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Law enforcement agency (LEA ) is a term used to describe either an organization that enforces the laws of one or more governing bodies, or an organization that actively and directly assists in the enforcement of laws. In doing so, the LEA assists the governing bodies to provide governance for their subjects.

LEAs which have their ability to apply their powers restricted in some way are said to operate within a jurisdiction .

Non executive powers jurisdictional coverage of Europol.

LEAs will have some form of geographic restriction on their ability to apply their powers. The LEA might be able to apply its powers within a country, for example the United States of America's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, within a division of a country, for example the Australian state Queensland Police, or across a collection of countries, for example international organizations such as Interpol, or the European Union's Europol. LEAs wh ... Read more »

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT

Under federal law and Department of Labor (DOL) policy, harassment by DOL employees of DOL employees based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or parental status is prohibited. The Department of Labor does not permit harassing conduct by anyone in the workplace, including contractors.

Prohibited workplace harassment may take either of two forms. It may entail "quid pro quo" harassment, which occurs in cases in which employment decisions or treatment are based on submission to or rejection of unwelcome conduct, typically conduct of a sexual nature. Workplace harassment may also consist of offensive conduct based on one or more of the protected groups above that is so severe or pervasive that it ... Read more »

Undergraduate grade-point average and LSAT score rule the roost in law school admissions, so medians and quartiles are the best measures to help a potential applicant to gauge his competitiveness. Still, USC Law admits people - not numbers - and the admissions committee looks to form a class with more than just measurable smarts. In an interview with TLS. Dean Robert Rasmussen explains:

At USC, we enroll students from a variety of backgrounds who are united by their intelligence and passion. We look for a broad range of students who will bring very different life experiences to our intellectual community .and a variety of perspectives to the classroom .We therefore take pride in building a student body as diverse, complex and interesting as our city and our country.(iii)

While numbers are important, Southern Cal reviews each applicant's entire file, including personal statements and letters of recommendation. Candidates should apply through the Law School Admi ... Read more »

by Mark Shead on March 15,

I ve seen a lot of questions recently by programmers on Slashdot, Reddit and Stack Overflow basically asking:

I m writing code, but I m not very good.  What can I do to change that?

For people in that position who already have a bachelors degree (but not necessarily in software engineering or CS), I d suggest a little known educational gem.  The ALM in IT degree focused on software engineering from Harvard s Extension School is an excellent program that will often meet the needs of people who find themselves in the position above. It offers a good education and it one of the least expensive ways to get a master s degree for someone interested in software engineering. In this article I want to describe the program, my experience and go through class by class and discuss what I found useful.

I completed a master s degree (ALM in IT) from Harvard with a concentration in software engineering last year. Most of my classes were t ... Read more »

In North American English, a Law enforcement agency (LEA ) is an organisation that enforces the law.

LEAs will have some form of geographic restriction on their ability to apply their powers. The LEA might be able to apply its powers within a country, for example the United States of America 's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. within a division of a country, for example the Australian state Queensland Police. or across a collection of countries, for example international organizations such as Interpol. or the European Union 's Europol .

LEAs which operate across a collection of countries tend to assist in law enforcement activities, rather than directly enforcing laws, by facilitating the sharing of information necessary for law enforcement between LEAs within those countries, for example Europol has no executive powers [ 1 ] .

Sometimes a LEA’s jurisdiction is determined by the complexity or seriousness o ... Read more »

Compose a list of the top 10 elements that are important to you in a college or university. For example: Programs of study ("Majors"); tuition cost ( possibly room/board and travel), size of the school (and number of students), class size (including faculty/student ratio), geographical location, admission criteria (HS grades SAT scores), campus life, reputation of faculty, extra-curricular activities offered. Include any other criteria not mentioned, if it's a factor in your decision.

Assign a value between 1 and 5 to each element. The most important element would receive a 5 and 1 means that it's not really important at all. You can assign the same number to more than 1 element.

Create a list of the colleges and universities that interest you. The College Board provides a free online search function that returns a list of schools that match the criteria you enter. Become a member for free and it will keep your searches and results in an online organizer that you can ... Read more »

U.S. Law LL.M.

Earn a M asters Degree (LL.M.) in U.S. Law in less than one year.  All you need is a computer,  an Internet connection, and a desire to unlock your human potential and advance in your career.  Listen to lectures, participate in courses, network with attorneys around the world, and even take final exams on days and times that are convenient for you.

Florida Coastal School of Law ( Coastal Law ) offers an online Masters Degree to lawyers with law degrees from outside the U.S. Coastal Law, located in Jacksonville, Florida, has the sixth largest law student enrollment in the U.S. Our J.D. program is fully accredited and licensed by the American Bar Association (“ABA”). The LL.M. program has received the acquiescence of the ABA.

The LL.M. Masters of U.S. Law program is the first to be offered entirely online. The program is offere ... Read more »

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(For information about employee laws in Canada, see the Human Resources Development Canada website.)

This section of the library provides miscellaneous information which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an attorney specializing in the area of employee laws. Businesses requiring legal advice regarding potential or current litigation should seek counsel from an attorney.

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European Union law (commonly referred to as Union Law, historically called "European Community law") is a body of treaties and legislation, such as Regulations and Directives, which have direct effect or indirect effect on the laws of European Union member states. The three sources of European Union law are primary law, secondary law and supplementary law. The main sources of primary law are the Treaties establishing the European Union. Secondary sources include regulations and directives which are based on the Treaties. The legislature of the European Union is principally composed of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. which under the Treaties may establish secondary law to pursue the objective set out in the Treaties.

European Union law is applied by the courts of member states and where the laws of member states provide for lesser rights European Union law can be enforced by the courts of member states. In case of European Union law which ... Read more »

I. Introduction

This research guide is an introduction to the basic legal materials of modern English law (see English Legal History for historical research). This research guide applies only to the law of England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate court systems, which, while similar, are not identical. This guide does not include information on European Community law, which may be binding on English courts. For guidance with researching EU law, see the European Union research guide. If you are beginning a comprehensive legal research project, refer to the sections of this guide that describe secondary sources first (e.g. sections IX through XI).

Some comparative notes to remember:

1. There is no written English constitution (i.e. there is no one single document called the constitution); constitutional law concerns issues such as the role of the state, the protection of individual rights, etc. (see e.g. Anthony King, ... Read more »

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This article relates to the profession as practiced in the United States. For a more general discussion, see Lawyer. For discussion of powers granted to an Attorney-in-Fact, see Power of attorney. For the Japanese profession, see Attorney at law (Japan) .

An attorney at law. or simply an attorney or lawyer. in the United States is a person licensed to practice law. usually by the highest court of a state or other jurisdiction. Alternate terms include attorney-at-law and attorney and counselor (or counsellor) at law .

Broadly speaking, an "attorney" is one who acts on behalf of another person in some capacity. For example, an "attorney-in-fact" is a kind of agent who acts on behalf of another person, typically with respect to business, property, or personal matters, and who does not have to be licensed to practice law or to have any other license from the government. The term "Power of Attor ... Read more »

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The layman's answer would be something along the lines of actions that are in opposition to the laws (statutes) that govern the country. Law students who begin their studies in Criminal Law will grow to realise that a "crime" constitutes many facets which go beyond the "bad act" itself (the actus reus). In looking at whether a person is a "criminal", one has to look at the mental state the person had while committing the crime(his "mens rea"). It would be worthwhile to remember that every person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Criminal law is based on the theory that the defendant is innocent until prov ... Read more »

Apply to work in Canada, extend a work permit or hire a foreign worker.

New fees to be paid by employers and open work permit applicants are being introduced on February 21, 2015. There is also a new process that employers must follow when hiring Labour Market Impact Assessment-exempt foreign workers.

Find out if you need a work permit

Includes the list of job categories for which a work permit is not required to work temporarily in Canada.

Get a work permit

Extend your work permit

Includes applications for work permit extensions for foreign workers and live-in caregivers, and applications for open work permits if you are awaiting a decision on a permanent resident application.

Travel and work in Canada

Information for youth to travel and work in Canada with the International Experience Canada Program.

Hire an internationally trained worker

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This is a subject listing of resources for legal forms.

Practicing lawyers require sample versions of standard legal documents known as model forms. There are sets of forms for federal practice, for most states, and for specialized subject areas. Some sets of forms include annotations, checklists, and citations to cases in which the forms were used. Most law firms maintain in-house collections of forms relating to their specific areas of practice. Generally, there are two kinds of forms:

instruments. which are used to complete transactions between private parties in business, real estate, estate planning, etc. and

pleadings. which are filed in court.

Model forms of both types of legal documents can be found in the library, in books, looseleafs, electronic databases, and the Internet. Remember to browse the shelves for additional form books shelved close to the following titles of books and looseleafs for each ... Read more »

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

OFCCP Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Every employer covered by the non-discrimination and EEO laws is required to post on its premises the poster, "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law." The notice must be posted prominently, where it can be readily seen by employees and applicants for employment. The notice provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Links to other DOL Workplace Posters for Small Businesses and Other Employers.

The Department of Labor maintains this Web site to enhance public access to the Department's information. This is a service that is continually under development. We will make every effort to keep this site current and to correct errors brought ... Read more »

As Global Chair of WILEF, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) web site. Now in its ninth year, we continue to build out WILEF as the premier organization for women in law exclusively dedicated to women from the largest law firms and corporate law departments in the United States. The importance of helping women in law achieve their career goals cannot be minimized. In today's environment law firms are focused on retaining existing clients and developing new business. Part of the equation involves fostering the retention and promotion of women.

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When facing severe criminal charges, a person may encounter a number of legal consequences that may change his or her life forever. Whether or not a suspect has been accused wrongly, he or she will be required to follow the right procedure of defending themselves. And any subtle mistake on the side of defence can have severe consequences. The accused will be left all alone to deal with the complex legal process, unless the suspect has an attorney for his or her defence. You can check here the benefits of hiring criminal lawyers.

Extensive court process, pleadings and paperwork are a bit complex and daunting. Any small mistake can result in unbearable consequences. Unless the suspects find reasons to hire a criminal lawyer, he or she will have a big burden on their shoulder. In other words, the accused will have to deal with all legal processes alone, not to mention how intricate they are.

While it is true that there is nothing as intimidating as facing criminal charg ... Read more »

Poster Page: Workplace Poster Requirements for Small Businesses and Other Employers

Some of the statutes and regulations enforced by agencies within the Department of Labor require that posters or notices be posted in the workplace. The Department provides electronic copies of the required posters and some of the posters are available in languages other than English.

Please note that posting requirements vary by statute; that is, not all employers are covered by each of the Department's statutes and thus may not be required to post a specific notice. For example, some small businesses may not be covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act and thus would not be subject to the Act's posting requirements. For information on coverage, visit the Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Business (elaws) Poster Advisor. You may also contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, for assistance wi ... Read more »

Some people believe that vehicle window tinting keeps the temperature inside a car cooler, while others just think window tinting makes a car look cooler. And in some cases, drivers or passengers may have a legally recognizable medical need to have tinted vehicle windows, even when the tint level would otherwise violate their state's vehicle code.

Whatever your reason for wanting tinted windows on your car, truck, or other passenger vehicle, you should get familiar with laws that regulate vehicle window tinting, as well as exemptions under those laws. Here you will find basic information on window tinting laws, "medical necessity" exemptions, and more. (also see: State-Specific Information on Vehicle Window Tint Laws )

Window Tinting Basics

What is "window tinting" when it comes to cars, trucks, SUVs, and other passenger vehicles? In practical terms, "window tinting" refers to methods that prevent cert ... Read more »

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May 1, 2015 Russian Federation. The Federal Law of November 24, 2014, No. 364-FZ, amending the Federal Law on Information, Information Technology and Information Protection and the Civil Procedure Code entered into force on May 1, 2015. The Act expands the scope of the Anti-Piracy Law to all categories of copyright protected content available on the Internet, except photographs; establishes the procedures for the copyright and related right holders who seek protection before the Moscow City Court against illegal use of content on Internet websites, as well as the procedures that the Internet Service Providers shall follow to block access to these websites; and extends the competence of the Moscow City Court to hear all civil cases related to copyright and related rights, except the rights to photographic works.

April 6, 2015 Thailand. The Copyright Act (No. 3) B.E. 2558 (A. ... Read more »

When someone dies, you’ll need to get the legal right to deal with their property, money and possessions (their ‘estate’).

England and Wales

You may be able to apply for a ‘grant of representation’ - known as ‘probate’.

You can apply yourself or use a solicitor or another person licensed to provide probate services.

Most cases follow the same basic process.

Pay any Inheritance Tax that’s due.

Collect the estate’s assets, eg money from the sale of the person’s property.

Pay any debts, eg unpaid utilities bills.

Distribute the estate - this means giving any property, money or possessions to the people entitled to it (‘beneficiaries’).

A grant of representation can sometimes be known as a ‘grant of probate’, ‘letters of administration’ or ‘letters of administration with a will’.

When a grant of representation may not be needed

You don’t normally need a grant if ... Read more »

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Bond University Law School offers the Juris Doctor (JD) also known as juris doctorate which is a professional, legal qualification designed to equip students for a career in the legal profession, business, industry or government in Australia and overseas. Its combination of excellent teaching, small classes and an extensive legal skills program differentiates Bond University from other institutions. It provides an exciting learning experience that both challenges students academically and prepares them practically for a legal career.

Bond University's 20-component skills program equips law students with the following skills needed to practice law in a modern environment:

- Legal research and analysis

- Legal writing and drafting

- Information technology

- Negotiation and dispute resolution

- Advocacy and oral presentation

- Client int ... Read more »

The Kingston MBA is ranked in the top 50 in Europe in the QS Fulltime MBA rankings. Placed 43 out of 200, the Kingston MBA also comes in as the 19th based in the UK, ahead of other competitors and business schools of highly ranked universities. Read the full story .

"We believe in experiential learning bringing your life experience into the classroom. When you can relate your experiences to concepts, you can embed the concepts in your mind." Dr Kent Springdal, course director

Kingston Business School's Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualification is the smart choice for professionals looking for an intensive, practical, good-value education to fire up their career progression.

The Kingston MBA is an academically rigorous and career-focused course which can be studied either full-time or part-time. Teaching takes place during the week for full-time students, while the part-time executive programme takes place on weekends across two y ... Read more »

Soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo carry out a mass casualty exercise. Photograph by James Sims/US Army Africa.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) defines International Humanitarian Law (IHL) as:

“International rules, established by treaties or custom, which are specifically intended to solve humanitarian problems directly arising from international or non-international armed conflicts and which, for humanitarian reasons, limit the right of parties to a conflict to use the methods and means of warfare of their choice or protect persons and property that are, or may be, affected by conflict[1].”

IHL (ius in bello ) regulates the conduct of armed conflict after the parties involved have already resorted to force. It is different from the body of law which stipulates circumstances when war is permissible (ius ad bellum ). Its central objectives are twofold: firstly, to limit or prohibit the use o ... Read more »

EDUCATIONAL ADDENDUM:

UNDERSTANDING YOUR RIGHTS

MUSLIM AMERICANS AND SHARI'AH

1. The Essence of Islamic Law ; contributed by Robert D. Crane, Esq. co-founder of Muslim American Bar Association, formerly of Counsel to AMC, NM (and edited by Kareema Altomare)

2. Fiqh and the Fiqh Council of North American ; contributed by Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo, Secretary, Fiqh Council of North America, VA

THE ESSENCE OF ISLAMIC LAW

contributed by Robert D. Crane, Esq. co-founder of the Muslim American Bar Association, formerly of Counsel to AMC, NM (and edited by Kareema Altomare)

1) The Nature of Islamic Law

Islamic law. known as the shari 'ah, is the framework of ultimate reality and the ethical guidance that Muslim scholars have derived from the direct Revelation of Allah to man. Although Allah reveals the pattern of ultimate truth indirectly through the workings of the ph ... Read more »

What Happens When a Judge Awards a Piece of Property in a Divorce Decree?

After the judge signs off on your divorce, you and your former spouse are free to go your separate ways and take your property with you. Usually, there will be Read More

What Happens With a Divorce When We Live Separately?

Separation is often the first step to getting a divorce, but this isn't always the case. If you live separately before filing for divorce, it may mean you already have Read More

When everything goes right, couples can divorce and move on with their lives without ever looking back; but this usually only happens when no kids are involved and marital property Read More

If you or your spouse is sued in civil court and lose, the court issues a judgment against the losing spouse. The prevailing party, or judgment creditor, can have liens Read More

If you re facing both divorce and foreclosure, your dilemma may be compounded by the laws in your partic ... Read more »

Pennsylvania anti-bullying Healthy Workplace Bill makes 11 bills in 10 states in 2015

Monday, April 27th, 2015

Pennsylvania state Rep. Mark Cohen, along with seven co-sponsors, introduced HB 1041 on April 21, 2015.

PA joins other states Texas, New York, Massachusetts, and Minnesota with versions of the WBI anti-bullying Healthy Workplace Bill (HWB) that include employer liability for enabling a health-harming abusive work environment.

In 2015 alone 11 bills have been introduced in 10 states. Since 2003, 29 states and two territories have introduced some version of the HWB.

If you are a Pennsylvanian, go to the State Page for all contact information for lawmakers co-sponsors and the key members of the House Labor and Industry Committee. Thank sponsors and encourage committee leaders to hold a public hearing for the bill, HB 1041.

Vermont enters the race to pass first complete anti-bullying H ... Read more »

Domestic violence is dealt with both under the criminal law and the civil law. The two systems are separate and are administered by separate courts:

• The civil law is primarily aimed at protection (or in some cases compensation). A survivor of domestic violence can make an application for an injunction (a court order) either to the Family Proceedings Court or the County Court (usually through her solicitor). Other family proceedings (such as child contact or divorce) also take place in the County Court.
• The criminal law is primarily aimed at punishing the offender. The police together with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) initiate the process. Criminal cases are heard in either the Magistrates' Court or the Crown Court depending on the severity of the charge.

Further information

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Intangible rights protecting the products of human intelligence and creation, such as copyrightable works, patented inventions. Trademarks. and trade secrets. Although largely governed by federal law, state law also governs some aspects of intellectual property.

Intellectual property describes a wide variety of property created by musicians, authors, artists, and inventors. The law of intellectual property typically encompasses the areas of Copyright. Patents. and trademark law. It is intended largely to encourage the development of art, science, and information by granting certain property rights to all artists, which include inventors in the arts and the sciences. These rights allow artists to protect themselves from infringement, or the unauthorized use and misuse of their creations. Trademarks and service marks protect distinguishing features (such as names or package designs) that are associated with particular prod ... Read more »

The information below summarizes privacy policy terms related to content recommendations on Mass.Gov and is excerpted from the full Mass.gov privacy policy.

Purpose: Displays relevant content recommendation based on the site usage pattern of all users of Mass.Gov. If Personalization is enabled (the default setting), your personal site usage pattern today and on prior visits to Mass.gov will be displayed to you and will also be a factor in determining personalized relevant recommendations for you.

Data Collected: A random anonymous unique identifier is assigned and tracked for each user of the website. This identifier is sent to our vendor, Baynote, when you view a page, open a document or click a link on Mass.Gov. Our vendor then analyzes the specific content that was viewed and provides content recommendations to similar content that you may find useful. A full description of what data Baynote collects and ... Read more »

Browse through the lists of sites offering multiple courses on a variety of topics, links to courses based on specific topics, or links by the type of nursing you perform.

As a nurse today, it's essential that you receive the higher education that you need in order to be competitive in the job market. Just about any additional education can help you, whether you're pursuing a certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's, or master's. Online Nursing Programs makes it easier to find the degree to help you stay successful and competitive in the nursing field.

You'll find that there's a great variety of programs available in online nursing degrees, and at a variety of different levels. Popular nursing degree programs include the MBA in Healthcare Administration, nurse practitioner programs, geriatric nursing, public health degrees, and online RNs. However, there are programs available online for just about every specialty nurses may be interested in.

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Workplace law

Employers in Victoria have a responsibility to make sure that people who work with them are treated fairly and with respect. Not only is this good for business, it is the law.

Successful employers ensure that their workplaces are free from discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying.

In addition, employers have responsibilities to provide fair and safe working conditions under Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 . as well as federal laws such as the:

State public sector employers in Victoria are also covered by the Victorian Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Public Administration Act 2004. and Australian public service employers are covered by the federal Public Service Act 1999 .

External links

For more information on federal workplace laws visit:

• The Fair Work Ombudsman. The Fai ... Read more »

Welcome to AnimatedTrafficLaw .org.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing traffic-related injury and death by challenging driver assumptions about traffic law.

In other words, we take abstract statutory and regulatory requirements and develop memorable, understandable and enjoyable visual equivalents. We take your clay and give you back a pot.

Why Traffic Law? It s the road user s guide to survival.

Assumptions are the legs of behavior. When on the road they take us in front of cars we believe will yield, past pedestrians we think will wait, in front of bicyclists we know should stop. We assume what we believe is correct. But is it?

False assumptions about traffic laws is why ATLC is building a feedback loop in which road users can find needed answers to traffic law questions. We hope our efforts help clear up your con ... Read more »

Our Law LLB degree course aims to provide you with a practical and diverse education in the discipline of law.

The combination of private and public law subjects taught on this course will equip you with the knowledge to meet a wide spectrum of employment sectors, whether in the legal profession or elsewhere.

Practical experience is developed through regular mooting exercises (legal debating), oral presentations, group work, research and writing exercises. We have a dedicated moot court room where you will learn how to present cases in a courtroom environment. This course is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland. We value the advice and input of our close contacts in the legal profession, who constantly keep us informed of the latest professional trends.

We also offer the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DLP). This is a one-year postgraduate qualification and is mandatory in order to practise as a solicitor in Scotland. Many of our graduates who ha ... Read more »

Though Aristotle is often referred to as “the father of natural law,” [1] this appellation is debatable and arises primarily from the interpretations of Thomas Aquinas. The Stoics asserted that the universe existed according to a rational and purposeful order (a divine or eternal law), and that the means by which a rational being lived in accordance with this order was the natural law, which dictated actions that accorded with virtue. Some of the early Church Fathers sought to incorporate this concept of natural law into Christianity. Thomas Hobbes defined natural law as the way in which a rational human being, seeking to survive and prosper in society, would act. Natural law theories influenced the development of English common law [2]. and featured in the philosophies of Thomas Aquinas, Francisco Suarez. Thomas Hobbes, Hugo Grotius. Samuel von Pufendorf. and John Locke. The concept of natural rights was incorporated in the United States Declaration of Independence .

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How did a Harvard MBA help you to become a tech entrepreneur? What do you make of arguments that an MBA is not necessary, even distracting to spend 2 years in school (and in debt) rather than focusing entirely on a business? What suggestions could you make to someone who wants to become a tech entrepreneur/VC as regards pursuing an MBA or not? P

The Harvard MBA says:

Great questions P, and ironically enough, they have overlapping answers.  Let s tackle them one at a time:

1) At the time I was an MBA student (fall 1998 - spring 2000), it was a golden era for MBA students in tech entrepreneurship.  The dot com bubble was in full swing, and the working theory was that MBA students were young enough to understand this brave new world, but had the business knowledge to monetize the Internet.  For the most part, this theory was dead wrong, but it allowed me to do things like start a company over the summer and ... Read more »

Roman law is the legal system of ancient Rome. The development of Roman law covers more than one thousand years from the law of the twelve tables (from 449 BC ) to the Corpus Juris Civilis of Emperor Justinian I (around 530 ). Roman law as preserved in Justinian's codes became the basis of legal practice in the Byzantine Empire and later in continental Europe .

Using the term Roman law in a broader sense, one may say that Roman law is not only the legal system of ancient Rome but the law that was applied throughout most of Europe until the end of the 18th century. In some countries like Germany the practical application of Roman law lasted even longer. For these reasons, many modern civil law systems in Europe and elsewhere are heavily influenced by Roman law. This is especially true in the field of private law. Even the English and North American Common law owes some debt to Roman law although Roman law exercised much less influence on the English legal ... Read more »

Workers' compensation refers to a system of laws outlining specific benefits to which injured employees are entitled. and the procedures for obtaining such benefits. Every state has its own workers' compensation laws, which are contained in statutes, and vary somewhat from state to state. In addition, there are special workers' compensation laws for employees of the federal government, and still others for workers in specific types of industries such as railroad employees.

Under the law in most states, every business must have some form of workers' compensation insurance to cover injured employees. Filing a workers' compensation claim is similar to filing an insurance claim; it isn't a lawsuit against an employer, but rather a request for benefits.

The Purpose and Effect of Workers' Compensation Laws

Workers' compensation laws are designed to ensure that employees who are injured on the job receive fixed monetary awards, withou ... Read more »

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So you're looking at getting an online law degree to see if they might be for you instead of "normal" law school.

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Your online resource for Pre Law Degree and Career Information. Legal studies, also known as pre law degree programs, are available from many different colleges and universities. Typically, a law student must obtain a bachelor's degree in pre law or a related field before applying to law school and being accepted. Having a high GPA, LSAT score, and a diverse background with experience in legal internships can always help to improve the chances of acceptance into highly selective law programs. A pre law degree will teach things like legal ethics, case law research, legal drafting and writing, and computer proficiency. Prerequisites and core classes will also be required here, which will usually include English, communications, and other basic classes that can aid in a law degree pursuit. The law field is highly selective, but it also has plenty of potential for future growth. Students who are considering a pre law degree need to work hard to become the best that they can be so that t ... Read more »

Shaheen Gordon - Because the best legal minds belong in your corner.

When our clients face criminal charges brought by the state and federal government, Shaheen Gordon s criminal defense team prides itself on zealously defending them. Our criminal lawyers include former prosecutors at the county, state, and federal levels, as well as seasoned criminal defense attorneys. With a wealth of prosecution experience, our criminal defense attorneys have been trained to understand how the state builds cases, and they rely on that experience to defend clients.

With principal offices in Concord, Dover, and Manchester and satellite offices in Nashua and Portsmouth, our criminal team is uniquely positioned to respond to a range of matters at all levels of the criminal justice system in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. With equal energy, our criminal defense attorneys regularly defend major and minor matters alike - from felony homicide charges, ... Read more »

Affirmative action is the process of a business or governmental agency in which it gives special rights of hiring or advancement to ethnic minorities to make up for past discrimination against that minority. Affirmative action has been the subject of debate, with opponents claiming that it produces reverse discrimination against Caucasians. Affirmative action programs are governed by a number of overlapping laws. A common principle is that whether for admissions or employment, affirmative action programs such as targeted recruitment and goals are encouraged to remedy past effects of discrimination; quotas are disfavored. Affirmative action in American employment law has evolved through a series of governmental proclamations, court decrees, and voluntary programs instigated by employers in the private sector. Private employers who receive no public funding are not required to adopt affirmative action policies. Affirmative action policies are enforced by the entities adopting them if ... Read more »

Канадское правительство выдает визы постоянного жителя в категории Семейный Класс а также в категории Экономических иммигрантов. Экономический класс иммигрантов включает в себя профессионалов и квалифицированных рабочих согласно федеральной иммиграционной программе, квалифицированных специалистов получающих иммиграционые визы по программе провинции Квебек и кандидатов выбираемых по провинциальным иммиграционным программам, включая бизнес иммигрантов.

Кандидаты желающие иммигрировать в Канаду по Федеральной программе Квалифицированных Специалистов оцениваются по системе баллов, включающей различные факторы, суммирование которых позволяет определить насколько успешно будущий иммигрант сможет адаптироваться в Канаде. Идеальные кандидаты в этой группе иммигрантов должны обладать опытом работы и рабочим стажем соответствующим профессиям “Открытым” для будущих иммигрантов согласно Канадскому иммиграционному законодательству. Наличие предложения ... Read more »

State Profiles of Underage Drinking Laws

This section of the APIS Web site provides State-by-State summaries of statutes and regulations related to underage drinking and access to alcohol. For each State, summaries are provided for twelve policy topics that are particularly relevant to underage drinking. To view the summary for a given jurisdiction, click on the appropriate part of the map or select a jurisdiction from the drop-down menu.

The APIS Policy Topics section of this Web site presents additional detailed information on these and other policy topics. Each policy topic provides a description, a summary of relevant Federal law, interactive comparison tables showing policies in effect on a user-specified date or changes over time, explanatory notes and limitations, and definitions and selected references as appropriate.

The APIS Highlight on Underage Drinking provides an overview of underage drinking pol ... Read more »

Anti-discrimination laws

Australia has obligations under a number of international human rights treaties to take measures to eliminate discrimination including on the basis of age, race, sex, pregnancy, marital status and disability.

The Commonwealth Government has implemented some of these obligations through legislation such as the:

• Age Discrimination Act 2004
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992
• Racial Discrimination Act 1975
• Sex Discrimination Act 1984
• Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986

The Law Council monitors the implementation of Australia's human rights obligations through these Acts and responds to legislative reviews or related matters.

The current Commonwealth anti-discrimination regime provides an important legislative framework for promoting equality in Australia and contains many positive feature ... Read more »

It is common knowledge throughout the world that in Amsterdam you may enter a coffee shop and buy soft drugs. What is more you will be handed a menu with drugs of the day, and there might be even a special on the menu. It is all accessible - for four joints you will pay the same price as for twenty cigarettes. Nobody will arrest you, because it is legal. So what kind of laws are these? Aren t the Dutch concerned about the real dangers of drug abuse? Amsterdam drug laws evolved the same way as laws in other countries during the past century, but the solutions taken in the Netherlands, differ from the rest of the world. For up-to-date news on the status of Amsterdam drug laws and other related issues, check out our Amsterdam Coffee Shop News 2014 .

Dutch drug laws

Dutch drug policy is unique in the whole world. It is directed by an idea that every human being may decide about the matters of its own health. The Dutch consider thi ... Read more »

You haven’t experienced the full potential of online learning until you see the way Capitol does it.

Graduate Courses

Capitol Technology University makes it possible for busy professionals to earn master’s degrees, doctorates, or technology-related certificates via live, fully interactive sessions. This innovative approach helped Capitol’s online graduate engineering programs earn high rankings in the U.S. News and World Report.

All of Capitol’s master’s degree programs are offered entirely online, with live, synchronous courses taking place on weekday evenings and Saturdays. The doctorate program is predominantly online with a few weekend residencies.

You’ll communicate with the instructor and classmates in real time using our distance learning platform, as well as through discussion boards and e-mail. Classes are small, averaging 20 each, so you benefit from personal attention. Courses blend synchronous (real-time), professor-led ... Read more »

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Top law firms are known for long hours, cut-throat competition, and charging packs of eager young attorneys. But which firms have earned the strongest reputations among peers, clients, and young legal eagles themselves?

Career resource Vault has been creating their annual Law 100 ranking since 1996. Using the reviews of 17,000 law firm associates, Vault ranks firms on a scale of one to 10, according to associates’ perceptions of the firms’ “prestige.” Respondents are not allowed to rank their own firms and are asked to comment only on those firms with which they are familiar.

The ranking provides valuable information both to candidates contemplating the search for a summer associate position, as well as to the firms themselves and their clients.

“Our goal is to really help people figure out what makes the most sense for them in ... Read more »

Your Annual Troop Program Plan = Satisfied Boy Scouts and families = A lifelong love of Scouting!

Dear Committee Chair, Scoutmaster, and Senior Patrol Leader:

Let's talk about one of the key elements of all successful troops and an indicator of a potentially successful year. Of course that would be the troop's annual program plan and planning conference.

Research conducted by Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, showed that a common element of strong troops is they all have a good annual program planned a year in advance that is then shared with all families in the form of a calendar. The important result of a shared annual program calendar is that your troop will attract more families and Boy Scouts will stay involved longer.

Two other key elements of successful troops identified in that study were training and having just the right leader to start with.

Here's how a troop program planning conference works. A month ... Read more »