The Paralegals STAND for Heather Heyer & Social Justice
The Paralegal Society
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
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5 Tips for Making Recruiters Your Best Friend and Career Miracle Worker
The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 8, 2018
"Working with a good recruiter can help make your career. Here’s the inside scoop: Recruiters, and I am talking about the staffing agency kind, hold the keys to literally hundreds of contacts they have built up over the years. They have the ears of the hiring authorities of the very firms you want to get into.".
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Time Out: Gaining Time by the Minute
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2018
There’s nothing like daylight savings time to get you to observe how dramatic a small shift in time becomes.? Push back one hour, and all of a sudden it’s instant winter.? People are like, ‘Wow, when did it get so dark out?’? And, hot chocolate sales start to rise. Saving time as a business owner can have a similar effect on you.? But, instead of greeting the coming of winter, you’ll be saying things like, ‘Wow, I just got home, and it’s not even dark yet!
Why You Should File Lawsuits Against Roundup
The Empowered Paralegal
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
In the world that we live in today, a plethora of products was introduced in the market. Many of such products were created to make our lives much easier. One of the many products is a glyphosate-based herbicide called Roundup. The problem of having many products is that it will be challenging to know whether or not the product is safe. Note though that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to warn the consumer about the dangers of their products.
Buyer’s Guide for Contract Lifecycle Management Software
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With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.
Top 5 Legal Writing Tips for Paralegals
How To Become A Paralegal
JUNE 30, 2018
Strong writing skills are essential to your job as a paralegal. The legal industry relies on good communication; and written communication is one of the most commonly relied upon modes. Between emails and letters to clients, opposing counsel, and court officers and various pleadings and responses, paralegals play an important role in helping ensure that the law firm clearly transmits its message.
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Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Paralegal Offsite
Paralegal-Edu.Org
DECEMBER 11, 2018
In the world of technology and freelancing , remote workers can be seen in numerous industries, including the law system. The I nternational Virtual Assistants Association classifies virtual paralegals as independent contractors who support multiple clients from a remote location, usually their home, offering technical and administrative services. The offsite paralegals are trained to provide support to law firms and lawyers having the necessary experience and education to facilitate services fr
Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Reboots with New Hosts Gyi Tsakalakis and Kelly Street
LegalTalkNetwork
JULY 18, 2018
Legal Talk Network is proud to announce that they are relaunching the Lunch Hour Legal Marketing podcast with new hosts Gyi Tsakalakis and Kelly Street. The show, which originally aired in 2015, has been given a makeover and is out with new episodes starting July 2018. Lunch Hour Legal Marketing originally launched in February 2015 as a webinar series for the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program (Mass LOMAP) to provide lawyers with a range of legal marketing topics, showcased i
More Podcast Legal Issues – Remembering Sponsorship Identification
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
In recent weeks, we’ve written about a number of legal issues that need to be considered in connection with podcasting – getting releases from guests , making sure that ownership of the podcast is clear , and considering music royalties. Another issue that I discussed in my presentation on legal issues for broadcasters entering the podcast industry at Podcast Movement in late July was one of sponsorship identification.
Sabin Center Releases its Summer/Fall 2018 Semi-Annual Report
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law posted its Summer/Fall 2018 Semi-Annual Report, which includes a summary of the Center’s key activities between June and December 2018. It is available for download here. Below are some key highlights from the report: In September 2018, the Silence Science Tracker expanded to include anti-science government actions taken at the state and local levels: [link].
Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
The Venture Capital Adviser Exemption Explained
Strictly Business
MAY 31, 2018
Section 203(l) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”), also known as the venture capital adviser exemption, provides that an investment adviser that solely advises venture capital funds is exempt from registration with the SEC under the Advisers Act. The term “venture capital fund” is not defined in the text of the Advisers Act; instead, the term is defined in SEC Rule 203(l)-1(a) as a private fund that meets certain conditions.
Goals vs. Dreams: What IS the Difference?
The Paralegal Society
JANUARY 5, 2018
“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.
5 Networking Tips for Folks Who Hate to Network
The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 1, 2018
Change your attitude! Don't give up! It's worth the extra effort. Really. It's who you know. Networking. No matter how you tweet ‘em up, link ‘em out or face ‘em down, if you are not professionally networking on a regular basis, you are clearly committing career suicide. And, let’s not leave out the importance of the old-fashioned, rarely done, one-on-one, face-to-face, in-person meeting, the one where you busted your budget by purchasing the latest designer jeans with built-in dirt and precise
Timing Is Everything: Response Time is Essential for Converting Law Firm Leads
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Nobody has ever liked waiting. But, there has never been a point in recorded history where people have liked waiting less. Cave people, I suppose, never had the benefit of the internet and smartphones. But, I’m not even talking about the Neanderthals; heck, people are far less patient than they were even ten years ago, since things like Netflix have pumped urgency addition up on steroids.
Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
How to Become a Successful Lawyer After School
The Empowered Paralegal
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Completing law school is just the start of your journey. You need to make sure that you know what it takes to be a reasonable attorney. It is essential to learn how to be a successful lawyer and become one of the best in your field. The best lawyers in the industry have learned how to master the skills over time. It takes training to learn how to be the best.
5 Things Lawyers Need Paralegals to Do
How To Become A Paralegal
MAY 29, 2018
I work with a lot of lawyers. Primarily, I provide web content and social media management. Yet, I’ve also provided virtual paralegal services and worked in a traditional law office. Recently, I sat down (virtually!) with one of my clients, Megan Zavieh, to discuss what she looks for when she needs to hire a paralegal. Megan Zavieh runs Zavieh Law. She’s licensed to practice law in several states, including California and Georgia.
Congress should exempt Puerto Rico from shipping law, ABA House says
ABA Journal
AUGUST 7, 2018
A nearly century-old shipping regulation is hampering Puerto Rico's economic and physical recovery in the wake of Hurricane Maria last year, and Congress should enact…
Making Time to Celebrate the Victories!
DigitalParalegalServices
JANUARY 23, 2018
In 2009 I ventured out of my comfort box and formed Digital Paralegal Services, LLC®. I began offering my services to attorneys across the country on a virtual basis from my home in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Has it been hard? Yes. Has it been worth it? Absolutely. Progress was slow. Some lessons were hard, but the benefits have been amazing. I think the most important benefit to me has been having more personal choices while still meeting some long-term financial needs.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit
LegalTalkNetwork
OCTOBER 17, 2018
On October 11th 2018, the Oklahoma Access to Justice Summit was held at the Oklahoma Bar Association in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Supported and hosted by civic-minded attorneys across the country, this event was designed to raise awareness and address for the “justice gap” defined by the Legal Services Corporation as the difference between the civil legal needs of low-income Americans and the resources available to meet those needs.
FCC Quickly Disposes of Proposal for AM Station to Go Silent and Broadcast Exclusively on FM Translator
Broadcast Law Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Only three weeks ago, we wrote about an application for experimental authority filed by an AM station operator in Arizona, seeking permission to cease operating its AM station for a one year test to operate solely with its paired FM translator. We suggested that this proposal portended much for the AM band. However, the FCC apparently did not see this proposal as that earthshaking, and while we were at the NAB Radio Show last week, it dismissed the request for experimental authority to conduct t
Five Important Points About the “SAFE Vehicle Rule”
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
AUGUST 3, 2018
By Romany Webb. On Thursday, August 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) jointly issued the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Rule (SAFE Vehicle Rule). The SAFE Vehicle Rule proposes changes to EPA’s greenhouse gas emissions standards and DOT’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for light duty vehicles in model years (MY) 2021 through 2025.
Is New York’s Form 99 Required When a Rule 506 Offering Has New York Investors?
Strictly Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
The vast majority of private companies raising capital use Rule 506 of Regulation D, which, if complied with, ensures the securities being sold are exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) because the offering of these securities does not involve “any public offering.” One of the primary advantages of a Rule 506 offering is that it is considered an offering of “covered securities,” which means that individual states cannot require issuers who meet the conditions
Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time
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Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota
How to Write a Paralegal Resume
Paralegal-Edu.Org
OCTOBER 22, 2018
There are several important steps in becoming a professional paralegal. However, the one that is most often overlooked is constructing a resume. Resumes are important for almost any job you are pursuing, but they are especially important for paralegals due to the competitive nature of the field. Law firms only want to hire the best paralegals, which means your resume needs to distinguish you from the other candidates.
Virtual Legal Assistant - Is This Your Magical Career?
The Estrin Report
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
When you work as a Virtual Legal Assistant, you can choose to work as an employee or you can set up your own business. There are pros and cons to each arrangement. When you work as an employee, you don't have to invest any money up front or find your own clients, but your pay rate, work hours, and how you work will be more restricted. When you work as an entrepreneur, you face other challenges.
Oh, the Horror! Don’t Be Left without a Data Backup System
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2018
You know what’s really scary? Losing your law firm data. Even so, many law firms don’t utilize effective data backups. Every business needs to backup its electronic data; but, the imperative is even more important for law firms, which have ethical and fiduciary duties tied to their client relationships. And, although it’s now 2018, many law firms subsist on remarkably thin data backup systems.
Hiring a Good Family Lawyer
The Empowered Paralegal
OCTOBER 22, 2018
A family lawyer is a necessary legal profession. You need to make sure that you hire a good lawyer to handle your family issues. Family issues can be very sensitive, and you need to make sure that you hire a lawyer who understands your needs for privacy. A family lawyer will be responsible for most of your family legal issues, and you need to get the right one.
Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value
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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.
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