In the September 9, 2008 issue of The Wall Street Journal, as awareness of the global financial crisis was widening and deepening, I predicted that of the countless lawsuits filed by real estate buyers hoping to recoup their initial deposits of preconstruction, among those with the highest probability of success were scenarios in which the developer was unable to deliver…
You have observed actions of this particular type for weeks. His looks, the way he behaves around you, the things he says, are all indicators that he really likes you. But suddenly, you see that their behavior changes. Start avoiding yourself! This article shares 5 things you should know Why would a guy avoid you if he likes you?, so…
Many students have asked us which universities are the best schools for engineering and computer science. Using a weighted average of faculty resources, technology grants, class size, and student grades, we have developed the following checklist to help guide students and parents through the admissions process. The list provides a concise summary of these major engineering and technology programs. (1)…
Introduction Why become a founder? What are some of the things you can do to become successful founder? Having worked extensively with founders as a Silicon Valley startup attorney for many years, and having built my own business as well, I have some tips to share on these points. Tips on why you should become a founder Why become a…
1892 The Supreme Court of the United States: the highest court in the country. Your job: decide the constitutionality of cases. But is that what they are really doing? Can we trust that your decisions are fair? Two important cases from history can help answer this question. An 1896 United States Supreme Court case, Plessy v. Ferguson, separated facilities and…
In this, our 17th episode of Madness Chronicles, we’ll take a look at the insanity in our society at large. Remember, insanity is an especially severe state of mental illness, extremely foolish behavior, and a state of frenzied or chaotic activity. Let’s take a look at what is happening in America. There are some standout Ted Talks, a great resource,…
Corporations and small businesses are sites of expertise in their own industries. Business executives are highly specialized professionals whose main focus is the efficient and profitable management of their businesses. These professionals must be able to dedicate their time and energy to that purpose, not to worry about big and small legal issues for their companies. If you are managing…
You can be the most experienced and best-trained salesperson in the world and still deliver flat, lifeless presentations, while the newbie next to you could sound inspired and break all sales records using a fraction of your skills. Have you ever wondered why you can descend into a depression while rising defying gravity? Could it be a matter of hope…
New teachers combined with difficult classes hit you hard and suddenly you see B’s and even C’s on your report card. When I was applying to Ivy League schools, I had to deal with the fact that I had a low GPA. I understand exactly what you are going through, and in this article, I would like to share some…
The Federal Trade Commission reports that identity fraud occurs once every two seconds. Someone at this time is losing their identity or is compromised. Unfortunately, many of those victims are in my hometown, St. Louis, MO. A good example of this growing problem, St. Louis ranks third among all metropolitan areas nationally for identity theft. Missouri also ranked first ahead…