Legal Research

"Are In-House Counsel Ready to Embrace Social Networking Sites"
In the news: “With the launch last week of DLA Piper's Facebook-style networking tool, it looks as if the social...

Professional networking sites for in-house counsel
Online networking sites that in-house counsel might find useful seem to be surging. The promise of linking with other lawyers who have like interests is infectious. I have written about LinkedIn (See my post of Jan...

Social Networking Sites Boost Business
Networking has always been an important means of building and maintaining a legal practice. With online social networking sites, this is easier than ever before. The Canadian Bar Association reports that: “Social networking sites bring the kind of interaction that lawyers and other professionals enjoy in live business, industry, professional, civic, religious, charitable and [...

"Social Networking Sites"
From the site: “Social networking sites have reconnected old friends and former colleagues, created networking ties and have rekindled relationships...

The Price of Social Networking
Do employers check social networking sites before hiring? PC World reports what we all suspected .... Employers Admit Checking Facebook Before Hiring. Your kidding? Really? According to a Globe and Mail article entitled Faceless no more: Social networking comes with a price: "Canadians are embracing social media sites at a...

Social Networking Attorneys: Usage Stats and Tips
Jury Selection Using Social Networking Sites Attorneys are turning to various social networking sites looking for any bit of information that might aid in process of selecting or removing jurors...

House Closing
Sealing a home sale

Pork BBQ Products Recalled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Oct 20 that the Murphy House in Louisburg, N...

Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and Social Security Administration
allegedly denied social security insurance to disabled and elderly immigrants.

School House Abuse
Selwyn House School agrees to $5 million teacher molestation settlement.

Ready-To-Eat Meal Kits Recalled due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Ready-To-Eat Meal Kits Recalled due to Possible Listeria Contamination

California Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products
California Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products

Social Security Loses Class Action, Will Pay $500 Million in Benefits
Social Security Loses Class Action, Will Pay $500 Million in Benefits