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In her former law practice, consultant Debra Bruce had a habit of waking up in the middle of the night with thoughts of work, which she didn't mind, unless she couldn't get back to sleep for hours. For others with the same habit, she has some tips to help them get back to sleep quickly.

REVELLERS at one of the world's most outlandish festivals are being warned to be on the look out for undercover female cops posing in revealing outfits.

Q: A few months ago, I became the first human resources directorat a private club. Most of the members are men, and I am the onlywoman on the management team. Given some of the things that haveoccurred here in the past, it's amazing that no lawsuits have beenfiled.

Talk to your child before an arrest occurs, said everyone interviewed for this article.

KANSAS CITY, MO--(Marketwire - 08/31/10) - Andy Willoughby, entrepreneur and founder of the 3 Step Plan, issued a whitepaper regarding social media for home-based and network marketing businesses. Due to the number of professionals who are unemployed because of the economy, entrepreneurship is on the rise and social media will be a great tool. Read Social Media Tips: http://jenningssocialmedia ...

Emily Laermer - Yet another high-profile restaurateur has been sued by his employees. Chris Cannon's high-end Italian eatery Alto has been accused of stealing tips and underpaying employees, according to a lawsuit filed by three hourly food service workers. The employees have accused the midtown restaurant of distributing at least 4% of the servers' tips to general managers and other employees ...

The majority of people will change careers at some point in their lives, but a challenging economic climate can make the process more difficult. Here we offer some strategies to help make your career transition a smooth one.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - 08/31/10) - Many Americans are staggering under the weight of their mortgage, but American Residential Law Group , an industry-leading firm dedicated to protecting the interests of homeowners, has provided important tips and strategies for loan modifications to ensure homeowners get the most favorable terms they deserve. American Residential Law Group stresses ...

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A wrongful death case against a Georgia bar for serving alcohol to a customer who was in a fatal car crash on the way home has been settled for $1 million, after the judge granted the plaintiff's motion for spoliation sanctions and struck much of the defendant's evidence. According to the order, the bar had recorded over most of four hours of videotape recorded inside the bar, and destroyed the ...

Lawyers are famous for redundant writing and using long words where shorter words would suffice. So, how do you improve your legal writing? Consultant Elizabeth Lampert and attorney John di Bene look at some key elements to keep in mind while writing that next brief, memo or e-mail.

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Tilting at windmills and convincing the IRS that a client's ex-girlfriend deep-sixed his paperwork.

The North East Safety Camera Partnership (NESCAMP) is appealing to drivers to remember the legal speed limits and not to take a chance when it comes to driver safety. 2010/08/30 12:09:49

When defense attorneys share tips about judges across North Carolina, they give top marks to the serious, low-key judge now presiding over the murder trial of Demeatrius Montgomery.

Supporters from across the country have called to give encouragement to a suburban Nashville mosque where a fire was the latest setback for a planned new building, officials said Sunday.

Boating, fishing and other water sports are fun in their own right. Alcohol can turn a great day on the water into the tragedy of a lifetime. Consider these alternatives to using alcohol while afloat in order to avoid boating under the influence (BUI). Take along a variety of cool drinks, such as sodas, water, iced tea, lemonade or non-alcoholic beer. Bring plenty of food and snacks. Wear ...

My dear child: Did I share with you everything that I wanted to share with you? Did I prepare you well enough for this next phase of your life?

Tips on cutting through the mutual fund confusion Are mutual fund investors jumping from the frying pan into the fire? Many have been aggressively shifting their mutual fund money around in 2010, but they often aren't as careful as they should be in selecting the new locations for their dollars. ...