Last week, the International Bar Association successfully hosted its Annual Conference in Chicago, USA, with a record 4,000 lawyers attending. FUNKE ABOYADE who was there reports
What unique challenges have law firms around the world had to face and address in adapting to changing market conditions? What new and non-traditional approaches to client service and the development of practice ...
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The beauty of having a column like Ask Kate and a Blog is that I get to find out all the really helpful services that are out there for job seekers and career switchers. The free "Career Planning Program" sponsored by the Federal Government is one of these. More...
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LONDON (Reuters) - Investment bank Goldman Sachs (GS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has applied to Britain's Financial Services Authority to establish a life insurance subsidiary in London, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
The move is part of a plan to start a business purchasing corporate pensions schemes, t...
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Mr. Massa of Corning is running against incumbent U.S. Rep. John R. "Randy" Kuhl Jr.
Also appearing at the event were Linda Witte, who is running against incumbent state Assemblyman Joe Giglio, R-Gowanda, and Judith Hunter of Geneseo, who is opposing incumbent Assemblyman Daniel Burling, R-Alexander.
Mr. Massa criticized Rep. Kuhl, who is in his first term in the U.S. House, for his...
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Citing early education as the best investment for building a better work force and preventing a bevy of social problems, speakers said businesses need to lead the charge for expanding learning opportunities for children younger than 5.
"If we don't do anything about this, by the time it really hurts and has an amount of pain, it's going to be too late," said Jeff Joerres, chairman, chie...
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One of my old California friends, a fellow Democrat , who for some time was pooh-poohing the need for immigration reform has sent me a series of emails confirming a complete change of heart.
Bingo! There is nothing so exciting as the sight of an intellectual sunrise.
My friend's brother, however, came back to him these hackneyed reasons to do nothing.
You certainly never know...
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The plush leather chairs in America's boardrooms are feeling a little less comfy these days.
Serving on a corporate board of directors was once a collegial gig that paid big bucks for attending a few meetings, enjoying some lovely meals, maybe taking in a few rounds of golf.
Being a board member has become far more demanding.
Tough rules enacted in the wake of the Enron and ...
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The NMI Retirement Fund board formally appointed yesterday investment director Mark Aguon as its new administrator.
Aguon has held the post in an acting capacity since Aug. 15 when then administrator Karl T. Reyes completed his four-year term. The Fund administrator receives $70,000 a year.
Aguon said he is grateful for the board's decision. "I'm grateful for the board's trust an...
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It was a typical event for a "green" city that has one of the best records in the United States for recycling, reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, using alternative energy, and providing public transportation and bike paths.
But Portland's amenities - its natural setting along the Willamette River and its youthful techie vibe - are drawing a surge of new people, threatening to erode the v...
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