a career path has taken a public lambasting in recent years.

There’s a good reason that the WSJ’s data – based on figures from the American Bar Association – may seem shocking. It marks the first look at employment figures related solely to jobs requiring a legal degree and passage of a bar exam. Previously, law schools reported employm ... Read more »

#Which law firms will fund your LPC and GDL course fees and pay maintenance costs?

Of the firms advertised in TARGETjobs Law 2015, 46 sponsor their future trainees through the conversion course and LPC.

The promise of a generous salary is a tempting reason to become a trainee solicitor but the flipside is that qualifying is an expensive business. Non-law graduates need to cover conversion course (usually known as the CPE or GDL) fees, which range from £3,000 to £10,200 full time, and all graduates who want to become a trainee solicitor need to fund the legal practice course or LPC, which costs from £7,500 to £14,750 full time, depending on course provider and location. It’s wise to start thinking about how you’re going to finance this while still on your undergraduate degree.

Financial support from commercial law firms

LPC and GDL sponsorship from City law firms

LPC and GDL sponsorship from magic circle law firms

• ... Read more »

#Whistleblower Law.

Whistleblower law is related to Wrongful Termination law and includes the statutes that protect employees from being terminated or otherwise discriminated against in retaliation for exposing suspected dishonest or illegal activities or wrongdoings, that violate the public trust, occurring in their place of employment. Although the term �whistleblower� is generally associated with government workers who report government fraud, these laws actually offer protection to employees of public or private companies, as well as government agencies. Some of these statutes also make provisions for monetary awards for employees who expose an employer who is guilty of these types of violations.

The federal Whistle Blower Protection Act (WPA) protects most federal employees who work in the executive branch. It also requires that federal agencies take appropriate action. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) was created by this act and is tasked with investigating ... Read more »

For the past five years, Lawyerist has published an annual list of the best law firm websites. Now, you can find out what they have in common.

The 2015 best law firm websites are out! Check out the current top 10.

Out of over 50 nominations, we have narrowed the field down to the ten best. There were many good nominations, but the top ten are some really excellent, responsive websites.

Responsive web design turned out to play a big factor in getting to the top ten. A responsive website should look good on any screen, from a big desktop display to a smartwatch. Law firm websites still have a way to go on this, though. Many great-looking nominations — including some websites built in the last year — wound up in the discard pile because they are not responsive.

Apart from responsiveness, however, I will not explain the criteria I used to pick these ten websites. Great website design is in the eye of the beholder, and it is up to you to take a look and de ... Read more »

#When Is An MBA Worth It?

Earning an Master's in Business Administration (MBA) can help professionals enhance their career opportunities, receive increased compensation and job promotions. An MBA can provide the skills and knowledge necessary to start a new business, and many employers require an MBA for certain management or leadership positions.

On the other hand, an MBA from a top business school can cost nearly $100,000 – a substantial expense for recent graduates and substantial time out of the workforce for early-career professionals. The question becomes, is earning an MBA worth the cost? It all depends. (For more, see: Should You Get An MBA? )

The MBA Degree: An Overview

MBA coursework involves a broad spectrum of business-related topics including accounting, statistics, economics, communications, management and entrepreneurship. MBA programs not only ready students to work for financial institutions such as banks but also ... Read more »

#Which part time MBA program offers the most ROI: Villanova or Temple?

Matt Benedetto Law student at Stanford, investor, and chess-boxing enthusiast

I have to say temple here especially if you are an instate student. In state temple is $27,000 a year, so $54,000 over 2 years. Where nova is $94,000. I m not sure how these figures change if you are part-time but I imagine its similar.

Now temple with out of state tuition is $39,000, so $78,000 for 2 years. Still a $16,000 difference.

The question then is, of course, is nova worth $16,000-$40,000 more than temple, and the answer is almost certainly no. The employment prospects are similar out of both schools, and both have strong ties to Philadelphia. Very few, but some, get jobs in New York. But these schools are strong regional schools, so you best way to maximize ROI is to stay close to the mother ship, I.e. Philadelphia.

I think, slightly biased because I went there for undergrad, temple is a strong ... Read more »

#Why Getting an M. B. A. Isn - t Worth It

Why spend six figures on a business degree? Students would do better to train and network on their own

ENLARGE

Whom would you hire: the candidate who built a profitable business in two years, or the candidate who sat in lectures? Brian Stauffer

But don't kid yourself. What matters exponentially more than that M.B.A. is the set of skills and accomplishments that got you into business school in the first place. What if those same students, instead of spending two years and $174,400 at Harvard Business School, took the same amount of money and invested it in themselves? How would they compare after two years?

If you want a business education, the odds aren't with you, unfortunately, in business school. Professors are rewarded for publishing journal articles, not for being good teachers. The other students are trying to get ahead of you. The development office is already assessing you for future donations. Adm ... Read more »

#What’s Wrong with the Violence Against Women Act?

When Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994, it was a landmark in federally recognizing the scourge of domestic violence. It also brought about a very practical change, meant to address the problem of cops treating such cases as private family matters instead of serious crimes. With grant funding as reward and with the backing of many leaders in the battered women’s movement, VAWA encouraged states to adopt mandatory arrest policies that allowed domestic violence cases to move forward without the cooperation of victims. Eighteen years later, with a reauthorization of VAWA now stalled on Capitol Hill, a vocal group of researchers and advocates are questioning whether VAWA’s original intent—to make law enforcement the primary tool to stop domestic violence—was the right approach. “VAWA’s focus on law enforcement reduces the really more complicated thing of violence against women to be a problem of the law,” say ... Read more »

#The Master of Legal Studies

Arizona Law's Master of Legal Studies (MLS) is a one-year degree program pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. The MLS is designed to enhance the effectiveness of a broad spectrum of professionals whose work involves regulations, negotiations, or working with lawyers or legal issues. If you find yourself needing a better foundation for working with and understanding laws and regulations, or wish to improve your career prospects by obtaining legal and critical thinking skills, the MLS may be just the right fit.

The MLS Program allows professionals to:

• Gain both general and specialized knowledge of the U.S. legal system specific to their areas of interest;
• Learn the process of legal analysis by examining cases, laws, and regulations related to their specific interests;
• Further their ability to think and communicate critically about legal issues that affect a broad spectrum of career fields;
... Read more »

#When Adultery Is a Crime - The Atlantic

South Korea has scrapped a law against infidelity that arose from the chaos of the Korean War.

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Last week, a South Korean court struck down a national institution: a six-decade-old law that made adultery a criminal act carrying a prison sentence of up to two years. It should be left to the free will and love of people to decide whether to maintain marriage, the majority opinion declared. Some 53,000 South Koreans had been indicted and 35,000 jailed for the crime since the government started tracking such figures in 1985. Naturally, the ruling sent the shares of condom and morning-after pill manufacturers soaring.

Adultery bans are a fading but persistent global phenomenon. and they re instructive when it comes to assessing how sexual and gender dynamics are shifting in different societies. In the United States, for example, adultery laws enacted in the 1700s and 1800s were often p ... Read more »

#Whistleblowing for employees.

You’re a whistleblower if you’re a worker and you report certain types of wrongdoing. This will usually be something you’ve seen at work - though not always.

The wrongdoing you disclose must be in the public interest. This means it must affect others, eg the general public.

As a whistleblower you’re protected by law - you shouldn’t be treated unfairly or lose your job because you ‘blow the whistle’.

You can raise your concern at any time about an incident that happened in the past, is happening now, or you believe will happen in the near future.

Who is protected by law

You’re protected if you’re a worker. eg you’re:

• an employee, such as a police officer, NHS employee, office worker, factory worker
• a trainee, such as a student nurse
• an agency worker
• a member of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Get independent advice if you’re not sure you’re prot ... Read more »

#Мобильное приложение Juscutum Legal Alarm

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#Online Law Schools Have Yet to Pass the Bar - US News

Many argue that fully online programs aren't the path to a traditional legal career.

Updated: 6/20/12

Enrolling in an online J.D. program may seem like a convenient alternative to spending three years and more than $100,000 on a traditional legal education. especially for working adults—but prospective students should be wary of the potential pitfalls, experts say.

Wholly online J.D. programs are not accredited by the American Bar Association, and graduates of the programs are eligible only to take the California Bar Exam, given that it's the only state in which online law schools can officially register (though some states have been known to make exceptions on an individual basis). In all, there are 12 unaccredited distance or correspondence law schools registered in California, including Concord Law School of Kaplan University, California School of Law, and the Abraham Lincoln Univer ... Read more »

#Wichita Elder Law Lawyers - Compare Top Elder Law Attorneys in Wichita, Kansas

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#Which Legal Form Is Best for Your Business, Incorporation Article

When you start a business, you must decide on a legal structure for it. Usually you'll choose either a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC), or a corporation. (Also, some businesses choose to operate as cooperatives.) There's no right or wrong choice that fits everyone. Your job is to understand how each legal structure works and then pick the one that best meets your needs. The best choice isn't always obvious. You may, after reading this section, decide to seek some guidance from a lawyer or an accountant.

For many small businesses, the best initial choice is either a sole proprietorship or, if more than one owner is involved, a partnership. Either of these structures makes good sense in a business where personal liability isn't a big worry -- for example, a small service business in which you are unlikely to be sued and for which you won't be borrowing much money. Sole pro ... Read more »

#Wildy - Sons Ltd - The World - s Legal Bookshop: Home

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The Company was established in 1830 at our present location in Lincoln s Inn Archway catering for the new, second-hand and antiquarian law book market. We also have a second bookshop at 16 Fleet Street to cater for our Temple based customers.

Whilst retaining the charm, atmosphere, traditions and personal service of a bygone and gentler age, our experienced staff in both bookshops are equipped with all the necessary technology to deal with the ever increasing demands of the 21st. century.

The key objective for our online bookshop is to retain this unique ambience whilst also providing all the products and services required by our customers, whether students, practitioners or professional information specialists.

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#Иммиграционная Оценка

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A Skilled Worker applicant comprises of the Federal Skilled Worker Class, the Quebec Skilled Worker Class, Provincial Nominee Class and Canada Experience Class. It is point based and confers permanent resident status to applicants who are able to demonstrate an ability to become economically established in Canada. An offer of employment from a Canadian employer is not required.

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A Business applicant comprises of the Investor Class and the Entrepreneur Class. It is broadly defined as one who possesses a high personal net worth and controls the equ ... Read more »

#10 stalkers in court every week since new laws were passed but campaigners warn it is just the tip of the iceberg

• New offence created in 2012 means stalkers face up to five years in jail
• Ministers reveal that in the first 13 months, 566 cases went to court
• Campaigners warn police and prosecutors need more training
• Home Secretary Theresa May condemned 'sickening and cowardly crime'

Published: 08:59 GMT, 21 February 2014 | Updated: 09:57 GMT, 21 February 2014

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Ten stalkers have been sent to court every week since tough new laws were introduced to make it easier for victims to get justice.

The government created a specific criminal offence of stalking to take action against people who lives make their victims’ lives a misery.

New figures reveal that in a little over a year more than 560 cases have been sent to court, but campaigners warned too few police, ... Read more »

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FATF AML Policy Analyst Career Opportunity

The FATF Secretariat is looking for Policy Analysts to contribute to its work on anti-money laundering and combating terrorist financing (AML/CFT) issues. https://oecd.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en job=10046

Key areas of work include assessments of AML/CFT measures of countries against the revised FATF Recommendations and development of FATF policy papers.

The vacancy is open to nationals of OECD member countries and of FATF member economies.

For more information, please see the OECD s recruitment information at www.oecd.org ... Read more »

#10 new Arizona laws that will affect residents

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The majority of the new laws will have little day-to-day impact on the public, instead addressing state-budget issues, specific industries or regulating state agencies.

The majority of the new laws will have little day-to-day impact on the public, instead addressing state-budget issues, specific industries or regulating state agencies. less

The Arizona Legislature passed and Gov. Jan Brewer signed 278 new laws this year. Most of them go into effect Thursday.

The majority of the new laws will have little day-to-day impact on the public, instead addressing state-budget issues, specific industries or regulating state agencies. Here are 10 new laws the public may want to take note of:

Boating: Creates a civil penalty for boaters operating a motorized watercraft who refuse to submit to a drug or alcohol test.

Abortions: Makes it a misdemeanor to ... Read more »

#What is the Difference Between an Attorney a Paralegal and a Lawyer?

One common area of confusion for those outside the legal profession is the difference between various job titles among legal professionals. After all, in many jurisdictions there are now paralegal firms that offer services that to some might seem similar to what an attorney can do. So what is the difference between an attorney and a paralegal, an attorney and a lawyer, and other legal professionals?

Attorney vs. Paralegal

The biggest distinctions between attorneys and paralegals are education and licensing. To be an attorney, one must attend and graduate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school (in most cases obtaining a juris doctorate degree); undergo a rigorous background screening by the state in which he or she intends to practice; and take and pass a grueling licensing test called the bar exam designed to determine if the attorney is minimally competent in the majo ... Read more »

#Will the legal establishment allow a two-year law school?

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When President Barack Obama said last week that law schools would "probably be wise" to move away from three-year programs to two, he gave lip service to the stakeholders.

"The question is can law schools maintain quality and keep good professors and sustain themselves without that third year?" the Harvard Law graduate asked in remarks at New York's Binghamton University. "My suspicion is that if they thought creatively about it, they probably could."

Easy for him to say.

"Who will fight like crazy to prevent two-year schools from being able to accredit J.D.s? Just about everybody in the established order," said Columbia Business School professor Rita Gunther McGrath, who has written about the troubles facing law schools.

Under a two-year system, McGrath sees lost revenue for administrators, poorer job prospects for professors and fewer studen ... Read more »

#5 Reasons Not to Get a Dual JD

Don't pursue an extra degree just because you can.

As the global marketplace grows increasingly complex, professionals want to gain a diverse skillset, allowing them to thrive in diverse, rapidly-evolving environments. As a result, more and more people are pursuing dual degrees, including JD/MBAs.

I received my JD/MBA from Harvard University several years ago, and I have found it to be extremely worthwhile. As an entrepreneur, I rely on both my business and law education daily. However, this dual degree is not right for everyone, and you need to carefully consider it before making this investment.

This week, I will discuss the potential reasons not to pursue a JD/MBA. Next week, I will explain the substantial benefits of this dual degree.

Here are five reasons a JD/MBA may not be right for you:

1. Cost: Most JD/MBA programs are four years long and cost at least $50,000 more than a law degree al ... Read more »

#6th Circuit says Michigan tribe subject to federal labor laws

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A federal appeals court says a northern Michigan Indian tribe does not get to set its own labor rules at the casino it operates near Manistee.

The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians claimed tribal sovereignty allowed it to adopt its own laws that ban strikes and discourage union organizing by casino employees. The Teamsters challenged the tribal act, and the union won before the National Labor Relations Board.

But the Little River Band says the board has no jurisdiction in this instance.

Not so, says the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court says Indian tribes are sovereign, but, with just a few exceptions, federal laws still apply to them. The court said the Indian Gaming Regularity Act was adopted by Congress to help tribes with economic development.

“It does not, however, immunize the operation of Indian commercial gaming ent ... Read more »

#William Mitchell law school first to offer ABA-approved online degrees.

A Minnesota law school will become the first in the country to allow students to earn their degrees largely from home, with the blessing of the American Bar Association.

On Wednesday, William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul plans to announce its new hybrid option: Students will spend only a week or two on campus each semester, and take the rest of their classes online.

It s the first such program at a fully accredited law school. And depending on whom you ask, it s a risky, or a long overdue, venture that could shake up the tradition-bound halls of legal education.

It moves them slightly forward into the 21st century, said Robert Oliphant, a professor emeritus at William Mitchell who supports online teaching. Law schools are about the last institutions in the world to try to change. They re just very stuck in the mud.

The ABA, which accredits 203 law schools nationwide, ha ... Read more »

#On-line learning gets tryout at summer school

Greenwich High School rising senior Zeik Dume works on his Algebra II course in Odysseyware Thursday at Central Middle School.

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For seven Greenwich high school ers, there would have been no summer school this year without new software.

Among them, they are taking five “credit recovery” classes to earn credits for courses they did not pass during the school year. With just a handful taking those classes, there were not enough students to meet enrollment minimums to staff them.

In the past, the lack of numbers would have meant those classes could not be run. Students would have to make up the courses another time, likely during the school year. For some, the delay in catching up could have meant having to spend another year in high school.

Administrators did not want to see that scenario, so they came up with an alternative: The students would become their own teachers, by doing the cour ... Read more »

Morgan & Morgan regularly assist local and foreign corporations, from several industries, in important investments in Panama and the region. Among the high-profile infrastructure projects in Panama, other than the Panama Canal expansion project, where the firm has been involved as financing and development counsel are the construction of the largest hydroelectric power station (Changinola I), the biggest cooper mining project (Cobre de Panama, a US$6 Billion copper mining project), a new, modern and fast public transport system for Panama City (Metrobus), the Ciudad de las Artes (a new and modern culture city in Panama City) and the Ciudad Hospitalaria (a new and modern medical/health care city to the North of Panama City). Given the experience and breadth of our team we are uniquely positioned among Panamanian law firms to handle all aspects of these challenging projects.

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#5 New Laws That Take Effect Wednesday In Mar

5 New Laws That Take Effect Wednesday In Maryland

Monday, September 29, 2014

Mike Fortier, Robert Lang Associated Press

This article was posted September 29, 2014. The new laws in effect in 2015 have not yet been posted.

Some of the high-profile new laws approved in Maryland this year will take effect on Wednesday. Here are some of the most prominent.

MARIJUANA DECRIMINALIZATION

The possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana will be a civil offense rather than a criminal one. Civil penalties include $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense and $500 for a third offense. The law requires teen offenders to be evaluated for treatment. Learn more about how the bill passed.

TRANSGENDER DISCRIMINATION

Transgender residents will have protection against discrimination on matters relating to housing, employme ... Read more »

#Widener University

Leadership in the Law Widener University offers you an exceptional opportunity to prepare for your legal career in one of two outstanding law schools; Widener University Delaware Law School and Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

Distinguished Faculty Published scholars who are also dedicated teachers and mentors, including nationally recognized experts in fields ranging from environmental law to corporate law, torts to criminal defense.

Substantive Experience Abundant opportunities for every student to become involved with clinics, externships, legal journals, moot court, and student organizations focused on areas of interest within the law all providing invaluable experience in preparation for legal practice.

Professional Connections A vast network of partnerships with working attorneys, judges, and business and government leaders across Delaware, Pennsyl ... Read more »

#Zoning Ordinance

_{*This Edition includes Ordinance Update No. 97 (11/14)}

Part One: Basic Provisions

• Purpose of Zoning Ordinance
• Definitions of Zoning Ordinance

Part Two: Use Regulations

• All zones (Residential, Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial, etc.)
• Supplemental Limitations on uses

Part Three: Animal Regulations

• Kinds of animals allowed
• How many allowed
• Animal Enclosure Regulations

Part Four: Development Regulations

• Density
• Lot Size
• Building Type
• Floor Area Ratio
• Building Height
• Setbacks

Part Five: Special Area Regulations

• Airport Area
• Flood Plain
• Community Design Review
• Historic Regulations
• Scenic Regulations

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#6 Predictions for Law Firm Marketing in 2015

We recently asked a several dozen experts for legal industry predictions for 2015, which we will publish here later this week.  Larry Bodine provided six for law firm marketing  and we’ve  decided to run his viewpoints as a standalone post.

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Here are Mr. Bodine’s six predictions for legal marketing next year:

1. The firm website becomes the sine qua non  of legal marketing. A law firm website is now the essential element of its marketing. Hinge research showed that 77% of professional firms generate new business leads online. 70 percent of law firms in another survey said their website generated new matters, according to Alyn-Weiss research .

2. The rise of the review sites.   Because so many consumers habitually look to review sites before buying anything, lawyers will have to pay close attention to reviews about them on Avvo, Personalinjury.com, Yelp, Goog ... Read more »

#1L Guide to Buying Cheap Textbooks - Top Law Schools

1L Guide to Buying Cheap Textbooks

Law school is very expensive and many students are on a tight budget. Legal textbooks can eat away at that budget, costing as much as $200 per book. Below is a short guide for 1L's on how to find the best deals on textbooks.

1) Buy used books

There is really no good reason to buy a brand new, shrink-wrapped textbook. Unless your professor requires a textbook that was just published a month ago, you should be able to find a used copy online. Some people argue that they need a new book because they prefer clean pages. However, there are plenty of used books out there that have no markings. Out of the six used textbooks I bought for 1L year, only one of them had highlighting on the pages. When buying online, read the seller descriptions for used books and you will know if the pages are clean. If you stick to used textbooks and aren't too picky, you should never pay more t ... Read more »

#5 Questions to Ask When Choosing an MBA Entrepreneurship Program - US News

How a program integrates hands-on learning opportunities into the curriculum can vary, experts say.

Attending business school has traditionally been a way to advance in the ranks of an established company, but recently more students are electing to work for themselves soon after getting their degree.

Forty-five percent of alumni entrepreneurs from the classes of 2010-2013 started businesses at graduation, as compared with just 7 percent of alumni entrepreneurs who graduated before 1990, according to a March report from the Graduate Management Admission Council.

Many students in MBA programs select entrepreneurship as their focus to better prepare themselves for being employers, investors, inventors and other necessary roles that keep the world of entrepreneurship spinning.

Experts say learning opportunities available vary at different schools, but programs with a strong entr ... Read more »

#11 Most Affordable Law Schools in America - Insider Monkey

When you finally decide to have a professional career as a lawyer, you look for the most affordable law schools in America to complete your education. You will evaluate different things about the law schools, their reputation, how many students pass the bar exam, their location and most importantly, in these days of recession, affordability. When you look forward to getting an admission in the high ranked schools, you also worry about the fees and all the expenses that will come along. So, that s where we step in. We have created this list of most affordable law schools in America to help all our future lawyers and judges. Since courthouses play the crucial role in our society, it is only fair to make affordable studies for ones who wish to work in these institutions. Our legal and medical systems are essential characteristics of our country and in a way they truly represent us. And that s why we have to i ... Read more »

#3 Bad Reasons to Get an MBA - US News

Don't apply to business school just to bolster your resume.

There are many reasons why an MBA degree is a great way to turbocharge your career, and this blog has covered several of them. But there are also bad reasons for going to business school. These three should not be your motives for contemplating getting an MBA.

1. You're unsure what else to do. Perhaps you are feeling pressured to go for the degree by well-meaning family or friends. Or, maybe you’re just a little too excited about the partying and social events that abound at business schools.

At the dawn of the financial crisis, many young professionals turned their thoughts toward business school as the job market grew increasingly unstable. This is an understandable rationale, but taking a two-year break as a placeholder activity doesn’t make a lot of sense professionally or financially. A better bet would be to take time to travel the world and find ... Read more »

#21 Questions to Ask During an Interview for a Legal Job

Landing an interview, dressing to impress and confidently answering interview questions are only part of the equation of a successful interview. It’s important that candidates show an interest in the law firm or organization and treat the interview like a conversation. One of the best ways to do this is by asking thoughtful questions --not just questions whose answers readily appear on the firm’s or organization’s website. To help jumpstart the process, below (in no particular order) find 21 interview questions to ask during a legal job interview.

1. How did you become interested in X practice area/subject matter?

2. Did you focus on X while you attended law school? (If you are still in school) Do you recommend any courses or clinics that would enhance my understanding of X field?

3. Why did you choose this firm/organization over others?

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#6 mistakes women make in a divorce - The Times of India on Mobile

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When a woman hears the words "I want a divorce," the turmoil of the separation can propel her to make some horrible mistakes that can cause a lot of trouble later .

Divorce attorney Randall Kessler of Kessler and Solomiani in Atlanta has revealed the 6 biggest mistakes that women make in a divorce.

Firstly, women should not panic and should go online and find out everything that they need to know. They should meet a lawyer or more than one lawyer and find out what their rights are. Women should remember that they are not going to get kicked out of their home immediately just because their husband is not paying their rent or mortgage anymore and should not get intimidated into agreeing to a settlement before they are ready to.

Secondly, they should not just go for a free consultatio ... Read more »

#4 things you should know about Utah gun laws

SALT LAKE CITY In the weeks since the Sandy Hook massacre, where 20 children were killed at a Connecticut elementary school, the rhetoric around the nation has been about safety and gun control, including laws that allow Americans to carry a firearm.

The U.S. Constitution clearly spells out that American citizens have the "right to keep and bear arms" and that those rights "shall not be infringed." The Utah Constitution further defines the right to bear arms as a means for "security and defense of self, family, others, property, or the state, as well as for other lawful purposes" and that those rights "shall not be infringed."

However, the types of "arms" allowed assault weapons has been debated ad nauseum in recent weeks.

More recently, a man was photographed at a Utah JCPenney store Wednesday openly carrying an semi-automatic rifle over his shoulder. While not illegal in the state of Utah, many shoppers were co ... Read more »

#Online Learning: What Next?

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On-line learning today provides a quality alternative to on-the-ground courses. It offers students greater flexibility as to time and place as most courses are offered asynchronously, meaning students can take them at any time of the day or night. Most chief academic officers at colleges and universities were very skeptical of online learning when it was in its infancy, today, according to a recent survey. more than 70% of them now believe it is critical to their long-term strategy. The Chief Academic Officers find that the outcomes from distance education courses are equal to or better than those of traditional, on the ground, courses.

More than 5 million students or 25% of all college and university students are enrolled in distance education courses according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Eleven percent of students are enrolled exclusively in distance education c ... Read more »

#5 Reasons Not to Get a Law Degree - CBS News

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Faced with a dreadful job market, plenty of young college grads are considering law school . But should they spend the money on a law degree ?

For most young grads, the answer is a resounding no. At least that's the conclusion you could easily draw from a lengthy story in The New York Times on Sunday. The article, Is Law School a Losing Game? . provided a devastating look at how law schools market themselves and manipulate their employment statistics to make their law degrees look like a great investment.

Why You Shouldn't Get a Law Degree

From a variety of sources, I've pulled together 5 reasons why you should not get a law degree :

1. Law schools are misrepresenting their grads' job success.

According to the article in The New York ... Read more »

#5 Places to Get a Free Criminal Justice Education Online

Free online courses in criminal justice are offered by real schools. Learn which criminal justice courses are available, what topics they cover and if they lead to real college credit.

Information on Free Online Criminal Justice Courses

The free online criminal justice courses described below may offer a majority of the same resources as credit-bearing classes, but none grant college credit. Students don't need to register or enroll in order to access the course materials. Some courses require the purchase of textbooks.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Justice explores the concepts of liberty and equality in society. Students can download PDFs of selected lecture notes and complete assignments from the three required textbooks. In Drugs, Politics and Culture. students look at the use of illegal drugs in our culture and examine America's drug laws and their impact on the ... Read more »

#8 Stanford Men Vied For Glory. She Didn t. Guess Who Won?

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Something surprising just happened at Stanford Law School. In this year’s graduating class, eight men and one woman vied to be this year’s commencement speaker. Each male tried to position himself as the rightful leader of the class. The female candidate never did so. And yet, when the 180-person graduating class was done voting, she won.

How did Marta Belcher pull it off? The story of how she outwitted her rivals would make a lovely logic puzzle. See if you can figure it out, based on the following hints.

Belcher has a deep interest in the way ideas get shared, developed and protected. Most recently, she’s been an intern at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. which champions file sharing, open-source software and free speech online. She’s held summer jobs at Apple and the Ropes Gray law firm, related to intellectual property issues.

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#28 Great Places to Buy Law Books Online

By Michelle Fabio. Law School Expert

Law books are without a doubt one of the biggest expenses for students, and it doesn t help that textbook prices increased nearly threefold between 1986 and 2004 according to the Government Accounting Office (PDF). Sadly, selling them back for pennies is perhaps even more depressing than buying them in the first place.

The Internet has created a virtual playground for shoppers, and here are 28 places you can save money on law books -- and note that many buy back books as well:

1. AbeBooks.com. A subsidiary of Amazon.com with books discounted up to 90% off list price.
2. AddALL. Popular textbook search and comparison engine.
3. Alibris.com. Textbooks from 10,000 independent bookstores.
4. Amazon.com. Surely you know of Amazon s excellent book selection, but don t miss their Marketplace, which has some of the best prices anywhere on used books.

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#8 Other Jobs You Can Get With A Law Degree

What can you do with a law degree? You become a lawyer, duh. Not so fast the answer is not so clear for many. Maybe you graduated from law school or you are a newly minted member of the legal profession. You find that the study or practice of law is not what you had expected and you are planning a career change. What do you do with your law degree?

“You can do so much with a law degree!” Many disgruntled law students and lawyers can tell you that they’ve heard this line enough to make their eyes roll back into their heads. But is this quip true?

It really is. You can, in fact, do a lot with a J.D. besides practicing law, contrary to popular belief. The transferable skills that a law degree helps you develop are useful in a variety of non-law related professions.

Lawyers are typically a bright bunch of people.  Had they not been lawyers, or if they ever contemplate a career change, there is no telling how they would ... Read more »

#15 Of The Weirdest Laws About Dogs That Are Still Legal In The U. S.

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As pup parents, it s always important to stay informed. Your pup looks to you for guidance and knowledge, so the more you know, the better for your pooch. And while there are those basic, mundane, Did you know? things, we decided to up the ante on the weird and wacky. So here s a list of the strangest laws regarding doges in the U.S. Some of these will make you go, Whaaaaaaaaaat? and some will make your jaw drop from disbelief.

1. You cannot tie your pet dog to the roof of a car in Anchorage, Alaska.

I wonder why this basic nugget of common sensical truth had to be a law. Someone somewhere is responsible for this.

2. In Little Rock, Arkansas, dogs are not allowed to bark after 6 PM.

While excessive barking might be a problem, who are we to impose such a law on these poor pooches? It s like asking humans to stop talking after ... Read more »

#8 things never to say to your daughter-in-law

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This article is a different perspective than you might expect on this topic. I m not a mother-in-law yet, but I am a daughter-in-law and I have a lot of friends who are also daughters-in-law (DILs). Between us, we pooled this list of the most unflattering or annoying things our mothers-in-law (MILs) say to us.

There is a caveat: some daughters-in-law have great relationships with their MILs. They don t mind when their MILs offer advice unasked or question how they run their households. Unfortunately, this isn t true for everyone. These suggestions are for those well-meaning, wonderful mothers out there that want to know what they can do to improve their relationships with the wives of their sons (because nothing else they ve tried has worked so far). Avoid saying the following things, and you re sure to notice positive results.

Why do you do it that way?

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#5 ways to put a law degree to work

FORTUNE Dear Annie: Last spring, I graduated from a good law school and, all these months later, I still can’t seem to get hired by a law firm in my (fairly large) city. Most of them seem to be shrinking, not growing, and the informational interviews I’ve had so far have been interesting mainly because they’re so negative. Even some partners at big firms have told me “off the record” that getting ahead in the profession has been both boring and grueling, a really bad combination, and I should find something else to do with my life. The question is what. Do you or your readers have any ideas about how I should broaden my job search? I’d still like to use my law degree if possible, especially since I went into debt to get it.  No Name, Please

Dear N.N.P.: When I put your question to Mark Newall, a senior vice president at Boston-based Keystone Associates Legal, he said your jaded interviewees have ... Read more »

#59 Online Bachelor - s in Pre-Law Schools - 2015 - s Best

For individuals interested in eventually pursuing careers as lawyers, accredited online Pre-Law Bachelor s Degree programs are a perfect place to begin and develop the traits that make professional lawyers successful. Since there is no formal undergraduate lawyer degree, a good online bachelor of pre-law program is the most effective way of showing law schools that a student is extremely serious about eventually practicing law professionally. The online bachelor of pre-law degree is designed to fine-tune critical thinking, writing and reading comprehension skills, in addition to exposing students to the basic building blocks of laws and the litigation process.

Requirements

Any student wishing to obtain an online bachelor of pre-law degree should be comfortable with public speaking and essay-writing, especially when it comes to developing and supporting a claim. Those individuals who graduate with online pr ... Read more »

#10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My MBA - Poets and Quants Poets and Quants

by Azella Perryman Poets Quants Author on July 14, 2014

Azella Perrymanos graduated from Harvard Business School in 2011

It’s been three years since I graduated from Harvard Business School, and I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what I wish someone would have told me BEFORE B-school and definitely while I was going through my job search.

So here are my top 10….

1. They were right – at least half of the classmates I know (if not more) are at a different job 18 months out than they had when they left school. Which makes me really question what the career services team gets graded on in terms of performance…

2. Nobody mentions how much more confusing and scary (and cash constrained) life gets AFTER the MBA. Yes taking out loans to go on trips during school is an integral part of making deeper relationships…but damn…I still haven’ ... Read more »

#12. 4 Ampere s Law

12.4 Ampere's Law

Physicists conclude that electrostatics can be described by the two conditions: E = 0, E =.

No sources or sinks of Magnetic Field lines; and Ampere's Law.

We can immediately translate the statement that magnetic fields have no sources or sinks into the statement: B = 0, since, (again by the divergence theorem,) we know that sources and sinks correspond to non-vanishing divergence.

You are probably familiar with the Biot-Savart Law which describes the magnetic field produced by an electrical  current element.

Ampere's Law states that, for constant current flow, the flux of electrical current through a surface is proportional to the line integral of the magnetic field (counterclockwise) around its boundary:

Stokes' Theorem, applied to B, gives

Upon combining these two we obtain, for any surface S :

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#9 frequently asked questions about common-law unions

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1. What if I want the rights of a married couple but I don’t want the certificate or the whole wedding thing?

Some provinces allow you to register your coupledom as a “civil union” or a “domestic partnership.” In Nova Scotia, for example, you just fill out a form for $22.68 and get the same rights as married couples under the law. If the relationship goes to crap, a Statement of Termination costs $30.29. (How cold would that be? A Dear John letter accompanied by three tens and three dimes.)

2. What do I have to do to be considered in a common-law union?

What is common-law for insurance or tax purposes might be different from the family law definition. To be considered a common-law spouse in the eyes of the law, a couple must be in a marriage-like relationship and live together for a certain period of time. That period, in Ontario and New Brunswick ... Read more »

#9 Habits To Manifest Your Dreams Using The Law Of Attraction.

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We are powerful manifesting machines, but since we have 50 to 70 THOUSAND unconscious thoughts per day, of which about 80% are NEGATIVE we're not always manifesting wonders!

While it's true that the first step to using the law of attraction is shifting to more positive way of thinking, the reason people give up working with LOA is that they believe that if they start thinking positive thoughts, then all their dreams will manifest.

The law of attraction is not a magic wand. Because the brain preferentially scans and stores negative experiences, we have to consciously, habitually build the positive mental muscle. We all have layers and layers of stories, limiting beliefs, fears and blocks that have become the interior landscape of our minds and cannot be changed overnight just by thinking positive thoughts.

In order to become a master at manifesting with the law of attractio ... Read more »

WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION

Detailed articles and amendments of the Washington State Constitution.

Washington State Statutes

Connects you to Washington state’s individual laws (may be called codes, statutes, revised statutes, or compiled laws).

Washington Rules and Regulations

Contains links to the text of regulations and rules formally adopted by Washington state agencies.

The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is the compilation of all permanent laws now in force.

Washington Legislative Agencies

A list, with links, of the various Washington State legislative agencies, from the office of the state actuary to the joint committee on veteran s and military affairs.

An alphabetical list of the many Washington State agencies and departments with links to each individual department.

The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington provides a list, with links, to Washington s city codes includin ... Read more »

#10 ways to be a super daughter-in-law - TOI Mobile

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Here are a few tips to improve your relationship with your mom-in-law

One of the biggest challenges of married life is to get along well with your in laws. Though this goes for both partners in a marriage, it is the woman who is affected the most.

According to research around 60 per cent of all marriages suffer from tension with mothers-in-law that is normally between the woman and her husband's mother. The nagging, meddling mother-in-law is often the cause of worry and the central idea that can help better the situation is to have a positive attitude and to show respect to the older woman.

Positive attitude

Just like being a daughter-in-law is new to you taking up the role of a mother-in-law is new to her too. Always try and convey a positive attitude towa ... Read more »

#Accredited Online Biology Degree Programs

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An online biology degree can lead to many job options. A biology degree is a general science degree that many obtain before applying for medical or dental school. This general science degree gives you many job opportunities that you may not normally think of when brainstorming the possibilities an online biology degree brings. The only difference with an online biology degree is that it s obtained online. This can be difficult for some students as the courses involved in an online biology program are as complex and require the same time commitment as those taken in the conventional classroom. As long as you re obtaining your online biology degree from a regionally accredited program, you will be fit to apply for medical or dental school. A whopping 40% of biology scientists are employed by the government .

Those with a bachelors or masters in biology will typically have a non-science related job. Tho ... Read more »

#A List of the Different Types of Law Degrees

Law degrees are some of the most coveted achievements in the world of education. Many people are attracted to the legal field for reasons such as high levels of pay, wanting to make a difference to their society, the perceived thrill of the profession and the steady career progression and demand for suitably qualified people within this field. This article will describe various types of law degrees that can be studied for in order to explain what they entail. The three basic types of legal degree will be explained before other legal qualifications and specializations are elaborated upon.

Juris Doctor (J.D)

This is a three year degree which represents the first postgraduate qualification for those wishing to enter the legal profession. In order to study for the Juris Doctor, commonly abbreviated to JD, prospective candidates must have already completed a college undergraduate program. This is often in a related field su ... Read more »

#2016 U. S. News Law School Ranking: the Highlights - Law Blog

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U.S. News World Report has just released  the latest edition of its ranking of America s best law schools. For the most part, institutions that have dominated the list for years still rule, but other schools lost or gained substantial ground. One reason is a new scoring methodology that punishes schools for employing their own graduates.

The validity of U.S. News s rankings has long been a source of contention among legal educators, but few deny its influence  with prospective students. And at a time when demand for law degrees is at a historic low, the pressure on law schools to place high—or at least hold steady—is arguably more intense. Here are highlights

from the magazine’s 2016 ranking:

• Little shake-up among the elite. Once again, Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Columbia and the University of Chicago occupy the top five spots. Apart from Stanford ... Read more »

#10 Best Online Bible Colleges and Seminaries

Lots of people these days are looking for an online Bible college or seminary where they can take courses from home without having to leave their jobs and uproot their families and move to a new city or state. Thankfully, more and more schools are offering online Bible college courses and online seminary classes to meet this rising need.

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This post contains what I consider to be the 10 Best Online Bible Colleges and Seminaries. Some of them even offer free online Bible college courses! Of course, you won t get actual college credit for taking these free courses, but at least you can get the information. Most of the people I talk to who are interested in taking online Bible college courses are not too concerned about the credit, but simply want the information that an online Bible college or seminary can offer.

So whether you are interested in getting an online Bible college degree, or if you just want to ... Read more »

#9 books that new law students should read

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As a professor of law, I am naturally biased in favor of my profession.

Notwithstanding the naysayers, law students and lawyers commit to the pursuit of justice against obstacles that yield only to the keenest and, one hopes, most ethical minds.

Yet the study of law is in large part a matter of reading.

Lots of reading.

But not all legal reading need be as dry as a prospectus or as weighty as a Supreme Court ruling. Much of the law can be absorbed through great literature and thoughtful nonfiction. Indeed, I suggest that newly minted law students spend the summer before their classes begin with the following nine works (roughly one a week) as preparation for entering what remains the noblest of professions.

Whether you're a soon-to-be law student or a citizen interested in better understanding our justice system, you could do worse than to spend this ... Read more »

#30 Best of the Best Online High School Programs - Online Schools Center

Online high schools are a great alternative for students and families who want more flexibility, customization and self-directed education. From teens to adults wishing to complete their high school graduation requirements, high quality online high schools are increasingly available with many extra benefits not found in a traditional brick and mortar option.  For example, students are able to go on vacation with their families without missing a beat. And unlike traditional high schools, students can make sure to get adequate sleep each night, rather than rushing around in the morning. Students can also be more selective about their social life, maximizing positive interactions and minimizing the negative. And perhaps most importantly, customized online learning eliminates situations where the student is frustrated by the pace of learning. Finding an online high school that is dedicated to the advancement of yo ... Read more »

#20 Business Laws Every Entrepreneur Should Know About - Bplans Blog

Are you finally ready to turn your business idea into a reality? As you know, there’s a lot of preparation that goes into launching a business.  Creating a business plan and securing funding are common items on the startup to-do list.  One thing you should add to that list is time to review common business laws that could affect your business.

To make your research a little easier, we’ve scoured a number of government websites and compiled a list of laws and regulations that affect every business.

Licensing

1. Business licenses

To legally start a business, you’ll likely need a business license. Start by calling your local city government. See if you need a license, and if you need to know about any zoning rules. For federal and state licensing,  check out the Small Business Administration website, and follow the links that are applicable to your business.

Emplo ... Read more »

#98 new Kentucky state laws go into effect next week

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - From new booster seat requirements to rules designed to crackdown on teens using cough medicines to get high, nearly a hundred new laws go into effect in Kentucky next week.

The new laws were approved during the Kentucky General Assembly's 2015 regular session.

The state constitution specifies that new laws take effect 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature. The General Assembly’s 2015 session adjourned on March 25, making June 24 the day for new laws to take effect.

There are some exceptions. Bills that contained an emergency clause, such as this year’s measure to fight heroin abuse, went into effect immediately upon being signed by the governor. A handful of bills also specified their own effective dates, such as a measure that goes into effect early next year to offer some civil protections to victims of dating violence.

But most new laws – 98 o ... Read more »

#750 ILCS 5

The Court may further order any part or all of the earnings of a parent during a sentence of periodic imprisonment paid to the Clerk of the Circuit Court or to the parent having custody or to the guardian having custody of the children of the sentenced parent for the support of said children until further order of the Court.

If there is a unity of interest and ownership sufficient to render no financial separation between a non-custodial parent and another person or persons or business entity, the court may pierce the ownership veil of the person, persons, or business entity to discover assets of the non-custodial parent held in the name of that person, those persons, or that business entity. The following circumstances are sufficient to authorize a court to order discovery of the assets of a person, persons, or business entity and to compel the application of any discovered assets toward payment on the judgment for support:

(1) the non-custodial parent ... Read more »

#Online LL. M. in Advocacy

Distinguish Yourself

We've all seen them - exceptional advocates who stand head and shoulders above their peers. Advocates who connect, explain, and persuade with ease. Advocates who compel their audiences to action. If you possess the desire to be just such an advocate, Stetson's Online LL.M. in Advocacy is for you.

The LL.M. in Advocacy was designed to foster participants' development into full-spectrum legal advocates by challenging common assumptions about advocacy, encouraging personal growth, and teaching how to couple advocacy skills with sound legal analysis and strategic planning.

With the demanding schedules of practicing attorneys in mind, Stetson's LL.M. in Advocacy program uses a part-time, distance-learning model, similar to our highly successful Online LL.M. in Elder Law program. The vast majority of course work is conducted online through activities such as viewing lectures, contr ... Read more »

#750 Free Online College Courses - Compare - Explore

Since 2008, Academic Earth has worked diligently to compile an ever-growing collection of online college courses, made available free of charge, from some of the most respected universities. We proudly build on the precedent set forth by MIT OpenCourseware. believing that everyone deserves access to a world-class education.

To facilitate this goal, we have curated links to over 750 online courses and 8,500 individual online lectures, giving students of all ages unparalleled access to college courses they may otherwise never experience. Whether supplementing existing coursework, or learning for the sake of learning, anyone with an internet connection has the freedom to learn at their own pace from world-renowned experts, without the burden of rising tuition costs.

To access this collection of free online college courses, simply select your area of interest from the menu below. From Art and Design to Social Science, ... Read more »

Executive Stupefaction

C.D. Michel April 17, 2015

While recently misleading students in a speech at a South Carolina college, Barak Obama tossed a few gun control whoppers into the audience. “Our.

More Guns = Less Crime; California Style

C.D. Michel March 27, 2015

Very little is predictable in crazy California. But anyone familiar with gun control advocate spin tactics could have predicted that the civilian disarmament.

Gun Seizure and Government Corruption

C.D. Michel March 12, 2015

For years some police agencies, particularly in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other cities lead by politicians that push gun control, have forced citizens.

LAPD – Still Two-Stepping Violent Crime Data

C.D. Michel January 23, 2015

If at first you don’t succeed, scam, scam again. A while ago the Los Angeles Times noted that local police were fudging ... Read more »

#Online Master - s Degrees in Computer Science

Best Online Master's Degrees in Computer Science

In fields such as computer science, a bachelor's degree may not be enough. And for some students, a campus-based higher education may not be practical. To address both challenges, colleges and universities across the country have added online master's programs in computer science, computer engineering, database administration and other fast-growing, tech-related majors. These advanced credentials provide a flexible option for tech-savvy students looking for a successful career in a top industry.

West Virginia University

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Job Placement: Yes

State: West Virginia

West Virginia University offers a Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) online. The 33-credit master's program typically takes two years to complete. The initial portion of the master's program consists of a 15-credit Software Engineering ... Read more »

#About Pavlenko & Partners, Attorneys at Law, «Павленко і Партнери» Адвокатського об’єднання

Client s interests come first!

Pavlenko Patrners, Attorneys at Law, is one of the leading law firms providing a full range of legal services on the Ukrainian market. The company was established in 1996 and according to the 2011 law firms rate of the Publishing House Yurydychna Praktyka (Law Practice) is the acknowledged leader in Lviv.

Owing to perfect knowledge of the Ukrainian legislation, deep understanding of the Ukraine s business environment, impeccable professional reputation, compliance with high international standards of legal practice we obtained recognition of colleagues and loyalty of clients.

Leading companies working in the field of oil and gas trade, construction, telecommunications, investment, insurance, and banking belong to our clients. In 2005 we provided legal support of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Ukraine.

Client s interests c ... Read more »

#Online Learning

Since 1993, the iSchool at Syracuse University has been offering high quality graduate-level online learning opportunities to students around the world. Each year, students representing a broad range of professional, cultural, and academic experiences, ages, and geographic locations join iSchool distance education programs. With limited residencies and asynchronous course delivery, students can learn virtually anytime, anywhere, earning a Syracuse University degree with flexible study schedules and no need to relocate.

iSchool's Unique Approach

iSchool online students earn the same degree as campus students. Their only differentiation is the mode of learning.

iSchool online classes are taught by the same faculty as campus classes.

iSchool faculty are formally trained in online pedagogy.

iSchool courses are taught by iSchool faculty. We utilize technology in all of our teachings, but technology does not “te ... Read more »

#What is the difference between an MBA and MSc in Business?

What is the difference between an MBA and MSc in Business?

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An MBA and MSc are both Masters level qualifications which are granted to students who have demonstrated a high-level of knowledge in their field of study. Although both awards are postgraduate courses, there are differences between them in terms of eligibility, focus and personal development. If you are interested in studying a postgraduate business qualification, understanding these differences will help you chose the most suitable degree.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The MBA is an executive-level business course designed for students with executive or management level experience. MBA degree s are designed to develop leadership skills and offer professionals the opportunity to formally recognise their business expertise. The MBA is currently the most popular professional degree progra ... Read more »

#2014 Most Affordable U. S. Online College Rankings

As of August 2013, the majority of college seniors graduated with over $26,000 of student loan debt [ 1 ]. About 8% of those graduates are still unemployed, and of the lucky ones, half are working jobs that do not require a college degree [ 2 ]. Many grads are asking themselves: was my debt worth it?

This year, OnlineU has released the first rankings of its kind: the 24 most affordable online degrees by subject. We’re trying to help prospective students get a college degree without the burden of massive debt.

141 colleges on our lists offer an annual tuition of less than $10,000, and 7 are less than $5,000 per year. With fully online programs and total tuition costs under $40,000, these schools are making education accessible and affordable.

All tuition numbers are from the current year, verified by the school's website or by contacting an academic representative directly. Please refer to our metho ... Read more »

#113th Congress (2013-2014): International Megan s Law to Prevent Demand for Child Sex Trafficking

Summary: H.R.4573 113th Congress (2013-2014)All Bill Information (Except Text)

Shown Here:

Reported to Senate without amendment (12/11/2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 20, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

International Megan's Law to Prevent Demand for Child Sex Trafficking - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish within the Child Exploitation Investigations Unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the Angel Watch Center, which shall: (1) receive information on travel by child-sex offenders; (2) establish a system to maintain and archive all relevant information, including decisions not to transmit notification abroad and responses of destination countries to notifications; (3) establish an annual review process to ... Read more »

#39-15-401 - Child abuse and child neglect or endangerment.

Title 39 - Criminal Offenses

Chapter 15 - Offenses Against the Family

Part 4 - Children

39-15-401 - Child abuse and child neglect or endangerment.

39-15-401. Child abuse and child neglect or endangerment.

(a) Any person who knowingly, other than by accidental means, treats a child under eighteen (18) years of age in such a manner as to inflict injury commits a Class A misdemeanor; provided, however, that, if the abused child is eight (8) years of age or less, the penalty is a Class D felony.

(b) Any person who knowingly abuses or neglects a child under eighteen (18) years of age, so as to adversely affect the child's health and welfare, commits a Class A misdemeanor; provided, that, if the abused or neglected child is eight (8) years of age or less, the penalty is a Class E felony.

(c) (1) A parent or custodian of a child eight (8) years o ... Read more »

#2014 Most Affordable Colleges for an Online MBA Degree

This list displays the 25 most affordable schools offering online MBA degrees. The schools included on our list range in annual tuition from $4,417 up to $17,404. There are dozens of school offering MBA programs online, but some of these distance education options have tuition costs as high as $42,000 per year.

With an impressively low annual tuition rate of $4,417, the University of North Dakota offers the most affordable online MBA degree program. This school is a non-profit instution and its online MBA program can be adjusted for those with and without a background in business. West Texas A & M University offers the next most affordable online MBA at $5,369.

MBA programs typically take two years to complete, but many of these schools offer flexible courseload options for working professionals who need to take classes part time and for those looking for an accelerated MBA as well. In addition to weig ... Read more »