I bought a bunch of books at Borders the other day. (TIP: If you don't have coupons, gift cards, or rewards, don't go for the Borders sales until after Sunday. The stores are open for another 4-6 weeks. However, the current sales are 20-40% off list, which is actually less than some of their regular prices.) The books I bought were all less than ten bucks other than one for about sixteen on international business transactions.
In this book, which seems to be pretty terrific, it tells you how to be proper in dealings in most countries.
There are a number of entertaining entries in what I've read so far. Mostly, I've been amused by the Poland and US entries, since I haven't really looked through much of the rest. For the US, the book explains many of the items that make the US completely different from the rest of the world. It actually uses the words "be prepared" a few times. It really makes you think of how the rest of the world views us.
Sick and Tired
So, I've been wicked busy this summer. I've been working over forty hours a week, as always, at the local law firm. I've got a few stories of that that I'll add later. I've also been studying for the LSAT, which is like another full time job. There is barely time for anything else, so it's probably a good thing that I don't have many friends around here this summer. I have been able to take a few trips, but mostly it has just been the same routine.
Of course, now I'm wicked sick. I thought it was tonsillitis again, so I went to the ENT (as he told me to last time). He said that it was probably just viral, but it's definitely not tonsillitis. That's a plus! However, I've been out of work two days for it so far and only seem to be getting worse. I'm now alternating between studying for the LSAT, crappy television, and sleep. It's clearly a healthy mix! I've also been reading a lot of blawgs lately. If I can't actually study (between my head and my illness), I might as well read about others!
I am getting really nervous about studying for the LSAT. I wish there was a better way to do it - or even just more time. A big problem I've been having is that, when I do have time to study (aka make time), I often am either sick or my headache is too awful to be able to see. Hopefully going to the headache clinic (Supposedly one of the best worldwide) in NH will fix this... in a few weeks. Apple Friend told me the other day that I'm probably the only person to look forward to a spinal tap (the 11th!), but that is the next thing that might help me.
There is also a lot going on in the world of news. The debt crisis is the obvious, though Obama using the Fourteenth is not really a surprise. (I see no reason to elaborate, since everyone is discussing this... and Obama's brilliant idea to have a party after potentially defaulting.) The NFL lockout is over, finally.Of course, the fact that BB decided to hire Ochocinco is a little worrisome, a little exciting. I feel as though Bill is the only coach in football who could contain Ochocinco, so it could be great. On the other hand, he could pull a Moss. I also feel as though a lot of the other teams will have a rougher time than the Pats prepping in the shortened off season. We'll see!
Of course, now I'm wicked sick. I thought it was tonsillitis again, so I went to the ENT (as he told me to last time). He said that it was probably just viral, but it's definitely not tonsillitis. That's a plus! However, I've been out of work two days for it so far and only seem to be getting worse. I'm now alternating between studying for the LSAT, crappy television, and sleep. It's clearly a healthy mix! I've also been reading a lot of blawgs lately. If I can't actually study (between my head and my illness), I might as well read about others!
I am getting really nervous about studying for the LSAT. I wish there was a better way to do it - or even just more time. A big problem I've been having is that, when I do have time to study (aka make time), I often am either sick or my headache is too awful to be able to see. Hopefully going to the headache clinic (Supposedly one of the best worldwide) in NH will fix this... in a few weeks. Apple Friend told me the other day that I'm probably the only person to look forward to a spinal tap (the 11th!), but that is the next thing that might help me.
There is also a lot going on in the world of news. The debt crisis is the obvious, though Obama using the Fourteenth is not really a surprise. (I see no reason to elaborate, since everyone is discussing this... and Obama's brilliant idea to have a party after potentially defaulting.) The NFL lockout is over, finally.Of course, the fact that BB decided to hire Ochocinco is a little worrisome, a little exciting. I feel as though Bill is the only coach in football who could contain Ochocinco, so it could be great. On the other hand, he could pull a Moss. I also feel as though a lot of the other teams will have a rougher time than the Pats prepping in the shortened off season. We'll see!
Well, That Was Fun
Yes, I know... I'm horrible at updating this. I'm starting, after a lot of difficulties and decisions.
I overburdened myself in the spring, with the LSAT being the thing that got pushed (latest deadline).
I debated taking a year more off between, thus allowing myself more time to study for the LSAT and apply to school. I decided to do this and recently changed my mind. It's not really worth it.
Beyond that, there isn't much need to go through everything. I will say that I did moot court this past semester along with my honors capstone thesis project on the Alien Tort Statue and its applicability to American corporations. I also went the New Zealand, Poland, and Ireland. Considering I went last year to London (with a law course), I think I've done pretty well. I'm also most likely going to Rome over Christmas with my family. Ideally, I would go backpacking around Europe after that, but none of my friends will be free, so that may not happen. I think that is definitely a situation you want a friend in, especially in countries where nobody speaks English.
However, I should get back to the present. I'm looking at the Boston area, and I really like the BU Law program. I haven't visited yet, but I'm not overly concerned. (The only place I have visited is UConn Law, which was a great place that I like, but it is is CT. Boston area firms favor BU and BC. Plus, BU has a better presence in my desired field than UConn. UConn is climbing, though, so I'm definitely debating. It's certainly cheaper!) Beyond the fact that the school has both international and corporate law, there is the ability to study abroad for the entire 3L year and graduate with both a JD from BU and an LLM from the partner school. (UConn also has this - fun fact.) The good news is that you can use the abroad programs at any ABA school as a general rule. I'm not sure how it will work for a full year and LLM.
Anyways, now I'm looking at studying for the October 1, 2011 LSAT while also applying. I'd like to apply as early as possible. If I can get all of my materials in before October, then the LSAT score will be the only item holding my applications. At this point, I'm considering applying to the following: BU, UConn, BC, Yale (why not), Northeastern (cool program, low rating, no cool study abroad), Suffolk, and New England. Yes, most of those should be considered safety schools for me. However, I am looking not simply at the ranking (though that sadly must factor into the decision, particularly since I want a school recognized or easily accepted internationally).
I had a bit of a freak out the past few days. I'm nervous about starting to study later than I would normally. I'm also frustrated by this sheer amount of information available on this. It is simply too much. I'm using the Knewton program, which is apparently designed for those with lower scores than myself, but it fit my price and, more importantly, is a program style I like. I like that I can log in at any time and look through archives, take practice quizzes or tests, and ask questions. I can take the classes now via archives even though there isn't one currently running. There is a money back guarantee, but I hope not to use that! (My diagnostic, by the way, was 161. My weak sections were LR. My strong was, at 100%, LG.)
Since it is rather overwhelming (a feeling I've never really experienced previously), I'm concentrating on taking things one step at a time. However, there is a lot to do. Therefore, I'm setting strict guidelines for myself in hopes of exceeding them constantly and never letting myself fail one. For exampled, tonight I planned to view the archived Knewton Session 2, Part I (which just finished, actually) and get through page 25 of PowerBible LR. I instead went through to page 42 of the PB. Further, I'm going to start Part II of the Knewton Session, though I do need to sleep.
Oh, yeah - I'm also still working 45+ hours per week at the law office. I'm also basically working (without pay and with frustration) for 10 or so hours a week for my parents' companies. I'm also working on starting my own company, though that is obviously taking a back burner to the LSAT out of necessity. I'm also trying to go to the gym more. I'm also going away a lot, which is good except that it takes a lot of time. Then, once in school again, I'm moving in a week early and probably taking too many classes. (I don't need a full course load to graduate... and I'm overloading currently. I'll drop one, though.... and hopefully not pick up another.)
That's all for tonight, folks. I'm off to sleep and listen to this session. If anyone else out there is studying for the LSAT and/or applying to law schools for the fall of 2012, let me know!
To clarify, I'm only clicking these links to be shown via Zemanta. I have not yet viewed them. (I included one on the Bruins since I'm a Boston fan. Go B's! Stanley Cup!)
I overburdened myself in the spring, with the LSAT being the thing that got pushed (latest deadline).
I debated taking a year more off between, thus allowing myself more time to study for the LSAT and apply to school. I decided to do this and recently changed my mind. It's not really worth it.
Beyond that, there isn't much need to go through everything. I will say that I did moot court this past semester along with my honors capstone thesis project on the Alien Tort Statue and its applicability to American corporations. I also went the New Zealand, Poland, and Ireland. Considering I went last year to London (with a law course), I think I've done pretty well. I'm also most likely going to Rome over Christmas with my family. Ideally, I would go backpacking around Europe after that, but none of my friends will be free, so that may not happen. I think that is definitely a situation you want a friend in, especially in countries where nobody speaks English.
However, I should get back to the present. I'm looking at the Boston area, and I really like the BU Law program. I haven't visited yet, but I'm not overly concerned. (The only place I have visited is UConn Law, which was a great place that I like, but it is is CT. Boston area firms favor BU and BC. Plus, BU has a better presence in my desired field than UConn. UConn is climbing, though, so I'm definitely debating. It's certainly cheaper!) Beyond the fact that the school has both international and corporate law, there is the ability to study abroad for the entire 3L year and graduate with both a JD from BU and an LLM from the partner school. (UConn also has this - fun fact.) The good news is that you can use the abroad programs at any ABA school as a general rule. I'm not sure how it will work for a full year and LLM.
Anyways, now I'm looking at studying for the October 1, 2011 LSAT while also applying. I'd like to apply as early as possible. If I can get all of my materials in before October, then the LSAT score will be the only item holding my applications. At this point, I'm considering applying to the following: BU, UConn, BC, Yale (why not), Northeastern (cool program, low rating, no cool study abroad), Suffolk, and New England. Yes, most of those should be considered safety schools for me. However, I am looking not simply at the ranking (though that sadly must factor into the decision, particularly since I want a school recognized or easily accepted internationally).
I had a bit of a freak out the past few days. I'm nervous about starting to study later than I would normally. I'm also frustrated by this sheer amount of information available on this. It is simply too much. I'm using the Knewton program, which is apparently designed for those with lower scores than myself, but it fit my price and, more importantly, is a program style I like. I like that I can log in at any time and look through archives, take practice quizzes or tests, and ask questions. I can take the classes now via archives even though there isn't one currently running. There is a money back guarantee, but I hope not to use that! (My diagnostic, by the way, was 161. My weak sections were LR. My strong was, at 100%, LG.)
Since it is rather overwhelming (a feeling I've never really experienced previously), I'm concentrating on taking things one step at a time. However, there is a lot to do. Therefore, I'm setting strict guidelines for myself in hopes of exceeding them constantly and never letting myself fail one. For exampled, tonight I planned to view the archived Knewton Session 2, Part I (which just finished, actually) and get through page 25 of PowerBible LR. I instead went through to page 42 of the PB. Further, I'm going to start Part II of the Knewton Session, though I do need to sleep.
Oh, yeah - I'm also still working 45+ hours per week at the law office. I'm also basically working (without pay and with frustration) for 10 or so hours a week for my parents' companies. I'm also working on starting my own company, though that is obviously taking a back burner to the LSAT out of necessity. I'm also trying to go to the gym more. I'm also going away a lot, which is good except that it takes a lot of time. Then, once in school again, I'm moving in a week early and probably taking too many classes. (I don't need a full course load to graduate... and I'm overloading currently. I'll drop one, though.... and hopefully not pick up another.)
That's all for tonight, folks. I'm off to sleep and listen to this session. If anyone else out there is studying for the LSAT and/or applying to law schools for the fall of 2012, let me know!
To clarify, I'm only clicking these links to be shown via Zemanta. I have not yet viewed them. (I included one on the Bruins since I'm a Boston fan. Go B's! Stanley Cup!)
International Law: Alien Tort Statute
I'm currently researching international law in search of a capstone project for my final year. I recently sat down with the professor I likely will have as my advisor, as she is both the chair of the Law Department and the professor with the most international law experience. In this meeting, she let me borrow an International Business Law textbook, which is fantastic for me, and we reviewed a few potential topics.
I believe I will focus on the Alien Torts Statute (ATS), which actually is a fascinating piece of legislation. This statute was passed all the way back in 1789, and it was largely ignored for years. Over the past few decade, however, it has been being brought into the US Courts more than ever previously.
Though there have been many settlements and rulings (up to the Supreme Court) against the statute, with the rulings largely claiming that the ATS did not apply in that instance, there have been precisely zero occurrences of the ATS being supported in a court of law. Many rulings claim that the ATS only applies to three scenarios, but these three cases are yet to make it to our courts in recent years.
I am looking forward to doing an in-depth analysis of this along the lines of a law review. This is definitely something that should be reviewed and followed in coming years. I'll likely be adding more information on it here in the near future, since I will be researching it often.
I believe I will focus on the Alien Torts Statute (ATS), which actually is a fascinating piece of legislation. This statute was passed all the way back in 1789, and it was largely ignored for years. Over the past few decade, however, it has been being brought into the US Courts more than ever previously.
Though there have been many settlements and rulings (up to the Supreme Court) against the statute, with the rulings largely claiming that the ATS did not apply in that instance, there have been precisely zero occurrences of the ATS being supported in a court of law. Many rulings claim that the ATS only applies to three scenarios, but these three cases are yet to make it to our courts in recent years.
I am looking forward to doing an in-depth analysis of this along the lines of a law review. This is definitely something that should be reviewed and followed in coming years. I'll likely be adding more information on it here in the near future, since I will be researching it often.
Supreme Court: Back in Session
With the Supreme Court's new term, we are to see a new justice, which is always an interesting time. Furthermore, there will be three female justices, which is a first in the history of the Supreme Court. To begin, we'll be seeing free speech cases on the docket. These include the anti-gay protesters at the military funerals as well as the banning of violent video games to children in California. Many proponents of free speech, a part of the First Amendment, worry about how the results of these cases will affect the freedom of speech. One case I am particularly interested to see the result of is the separation of church and state, explored in the Arizona tax credit scholarship program.
Something else I find of particular interest is Justice Kagan's conflict of interest in many cases. Due to her prior role in the White House, she will excuse herself from nearly half (24 of 51) of the docketed cases. While it is obviously for the best that she excuse herself, it leaves one to wonder about the rulings of an evenly numbered court on nearly half of their cases.
I found a good deal of extra information here, as well as on political websites and sites about the Supreme Court.
Something else I find of particular interest is Justice Kagan's conflict of interest in many cases. Due to her prior role in the White House, she will excuse herself from nearly half (24 of 51) of the docketed cases. While it is obviously for the best that she excuse herself, it leaves one to wonder about the rulings of an evenly numbered court on nearly half of their cases.
I found a good deal of extra information here, as well as on political websites and sites about the Supreme Court.
Hong Kong Attempting to Keep Its Semiautonomous State
Hong Kong, a former British colony, was allowed to keep its own systems in terms of politics, economics, and - most importantly here - legal after being incorporated into China. As this is highly different from the typical Chinese manner, there has been constant concern regarding the ability of Hong Kong to maintain these separate systems and therefore remain semiautonomous. From the beginning, Hong Kong has slowly lost parts of the systems to the Chinese government, most recently with Beijing overruling the Hong Kong courts. However, this discusses the new chief justice and his statements regarding not only maintaining but improving Hong Kong's legal system as separate from China.
Originally published on The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times, this article from Law.com discusses a recent opinion (of 33 pages) to not allow the preliminary injunction requestion by Sanofi in a suit regarding the sale of a generic. The case, seven years in the making, has not yet been decided. However, it is being carefully monitored as a possible landmark case for generic biologic drugs.
This case (Sanofi-Aventis v. FDC) is over the release of a generic drug to Sanofi's. If Sanofi wins, generic biologic drugs will likely not be allowed without a highly difficult uphill battle. If the FDC wins, they will have a significantly easier one. However, that was not the subject of the recent opinion.
I found this opinion interesting due to the comparison of relative injuries between the company - the exact same on both sides in dollars, but not in percentages of comapny worht - and that of the public. This is the type of case one learns about in law courses!
I don't wish to simply repeat what the articel states, so go check it out for yourself!
This case (Sanofi-Aventis v. FDC) is over the release of a generic drug to Sanofi's. If Sanofi wins, generic biologic drugs will likely not be allowed without a highly difficult uphill battle. If the FDC wins, they will have a significantly easier one. However, that was not the subject of the recent opinion.
I found this opinion interesting due to the comparison of relative injuries between the company - the exact same on both sides in dollars, but not in percentages of comapny worht - and that of the public. This is the type of case one learns about in law courses!
I don't wish to simply repeat what the articel states, so go check it out for yourself!
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