Vanessa Cross
Contributing Writer
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Vanessa Cross is a freelance writer who specializes in small business, international trade and law. Cross holds a B.A. degree in journalism from Columbia College, Chicago; a J.D. from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis; and an LL.M. in international business law from Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. She publishes the Legal Issues in Global Trade blog from her residence in southern California -- follow her at twitter.com/globaltradeblog. She is also an attorney and adjunct professor. While her articles cover business and legal topics, they should not be used as a substitute for legal, investment or tax advice.
Latest Articles
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A Mentor's Guide to Successful Business Mentoring Programs
Businesses use mentoring programs for employee orientation, to train managers, for executive coaching or to retain and advance high potential employees.
Oct 2, 2011
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California, Arizona and Northern Mexico Hit by Power Outage
A massive power outage impacts southern California, western Arizona and northern Mexico -- leaving more than a million customers without utility service.
Sep 8, 2011
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Trade Show Markets, Displays, Booths and Giveaways
Looking for business to business buyers? Introduce your firm's products and services to potential clients through industry trade shows.
Jan 21, 2011
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U.S. Coking Coal Exports Set to Rise on Australia's Flood Delays
Xcoal, Consol and Alpha Natural are among the major U.S. coking coal exporters increasing production outputs to meet steelmaking demands for coking coal.
Jan 18, 2011
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A Professional Code of Ethics for Economists
The American Economic Association voted on 1/7/11 to establish a committee to examine the adoption of formal ethical rules for its more than 17,000 members.
Jan 11, 2011
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Trial Counsel Legal Objections: Evidentiary Privileges
The top five evidentiary objections raising legal privileges generally available in trial court and moot court proceedings.
Jan 9, 2011
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Trial Counsel Legal Objections: Form of Question
The top five evidentiary objections to the form of a question, available in trial court and moot court proceedings.
Jan 9, 2011
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Trial Counsel Legal Objections: Substantive Admissibility
The top five evidentiary objections to substantive admissibility of evidence generally available in trial and moot court proceedings.
Jan 8, 2011
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Global Steelmakers and Miners Race for Coking Coal Reserves
China's steel consumption grows. Australia's flooding halts its global coal exports. African and North American mining gains anticipated in 2011.
Jan 3, 2011
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Floods, Cyclone Threat Hamper Australia's Import-Export Logistics
Many Australian seaports, airports, railways and roads close due to flooding and threat of tropical cyclone -- suspending import-export transport activity.
Jan 1, 2011
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