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The National Labor Relations Board and Research
By Francis Rojas The National Labor Relations Board is the agency which handles labor law issues. Although the NLRB is entrusted to deal with employer and union situations, the NLRB also exists to...
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E-filing in Hennepin and Ramsey Court
By Francis Rojas Personally, I find e-filing to be most efficient and manageable way to file documents and get prompt notices. If you practice in federal court, you probably already have practice with...
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The Re-Litigation Exception
By Francis Rojas The doctrine of res judicata and collateral estoppel have been long ingrained in our society. It is common to see in movies or television shows the idea that you cannot litigate the...
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Non-Refundable fees are not okay starting July 1st
By Francis Rojas As of July 1, 2011, Minnesota lawyers are on notice that non-refundable practices may violate Minnesota’s rules of professional conduct for lawyers. Generally, the proposed rules as...
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Talking to your client: 101 of ESI Preservation
By Francis Rojas A glimpse of news articles and discussions flags that we are no longer a one-man-island. Everything that happens, is either recorded in an email, text, or picture for instance. Even...
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What about protected activity and social media?
By Francis Rojas Weaving around in social internet media for a short time is all you need to find out an exceptional amount of information about any given individual. Try googling yourself. Just...
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The Modern Lawyer: How to make iPads and apps work for you
By Francis Rojas Given their convenience, the popularity of the iPad and other computer tablets have grown dramatically. Every time I walk into a coffee shop, a restaurant, a park, or anywhere else,...
View ArticleTackling the debt monster
‘Today is the first day of my life.’ Albeit untrue, it is an affirmation that I tell myself every day. Nevertheless, the proclamation is vital to the way your career and personal life interweave with...
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Voter ID laws: The mythical path to the truth
The campaigns regarding the Minnesota Voter ID Amendment have been heated. Supporters assert they are just protecting the vote. Does Minnesota have a legitimate interest in protecting the vote? Yes, it...
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Timekeeping apps for the on-the-go attorney
There is a huge supply of applications that lawyers can use for timekeeping. After reviewing numerous iOS apps, I have selected the top three based on the ones that appear to be the most useful for...
View ArticleI Have An Interview!
Congratulations! Getting an interview is the first step into potentially getting the job! There are a couple of things you should keep in mind when preparing for your interview: Research the potential...
View ArticleEmployment vs. Independent Contractor: I am WHAT?
Well, let’s face it. We all work for someone. It may be a corporation, small business, organization, partnership, etc. Some of us are “employees” while others are “independent contractors.” There is...
View ArticleLawyers’ Perception in the U.S.
The legal profession has strived to be a column of justice and fairness. However, the public general perception of lawyers has been poor. There are a number of interesting studies that have analyzed...
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Why do pro bono cases and law school clinics?
By Francis Rojas A great way to gain experience in law school, besides working as a law clerk, is to participate in legal clinics and pro bono work. What fits best for you and your time really depends...
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