What attracted you to the saxophone? I’ve been asked that question many times. Well, the sound of course. Next to the human voice it’s the most expressive instrument and the one that closest resembles the human voice. Like our voices the sax, or should I say the saxophonist is capable […]
Law and Legal
Has Your Ego Been Blocking Your Success?
One of the hardest parts of a career change for lawyers is that it is an identity change. We are talking about an emotional attachment – not a business one. Remember the line from, “You’ve Got Mail” when Tom Hanks tells Meg Ryan, “It’s not personal, it’s just business” and […]
Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion Explained and Exemplified
Introduction There is a clear-cut difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. One is legally acceptable and the other is an offense. Unfortunately however many consultants even in this country do not understand the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. Most of the planning aspects that have been suggested […]
Joan De Venecia – Bar Topnotcher
Joan de Venecia majored in Legal Management at the Ateneo de Manila University where she graduated with honors in 2001. She then went on to study law at the University of the Philippines College of Law. She also graduated class valedictorian with a cum laude distinction. During her time in […]
Ways To Protect Your Own Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property is term commonly used nowadays but only few people have really grasped its meaning. Not too many people understand the legalities involved. Intellectual Property is any intangible asset that consists of human knowledge and ideas. This includes patents, copyrights, trademarks and software. Wherever you are in the world, […]
The Pros and Cons of the Paralegal Profession
The paralegal (also known as legal assistant) profession is one of the fastest growing professions at this moment. In the past several years, it has become a profession that requires higher education levels than ever before due to the onslaught of new technologies. By having a legal assistant prepare first […]
Possession of Controlled Substances
What will happen to you if you are arrested for personal possession of cocaine or other controlled substances? Drug possession is one of the most common crimes in the U.S. Any possession of an illicit drug, such as marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, or heroin, can lead to serious charges. If the […]
Most Oil Sellers and Brokers Fail – Crude Oil Selling Procedures That Sell in Today’s Internet Era
Most Crude Oil And Petroleum Product Sellers, Brokers and Agents, in the International “Secondary” Oil Market, Do Not Make Any Sales Or Income. Do You Ever Wonder Why? A MAJOR “HIDDEN SECRET” OF OIL SELLERS & BROKERS: MOST DO NOT MAKE ANY SALES or INCOME Crude oil and petroleum products […]