Michael Ferguson

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 welfare of their employees can make a corporation more profitable. And if not more profitable, at least a better place to work. Law firms can learn from corporate experience to

If you are experiencing discrimination, retaliation, or any other legal issue in the workplace, one of the first things you should always do is reach out to an employment attorney in your area.  You want someone who can provide you with legal advice and explain your options should you choose to pursue legal action against […] See Full Article Here: What to Expect During the Initial Consultation with an Employment Attorney

The CEO of LexisNexis, Mike Walsh received a letter this last week from Michael Best’s James Fieweger, a former Asssiatant U.S. Attorney skilled in criminal and state and federal investigations. A letter accusing Walsh’s company of anticompetitive sales practices and asking that it cease those practices and enter into a dialog with the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) leaders, “as opposed to legal or commercial action.” AALL is the only national association dedicated to the legal information profession and its professionals. Founded over a century ago on the belief that people —lawyers, judges, students, and the public—need timely access to relevant legal information to make sound legal arguments and wise legal decisions. Its almost 5,000 members are problem solvers of the highest order from major law firms, law libraries, law schools and various state, federal and municipal bodies. AALL fosters the profession by offering its members knowledge, leadership, and...

The UN estimates that 4 billion people worldwide live outside the protection of the law. These people can be driven from their land, intimidated by violence, and excluded from society.  Paralegals and the Legal Empowerment of the Poor Community-based paralegals offer unique skills and professional characteristics that enhance efforts to improve justice for the poor. Similar to the gap

Paralegals can’t get away from the fact that everything we do involves communication. Whether it is communicating with a client, the court, a judge or even the local copy shop, we need to know how to communicate.  Paralegals are called on to be the liaison between clients, witnesses, experts, and counsel.  Strong communication and writing skills are essential in fulfilling this role.  This is