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The Road Less Traveled: 10 Things to Remember as a First-Generation Law Graduate Sitting for the Bar Exam
By Ms. JD Editor • July 29, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, Features, Bar Exam
“I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams.” – Unknown This past year has been a year like no other. A year full of social unrest, with an unprecedented global pandemic and an economic crisis. Despite these circumstances, thousands of law school graduates are studying and sitting for the Bar exam. Many of whom are first-generation law graduates. Being the first is never easy. When you are the first, you’re repeatedly in the position where you learn life lessons through "trial by error." As a first-generation law student, you often create the course rather than have a path to follow. Sometimes the…
Paraquat Exposure Poisoning: Who’s Affected and Its Link to Parkinson’s Disease
By Anonymous • July 02, 2021 •Issues
Are you a farmer, agricultural laborer, or another individual who has used or been exposed to the commercial herbicide Paraquat? Were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or kidney failure? If you meet any of the above criteria and have been diagnosed with the said diseases, you may be a victim of paraquat poisoning and can file an exposure lawsuit Parkinsons. Paraquat is a chemical herbicide that was first sold in the U.S. in 1971. Paraquat poisoning has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and kidney failure in those who have used or been exposed to the product. Science has yet to…
How To Avoid Harassment and Know Your Rights: The Fair Debt Collection Process
By Anonymous • May 10, 2021 •Issues, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination, Other Issues, Features, Myths & Truths
When many people think of the stereotypical debt collector, it's a hardened scoundrel of melodrama infamy that tries to throw widows and orphans into the lane, because rent is inflated. Although it's tempting to portray these people as shameful villains — and some of their behaviors were history's less than admirable — one thing is essential to remember: no one has to borrow money. Finally, it is because of the option of borrowing money that you owe a debt. Your creditor issued your loan or credit line on your guarantee of the payment of this loan. Loans are beneficial, you…
Truckers Fighting Human Trafficking
By Anonymous • May 03, 2021 •Issues, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination
The world has become a frightening place. The evil that resides in some humans is unrivaled. At any moment, someone could be taken from a mall or grocery store parking lot. Someone could be convinced of a new job opportunity that ends in being trapped. The statistics of human trafficking continue to grow year after year. It is a widespread epidemic that is constant and extremely complex. There are facts and statistics, but none are precisely because it’s an immeasurable concern. What little we do know, is that every situation differs. Similar to slavery, the entrapment of hundreds of thousands…
Employee Rights in the Workplace During COVID-19
By Anonymous • April 12, 2021 •Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
Some laws are clear and precise that it doesn’t require the application of rules of statutory construction. However, not all laws and statutes are alike. No matter how thorough the framers of these provisions are, some require legal interpretation. The same principle applies to labor laws. While the same law provided for just and authorized causes of termination, there are still conflicts regarding how employment lawyers and the bench, and the bar members should interpret its implementing rules. For example, redundancy may be an authorized cause to terminate employment. However, such termination can be subsequently found unlawful if the company,…
Violence Against Women During COVID-19 Times: What to do?
By Anonymous • April 05, 2021 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination
Your partner apologizes and claims that the hurtful behavior will not happen again; however, you fear it'll. Sometimes you wonder whether you imagine the abuse, yet the emotional or physical pain you feel is real. If it sounds familiar, you might be experiencing domestic violence. The UN has described the worldwide upsurge in domestic abuse as a"shadow pandemic" along with the Covid-19 pandemic. It has thought cases have increased by 20% during the lockdown, as many individuals are trapped at home with their abuser. Violence against women often results in injuries and acute physical, mental, reproductive, and sexual health conditions,…
Leave the Ladder Down
By Brandy Simpson • January 31, 2021 •Issues, Other Issues
In recent years, my interest in women’s issues in the workplace has increased. My connections with other moms, female professionals, and even women I’ve never met but who offer a new perspective, has kept me going through the pandemic. I’ve always considered myself an independent and motivated person, but like many female professionals, I’ve experienced rough patches and roadblocks throughout my career. In reflecting on some of my own struggles, as well as those of my colleagues, I have gained a heightened awareness that many of the uncomfortable and demoralizing interactions experienced by women are perpetuated by other women. Now,…
Everything Nobody Ever Told Me: People Skills Make All the Difference
By Paula M Jones • December 30, 2020 •Writers in Residence, Careers, Other Career Issues, Issues, Other Issues
Yesterday my colleague called me up for a vent session. She had prepared a really complicated tax filing for a client and the client responded by sending a list of about fifteen things she thought was wrong with it. Well, the clients concerns were all unfounded and my colleague patiently and politely addressed each and every complaint. The client apologized for her snippy e-mail and stated that taxes made her anxious. It was really nice to get an acknowledgement from the client that her behavior was unacceptable. Everyone gets snippy once in a while and its entirely forgivable. Unfortunately, this…
5 Reasons Why Women are Effective Leaders
By Anonymous • December 29, 2020 •Careers, Other Career Issues, Issues, Other Issues, Features, Myths & Truths
Diversity in gender is still a debatable topic especially when it comes to leadership positions. We've known that women made tremendous efforts and tons of work to be where they are currently, yet some are still struggling in proving to the world that they are equally smart as men and that they also deserve to be leaders. Take Sabahat Akhter for example, she is the Project manager for leading printing companies like Imprint. Imprint produces promotional products like custom coffee mugs, yard signs, etc, whether it's for advertorial, marketing, business, or personal use. She has experience in data management and product…