Spending on Health Care Increased at the Slowest Rate, Is it good or bad?
Posted on January 24, 2012, by admin, under Law.
By Todd Genger
Americans have started spending less on their health care; this fact has been revealed by a report released by Federal Reserve. People have different views about the report. Many people take the report conclusions positively, as a sign that people used to spend recklessly for health care and now they spend only when it is absolutely necessary. Others look at the report and consider the decline in health care spending to be a consequence of the recession and economic downturn that has compelled people to refrain from seeking doctors until they are suffering from serious health problems, stats Todd Genger. If true, this may be dangerous for people’s health and lead to serious health consequences.
Both groups’ theories may have their points, and it would be foolish to ignore either side. If we agree with first group, we might take some comfort in Americans making smarter health decisions based on a consideration of costs and benefits., shares Todd Genger But if people are not consulting doctors because of unemployment, underemployment etc. then it might lead to more serious health conditions that may require hospitalization and lead to significantly higher costs and strain our fragile health care system.
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SEC Adopts New Mine Safety and Health Disclosures Pursuant to Dodd-Frank
Posted on December 23, 2011, by admin, under Law.
By Todd Genger
Under Section 1503 of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are now requiring mining companies to include information about mine safety and health in the quarterly and annual reports they file with the SEC. The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act”) is administered by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (the “MSHA”), shares Todd Genger. The new Dodd-Frank Act disclosure requirements are based on the safety and health requirements that apply to mines that fall under the jurisdiction of the federal agency.
According to Todd Genger, investors should be aware that companies will be required to file a Form 8-K within four business days following receipt of a notice from MSHA of an “imminent danger” order under section 107(a) of the Mine Act; notice of a pattern of violations under section 104(e) of the Mine Act, or notice of the potential to have a pattern of such violations.
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How to Get Into Law School
Posted on September 3, 2011, by admin, under Law.
The decision to attend law school is one of the most important choices a college graduate will ever make. The high cost of tuition and an unfavorable market during the recent economic downturn has hurt the profession, however every year thousands of people apply to law schools over the country, eager to join a noble and rewarding profession interpreting, arguing and making the law. Prospective law school applicants must obtain a bachelor’s degree to qualify for admission to law school and in order to obtain a juris doctor (J.D.) degree. Although there is no undergraduate specialization that can adequately prepare a student for the rigors of law school, writing and speaking, reading, researching, analyzing, and logic skills are necessary, explains Todd Genger. In law school, students usually follow a general studies curriculum and then develop specialized skills to enhance their future career prospects.
Acceptance by most law schools is determined through a combination of undergraduate grades, the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the perceived quality of the applicant’s undergraduate school, prior work experience, and at some schools, an interview. These factors are weighted differently by each school.
The American Bar Association (ABA) provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public. There are approximately 200 ABA-accredited law schools in the United States, according to Todd Genger. Currently, online-only law schools are not accredited by the ABA, but students at ABA accredited law schools can take up to 12 hours in a distance or online setting.
Nearly all law schools require applicants to have certified transcripts sent to the Law School Data Assembly Service, which manages the submission of the applicants’ LSAT scores and grades from college to their designated law schools. Competition for top-rated law schools is fierce, with the number of applicants far exceeding the number that can attend.
During the first year of law school, students typically follow a traditional program of core courses, such as constitutional law, contracts, property, torts, civil procedure, and legal writing. After completion of the core courses, says Todd Genger, law students are able to choose specialized courses of their interest, such as health, trusts and estates, or corporate law. Law students can gain practical experience by participating in school-sponsored legal clinics, moot court or mock trial competitions, or participation in school-sponsored law journal.
Many law schools sponsor programs allowing students to gain practical legal experience under the watchful eye of experienced lawyers and school faculty. For those venturing outside the campus gates, clerkships, and summer associate programs that may lead to a job after graduation and help students experience different practice areas that may lead to a rewarding professional career.
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