Monthly Archives: October 2006

You Say “Aggressive” – I Say “Self-Confident”

Words are the tools of our trade; an effective attorney knows how to verbally paint the picture they want others to see.  Advocacy Words: A Thesaurus, by William Drennan, is a little book which will help you find just the right … Continue reading

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Telling Our Story: Unsung Heroes and Heroines Conference

USC’s College of Arts & Sciences is celebrating the 35th Anniversary of its African American Studies Program with a two-day conference (Thursday, Oct. 12 & Fri. Oct 13) titled Telling Our Story: Unsung Heroes and Heroines Conference. The panel discussion, … Continue reading

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To All Students – Lexis Training

Here is a note from Danielle Eckelt, our Lexis representative. I wanted to let you know that on Oct. 19 from 12:40-1:30 I will be holding another Lexis Lunch & Learn. I will cover federal & state statutes/regs & secondary … Continue reading

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Fall Break Hours

Friday, October 6:      7:00am – 9:00pm Saturday, October 7:  CLOSED Sunday, October 8:    1:00pm – 9:00pm Monday, October 9:    7:00am – Midnight

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First Monday in October!!

Today is the first Monday in October which means that it is the traditional opening day of the new United States Supreme Court term (2006-2007).  Today’s opening is different from other years as it coincides with Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day … Continue reading

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Legal History (Week of October 2)

Oct. 2, 1967 - First African-American Supreme Court justice sworn in Oct. 3, 1995 - O.J. Simpson jury gives verdict Oct. 4, 1988 - Televangelist indicted Oct. 5, 1953 - New Supreme Court Chief Justice sworn in Oct. 7, 1988 - Mike Tyson in divorce court … Continue reading

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