Ringing headaches, burning back pain, throbbing muscles. Sounds familiar? If you have been involved in a car accident, you could be. Car accidents can leave you in a painful and stressful state. Where are you going? What is your job? Well, if you are concerned about your claim for auto insurance benefits, specifically your personal …
Tradition and change in literature
Literature existed somewhere at the beginning of civilization. The oldest known texts are the Vedas known as hymns to God. He consisted of reciting mantras and offering fire sacrifices to appease the Gods. Most of these texts contain poetic language. One of the texts deals with sorcery and black magic and is called the Atharva …
Dharma – The Universal Law of Morality
Morality is one of the most important characteristics of the human being. Morality is like autonomous codes of conduct for humanity. No animal, except the human being, follows any morality, since all are governed by their instinct. The greatest achievements of the human race have been to rise above instinct and formulate principles that put …
Top Ten Money Laundering Acronyms
The world of regulations can sometimes seem like a bowl of alphabet soup. US money laundering regulations are no exception. We have compiled a list of the top ten money laundering acronyms and their definitions. AML – anti money laundering is the term for activities aimed at curbing the practice of money laundering. Money laundering …
List of the best universities in California
California is a place that is not only famous for its varied landscape and Hollywood celebrities, but it is also a great center of education. Apart from California residents, students from different parts of the world also come here to pursue different programs from top universities. There are numerous colleges and universities in California that …
Use of the “wired” court reporter
(The original of the following article was published in the Milwaukee Law Journal in 2002. Following are innovative changes in technology and process since the original publication.) The introduction of computers to the court reporting industry in the mid-1970s opened the door to many new reporting products and services and is ultimately creating greater capacity …
Doing Good by Doing Good: Social Responsibility of Law Firms
Corporations increasingly subscribe to the principle of corporate social responsibility. CSR is based on the belief that a demonstration of concern for the environment, human rights, community development and the well-being of its employees can make a corporation more profitable. And if not more profitable, at least a better place to work. Law firms can …
How to keep the style with a cast
When you have a broken leg or foot, it can definitely be difficult to get dressed, let alone trying to put on clothes that look good. But just because you have to wear a cast for the next few weeks doesn’t mean your personal style has to go away. Looking good in a cast doesn’t …
norfolk island
Norfolk Island is one of the most isolated territories in Australia. It is located about 1,600 km northeast of Sydney, halfway between New Caledonia and New Zealand. The island has been in the Commonwealth of Australia since 1914 and although it currently has its own legislative assembly, steps are being taken and the Australian government …
Does your world seem upside down?
I don’t know your world, but mine seems to be upside down. The world I knew was one where people honored elders for their contributions to society and families held values that transcended race, gender, or creed. But lately, I don’t see that side of our country or the world and I only see and …