Some say the role of paralegals in South Africa needs to be recognized. Gee, think other countries have the same problem? "DECADES of exclusion of black lawyers had resulted in a skewed distribution of profitable law firms, and intervention was necessary to transform the legal profession, Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla said yesterday. "Mabandla was addressing stakeholders gathered...
If so, here's where the details: "Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is an international law firm with offices in New York, Washington, Paris, Brussels, London, Frankfurt, Cologne, Rome, Milan, Moscow, Hong Kong and Beijing. Worldwide, the firm has more than 800 lawyers and 1,300 employees."A position with Cleary Gottlieb provides a challenging and rewarding career for resourceful...
Ouch!! "Are you spending $36 for every document produced in electronic data discovery? That figure was quoted in a recent e-Discovery Law & Strategy newsletter as one company's experience. The painful truth: Many law firms and their clients simply do not know the true cost of discovery -- and how much they spend per document. "But EDD costs need not be a mystery. "To demystify...
Put on your tech hat & learn the practical steps for networking computers: "While most of corporate America quickly embraced technology as a way to improve their business, law firms came a bit later to the party. Computers now may be ubiquitous at all major law firms, but many still struggle with larger technology issues, particularly when it comes to networking multiple offices. ...
One reason why California's Business & Prof. Code 6450 went into effect -- independent paralegals' mistakes when delivering services directly to the public: "Some immigrants want U.S. citizenship after they sneak past the border. Others need to renew a visa to stay legal. And still others want political asylum to escape persecution in their home country. "Yet, Sara Coën-Giovanelli...
Yes, phone makers want cool designs as much as cool technology: "Alison Hong never thought she'd be turning heads with a cell phone, but that's exactly what's been happening with her latest gadget. "The 22-year-old San Francisco paralegal just bought an LG Fusic -- a sleek, white phone from Sprint with colored face plates -- and noticed the reactions immediately. "'You know how...
Well, this idea makes very good sense to me & not only for the UK: "With trained paralegals becoming increasingly difficult to source from within the legal profession, is the recruitment of applicants from non-legal backgrounds worth consideration? "The legal profession has a formidable reputation for demanding excellence and places for pupillages or training contracts are known to...
Law firm acknowledges paralegals' contribution on huge merger -- smart thing to do! As reported by The New York Times, The Daily Deal and other media outlets, on July 31 Paul, Weiss client Time Warner Inc. and its cable subsidiary, Time Warner Cable Inc., and Comcast Corporation announced that they completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of bankrupt cable operator Adelphia...
Another state announces mandatory requirements for paralegals -- YAY! "The Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) announced at the end of June that it was implementing a new paralegal certification program. The program will not only make it easier for attorneys to hire well-trained legal staff, but will also bring professional esteem to paralegals in the state.” Also see this earlier post.......
Can a simple name change really change perceptions of trial lawyers? "The Association of Trial Lawyers of America is taking 'trial lawyers' out of its name. "At its convention recently, the 60-year-old association's members voted to change the name to the American Association for Justice. "The new name 'reflects whose side we're on in the fight for justice,' spokeswoman Chris...