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  • Conflict of Interest - Conflict of Interest DefinitionCreated: 2009-11-18 @ 10:48:01 EST     
    Definition of conflict of interests in the legal profession…
  • 5 Hot Law Practice AreasCreated: 2009-11-11 @ 11:30:42 EST     Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 13:15:31 EST
    While some law practice areas are suffering in the current recession, other areas are thriving. Below are five of the fastest growing law practice areas in the legal industry today…
  • Forensic Scientist - Forensic Scientist Career ProfileCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 10:22:44 EST     Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 10:32:15 EST
    Forensic scientists use cutting-edge scientific techniques to preserve and examine evidence and develop investigative leads in connection with civil and criminal proceedings. Learn more about hot c…
  • Mediation - Mediation DefinitionCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 12:31:21 EDT     
    Definition of Mediation…
  • Fish and Game Warden - Fish and Game Warden Career ProfileCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 10:42:07 EDT     
    Explore the duties, education, qualifications, work environment and salaries of fish and game wardens. …
  • Securities Law - Securities Law PracticeCreated: 2009-10-07 @ 09:50:18 EDT     
    In the wake of the financial crisis of 2009, Bernie Madoff’s investment scandal and other recent white-collar crimes, securities law has become a specialization of particular interest to many …
  • Realization RateCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 15:16:16 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 15:18:43 EDT
    Increase firm profit margins by raising your realization rate…
  • Advantages of Legal OutsourcingCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 17:03:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 17:24:21 EDT
    Top Advantages of Outsourcing…
  • Layoff Warning SignsCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 10:48:45 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 13:43:51 EDT
    In the sinking economy few employees are safe. These red flags may signal that layoffs are on the horizon…
  • 10 Ways to Keep Your Job if Layoffs are ImminentCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 17:50:31 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 21:19:05 EDT
    A record number of jobs in the legal sector have vanished in the current economic downturn. Here are ten ways to keep your job in the face of pending layoffs…
  • Secret Service - Secret Service AgentsCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 10:13:20 EDT     
    Glimpse into life as a Secret Service Agent and what it takes to enter this elite force…
  • State Police - State Police Career ProfileCreated: 2009-07-18 @ 11:16:23 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 11:04:55 EDT
    Learn about a career as a state police officer. …
  • 8 Hot Careers in Law EnforcementUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 10:44:48 EST
    The law enforcement field is thriving. Learn more about some of the hottest careers in law enforcement and why they are in demand in this overview of cutting-edge law enforcement careers…
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