Category: Legal Law
Fox Lake IL Gambling Laws
Back in 2009, 3 years before Fox Lake adopted 230 ILCS 40 (code for new video game laws), Ed Bender, the then mayor of Fox Lake, had seen both sides of the coin regarding video game law. video game. If enacted, he said it could bring a bad reputation to the city, but at the…
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get lost in translation
Virtual teams (VTs) are increasingly popular working arrangements. Its undeniable efficiencies are tempered by cultural and language differences that lead to what I call ‘Lost in Translation’ challenges. A common difficulty seen in global virtual teams concerns differences in understanding of English, both in proficiency levels and in interpretation. For example, words like “yes” or…
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Choosing a Medical Malpractice Lawyer – How to Decide
There’s a commercial on the radio that suggests you shouldn’t buy a house from a taxi driver passing by. The premise, of course, is that the driver has little or no knowledge of the house or of you. The obvious truth of this simple message extends to almost every facet of our lives. Very few…
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Types of Defenses Criminal Defense Lawyers May Use
This attorney defends his client in court who has been charged with criminal activity ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony. If he is convicted, his client could pay a fine, do community service, spend years in prison, or even receive the death penalty. The criminal defense attorney’s job is to get their client acquitted…
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Scott Turow – Author Biographies
Scott Turow was born on April 12, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from New Trier High School, he attended Amherst College, graduating in 1970. He won a scholarship to attend the Writing Center at Stanford College, graduating in 1975. He attended Harvard Law School from 1975 to 1978. Scott says that he knew he…
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Should I hire a large or small law firm? The little one speaks!
People often ask me why they should choose a small law firm over a large one. While I run a small law firm and may have some bias, I do believe that there are very salient reasons why you should go for the “little guy.” A long time ago, I worked for a large law…
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Learning piano chords – Part 1
Learning to play piano chords is a multi-step process. What this article today is about are some key introductory points, general piano tips to consider before embarking on your journey of learning piano chords. I’m only going to list a couple of piano tips, but these are critical topics in my opinion, not to be…
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Legal Recruitment: How to Explain Bad Grades
As a practicing attorney who regularly volunteers at a couple of local law schools, I spend a fair amount of time advising students. A question I often get during recruiting season is, “How can I explain to interviewers why my grades aren’t great?” While it’s true that you can’t change your ratings, the way you…
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Back to school: pros and cons for mature students
With the increasing need for qualifications in the workplace, more and more people are going back to college or starting college courses in their 30s, 40s and beyond. In fact, in the UK around 20% of new graduates are over 25 years old. And it’s even higher in the US, with about 39% of students…
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What qualities make up a good pitcher?
What qualities make up a good pitcher? There are several qualities that make up a good pitcher, being those; speed, strength, aggressiveness, grace, coordination, hard work and dedication. The latter being one of the most important, as being a good pitcher, you must have the drive and determination to ask questions, as well as the…
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