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Most people (me included) will tell you to get on social media because it’s great for marketing your law firm.? Well, it is: that’s still true.? But, there are also ancillary benefits to that. One of the primary additional benefits of being professionally active on social media services is the wide opportunity to meet other professionals.? You’ll want to get to know other professionals on social media because it’s a great way to drive referrals to your law practice from complementary businesses,
I know I'm going to get screamed at for this but. You remember the story about the Emperor's New Clothes ? Seems a king was tired of his wardrobe and wanted something "new." So he searched around and found a couple of "new" fashion designers who told him they had come up with a "new" design - something that would just blow him away. The day of the unveiling arrived and out walks the king in his new suit of clothes.
Held in Scottsdale, Arizona, the 2019 NALA Conference & Expo was perhaps their hottest conference to date with temperatures clocking in at 112 degrees. But the heat didn’t keep the association from a record attendance. Paralegals were enthusiastically involved and traveled from all over the country to join in on the educational fun. This year’s billing included over 30 sessions and an opportunity to earn up to 13 CLE hours with online options-for-credit for those not able to attend in person
Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
Being a paralegal is a challenging career full of ups and downs. It is a career path that will shake you up and show you what you are made of. It is not a job for everyone, so read closely. I am about to list the top 5 best and worst things about being a paralegal in 2019. Let’s start with the Top 5 Best things about being a paralegal: 1. High Demand.
The FCC earlier last week posted on its Blog an article from the Chief of its Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau about state EAS plans , stressing how important these plans are to making sure that any emergency message conveyed through an EAS alert is properly transmitted to all who are supposed to receive it, so that it ultimately reaches the members of the public who should be aware of the emergency situation which triggered the alert.
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The FCC earlier last week posted on its Blog an article from the Chief of its Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau about state EAS plans , stressing how important these plans are to making sure that any emergency message conveyed through an EAS alert is properly transmitted to all who are supposed to receive it, so that it ultimately reaches the members of the public who should be aware of the emergency situation which triggered the alert.
When most lawyers think about niche practice, their notion is that of a practice limited to one, or a few, practice areas. And, that’s one of the chief reasons that attorneys approach the notion of a niche practice with s ome combination of trepidation and dread. Because selling out on one or a few practice areas brings with it risk. It could work out famously -- or, not so much -- which would necessitate a shift in the entire practice to resolve.
My kids love playing tag. Actually, now that I think of it, it's not the act of getting tagged as it is the chase - they love getting chased and caught and then chased, again. They can never get enough. I suspect that's what was going through the head of the young lady who cut in front of EVERYONE on the freeway today. Driving the most gosh awful colored puke green Ford fiesta you have every seen, this lady got on the freeway and proceeded to cut over three lanes to get in the #1 lane.and then s
Held annually and put on by LegalShield, Elevate is a conference dedicated to connecting and empowering lawyers who strive to close the Access-to-Justice Gap. This year’s gathering was held at the Grand Hyatt in Denver, Colorado. In addition to river rafting, Elevate 2019 offered at least 10 hours of state-approved CLE for those in live attendance. The educational sessions were aimed at small to large-sized firms and covered topics like r educing costs, improving processes, artificial intelligen
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
I think a shorter list is what one is not, but in summary, paralegals provide day to day support by assisting attorneys, law offices, or other various agencies conducting research, drafting legal documents, and handling cases. Paralegals play a critical role in the legal field as they ensure not only that the firm runs smoothly, but that the attorneys are well prepared and up to speed on their cases.
Last week, a federal District Court ruled that the US Department of Health and Human Services did not have the authority to require that drug manufacturers include pricing information on their television commercials. We wrote about that requirement, here – a requirement that was supposed to go into effect this summer. However, the District Court judge found that there was no statutory authority on which HHS could rely for the adoption of this rule.
The legendary business book ‘ The E Myth ’ discusses the difference between working ‘in’ a business, and working ‘on’ a business. It turns out that subtle prepositional shift means a whole lot. Those who work ‘in’ a business focus on moving the day-to-day operations of that business forward. You’re getting out the paperwork. You’re tracking and billing for time.
My sketches of designer/UK Policy Lab leader Andrea Siodmok’s talk at the Digital Citizens conference in Melbourne. She presented on methods and theory of how design and futurist/speculative design methods in particular can be used to make systems change.
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
This year was the 69th anniversary of The Florida Bar’s Annual Convention which was held in Boca Raton, Florida at the beautiful Boca Raton Resort and Club. Attendees had a cornucopia of special events and sessions to choose from, including 83 credits worth of CLE programming and a luncheon featuring Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The ever thoughtful convention planners even arranged to have discounted spa services and child care available for those in need. .
Effective July 1, (pursuant to Senate Bill 1043) the filing fee for documents filed with the county recorder has been changed to a flat fee of $30 per recording document (except plats and surveys) in the state of Arizona. The flat fee eliminates the need to determine recording fees, which were previously based on a variety of factors including: number of pages, indexing categories, additional referencing recordation numbers, and more.
Being a paralegal is a challenging career full of ups and downs. It is a career path that will shake you up and show you what you are made of. It is not a job for everyone, so read closely. I am about to list the top 5 best and worst things about being a paralegal in 2019. Let’s start with the Top 5 Best things about being a paralegal: 1. High Demand.
The FCC at its open meeting last week took two actions important to TV broadcasters – modifying its children’s television rules and changing the process by which TV stations give notice to MVPDs of their must carry or retransmission consent elections. On the children’s television rules, the FCC largely adopted the proposals in their draft order, which we summarized here.
Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
Let me be clear: your job as a lawyer is NOT to be the next Andrew Carnegie. That’s in part because law firms are inherently geographically - limited business es -- in the main. What’s to stop Wal-mart from opening another location across the state line? Essentially nothing. What’s to stop a law firm from doing the same thing? Well, another bar exam passage (or waive-in process), for one.
Another sketch from Andrea Siodmok, of the UK Policy Lab, about how a design approach to policy work, as opposed to more traditional or bureaucratic approach.
Legal Talk Network had the privilege of attending the 6th Annual Wolters Kluwer Leading Edge Conference in Riverwoods, Illinois just outside of Chicago. Nestled back into the woods at the conference center, the attendees were welcomed by the organizers from Wolters Kluwer, who could not have been nicer (please see list of organizers below). They took care of all us weary travelers, making sure we ate and were properly introduced to one another.
Effective July 1, 2019 (pursuant to Assembly Bill 5607), changes have been made to the filing fees for annual reports and reinstatements in the state of New Jersey. The annual report filings fees have increased from $50 to $75 for profit entities and from $25 to $30 for non-profit entities. Prior to this increase, these fees have not been increased since 2002.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
First, what is a podcast? In case you’ve never heard of a ‘podcast’ let me very quickly explain what it is and why you should be listening to them if you’re not already. Podcasts are mostly audio(sometimes video), regularly released episodes covering specific topics. In reality they should be known as ‘Netcasts’ as they are generically audio episodes ‘cast’ over the internet, however, Apple coined the term very early as the majority of listeners us
In a very important proceeding we summarized here , the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is reviewing the antitrust consent decrees that govern ASCAP and BMI – the decrees that require that these performing rights organizations treat similarly situated licensees (and artists) in the same way and which allow a Court to review the reasonableness of the rates that ASCAP and BMI propose.
What would you say if you randomly came upon someone asking you what you do for work? Will you stumble across your words, or have something coherent to say instead, that even serve s to drive new business? If it’s the former, it’s time to develop your elevator pitch. You know what this is : It’s your thirty second business pitch, theoretically offered up on a short elevator trip , during wh ich you’re compelled to access a new business opportunity.
A sketch of Arjuna Dibley and Rachelle Cole’s talk on how we might conceive of government/public data not as private goods or public goods, but as club goods. From the Digital Citizens Conference at Melbourne.
Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
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