Are Law Firms Legal When It Comes to Pay and Promotion for Women Lawyers?

Get Law Suit Funding — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:42:41 +0000

You don’t hear much about women’s rights and women’s equality these days. And perhaps you’re a woman lawyer protecting the civil rights and human rights for others. EEOC laws are on the books.

But are you, The Attorney, being treated fairly?

A legal law firm, according to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, protects men and women who perform substantially equal work in the same establishment from sex-based wage discrimination. All that is great in theory, but obviously this is not what women attorneys are experiencing.

Women lawyers met on June 14 at an “Empowerment Forum”. One of the agenda items was to draft a list of certified law firms that empower women. The whole fact that the list was developed means there must have been some evidence inequality and inequities. Not all law firms are open to having women in leadership positions. And women lawyers are not well compensated at all law firms.

Find out the law firms that are not only legal but certified.
“It’s certified: These firms empower women”

Perhaps you’re a solo practitioner at your own law firm. So, you’re probably not interested in what the big law firms are doing as far as paying and promoting. But you may be interested in

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Georgia Illegal Immigration Bill – Do you know why it a good Deal?

Get Law Suit Funding — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:36:20 +0000

Arizona started the ball rolling with an illegal immigration law that spurred public debate. The Arizona immigration law bought fears of racial profiling and racial discrimination. In addition to civil protest, there have been court rulings…Not always in Arizona’s favor.

Utah has an immigration law. And now, Governor Nathan Deal has signed the State of Georgia’s version of immigration reform legislation. It’s due to go into effect July 1, 2011. There are court challenges to Georgia’s law as well. And the judge’s ( Judge Thrash’s) decision will be published by that same July 1 date.

President Obama speaks on illegal immigration

(click to play video)

Some think the United States immigration laws are functional. According to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, it is “a falsity” that the federal effort is ineffective. The falsity is that there has been nothing done, that the border somehow is out of control. That is incorrect.”

What planet has Napolitano been living on?

If the current immigration laws were being enforced by the feds, there would be no need for new immigration laws. Illegal immigrants have been flooding in. It makes sense to stop the influx of illegal aliens first. And then deal with the ones who are already here.

Yes, they take jobs that many US citizens will not take. But that’s because employers of the illegal workers have become dependent on sub-standard wages to make their profits. Slavery is over in the United States. If you want someone to work for you, you have to pay a reasonable wage.

So what’s the Deal?

Apart from the jobs, there are illegal immigrant problems. They are not all law abiding citizens. Jails have a disproportionately high number of immigrants, primarily Mexicans. Our school systems are stressed to make ends meet. Now the schools use precious resources to accommodate non-English speaking immigrants.

If you teach or substitute teach, you’ll notice that many of the immigrants do not pledge allegiance to the United States flag. They are not interested in our country. Just the opportunity to make money that they can send back home, i.e to their country of origin.

So what’s the motivation for Georgia legislature?

Why did the legislature pass the bill and why did Nathan Deal sign it. Based on what happened in Arizona and Utah, they knew the protests and court challenges would follow.
It all boils down to money. Money for services and money for healthcare…For those who don’t pay taxes. There are legal ways to immigrate and become United States citizens. That’s all we ask. You’re welcome to participate in the American dream, as long as you’re legal.

To borrow from the post

Arizona Immigration Law – Is There Reason To Protest?

Certain people are angry that the US might protect its own borders, might make it harder to sneak into this country and, once here, to stay indefinitely.

Let me see if I correctly understand the thinking behind these protests.

Let’s say I break into your house. Let’s say that when you discover me in your house, you insist that I leave. But I say, ‘No! I like it here. It’s better than my house. I’ve made all the beds and washed the dishes and did the laundry and swept the floors. I’ve done all the things you don’t like to do. I’m hard-working and honest (except for when I broke into your house).

According to the protesters:

You are Required to let me stay in your house.

You are Required to feed me.

You are Required to add me to your family’s insurance plan.

You are Required to educate my kids.

You are Required to provide other benefits to me & to my family.

(My husband will do all of your yard work because he is also hard-working and honest, except for that breaking in part).

If you try to call the police or force me out, I will call my friends who will picket your house carrying signs that proclaim my RIGHT to be there.

It’s only fair, after all, because you have a nicer house than I do, and I’m just trying to better myself. I’m a hard-working and honest, person, except for well, you know, I did break into your house..

and what a deal it is for me!!! I live in your house, contributing only a fraction of the cost of my keep, and there is nothing you can do about it without being accused of cold, uncaring, selfish, prejudiced, and bigoted behavior.

Oh yeah, I DEMAND that you learn MY LANGUAGE!!! so you can communicate with me.

Why can’t people see how ridiculous this is? Only in America!

If you agree, pass it on ( in English).

If not blow it off……… along with your future Social Security funds, and a lot of other things.

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Can Lawyer, Attorney, Law Firm Cash Flow Be Improved?

Get Law Suit Funding — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:44:34 +0000

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Is law firm cash management an issue?

You probably became a lawyer or an attorney because you wanted to help people. But you’re not giving out free legal advice…you want to get PAID.

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Lawsuit Settlements: Does Lawsuit Funding Mean Justice?

Get Law Suit Funding — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:57:33 +0000

President Obama recently funded lawsuit settlements for black farmers and native Americans. But how long have they been waiting?

For the black farmers it’s been 11 years since the settlement decision. And who knows how long before that that the case was initiated. The lawsuit was about loan discrimination. The court decided that there was indeed discrimination – 11 years ago.

For the Native Americans, the process was a little quicker. Both groups have histories of discrimination and mistreatment in the United States. And the justice department ruled in their favor.

Some say the black farmers will receive more money than they would have received had the loans not been denied. But don’t forget about the time value of money. CASH Now is better than Money Later! And how many of those farms were forced to shut down while they were awaiting funding? Lawsuit settlements are quick relative to the time it takes to go through the entire trial process. But once the verdict or judgment is made, the plaintiffs should feel victorious. But if you have to wait a decade or more to get what you’re due or to get satisfaction, what have you gained?

Judgments are awarded all the time. But the judgment is only half the battle. The prevailing party has the challenge of how to collect. Does the losing person or entity have the funds? Often the answer is no, or there are insufficient funds. If you can’t get the funds, the judgment is a shallow victory.

Black farmers and Native Americans get $4.6 billion. The U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Interior were at fault. When it comes to the federal government we expect faster action and funding for lawsuit settlements. Funding is finally allocated. President Barack Obama has added his signature and approval. Has justice been served?

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Mayer Brown Seeks Ex-Paralegal’s Employment File at Other Jobs to Defend Hard-Fought Age Case

Get Law Suit Funding — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:10:00 +0000

Seeking to defend itself aggressively in a hard-fought age discrimination suit brought by a former $88,000-a-year paralegal in its Washington, D.C., office, Mayer Brown is seeking to discover portions of Mary Ellen Hindin’s employment file for other jobs she has held. Among the well-known firms served with subpoenas seeking Hindin’s time records, evaluations and compensation record, among other information, are Nixon Peabody, Hunton & Williams and the Brookings Institution, reports the Blog of Legal Times. Hindin, 58, contends she was the victim of age discrimination when Mayer Brown brought in a 22- or 23-year-old contract worker from an employment agency in the midst of what…

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More Gov’t Regulations Prompt More Litigation For In-House Counsel

Get Law Suit Funding — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000

In-house counsel predict an imminent boost in litigation as government regulations continue to tighten. The legal departments at banking, health care and energy companies are especially preparing for the legal fallout from recent health-care reform legislation and the overhauled financial services industry, the Blog of Legal Times reports. One-third of U.S. companies polled expect an uptick in litigation, an increase from 9 percent last year, according to a survey of 275 in-house lawyers by Fulbright and Jaworski, the blog notes. “With reform in two major industries—financial services and health care—and the possibility of greater regulation of offshore petroleum production, regulatory concerns are front-and-center in the…

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EEOC Sues Port Authority, Alleges Women Lawyers Paid Less, Older Female Attorneys Fired

Get Law Suit Funding — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:26:00 +0000

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a direct action against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, alleging that it pays women lawyers in non-supervisory jobs less than men who do substantially the same work and has fired two women lawyers in their fifties in order to bring in “young fresh faces” who were also less experienced. Filed in the Southern District of New York, the federal suit (PDF) seeks wage reimbursement for affected employees, under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, reports the New York Law Journal in an article reprinted…

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Does Mosque At Ground Zero Mean Sharia Law Is Next?

Get Law Suit Funding — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:01:25 +0000

Amid the controversy about the proposed mosque at ground zero in New York near the site of the World Trade Center devastation, Americans are once again pondering the question: Is Islam a religion of peace? Their Moslem holy book called Quran, Koran, Qur’ān, Coran or al-Qur’ān provides guidelines for on how Sharia Law should be practiced and followed. Introduction (or reintroduction) of Sharia is a longstanding goal for Islam believers in Muslim countries. Some Muslim minorities in Asia (e.g. India) have attained institutional recognition of Sharia Law to adjudicate their personal and community affairs.

Has Sharia Law come to the United States?
Did you see the shocking headline: “New Jersey Judge Rules Islamic Sharia Law Trumps U.S. Law” ? At the federal level especially, we have a legislative process that is difficult to navigate. So, it’s not easy to get laws changed in this country. Judges are not supposed to legislate. They’re supposed to in interpret the federal, state and local laws in this country. Sharia law as explained in the Quran should not be part of the judicial equation. Do you find this article shocking?

You might find this video about Sharia Law even more disturbing

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Can Marijuana Legally Be Sold As A Business?

Get Law Suit Funding — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:42:34 +0000

The short answer is yes…Marijuana can be legally sold as a business.

Of course,

there are state laws and federal laws against and about the growing and selling of weed. But, medicinal use of marijuana is legal in some states. And someone has to supply it…Sound like a good business idea?

Check out the blog post

What’s Marijuana Got To Do With Business Ideas?

p.s.

President Barack Obama made you tube news by weighing in on the growing sentiment in the United States that marijuana should be legalized.

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