So, you think those embarrassing emails sent to the computer's trash can are truly deleted, right? Uh, no:"If Karl Rove or other White House staffers tried to delete sensitive e-mails from their computers, experts said, investigators usually could recover all or most of them. "The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating whether the White House or the...
This chart & accompanying list -- "Choosing The Right Law Firm For You" & "Considerations For Evaluating A Job Offer" -- come from the NYU School of Law. Obviously intended for law school grads, I think this set of tools would also help paralegals & other legal staff in making career decisions. Found this gem in a post on the Counsel to Counsel blog; worth a look...
Documentaries focus on insiders' view of autism , including a film made by a paralegal:"When Taylor Cross was 14, he told his mother he wanted to earn money to pay for the Christmas gifts they planned to give a needy family. "Keri Bowers was moved by her son's display of empathy. Cross was diagnosed with high-functioning autism at age 6 and struggles with social skills. Bowers...
Really long list -- 101 bullets! -- of sometimes obvious, but mostly helpful, tips for improving how people respond to you:"Some people are the center of attention wherever they go. They’re not glamorous movie stars, just ordinary people with excellent command over their body language. Here are some pointers to help you emulate these confident people and command respect from those around...
Hey, the name alone, T3, makes me want to attend this ALM event. An then there's that ediscovery mock trial:"The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel and Law Technology News, together with ALM Events, present T3: Trial Tactics & Technology. "T3 will be held in Chicago on May 31, 2007. Due to high demand, it will also be presented in London and New York City in November 2007."
Yes, another career path opens up to paralegals with specific experience:"Linda Craft and Team has announced the hiring of Christina Mastascusa as Buyer Closing Manager. In her new position, recently open as a result of internal promotions, Christina will work closely with attorneys and title and insurance companies to ensure smooth closings for Linda Craft clients. "Christina is a real...
Well, isn't this encouraging news? Law firm sends out press release praising its paralegals!"Fayetteville, North Carolina-based law firm Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A., which specializes in foreclosure and civil litigation, announced that employees Lesley Cavenaugh, Dianne Dunn, and Aileen Gibson have qualified as North Carolina state bar certified paralegals. All three support the...
Of course! Just be sure to utilize some basic, but smart, computer management skills:"Everyone who has worked with a computer, even before the arrival of the Internet, knows the sickening feeling of loss. Without warning, hours of your work suddenly vanish from the screen. You hope (and pray) that perhaps it's been saved in a backup or temp file -- but often it's not. As your internal...
This Legal Technology article describes the HR challenges in law firms & how various software options makes them manageable. :"Managing human resources is one of the most labor-intensive processes at a law firm. Keeping track of payroll, benefits, leave time and lots of other information is time-consuming and costly. Fortunately, there is plenty of software -- both commercial and...
Excellent review of the ABA Legal Techshow posted on the Indiana Paralegal Association blog:"As I write this article, I am on the train heading back from Chicago after four (4) days of legal tech submersion at the annual the America Bar Association Legal Techshow. The ABA Techshow is an annual gathering of the most prominent legal techies from across the country and some say in the entire...