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During these crazy times, many of us have transitioned to working from home. But, working from home instead of at the office means trading in one set of distractions for another. Plus, you need to supervise yourself. So, how can you stay focused when your kids are bored, your dog wants to play, and Netflix just added an entire binge […]
» Read moreHey guys, I was recently interviewed for this article about qualities that make a fantastic paralegal… Give it a read and let me know what you think! Here is one example: “A paralegal isn’t expected to know everything, but they are expected to know how to find everything,” McGrath-Cruz says. “Knowing where to look or whom to ask for help […]
» Read moreAre you really a civil law notary? By Michael Blank – Bar’s UPL Department paralegal A recent check of The Florida Bar’s website showed that 2,721 individuals have included “civil law notary” in their online profiles as a service they can provide. The list includes 24 inactive members and 12 Florida Registered Paralegals. The problem is the Florida Secretary of […]
» Read moreThe ABA has published an article summarizing the key changes in the upcoming 2015 Federal Rules Amendments .. You can read the full article HERE. Can rule changes streamline litigation to make discovery proportional to the case, improve case management, cut down foot-dragging in response to document requests, eliminate “over-preservation” of records and expedite deadlines? Effective December 1, 2015, amendments […]
» Read moreHere is a great article on HOW to google your (or your attorney, or your kids etc) images AND what to do about it if you find that someone has stolen your image and is using it as their own: Have you Googled your headshot lately? Reporting Impersonation
» Read moreThis is an issue that effects ALL jurisdictions, not just Palm Beach County, but the advice is the same… If you need copies of documents, contact the court FIRST before you turn to a third party private company which at a minimum will charge you a small convenience fee for something you may be able to get for free or […]
» Read moreCarl Morrison is a certified paralegal with a specialty in civil litigation where he concentrates in the areas of general insurance defense, as well as complex litigation matters. Carl is a real paralegal superstar, he teaches seminars, webinars, in house training programs and he is also an adjunct professor at Tulsa Community College. He is also a published author, having written numerous […]
» Read moreThe October 1, 2014 edition of the Florida Bar News includes a VERY detailed article relating to destroy old client files. This is something most of us deal with a lot in our offices. This is a great article to read and share with the people in your office who have to deal with this, including your attorneys! The article goes over […]
» Read moreThe May/June 2014 Issue of the Friendly Passages publication of the The Friends of the Rupert J. Smith Law Library of St. Lucie County contains a great article titled Preparing for a Family Law Trial. This publication frequently has really informative articles so if you are interested in subscribing, heres the link: http://rjslawlibrary.org/phplist/?p=subscribe&id=1
» Read moreLawCrossing asked attorneys and legal staff members throughout the country how hard it is for a paralegal to land a job at a good law firm. I was interviewed along with lots of other professionals. You can CLICK HERE to read the full article then tell us what you think in the comments below… how hard IS it to land […]
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