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Are You in the Next Round of Lay-offs? Coping in the Time of Covid-19

The Estrin Report

Some people tell me that they are "safe" in their job. Trust me. No one, absolutely, no one is immune to these big bumps in the job market. No one. Unless you have a crystal ball and can predict what is going to happen, you have to act as if the worst will occur. If it doesn't, consider that a windfall.

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Researching Legal Research: There’s a Handy Dandy Tool You Might Not Know About

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Legal research options abound, more so than ever before. This is in line with the general proliferation of law firm technology, buoyed by the rapid advancement of cloud technology for use in business. But, with legal research, the challenge of finding the right products at the right rate structure is particularly important, because legal research is still a high - number budget line item for law firms.

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DID YOU LOSE YOUR JOB DUE TO THE COVID-19?

MyLegalAssistants

What if I can no longer afford to pay child support or spousal support? . If your ability and opportunity to earn has been affected by the COVID-19, without a doubt, it will have an impact on the amount of support you pay or receive. If this is your case, we can run a support calculation to come up with the new child and spousal support amount. Once both parties are on the same page, we can draft a temporary agreement for the new support amount and we can make it effective immediately; this way

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Paralegal Tips!

Paralegal Coffee Talk

Paralegal Tips: 1. Slowly build a reference library (click links below for ideas): Introduction to Paralegalism. Workers Compensation Practice for Paralegals. Criminal Law Procedure for Paralegals. 2. Become a Microsoft Word expert. Use YouTube to check out teaching videos for “Microsoft Word Basic Skills” as well as “Microsoft Word Advanced Skills” 3.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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!

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Modification of Support Obligation Based on COVID-19 Layoff in Virginia

Livesay&Myers

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives. Aside from the health of those afflicted, perhaps the greatest damage has been economic. Unemployment has skyrocketed, affecting even people who previously felt secure in their employment. Losing a job for any reason is stressful. For those who have a child or spousal support obligation, there is an extra level of concern.

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university of miami school of law and the law of covid-19

Blenderlaw

I participated in a webinar we held the other day on covid-19 and the video is available here.

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Is Age An Issue When Breaking Into the Paralegal Career?

Paralegal Coffee Talk

Is Age An Issue When Breaking Into the Paralegal Career? The post Is Age An Issue When Breaking Into the Paralegal Career? appeared first on.

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How Does COVID-19 Affect Your Virginia Custody and Visitation Order?

Livesay&Myers

On March 12, 2020, Governor Northam declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In further response to the spread of the COVID-19, Virginia has implemented travel bans, limited public gatherings, closed schools for the remainder of the school year and implemented telework policies in an effort to keep as many Virginia residents in their homes as possible during this time.

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Public Participation in the Coronavirus Age

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

By Hillary Aidun and Daniel Metzger. Americans of all walks of life are working together to slow the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing. Public agencies are doing their part by closing offices to the public, canceling or postponing hearings, and shifting services and proceedings to virtual formats. In this post we look at the role of open meetings laws in providing for transparent proceedings, and suggest a set of best practices for ensuring that state environmental agencies, pub

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

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.