Archive for tag: law
New online course aims to help students understand patent law
November 19, 2010 1:10 am Online Education NewsThe University of California has announced the launch of a new online law course, which will begin in January. College officials said that this course will provide students with a comprehensive plan on how to prepare, draft, file and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The course is designed for [...]
The Minimum Facts on Minimum Wage
November 5, 2010 3:37 pm Career AdviceEven though 151,000 people went back to work in October, employment growth is still slow. To make ends meet many are taking minimum wage jobs while going back to school (or just to bridge the gap). If you’re considering a low-paying job, we’d like to share some minimum facts on minimum wage.
America’s 7 Most Elusive Criminals
March 15, 2010 10:06 am CareersThroughout America’s history, there have been thousands of criminals. The Pew Research Center reported that in 2008, there were 2.3 million individuals behind bars.And then in 2009 approximately one in 31 U.S. adults were behind bars or on probation. From America's beginnings as a dumping ground for England's criminals, individuals who defy the law have [...]
Getting a Background Check
March 28, 2008 8:53 pm Career AdviceYou may think that background checks are for high level FBI and CIA agents only, and that you or I couldn’t ever get one on a potential employee or babysitter. This is not true
Internet Legal Advice Answers?
February 28, 2008 9:01 pm Career AdviceUsing the Internet to find legal advice can be a great place to start. You need to keep in mind though, that you pay for what you get.
Worker’s Compensation Deception
January 28, 2008 8:59 pm Career AdviceIt is easy to day dream about how nice it would be to get worker’s compensation when you really aren’t injured.
