Internship

Interested in an internship at the U.S. Supreme Court?

Here's a link to their online application.

High court to consider retaliation claims

From a report by the Associated Press:

WASHINGTON - U.S. businesses are confronting a new dilemma: how to maintain control in the workplace after an employee complains of sex or race discrimination without drawing a more damning charge of retaliation.

Retaliation claims have risen dramatically, and the Supreme Court considers Monday what legal standard should be used to evaluate the seriousness of changes in employment made by supervisors who may be angry over an employee’s discrimination complaint.

A decision by the court could affect the balance of power in government and private workplaces nationwide.

The case is Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway v. White, 05-259.

Google Receives Voice Search Patent

Something worth watching for all patent attorneys (and wannabes like some of us) is the news that Google has been granted a patent for voice search.

Exactly what this means for the future of Internet searches and subsequent software development in that area remains unclear.

Perhaps it is a step in the direction of search engines being able to spider videos like this one on Choosing A Rehab Center or this one on TBI: What Families Need to Know, offered by traumaticbraininjury.com.

Of course, no one can know exactly where the field of patent law will go in the future, but for a law student with a keen interest in the Internet, this is a promising area to consider.

BIANJ Sets Annual Seminar

The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey is conducting its 24th Annual Seminar May 17-18 at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel and Conference Center.

Two workshops are planned covering legal issues:

TBI: New Jersey Law and Insurance Working for You
Wednesday, May 17, 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

As intimidating as New Jersey law and insurance may be to some, this workshop will empower the audience to easily understand New Jersey law and insurance and apply what they learn in the seminar to best benefit themselves.

The Pros and Cons of Special Needs Trusts
Thursday, May 18, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

This workshop will outline the essential facts to consider when making financial decisions that may affect finances for years to come for an individual with a disability.

Contact the BIANJ for more information: 732-738-1002; info@bianj.org