Feb 21 2014
Tweet Good Friday to you! Change… Some people love the idea, others not so much. NALS gives us some food for thought on changes that take place in local/governance systems. Read about it below. “Changing State/Local Governance System – Some Food for Thought By Mandy Shaffer, Allison Alger, Judy Marlow, PLS, and Kathy …
Feb 19 2014
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 …
Feb 17 2014
Tweet Good morning, Keeping things confident is one of the most important aspects in the legal field. Not only is it an important principle, it’s the law. This article from NALS goes into detail on this topic. “Confident Confidentiality By Melissa K. Hinote, CP Confidentiality is one of the most important principles in the …
Feb 12 2014
Tweet Good morning, We have all heard that Colorado and Washington have liberalized marijuana. This article from NALS talks about how the effect on workplace policies will probably be small. Read more about it below. “Marijuana Laws Liberalized in Colorado and Washington – But Effect on Workplace Policies Likely Small By Nancy Delogu, …
Feb 10 2014
Tweet Good morning, In most major metropolitan areas, the highest activity in the court system comes from landlord-tenant problems. This article from Paralegal Today shows how paralegals can be involved in every aspect of this growing real estate specialty. Read about it below. “Landlord and Tenant Law Paralegals can be involved in every aspect …
Feb 05 2014
Tweet Good morning, The pros and cons of electronic deposition summaries.. Is it making a Paralegal’s job easier? This article from Paralegal Today discusses the topic, Read about it below. “Making Paralegal Jobs Easier? The pros and cons of electronic deposition summaries. By Mary Girsch-Bock (Originally appeared in print as “Working Harder or Working …
Jan 31 2014
Tweet Good morning, Paralegal Today has a great article with 9 tips of important items that all paralegals should keep in mind when getting prepared for a trial. Read about it below. “9 Critical Steps for Trial Preparation Important items that all paralegals should keep in mind. By David J. Dempsey July/August 2003 Table …
Jan 27 2014
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 …
Jan 24 2014
Tweet Good morning, Are you a mentor? Check out this article from NALS below and do what it takes to ensure our association thrives. “Are You a Mentor? By Marie Schoenfeldt, PLS, CLA, Garland County Legal Support Professionals Mentor—a word meaning a wise and trusted counselor, one who acts as a guide or model for …
Jan 22 2014
Tweet Good morning, Paralegals play a key role when preparing for a personal injury civil trial. Preparing all of the documents, asking the right questions, these are all very vital steps to help get your attorney ready for trial. Paralegal Today has a great article to help with this challenging task. Read about it below. …