Corporate Securities Lawyer Career Guide and Counseling

Question: How much longer before the coalescence of The United Corporate States of the Americas? From Blackwater to private corporate security and batteries of lawyers writing laws to favor corporate interests it seems as we "privatize" government that that entails transferring the power of the People to private or semi-private hands!!

Answer: If Hunter S. Thompson was still with us, he'd be so angry with this situation. Blackwater scares the hell out of me. Unfortunately, I see The United Corporate States Of America coming at us like a Tokyo bullet train. There is a novel by David Foster Wallace, and it's called, "Infinite Jest". It's set in the future when there are no more years pe se, they are now called, "The Year Of The Depends Diaper" The Year Of Dove Soap" "The Year Of Proctor & Gamble." You get the idea. This whole Blackwater deal is so ...Libertarian. As you know, I am a die hard Democrat. I am leery of these private corporations like Halliburton for instance, getting in our business. I'd get a passport for NZ NOW.

Question: Should I be a Doctor or a Lawyer? Ok I know this may seem like an overasked question.....but I want specifics.......This is a bit long...but PLEASE read through all of it if you want to answer. My problem is that I love subjects relating to BOTH fields. I have always liked the sciences..........but since entering college (Im a sophmore right now) I find that I LOVE Economics and Political Science. I have always thought about becoming a lawyer (corporate or business related), but I come from a family of doctors.......so they dont have a very positive opinion about lawyers....lol. Im very good in the sciences......although I love to do research and write papers on topics in Econ and Poli Sci.....and Im quite good at it if I may say. So to make it quick.........I know doctors are usually said to make the most on average, and only the best lawyers make a lot........ but to get into medical school (an M.D. one) you need AT LEAST a 3.5 GPA.......and you need stellar grades in your science classes too.....and a good score on the MCATs...... BUT......did you know that if you score above a 3.5 as a "pre-law" focus.....and an above average score on the LSAT...you are eligible for the TOP 50 law schools in the country.....you know Tier 1----the law schools that average $100k+ for graduates......who you know will be in their mid 20s!!.......Doctors make big bucks---but its not until they are in their mid 30s or so.........they are broke before then.... I just dont know what to do......and I have heard that job security for lawyers isnt as good as for doctors.....especially in this economy. This may depend on the lawyer's speciality though. Another thing is that I would like to live by a city.....or in the suburbs.....Doctors usually only make a lot of money if they live in rural areas........Doctors in cities and upper-class suburbs make **** according to my dad.......... And although the specialities of medicine make a lot....especially in surgery.....they are INSANELY hard to get into.....I think it would be harder to become a cardiac or brain surgeon than to get into the top law firms in the country as a lawyer.....but thats just my opinion. So putting all these things together its quite hard for me to decide......If you know more pros or cons........PLEASE TELL ME!!! HELP A FELLA OUT!! Since I would be happy in either profession.....I think its time to compare paychecks and job security.......... Oh and I go to a very good Undergraduate institution.....NYU....

Answer: figure it out

Question: What can I do with a BA in Political Science? I was thinking of going for a joint MPA/JD program in GWU. What do you think? My GPA is about a 3.4. My colleagues think I should become a corporate lawyer, I want to do something in Homeland Security.

Answer: I degree in political science could help for pretty much any politics-related jobs. City council, government commission member, working for a campaign or PAC, writing political commentary, etc.

Question: confirm the existence of the firm called Ford Securities Limited, located on 14 Westbrom Street, London,UK? Mr. John Smith, Manager, (IMD), is claiming to be the manager of Ford Securities Limited, 14 Westbrom Street, London, United Kingdom. Mr. Smith is supposed to be acting to the direction of Frank Anthony & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors of the Supreme Court of British and Corporate Consultants, 156 Fleet Street, London, UK. Frank Anthony is suppose to be the Barrister/Lawyer of record. There is no record/source on the net of either person/company on the net. Fact or Fiction on these people. Scam in the making?

Answer: . . . so what is the scam ? . . .

Question: Should I become a Doctor or a Laywer? Ok I know this may seem like an overasked question.....but I want specifics.......This is a bit long...but PLEASE read through all of it if you want to answer. My problem is that I love subjects relating to BOTH fields. I have always liked the sciences..........but since entering college (Im a sophmore right now) I find that I LOVE Economics and Political Science. I have always thought about becoming a lawyer (corporate or business related), but I come from a family of doctors.......so they dont have a very positive opinion about lawyers....lol. Im very good in the sciences......although I love to do research and write papers on topics in Econ and Poli Sci.....and Im quite good at it if I may say. So to make it quick.........I know doctors are usually said to make the most on average, and only the best lawyers make a lot........ but to get into medical school (an M.D. one) you need AT LEAST a 3.5 GPA.......and you need stellar grades in your science classes too.....and a good score on the MCATs...... BUT......did you know that if you score above a 3.5 as a "pre-law" focus.....and an above average score on the LSAT...you are eligible for the TOP 50 law schools in the country.....you know Tier 1----the law schools that average $100k+ for graduates......who you know will be in their mid 20s!!.......Doctors make big bucks---but its not until they are in their mid 30s or so.........they are broke before then.... I just dont know what to do......and I have heard that job security for lawyers isnt as good as for doctors.....especially in this economy. Another thing is that I would like to live by a city.....or in the suburbs.....Doctors usually only make a lot of money if they live in rural areas........Doctors in cities and upper-class suburbs make **** according to my dad.......... And although the specialities of medicine make a lot....especially in surgery.....they are INSANELY hard to get into.....I think it would be harder to become a cardiac or brain surgeon than to get into the top law firms in the country as a lawyer.....but thats just my opinion. So putting all these things together its quite hard for me to decide......If you know more pros or cons........PLEASE TELL ME!!! HELP A FELLA OUT!! Oh I go to NYU btw......a good school.

Answer: You really need to do that which you want to focus on for the rest of your life. both of these are pretty much lifetime careers, not a job that you get tired of and switch over but that also is possible if you end up miserable. IDK what your Dad is referring to as far as MD pay, I dont know a single MD anywhere making less than 100K . You yourself seem to be satisfied with that salary if coming out of a top law school. You can expect to make at least that much anywhere as an MD. There are plenty of lawyers out there making far less than 100K. It is harder and takes longer to become a physician and there is more job security. Also more expensive to fund a medical education than law. But if you really believe that you will be accepted to a top tier law school and that your future is then basically guaranteed (that is how it sounds here), you cant go wrong with law cause it seems that your interest lies there.

Question: Wrongful termination lawyer needed? After a very long interview and security process, I was hired on February 27th to become the Business Development Director for a division of a $300 million company. On April 27th I was informed that I was being terminated due to bad sales performance by the division for the previous 6 quarters. In the interview process and throughout I was never informed as to the condition of the division and all financials are reported on a corporate level rather than by division. I gave up two other offers to work for this company. They have offered severance and to pay for two months Cobra. Is this a wrongful termination? What should I expect by way of severance? I believe they should be liable for at least a year's salary due to their misrepresentation of their financial position ("we have $200 milllion in the bank") and the fact that I gave up two very good opportunities to work for other companies based on their misrepresentation. Should I seek a lawyer or take what they offer?

Answer: Wrongful Termination at Sam's Club 6625/San Fernando CA 91340 LEGAL DISCLOSURE You do NOT have to agree or accept any or all on this site or the blogs Dedication Samuel Moore Walton "Mr Sam, Helen Robson Walton "Mrs Walton, and James Lawrence Walton "Bud" , and Thomas M Coughlin, a protoge of Mr Sam, even though he did some wrong nevetheless, but lost because of the Code of Silence and the fear that all associates have of the powerful Legal Division of Wal Mart Stores, Inc. The FBI's Cyber Division knows the password of this site and CAN deliberately DELETE it, accidentally leak it or sell it. There are still FBI Agents that will defend and uphold the US Constitution even if it means questioning their orders and superiors. I respect them as I have met some, but I am glad that I never asked for their names. =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+… Wrongful Termination at Sam's Club 6625 at San Fernando California 91340 William Gregory Lang or Bill Lang wants to transfer to a Sam's Club in Colorado as soon as possible. Mr Lang used to be trusted by Me who made the mistake of telling him everything before the Termination on Monday, 23 April 2007. Mr Lang is a decent and the Waller Family will pray for everyone that is against Me Team Lead Ambrosio Galvan also knows a lot of dirty secrets at Sam's Club 6625, but is nervous about losing his job if he sides with Me Sam's Club PD-57 Investigation/Supsention was NOT adhere to by Club Manager Fidel Jacobo and Membership Manager Esperanza Lopez. No documentation of any complaints and the San Fernando Police Department or the Los Angeles Police Department ever showed for a "Work Place Violence." Please show proof since one complaint and one video tape does NOT establish workplace violence. Neither Mr Jacobo or Ms Lopez wanted to sign the papers of any meeting between two managers and I for Legal Documentation. No meetings to address any potentail problems at the Tire and Battery Center were brought up by the Team Lead or Management. The Waller Family will pray for everyone that is against Me Max Rafael Waller, formerly Assoc ID 0035 and Operator 007 proudly serving since Tuesday, 13 November 1990 - Monday, 23 April 2007 and only needed about nine years to do a minimal of twenty-five years to retire from Wal Mart Stores, Inc. I was one hundred percent vested in Profit Sharing and had a one month vacation allocated per year. I am a share holder Wal Mart Stores, Inc stock. He has about 11 shares so he has vested interest. Also at the time of the termination. No meetings to address any potentail problems at the Tire and Battery Center were brought up by the Team Lead or Management. As of Monday, 9 April 2007, the people of the Tire Shop are playing pranks and making it appear as if I was becoming forgetful such as the misplacement of tools and personal safety gear. The suspects are Erick Miron and Mark Castro. Esperanza Lopez was told and never had a meeting to discuss the topics brought to her attention by Me. Manager Esperanza Lopez was asked to verify this by reviewing the Surveillance video tapes and my request was not honored. Esperanza Lopez, Memebership Manager, was told about the pranks about two weeks ago but no meeting to difuse or address serious matters was conducted. Miguel P Herrera might had spread misinformation but is only a suspect. =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+… HOW IT ALL BEGAN Sam's Club 6625 12920 Foothill Blvd San Fernando California 91340 Phone:1-818-365-7710 Fax:1-818-365-0690 December 2006 Mehmet Ekinci {A Hatchet Man and sent to "clean House" is no longer there but in Fresno according to Mr Jason Fastner} said that he was replacing everyone in the tire shop or its proper title: Tire and Battery Center according to Jeff Lopez{no longer work there} and Mark Castro{has recanted}and Bill Lang heard indirectly but will deny it. Max Rafael Waller studied all of Wal-Mart policies and found that if that his remark {INTIMIDATION} could be verified then he would get a coaching for making such a remark. The others are scared to tell the truth.

Question: What is the least stressful law specialization? ? I'm looking into becoming a lawyer. I hear the job is pretty stressful, but I'd like to know if there's any specific specialization that is less stressful than the rest. Still, I want a degree of financial security to go along with it - are there any lawyers that make really low salaries (well, for a lawyer anyways)? Being a corporate lawyer or a trial lawyer general sounds really stressful. I'd imagine lawyers running their own practices have more flexibility - but I think having to run large, productive one would be pretty stressful too, wouldn't it? Is there a less generic term for a lawyer that primarily deals with just paperwork? To me, that kind of lawyer job sounds stable and secure. And I don't mind paperwork at all. Any input? Thanks.

Answer: Appellate lawyers deal primarily in paperwork and can earn a decent living. However, not every region recognizes the value of such a specialty. In many parts of the country every lawyer thinks they can handle their own appeals. In some locales, most of the lawyers prefer not to do their own appeals and retain a specialist. Appellate specialists can work in their own practice, in a firm and in government agencies. They are not totally divorced from the hectic nature of the practice of law, but it is usually much less frantic and always much more civil. Whether that monastic life would suit you is a question that is hard to answer.

Question: Will more in Blackwater face charges by Justice department or Iraq government for murder? WASHINGTON: Blackwater Worldwide, the security contractor blamed by an angry Iraqi government for the shooting deaths of 17 civilians, is not expected to face criminal charges — all but ensuring the company will keep its multimillion-dollar contract to protect U.S. diplomats. Instead, the seven-month-old Justice Department investigation is focused on as few as three or four Blackwater guards who could be indicted in the Sept. 16 shootings, according to interviews with a half-dozen people close to the investigation. The final decision on any charges will not be made until late summer at the earliest, a law enforcement official said. All spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation. The State Department publicly raised the question of Blackwater's corporate liability last month when it extended the company's contract by one year. The contract could still be canceled if criminal charges are brought, but the department said it was unlikely to penalize the corporation if only its employees were charged. "I think that's really what the FBI investigation needs to look at: Is the company culpable or are the individuals culpable?" Greg Starr, the department's top security officer, said last month. Today in Americas Obama meets Hillary Clinton to discuss potential roleRice looks back on Bush's foreign policyCIA chief says Qaeda is extending its reachJustice Department spokesman Dean Boyd declined to comment. Blackwater spokeswoman Anne Tyrrell said, "If it is determined that there are any individuals who need to be held accountable, we support that." The shootings began when a Blackwater convoy, which was responding to a Baghdad car bombing, entered the Nisoor Square traffic circle. Blackwater says the convoy was ambushed by insurgents, touching off a firefight. Iraqi witnesses, however, described an unprovoked attack in which security guards fired indiscriminately, killing motorists, bystanders and children in the square. The shooting enraged the Iraqi government, which originally sought to expel the company from the country, and strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Baghdad. The shooting also raised questions at home and abroad about the U.S. reliance on heavily armed private contractors in war zones. With nearly 1,000 personnel working in Iraq, Blackwater is the largest State Department security contractor; critics have compared its guards to mercenaries. Since the shooting, Blackwater has also come to symbolize the legal gray area in which such security contractors operate. Iraqi officials wanted to charge Blackwater guards in Baghdad, but U.S. contractors are immune from prosecution in Iraqi courts. U.S. prosecutors believe they have jurisdiction to bring a case in Washington, but that's an untested legal theory. This week, the Justice Department continued its secret grand jury interviews in the case with the testimony of a U.S. military official. An estimated 40 witnesses have so far been brought before the grand jury in Washington, including Blackwater security guards and company managers. Iraqi witnesses also are expected to testify in coming months, according to people close to the case. Companies are sometimes charged for the wrongdoing of their employees, but the standard is high. Prosecutors must prove that the corporation — not just the employees — intended to break the law. One recent example is Chiquita Brands International, which was fined $25 million after admitting it paid Colombian terrorists to protect its most profitable banana-growing operation. "The law tries to get at the idea of moral responsibility," said longtime Washington corporate lawyer Thomas F. Cullen. "To be morally responsible for someone else's criminal act, you need to be somehow involved in their criminal intent. Did you direct it?" Blackwater could still face charges if, for example, prosecutors conclude the company lied to investigators, destroyed documents or obstructed the probe. Blackwater says it is fully cooperating with the Justice Department. The Department gives credit for such cooperation when deciding whether to bring charges. Even if Blackwater avoids prosecution for the shooting, its legal problems will continue. Families of the Nisoor Square victims are suing Blackwater under a wrongful death claim in civil court. The lawsuit does not specify how much money they are seeking from Blackwater, its 11 subsidiaries and founder, Erik Prince, all of whom are named as defendants. The standard of proof needed to win is lower in civil cases than in criminal cases, which require proof beyond reasonable doubt. Separately, federal prosecutors in North Carolina are investigating whether Blackwater played a role in a weapons smuggling case linked to the Kurdish militant group PKK, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. Blackwater denies involvement in the case.

Answer: Iraq cant do anything since one of Bremers 100 orders grants immunity to all iraqi laws for all occupational forces and corporate colonial goons. And I doubt that anybody of the previous administration will be held to account for their crimes.

Question: Do you believe these studies that show attractive people getting promoted and hired more than others? I read these studies, while full-well knowing of possible inaccuracies, wondering if I worked so hard and dreamed so high for nothing. I don't want to be a model or an actress, but a corporate lawyer in the business world. If these studies are true and you see them at play (if you work in the upper echelons of the job market), then do you see someone looking like me having a hard time? http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd287… I'm being sincere in my concern and not fishing for anything. Just advice. I'm completely and utterly terrified of growing up. I'm just beginning my studies at a very good college, and slowly realizing that my dreams are null and void because of my lack of looks. Its not the money or status I crave, but the security as I don't plan on ever marrying (again due to my lack of looks) and want to support my parents in their old age.

Answer: I do believe the studies are accurate. I don't think you have to be a model but I think it would include being polished, dressing correctly for your position, etc. For example, one would not anticipate that a corporate attorney would have tattoos or facial piercings...a corporate attorney would certainly anticipate "dressing for success". You are clearly intelligent and you will have absolutely no problems at all figuring this out. Once you finish school just spend a couple of days checking out what the top notch female attorneys are wearing--in fact, make certain that you even have the deportment down to an art..which means every move you make..the walk, the way you sit, the way you carry yourself...like you came out of the finest finishing school in the country..make sure your hair, your make up..everything is perfection...you want the job get all of these little details are perfection. Not a thing wrong with your looks...get the grades...do these little minor things to set you apart from the rest...and best of luck to you. ADDED LATER: Something just hit me as very odd about this posting: Sweetie...If you are so insecure that you feel you must validate yourself SO much by posting your photo time after time...you really need to go and talk to a professional, IF these postings are sincere regarding your self-esteem then from what I have seen that you have posted numerous times...you are not going to get what you need in self affirmation from people who don't know you over the net...you are really showing some major issues...and those issues would be enough to send up red alerts in relationships. Again...if these postings are sincere and you are not just messing around with people...go get yourself some genuine help with this because you are not getting what you need from somebody...go find out what you need, the right way to get it. You seem smart enough...good luck

Question: summerize thisinto 5 sentances? The first company chief executive to be convicted for tampering with stock-option awards was sentenced yesterday to 21 months in prison, one of a handful of corporate officials to face punishment for the once-widespread practice. The courtroom appearance by former Brocade Communications Systems chief Gregory L. Reyes, who was convicted last year on 10 securities fraud charges, refocused public attention on a scandal that touched off hundreds of government investigations and hastened the dismissal of top corporate executives. Securities regulators and federal prosecutors vowed to get to the bottom of stock-option abuses two years ago after media reports exposed their prevalence. Dozens of companies fired executives and ordered costly internal investigations. Lately, however, the backdating issue has been playing out with a whimper rather than a bang, with many cases quietly resolved. "When the government sends out 100-something subpoenas, it sets off a lot of activity, and it results in enormous costs to companies in terms of accountants and lawyers and restatements," said former prosecutor Matthew J. Jacobs, who has advised companies on how to address backdating accusations. "The thing we don't know is whether there are other shoes that are going to drop." Reyes, 45, took a remarkable fall from grace from his perch in Silicon Valley, where he led a prominent data-switch company, had deep family ties and owned part of the San Jose Sharks hockey team. Prosecutors singled out Reyes because of his substantial authority in doling out stock options, which rewarded favored employees with all-but- guaranteed large payouts. He must pay $15 million in fines but will remain free pending an appeal of the conviction, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer said. "I'm sorry," Reyes told the audience in the San Francisco courtroom, according to the Associated Press. "There were many things I would have done differently." The Securities and Exchange Commission, which at one point had 160 open stock-option investigations, resolved many of them without bringing charges. Now only half that number of cases remain active, an agency spokesman said. The SEC has settled backdating accusations with six companies and has charged 29 executives with wrongdoing. In the largest such case, former United Health Group chief executive William W. McGuire in December agreed to surrender $468 million in cash and options to settle the SEC's backdating charges. "Whenever a corporate officer misleads investors about a company's performance by secretly backdating stock options, the integrity of our markets is undermined," SEC Chairman Christopher Cox said at the time. Options give company employees and officers the chance to buy company stock at a set price within a specific time frame. Backdating the awards can make them more valuable. The practice is not necessarily illegal but it can violate securities and tax laws if it is not disclosed properly to investors. Meanwhile, the Justice Department's marquee backdating prosecutions are simmering on the back burner. Comverse Technology founder Jacob "Kobi" Alexander fled to Namibia in 2006 and authorities are trying to extradite him to face trial in Brooklyn. The former general counsel at McAfee and the former president of Brooks Automation have been indicted and are fighting charges

Answer: The slow wheels of government justice prevailed as the first conviction for securities fraud was handed out. Greg Reyes of Brocade was the first conviction of hundreds of companies that backdated options. The SEC has settled out of court with several companies but they have a long way to go. Backdating options violates security laws and tax laws if not disclosed to investors. One reason that it was tough to prosecute was of several ceo's that have fled the country. Although not mentioned in the article this could be behind some of the sell off in the market as the dust settles on this.