Tag Archive: Paralegals

Feb 19 2014

Punitives and Paralegals

Tweet Good morning, Paralegal Today has an article on Paralegals and Punitives. Organization is key! Read more about it below.   “Paralegals and Punitives Organization is key when dealing with motions for punitive damages. By Catherine Astl, CLA May/June 2006 Table of Contents   Punitive damages — meant to penalize for wanton, malicious or egregious …

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Jan 27 2014

Is Your War Room Fully Equipped For Success?

Tweet Good morning, Being prepared and organized is an essential part during a trial. Keeping your files in order in your war room is very important. The paralegal is the go-to person for documents, pleadings, etc. Take some advice from Paralegal Today and be a prepared “librarian” in your war room.   “Is Your War …

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Jan 10 2014

Should Paralegals Sign for Attorneys

Tweet Good morning, Is it ethical for a paralegal to sign for the attorney in an emergency situation? This question has been asked multiple times so here is an informative article form Paralegal Today that clarifies the answer to that question.   “Paralegals Signing for Attorneys By Therese A. Cannon, Nancy B. Heller, RP, Stacey …

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