“BREAKING NEWS: I am Still Alive.”
The Paralegal Society
JULY 22, 2015
Alright, alright, alright—I, the fearless founder, am here today to confirm that I did not (quite) fall off the face … Continue reading →
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How Misunderstandings about Big Numbers Distort the Debate over Songwriter Digital Music Royalties – As the DOJ Readies its Recommendations for Reform of the ASCAP and BMI Consent Decrees
Broadcast Law Blog
APRIL 9, 2015
'Press reports indicate that the Department of Justice is nearing the completion of its study of whether to suggest the revision of the antitrust consent decrees that have bound ASCAP and BMI for over a half century (see our summary of the issues that DOJ is considering here ). Much of the impetus behind this review comes from claims from songwriters and their associated publishing companies that they simply are not receiving enough money from digital music services.
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Six Reasons Technology Is Important To Your Paralegal Career
DigitalParalegalServices
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Six Reasons Technology Is Important To Your Paralegal Career. By: Angela Masciulli, ACP. Significant change is underway in the legal industry. Technology is revolutionizing legal processes, court functions, and how many attorneys and firms work and manage cases. Judge and client expectations are evolving with new technologies too. Now is the time for paralegals to adapt to a rapidly changing legal market, not only to do their best in their current positions, but potentially expand their career.
Model Protocols for Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on the Built Environment under NEPA and State Equivalents
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
AUGUST 17, 2015
T oday, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law is releasing a set of model protocols for assessing the impacts of climate change on the built environment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state equivalents. The protocols are intended for use in environmental reviews of proposed buildings and infrastructure (we plan to initiate a similar project for natural resource and land management projects in the near future).
Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)
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ABC's of E-Discovery
JULY 29, 2015
Doug Austin's " Pitfalls Associated with Self-Collection of Data by Custodians: eDiscovery Best Practices " will save you, and therefore your client, time and money when you "self-collect" documents and files for discovery. Take a look at his article here and save a copy for your eDiscovery File: eDiscovery Pitfalls - Don't Fall!
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Certificate vs. Certification
Paralegal Essentials
JANUARY 23, 2015
This blog post contains information very relevant to paralegals in California and how they represent themselves. Nothing can make you lose credibility more quickly than misrepresentation of your credentials to someone who knows the difference. Take quick read: [link].
Mentorship — My Stint As The Karate Kid
The Paralegal Society
MAY 29, 2015
By: Jamie Collins One of the most amazing things that can happen is finding someone who sees everything you are … Continue reading →
“The Paralegal Profession is NOT Doomed.”
The Paralegal Society
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
By: Jamie Collins I recently came across a rather…how shall I say it, um…interesting article regarding paralegals and technology.
“A Little Paralegal Humor – TGIF Edition”
The Paralegal Society
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
By: Jamie Collins Welcome back to the paralegal playground on this fabulous Friday (or darn near it), my friends.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
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Tales of Smokeless Esquires & Crazy Paralegals
The Paralegal Society
MAY 6, 2015
By: Jamie Collins (or some other paralegal) There once lived a crazy paralegal. (Are y’all with me here?
“The Funniest Video…Ever”
The Paralegal Society
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
How long has it been since we put up a Friday “Fun Day” post?
Working for an Unethical Attorney? Run. Like. Hell.
The Paralegal Society
OCTOBER 27, 2015
By: Jamie Collins “If you’re going through hell, keep going.
Does a Local Business Need Licenses from ASCAP, BMI and SESAC to Play My Radio or TV Station on Their Premises?
Broadcast Law Blog
JULY 9, 2015
Twice this morning, I was faced with the question of whether a business needs a license to play a radio or TV station on their premises , once in a story in one of the broadcast trade publications (see the article here , in the You Can’t Make This Up column toward the bottom of the article) about a gas station that thought that they got around paying ASCAP, BMI and SESAC fees by using “6 or 7” consumer radios around the station.
Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time
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Beware of Using Photos on Your Website – Make Sure that You Have the Rights Before You Post
Broadcast Law Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
The use of photographs on websites continues to be an issue. According to trade press reports, lawsuits were filed against two broadcasters for the unauthorized use of photos on websites, though one suit was quickly dismissed as the named broadcaster in fact had purchased rights to the photos through Getty Images , a clearance house for the rights to use photographic images.
Adele’s New Record is Not on Online Streaming Services – Except Where It Is – The Difference Between Interactive and Noninteractive Streaming
Broadcast Law Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Adele’s decision to not stream her new CD “ 25 ” on services like Apple Music and Spotify has been the talk of the entertainment press pages – like this article from the New York Times. These articles make it sound like, if you listen to any Internet music service, you’ll not hear a song from the new record. But, in fact, if you listen to an Internet radio service , like a Pandora, iHeart Radio, Accuradio, the streams of over-the-air radio stations, or any of the myriad of other “noninteractiv
Understanding Music Royalties – Congressional Research Service Releases Summary of the Law, While DOJ Asks for More Comments on ASCAP and BMI Consent Decree Reform
Broadcast Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
The legal issues surrounding the use of music in broadcast and digital media is one of those topics that is usually enough to make eyes glaze over. The importance of understanding these issues is illustrated by this week’s request from the Department of Justice for more information about the rights of songwriters to authorize ASCAP and BMI (often referred to as Performing Rights Organizations or PROs) to license their works to services like radio stations and webcasters when there are multiple
March Madness is a Trademarked Term – Use Caution in Using it in Advertising and Promotion
Broadcast Law Blog
MARCH 4, 2015
'We are in March, which means that the minds of many turn to basketball, specifically March Madness as the NCAA hosts its annual championship tournament to crown college basketball’s national champion. And many broadcasters want to take advantage of the tournament to promote their stations or the products of their sponsors. Because of this inclination, we post this warning each year (see, for instance, here and here ) – just like we do around the Super Bowl or the Olympics – these championship n
Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value
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Back to School Series: Connecting the Dots
DigitalParalegalServices
AUGUST 24, 2015
Much of early education is spent trying to tackle the skill of writing, specifically the intimidating task of the child’s name. Parents and teachers may use any number of techniques to tackle this ability, including the most common method of connecting dot-to-dots on a lined paper tablet. With due diligence and patience, the dots are slowly taken away and a child can begin to both recognize and trace their own name.
Back to School Series: Class Rules
DigitalParalegalServices
AUGUST 17, 2015
September is almost here and the new school year is upon us. Although kids are the ones going back to class, attorneys and paralegals could use a curriculum refresher too. Lessons learned in kindergarten are often forgotten, but are proven to be fundamental to the building blocks of success in life and business. Legal professionals would do well to remember those early lessons.
Small Beginnings from Deep in the Heart of Texas
DigitalParalegalServices
AUGUST 12, 2015
Born and raised in the small town of Graham, just ninety miles outside of Fort Worth, I was deep in the heart of Texas. Springs filled with bluebonnets, falls filled with football – it was home. Our claim to fame was America’s Largest Town Square. Located in that square was the Young County courthouse – where I began learning about the intricate workings of the civil litigation process.
The Pope’s Environmental Economics
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
AUGUST 6, 2015
By Michael Greenberg, Sabin Center Summer Intern. Pope Francis’ June 18 encyclical Laudato Si’ , On Care for Our Common Home includes a section about the economics of carbon mitigation. Although a small part of the encyclical—one paragraph out of 246—the pope’s economic prescription received extensive coverage from top newspapers such as the Washington Post and New York Times.
Enhance Your Legal Document Translations with The Ultimate Comprehensive Checklist
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LA Supervisors Should Heed Climate Imperative, Reverse Course on Proposed Wind Energy Ban
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
JULY 31, 2015
By Nancy Rader, Executive Director of the California Wind Energy Association, and Michael B. Gerrard, Columbia Law Professor and Director of the Sabin Center. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ move to ban utility-scale wind turbines and to impose severe restrictions on utility-scale solar in unincorporated areas of the county is not compatible with averting the worst impacts of climate change.
Why Do Lawyer Coaches Suggest Outsourcing to a Virtual Legal Assistant?
DigitalParalegalServices
JULY 28, 2015
3 Common Reasons Solo Attorneys Call a Virtual Legal Assistant. Smart lawyers often learn from their peers by engaging in mentor relationships. Some take it a step further and retain professional services of a lawyer coach. From time to time in my 6-year virtual paralegal practice, I have been privileged to receive referrals from lawyer coaches. A recent referral caused me to re-examine just exactly why the referrals are made.
Copyright Royalty Board Begins Hearings on Webcasting Royalty Rates for 201-2020 – When Will We See a Decision?
Broadcast Law Blog
APRIL 29, 2015
The Copyright Royalty Board has begun the hearing phase of its proceeding to set the royalties to be paid by webcasters (or noninteractive digital music ser vices) for public performances of sound recordings for the years 2016-2020. These are the royalties paid by Internet radio companies to SoundExchange, allowing them to play any recorded music legally released in the United States since 1972 (see our article here about issues regarding pre-1972 sound recordings), as long as the digital servic
Copyright Office Issues its Report on Music Licensing – Issues Include Broadcast Performance Royalties, Publisher Withdrawals from ASCAP and BMI, and Pre-1972 Sound Recordings
Broadcast Law Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
'The Copyright Office this past week released its Report following its study of music licensing in the US ; a comprehensive report addressing a number of very controversial issues concerning music rights and royalties. Whether its release during the week of the Grammy Awards was a coincidence or not, the report itself, which takes positions on many issues, is sure to initiate lots of discussion and controversy of its own.
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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