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Model Document Retention Guidelines guest author: Christine Flynn Click here to join the IPE mailing list. View Original Article… [cQuickTipsJanuary2018.htm] Paralegals – the true organizers of anything and everything related to a file. This responsibility certainly does not cease at the conclusion of the case. Paralegals must continue to rely upon organizational skills in order to comply with all internal guidelines and/or […]
» Read moreMaximum Productivity for Paralegals guest author: Jenna Prosceno The ability to produce product in a certain, and often limited, time-frame is a skill. Just like all skills, productivity can be learned and perfected through practice. Organize your workspace – Disorganization is the number one reason for loss of productivity. First and foremost, organize your desk. Have a place for everything, and everything […]
» Read moreWhy Work With an ESI Vendor – What Can They do for You guest author: Karin M. Scheehle ACP MBA CEDS Traditionally, law firms were not only able to do most of the litigation support functions in-house, but had to do many of them. Document management functions done through vendors were often very expensive, cost prohibitive, and except for the largest […]
» Read moreTen Things to Know to Be Effective In Working on Intellectual Property Matters guest author: Maxine Lynn Barasch Intellectual property (IP) laws can seem like a maze. From understanding the different forms of IP to knowing how to obtain protection for each, there is a lot to learn. Figuring it all out can be daunting. Here are the top ten things […]
» Read moreTop Ten Tips for Reviewing Surveys guest author: Stacie L. Gollata Purchase Agreement/Lender Requirements. First, you will want to check to see if the form of the Survey meets the requirements of the purchase agreement, if any, and any lender/loan document requirements. (i.e., is it an ALTA/NSPS survey and does it include the requested Table A items?). Legal Description. Next, you should review […]
» Read moreMedicaid Coverage and Eligibility Rules for Paralegals guest authors: Victoria L. Collier, JD, CELA and Dr. Sabrina A. Scott One of the primary reasons a person seeks the assistance of an elder care attorney is to explore what government assistance programs are available to assist with paying for long term care. There are basically three ways to pay for long-term care: […]
» Read moreThe Medicare Secondary Payer Act: How Does It Impact My Personal Injury Case? guest author: Aaron P. Frederickson In 1980, Congress passed the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, which has been codified under 42 U.S.C. §1395y (b)(2)(A)(ii). While the Act remained largely unenforced for years, the increasing cost of health care and burdens placed on the Medicare Trust Fund caused legal practitioners […]
» Read moreLawyer Unethical Conduct – What Do You Do? guest author: Dean R. Dietrich While not common, there certainly are instances where a paralegal observes behavior by a supervising lawyer that may rise to a level of unethical conduct. This places the paralegal in a very challenging position because the supervising lawyer may not believe that his/her behavior is unethical but the […]
» Read moreDeposition Preparation for Paralegals guest author: Sheridan Shauntee Click here to join the IPE mailing list. View Full Article… [cQuickTipsFebruary2018.htm] Whether the party, the expert, and/or witness is noticed for deposition via attorney communications and agreement, or subpoena, preparation for deposition, just with was all phrases of litigation, can be arduous especially if your case contains multiple individuals and issues of law. […]
» Read moreWhat Paralegals Should Know About Pleadings guest author: Zachary A. Kretchmer, Esq. Click here to join the IPE mailing list. View Full Article… [cToolsOfTheTradeFebruary2018.htm] Introduction. I have practiced family law for 15 years, with a major component of my practice devoted to preparing written submissions to judicial officers, as well as mediators, evaluators, and arbitrators. While the substantive content of these pleadings […]
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