I may be just a little overexcited about what might otherwise be mundane news. But, hey, I live in Hollywood, I'm attached to the paralegal field and well, I've been curious as to why just about every TV series revolving around lawyers and law firms leaves out paralegals.
Years ago, I attended a Los Angeles Paralegal Association seminar where the technical advisor to a hit...
By Loni MorganelliAmerican Paralegal in London
In today's busy world with our hectic work schedules, family commitments, and endless pressures, it's hard to find the time to stop and go to school. But whether you're a fully qualified paralegal or working towards your certificate, continuing education is a vital part of our profession. Fortunately today, there are many...
I would like to be the bearer of good news. But today, I would be remiss if I didn't tell you about last week. If you haven't heard by now, Valentine's Day weekend was not a happy occasion for over 1,000 attorneys, paralegals and staff. A handful of firms decided in one two-day bloodbath last Thursday and Friday to lay-off over 1,100 law firm professionals. And...
Well, it turns out that our story yesterday about technology robbing you blind through your GPS and cell phone is only partially true! Thanks to Phill Signey and a couple of other fact-finding, industrious, on-the-ball paralegals, it turns out that the story is only partly true. Now, while the expert who sent this to us does work with the police department, Snopes claims...
Two years ago, an adventurous Boston paralegal named Loni Morganelli, decided to jump the pond. Landing in a prestigious London firm, Morganelli today is enjoying a unique experience in the paralegal field. We are pleased to announce that she has joined us as a co-blogger for The Estrin Report bringing a unique and universal outlook to our blawg. Here is her story:
"I...
By Loni MorganelliGuest BloggerAmerican Paralegal in London Last week, San Francisco Public Defender, Jeff Adachi, stressed the need for more paralegals on his staff. Without the proper staff, adequate resources, and valuable services of paralegals, he may have to turn away high-profile cases, such as homicides and other major felonies. Such a move will result in some cases being...
A litigation paralegal's job can often include defining many of the search terms used in e-discovery. That can cost your client big, BIG bucks as reported today in Ralph Losey's blog, e-Discovery Team.
Apparently, a trial lawyer for the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) agreed to an e-discovery search of backup tapes to find relevant information....
There's a brand new event that's occuring at LegalTech this year: The Paralegal Technology Institute at LegalTech in New York on Feb. 3-4 at the Sheraton Hotel. They are even giving you the first day of LegalTech on Feb. 2nd for free.
Why am I mentioning it here? Probably because I am hearing from so many paralegals who are trying desperately to either hang on to...
You knew it. You chose to be a paralegal instead of a lawyer but until now, no one has officially sanctioned your choice. In fact, many people (including old Aunt Minnie and grouchy Uncle Vinnie) still question why you didn't go on to become a lawyer. Well, my little chickadees, you now have an official survey to point to that substantiates and...