The Paralegal Society

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

I stand here, on the screen before you today, because I have the immense privilege of addressing each of you, individually, and a cross-section of the profession, collectively, in this way. I have also earned myself the obligation to do so. Even when it’s uncomfortable. Even when it’s not popular. Even when it’s somewhat controversial. And most importantly, when others don’t seem to be talking about the things that affect our profession at all.

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ABA Journal

MAY 1, 2017

Martin Tankleff, who was arrested at age 17 and would spend 17 years in prison for a wrongful conviction in the murders of his parents,…

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Broadcast Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The FCC yesterday released its first decision approving 100% foreign ownership of a group of US broadcast stations. This comes after significant relaxation of the FCC’s interpretation of the foreign ownership limits which, less than 4 years ago, had been interpreted to effectively prohibit foreign ownership of more than 25% of a company controlling broadcast licensees (see our article here about the 2013 decision to relax the restrictive policy).

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Strictly Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

The process of starting a new hedge fund or private equity fund involves choosing whether the fund will be structured as a “3(c)(1) fund” or a “3(c)(7) fund.” Many new fund managers are confused by the difference between the two, which refer to two different exemptions from the requirements imposed on “investment companies” under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”).

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

By Dena Adler. Photo Credit: Malcolm MacLeod via Wikimedia Commons. On November 21, 2017, the High Court of Ireland blocked a climate change case concerning construction of a new airport runway from moving forward, but made a groundbreaking decision in recognizing “a personal constitutional right to an environment” for the first time. In Friends of the Irish Environment CLG v.

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LegalTalkNetwork

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Dear Listeners, Podcasting Partners, and Hosts, Before we say goodbye to 2017, we wanted to close things out on a note of gratitude. First of all to our listeners, thank you so much for tuning in. Without your support, we could not do what we love doing best. We very much appreciate and value your time, feedback, and all the occasions you shared our content with your friends, colleagues, and social media channels.

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LawActually

DECEMBER 19, 2017

I’ve been confounded by Asda’s marketing campaign for Christmas 2017 which has been thrust under my nose every time I open a Metro or turn on the TV for the last few weeks. I’m fricking sick of it. That campaign, of course, is the one promising people (but presumably only those who shop at Asda) the best Christmas ever. (Yes - I've really cut this out from the paper and scanned it in.

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The Robertson Reader

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Our new Massage Therapy lab classroom in Calgary combines theory with practical knowledge. It aims to have our students fully prepared for their new careers as Massage Therapists and Remedial Massage Therapists. If you've been looking for a M assage Therapy program that combines texbook learning and on-job training, then consider Robertson College Calgary to help you develop the skills you need.

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Lawfecta

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Are you at that point in your law firm where your growing steadily and need extra help, but don’t require the need for full time assistance? Or maybe you have an in-house staff that is starting to become overwhelmed with the volume of work to be done. Or maybe you want to venture into a new area of law, and want assistance from someone who has handled that area to make an easier and seamless transition.

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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.

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LegalSecretariesRock

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Thanks to "google doodle" I know that today marks the 131st anniversary of the hole punch. The doodle is adorable and it's a fun little fact, but then I started thinking about how important the hole punch is in this profession. I mean, there are courts that will toss your documents if they aren't punched in just the right place. And some Judges have very specific rules - 2 at the top - 3 at the side.

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The Paralegal Society

APRIL 24, 2017

When the time to stand up and fight presents itself to a person who is called to a cause: the soldier picks up his rifle; the boxer, his gloves; and the blogger, her keyboard. And we do not stop, until we have either silenced our opponent, or there is nothing of ourselves left to give. That time is today. The keyboard is locked and loaded. The House of Collins banner flies on high in the legal sector.

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ABA Journal

MAY 1, 2017

Martin Tankleff, who was arrested at age 17 and would spend 17 years in prison for a wrongful conviction in the murders of his parents,…

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Broadcast Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2017

In the last month, there have been two bills introduced in the US House of Representatives seeking to impose a performance royalty for sound recordings on broadcast radio stations in the US. The bill introduced yesterday, The PROMOTE Act (standing for the Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity to Earn Act – whatever that may mean, can be found here ), seems to have garnered more attention, perhaps as it was promoted by its principal sponsor, California Congressman Darrell Issa, as givin

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Strictly Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

At some point while raising capital for a private fund, you will likely be asked by one or more potential investors to enter into a side letter. A side letter is an agreement between the fund and one particular investor to vary the terms of the limited partnership agreement with respect to that particular investor (almost always to the benefit of the investor).

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

By Dena Adler. Photo Credit: NASA. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the UN specialized body for aviation, earned international praise in October 2016 for striking a deal to cap emissions from international passenger and cargo flights at 2020 levels, but a new Sabin Center Working Paper argues that ICAO must improve its transparency to truly “take-off.

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How To Become A Paralegal

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

A new reality show emerged, and it centers around one of the world’s scariest occurrences: being interviewed for a job. The Job Interview brings the interview process live to your television. It involves real employers interviewing real people for real jobs. And job interviews? They are nerve-wracking. You’re being judged for your merits, your education, and your experience in a very short amount of time.

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LegalTalkNetwork

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Experts in the legal field are wracking their brains and resources to find a solution to the access to justice gap. For some lawyers, technology is the key to solving the issue. Many of these progressive lawyers met at Lawgical’s Denver office in order to discuss what technologies they are currently using to close the gap and future actions to achieve access to justice for all.

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LawActually

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Since 2010, November has always brought with it the first opportunity since the previous December to wrap my chubby little chops around a Christmas-themed sandwich during my lunch hour. As you can tell, I'm something of a lunchtime gourmet when I venture into the office. Imagine my delight when today, after two weeks of eagerly looking, I finally spotted the Christmas butties neatly haphazardly displayed on the chiller shelf in Sainsbury's Local.

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The Robertson Reader

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Have you been mulling over whether Massage Therapy is the right career for you? Have you made your list of pros and cons but can’t decide? Then, here are top 5 reasons why you should consider a career in Massage Therapy. You want to help others: If you’ve always wanted to work in a career where you could help your people, then massage therapy is for you.

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Lawfecta

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Technology has changed how customers find and evaluate businesses, including lawyers and law firms. Gone are the days when prospective clients rely exclusively on word of mouth too, as are the days where the interview of the attorney begins with the initial consultation. Today’s prospective legal clients use a mix of personal relationships and digital resources to begin interviewing an attorney before they ever meet them.

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MyLegalAssistants

OCTOBER 23, 2017

By Susan Saper Galamba. Statistics show that alcohol is the number one drug problem in the United States. It also tends to be a big problem in divorces. There has been a significant increase in cases in the last two or three years in which I have seen one spouse claim that the other spouse abused alcohol. Generally, the spouse I meet with claims that his or her spouse is an alcoholic.

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The Paralegal Society

APRIL 20, 2017

We promised to bring you, our fabulous readers, more paralegal ethics posts in the name of our fun, new, empowering … Continue reading →

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ABA Journal

MAY 10, 2017

Corrected: As noted in its near-ubiquitous ad campaign, Amazon’s artificially intelligent virtual assistant, Alexa, can interact with users, give them important information like weather and…

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Broadcast Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2017

Last year, we posted some guidelines about engaging in or accepting advertising or promotions that directly or indirectly alludes to the Super Bowl without a license from the NFL. We are at that time of year again, so here is an updated version of our prior post. In addition to the monies it receives annually for the right to broadcast the Super Bowl, the NFL receives more than $1 billion in income from licensing the use of the SUPER BOWL trademark and logo.

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Strictly Business

OCTOBER 30, 2017

It’s hard to imagine a startup that does not collect some form of sensitive information in digital form, and the collection, use, and disclosure of such information is regulated under federal, state, and even international laws. The purpose of this post is to outline the legal framework that creates your obligations to safeguard customer data and the consequences of failing to comply with these laws.

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