Dec 27 2013
Tweet Good morning everyone, A business can be an important source of income for a couple. When there is a business present it makes for a higher risk situation that investigators need to pursue because of hidden assets. Read the article from Paralegal Today to get more details. Check it out below. “How To …
Dec 23 2013
Tweet Good morning, NALS has an overview of nondisclosure agreements. Almost every legal professional will come across one at least once in their career. Read about it below. “Nondisclosure Agreements: An Overview By Melissa K. Hinote, CP Nearly every legal professional confronts a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) at some point in his or her …
Dec 20 2013
Tweet Good morning, I would like to congratulate the 2013 Award of Excellence recipient, Reba Peden. Read about her story in this article from NALS below. “2013 Award of Excellence Recipient – Reba Peden, PP, PLS By Allison Streepey, B.A., CRS, PLS (originally published in @Law – Winter 2013-14) 2013 Award of …
Dec 18 2013
Tweet Good morning, Teamwork is a very important aspect in the role of a legal secretary! NALS has a great article expressing the importance of teamwork in the field. “Teamwork and the Changing Role of Legal Secretaries By Fran McClean, PLS WHAT IS TEAMWORK? Teamwork is the ability to work together towards a common …
Dec 16 2013
Tweet Good morning, Bullying is a very serious problem. The standards are being raised on what is considered acceptable behavior in the workplace. Read more about it in this article from NALS below. “Identifying & Ending Workplace Bullying Gains Momentum By Emily Sneddon, Esq. Efforts are underway on several fronts to once again …
Dec 13 2013
Tweet Good morning, This is an informative article from NALS that can bring some great insight on the sensitive topic we read about every day. “Shining a Light to Improve the Way We Respond to Sexually Abused Children Children’s Advocacy Centers By Shelley A. Kester, Esq. It is horrible to consider child sexual …
Dec 11 2013
Tweet Good morning! When you are working with the deaf or impaired it is important to maintain communication and a clear understanding between you and your client. NALS gives us some tips. Read about them below. “Tips For Working With the Deaf or Hearing Impaired By Allison Streepey, B.A., CRS, PLS Thirty-six million people, …
Nov 25 2013
Tweet Happy Monday everyone! What is judgment? And how can you use yours more wisely? Check out this article from NALS below: “Judgment By Margarett Wilson, PLS The dictionary defines “judgment,” in part, as: The ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely, especially in matters affecting action. …
Nov 13 2013
Tweet Hello everyone! Could you use a grammar refresher? Check out the article below from Legal Secretary Journal to jog your memory on using apostrophes correctly: “Using Apostrophes By Judith Di-Castri One of the most popular questions from our writing and grammar courses is “Can you have an apostrophe after an s?” And of course, as …
Nov 11 2013
Tweet Happy Monday everyone! Sometimes it’s difficult to bite your tongue, but it is a very important skill to learn. Check out this informative article from Legal Secretary Journal below: “Don’t Blurt It Out! By Des Whitehorn You know how it goes – your brain thinks it, and out it pops before you realize it. Sometimes …