Why Most Lawyers Just Suck At Being Entrepreneurs (And What You Can Do Yourself About It)
Most attorneys struggle with entrepreneurship because of the combination of factors that got us to law school in the first place and the way we are taught to think once we get to law school. While this is not universally…
Secrets of the Money Masters – Warren Buffett – Charlie Munger
Charles T. Munger is vice president of Berkshire Hathaway, the same company of which Warren Buffett is president. Born in 1920, he is five years older than the most famous president. Although he does not have a bachelor’s degree, he…
Wrongful Discharge – File a claim for breach of contract or wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Discharge A wrongful dismissal in Alberta usually occurs when an employee is unfairly dismissed for any of a number of reasons, including discrimination, negligence, breach of contract or other wrong doing. The Alberta Labour Board provides its members with…
Consulting Engineering Salaries – 2004
The highest earning composite professional in this field (salary plus cash bonus and / or cash profit sharing) is President “A” (defined as a CEO who is an owner, full partner, or significant shareholder of the firm ) from an…
Best Books for Bar Exam Preparation
Preparing for the bar exam requires you to practice, practice, and practice more, but having the right resources to study is just as important. The focus of this article is on materials that worked for me and recommended to me…
Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum – The Most Successful Fence in New York City History
Fredericka “Marm” Mandelbaum was born in 1818 in the country of Prussia. She immigrated to the United States in 1848 with her husband Wolfe Mandelbaum. Mandelbaum, a heavyset woman who weighed more than 250 pounds, opened a dry goods store…
Elder abuse: constructive fraud
In financial elder abuse cases, it is often difficult to prove that the defendant intended to commit fraud against an elder. Many times the elder is incapacitated and unable to give meaningful testimony at trial and the only witness who…
Defenses, affirmative defenses and counterclaims in debt litigation
What is the difference between an “affirmative defense” and a “counterclaim,” and how do they relate to what might be called “straightforward” defenses in debt litigation? The burden of proof The main key to understanding the differences in defenses is…
Qualities of a good car accident attorney
When it comes to dealing with the legal system, you only need the best people by your side. Whether you are being blamed unfairly or seeking justice, you will need an attorney. In stressful situations like accidents, attorneys are important….
How to obtain a permanent residence for Canada?
Canada has become one of the most sought-after immigration destinations. Are we going to know why? One of the most important reasons is the simplification of the immigration process to this country. This simplified process is now called Express Entry…
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