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Practical Paralegalism

Covers paralegal education, professionalism, practice tips and news. By Lynne Devenny.

http://www.practicalparalegalism.com/

May 15
Wardrobe Workhorse: Red Cardigan

Wardrobe Workhorse: Red Cardigan

I'm so pleased that Megan (Mee-gan) is the first person to share her Wardrobe Workhorse. Her cutting edge style and beautiful shoe collection make her blog, The Fashionable Bureaucrat, a must-read and see. In her email to me, she describes…
May 14
Wardrobe Workhorse: The Sofa Dress Again

Wardrobe Workhorse: The Sofa Dress Again

Or, Real Women Wear the Same Clothes & Spend Time in Parking Lots Part of dressing on a budget is wearing what you already own, maybe more often than you'd like. That seems way beyond obvious, but some of us (okay, me) like variety in…
May 7
Goodwill Career Wear Challenge: Lydia

Goodwill Career Wear Challenge: Lydia

When I saw the super-chic and budget-conscious Lydia of Chic on the Cheap wearing this lovely Marc by Marc Jacobs dress last week, thrifted for under $10, I asked her if I could feature it in my Goodwill Career Wear Challenge, and she…

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Central Illinois Paralegal

News, opinions, job postings and continuing legal education information for the Central Illinois paralegal.

http://icclaw.blogspot.com/

May 13
Thank you! from Professor Higgin

Thank you! from Professor Higgin

No I am not finished grading! But I am hard at work grading and stopping here and there to I reflect on this semester. As is typically the case I am often distracted from the task at hand by thoughts of my students and now former…
Apr 25
Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting!

Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting!

CIPA Colleagues: Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 14, 2013, and plan to attend the Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting at The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, IL.Dinner is…
Apr 24
Job Opening Information Communications Intern

Job Opening Information Communications Intern

Job Opening Information Communications InternJob Code: 02comminternJob Title: Communications InternJob Category: ADMPosting Opens: 1/28/2013Posting Closes: 5/11/2013Certification Required: NoResponsibilities: Assists with internal and…

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Paralegal Blaw Blaw Blaw

Features information, tidbits, and stories of legal interest to California paralegals. By Lori Paul.

http://lorijpaul.com

May 12
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all! I hope you all have a wonderful day!
Feb 15
Judge Orders Settlement Posted to Dearborn Attorney Facebook Page

Judge Orders Settlement Posted to Dearborn Attorney Facebook Page

In an article in the JD Journal a judge hearing the case regarding a McDonald’s in Dearborn has told an attorney to remove all references to the case from a Facebook page he created, according to The Detroit Free Press. The lawyer,…
Jan 28
2013 Salary Guide Released for Paralegals by Robert Half Legal

2013 Salary Guide Released for Paralegals by Robert Half Legal

According to the salary guide released by Robert Half Legal, 2013 should see an increase in paralegal salaries by 3.1 to 3.9 %, depending on the size of the firm you work for. You can get a copy of their salary guide here. You can also…

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The Estrin Report

Created for professional paralegals. By Chere Estrin.

http://estrinlegaled.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Apr 30
The Old Gray Mare - Is She Still What She Used to Be? Ageism and Paralegal

The Old Gray Mare - Is She Still What She Used to Be? Ageism and Paralegal

"My supervisor remarked to me on two separate occasions that I may be "too old" for the type of work I was doing. At the time he said this, I had reached the age of 54. The supervisor was 46. A few of weeks after the second…
Apr 2
Shoot for the Curb - Everything Else is Gravy

Shoot for the Curb - Everything Else is Gravy

How many times have you set goals only not to achieve them? Come on. You already know in your gut when you set the goal that you probably won’t reach it. Despite clichés such as “Shoot for the moon” and other…
Mar 13
Limited-licensing for Paralegals: It's Finally a Reality

Limited-licensing for Paralegals: It's Finally a Reality

Licensing paralegals has been talked about for years. And years. And years. It’s been pushed back as long as I can remember. One objection is that paralegals do not practice law and therefore do not need licensing. They are supervised…

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713Bankruptcy.Com

Covers the preparation of Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions. By Victoria Ring.

http://www.713bankruptcy.com

Apr 26
Opportunity For You!!

Opportunity For You!!

We are giving you the opportunity to be a Guest Blogger on our site www.713Bankruptcy.com as well as have your post sent out in the www.713Training.com newsletter that has several thousand subscribers. Guest Blogging can help you…
Apr 18
Bankruptcy Forcast 2013

Bankruptcy Forcast 2013

A lot of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants(VBAs) and Attorneys will ask us if bankruptcies are decreasing or increasing and what is happening with the market. Well I have good news, after a slight decline in bankruptcies last…
Mar 29
Can I sell My VBA Business?

Can I sell My VBA Business?

YES you can and in Fact many Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants (VBA’s) have sold their Businesses and I am going to answer some IMPORTANT Questions about selling your VBA Business. What are some of the reasons a VBA would sell their…

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Paralegal Mentor

Covers resources, organizational tips, ethics issues for paralegals. By Vicki Voisin.

http://www.paralegalmentorblog.com/

Apr 21
Maneuvering Your Paralegal Career from Start to Finish

Maneuvering Your Paralegal Career from Start to Finish

On the April edition of The Paralegal Voice Vicki Voisin hosts Charlsye Smith Diaz, PhD, a former paralegal who is now a professor of technical writing at The University of Maine.Diaz and Voisin met through The National Association of Legal…
Apr 9
Paralegals Can Cook: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Roasted Mixed Vegetable

Paralegals Can Cook: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Roasted Mixed Vegetable

This recipe was adapted from one that appeared in the April 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Living. I usually don't change the original recipe until I try it once but this one begged for a few more ingredients. Also, how do you like my new…
Apr 3
Biz Buddies: Do Your Clients Know About Your Services?

Biz Buddies: Do Your Clients Know About Your Services?

This month's episode of Biz Buddies 4 Virtual Professionals explores why your clients may not be utilizing your services to the maximum potential and what you can do to fix it. Do your clients know about all of your services? Are…

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Working Mommy in a Legal World

A paralegal's view on odd cases, strange laws and interesting legal decisions with a bit of domestic humor sprinkled in.

http://workitoutmom.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

Jun 8
Becoming The Real UnHousewife

Becoming The Real UnHousewife

So, I turned 30. Booo, Hiss But before I turned 30, I had a bit of a revelation. I didn't like the person I was.
Feb 27
Fantastic News Update: Introducing The Honorable Michelle Williams Court!

Fantastic News Update: Introducing The Honorable Michelle Williams Court!

Fantastic News Update: On December 27, 2011, Governor Edmond "Jerry" Brown, Jr. appointed
Feb 25
Ode to Granny: Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler

Ode to Granny: Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler

Grandparents, most of the time, are the most amazing persons that walk the earth. I remember my mother's mother as if she were only alive yesterday. For more reasons than one, my granny, was a woman to admire. She was strong, beautiful…

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Paralegal Hell

http://paralegalhell.com/

Dec 22
Happy Holiday

Happy Holiday

Happy Holidays everyone! I am hoping to start blogging again soon, once we finish unpacking. Until then, enjoy this holiday poem. Mrs. Roudolph is pissed. Enjoy! Dear Husband, It is time that I must have my say, I’ve taken your shit…
Dec 9
Christmas Came Early This Year

Christmas Came Early This Year

Yesterday was a glorious day. Apparently, my two boys stayed up late the night before and conspired for the both of them to go bat shit crazy at school “just for fun” on the same fucking day. Here is the…
Dec 6
Christmas List 2011

Christmas List 2011

Due to HSF and I buying a house, the cost of the move, etc. we sat our kids down and explained to them that Christmas is NOT going to be very big this year. We suggested that they each pick four things that…

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Atlanta Paralegal Services

Covers paralegals, the legal market and the legal profession. By Misty L. Sheffield.

http://www.atlantaparalegalservices.com/

Jun 5
What You Should Know About Litigation Lending

What You Should Know About Litigation Lending

If you work in personal injury or worker’s compensation you may have had the unfortunate experience of dealing with a litigation loan shark. Litigation lending is becoming more and more common with the difficult economy. All legal…
May 22
Happy Paralegal Certificate Anniversary!

Happy Paralegal Certificate Anniversary!

I graduated from paralegal school in May 1992 which makes this the 20th anniversary of my paralegal certificate.
May 9
7 Reasons to Use a Contract Paralegal

7 Reasons to Use a Contract Paralegal

In today’s legal market, many small firms and solos operate on tight budgets with little or no support staff. What some attorneys fail to realize is that there comes a point when doing everything yourself actually costs you more than…

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IPA Blawg

By the Indiana Paralegal Association.

http://indianaparalegals.blogspot.com/

Jun 26
Upcoming Technology Topic

Upcoming Technology Topic

This is a very exciting time for the release of new technologies. I am unsure if it is theresult of pent-up ideas that are finally beingreleased after years of anticipation or simplycompanies seeking to one-up each otherwith the release of…
Mar 10
Paralegals in a down economy

Paralegals in a down economy

Great podcast from Legal Talk Network http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=363
Feb 20
Laid-Off Lawyer Competes with Other Attorneys for Paralegal Job

Laid-Off Lawyer Competes with Other Attorneys for Paralegal Job

Laid-Off Lawyer Competes with Other Attorneys for Paralegal JobsPosted Feb 17, 2009, 09:22 am CST By Debra Cassens Weiss A 43-year-old Los Angeles lawyer who was laid off from her in-house job more than a year ago still has no permanent job,…

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California Family Law Paralegal

Features legal information, stories and cases related to California family law. By Lori Paul.

http://californiafamilylawparalegal.wordpress.com

Apr 17
Native American Adoption Case to the Supreme Court

Native American Adoption Case to the Supreme Court

Take the usual agony of an adoption dispute. Add in the disgraceful U.S. history of ripping Indian children from their Native American families. Mix in a dose of initial fatherly abandonment. And there you have it — a poisonous and…
Jan 19
Children and Divorce, Something to Think About

Children and Divorce, Something to Think About

I recently read an article posted by Stephan Futeral, a South Carolina attorney, with some great information about children and divorce and what parents can do to assist their children during this time. Per the article, “Divorcing…
Jan 6
Sperm Donor Fighting Against Petition for Child Support – JD Journal | JD Journal

Sperm Donor Fighting Against Petition for Child Support – JD Journal | JD Journal

Sperm donors beware in Kansas! According to the article below in the JD Journal recently, a sperm donor is being sued for child support by the State of Kansas because the lesbian couple that he donated his sperm to, used the…

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LegalTypist

Covers legal technology.

http://blog.legaltypist.com/

Oct 16
How to turn off ad tracking in Apple iOS6 – it’s tricky

How to turn off ad tracking in Apple iOS6 – it’s tricky

According to this Business Insider article: Apple Has Quietly Started Tracking iPhone Users Again, And It’s Tricky To Opt Out “The company has started tracking users so that advertisers can target them again, through a new tracking…
Sep 13
5 Tips To Save on Printing

5 Tips To Save on Printing

Use less ink/toner, set your printer to the draft setting Use the 2-up layout in Properties to print two pages per sheet Use both front and back sides of paper for drafts Get a printer that has separate color cartridges or better yet, invest…
Sep 4
Techy Tuesday – 5 Tweets of Interest

Techy Tuesday – 5 Tweets of Interest

Culling through a week of tweets – here’s the 5 links which garnered the most interest by my followers: 1. TLCxn Lunch N Learn Fall 2012 webinar series: http://ow.ly/d02pC 2. The Legal Connection Library can be found here…

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Paralegal Pie

Provides advice and solutions for paralegals. By Kim Walker.

http://www.paralegalpie.com/paralegalpie/

Apr 25
Medscape Physician Compensation Report for 2012

Medscape Physician Compensation Report for 2012

Very interesting on so many levels. http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/compensation/2012/public?src=ptalk&firstbullet
Apr 13
Feeling Blue

Feeling Blue

Just about every person that I spoke to this week was feeling "blue" - maybe its waiting for spring, tired of winter or any number of reasons. So here are a few quotes that I keep close by that help me when I am feeling blue or green or…
Mar 8
Bullying

Bullying

I was speaking to a friend recently who was completely stressed out at work because she feels she is being bullied by her boss. About 15 years ago I had a similar situation. I worked with three fabulous attorneys and one total…

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Paralegal-ish

By Amy Boukair.

http://paralegal-ish.blogspot.com/

Mar 21
Fly Solo? Or Run With the Herd?

Fly Solo? Or Run With the Herd?

Times are tough.
Dec 6
Para - what??

Para - what??

This being my inaugural post on Paralegal-ish, I wanted to review some history of our profession.

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