2004 Index to Articles

By subject for all articles published between January and December 2004.

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FEATURES

• Unique Paralegal Programs
  These innovative programs provide exciting paralegal education options.
  By Debra Levy Martinelli
  January/February

• New School of Thought
  Online CLE for paralegals makes advances in the profession. Includes chart.
  By Nancy Ritter
  January/February

• Voices of Experience
  Paralegals with 20 plus years of experience share their tips for success in an ever-changing profession.
  By Rachel Campbell
  January/February

• Last-minute Stipulations
  By Jeffrey A. Helewitz
  January/February

• 2003 Index to Articles
  Online only — click here
  By Kathryn Feather
  January/February

• Best of Both Worlds
  By Debra Levy Martinelli
  March/April

• Roads Less Traveled
  Paralegal skills provide the foundation for a variety of careers.
  By Rachel Campbell
  March/April

• Half Empty or Half Full?
  2003 Salary Survey
  By Rod Hughes
  March/April

• Tips to Get the Job You Want
  By Lincoln Brunner
  March/April

• 3rd Annual Technology Survey
  Technology gains, like the economy, grew slowly last year.
  By Rod Hughes
  May/June

• E-discovery
  Don’t let electronic evidence bury your firm.
  By Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
  May/June

• A Winning Hand
  5 tech-savvy paralegals are dealt a royal flush with their top 5 technology picks.
  May/June

• The Reality of Litigation Support
  The right technology tools can make you a valuable member of the team.
  By Milton Hooper
  July/August

• Battling Big Tobacco
  Legal Assistant Ray Goldstein takes on the tobacco industry.
  By Rachel Campbell
  July/August

• Unlocking Medical Records
  Experts provide the keys to requesting, obtaining and reviewing these important documents.
  By Karen Clark, MS, RN; Patricia Iyer, RN, MSN, LNCC; Barbara Levin, BSN, RN, ONC, LNCC; Mary Ann Shea, JD, BS, RN
  July/August

• Plaintiff v. Defense
  Paralegals from both sides reveal their winning strategies.
  By Debra Levy Martinelli and Amanda Clifford
  July/August

• Paralegal of the Year
  2004’s winner and runners-up are enthusiastic, enamored and optimistic about their careers.
  By Elizabeth Millard
  September/October

• High Risers
  How paralegal managers help run some of the nation’s largest law firms.
  By Rachel Campbell
  September/October

• It’s a Jungle Out There
  Paralegals manage e-mail in a dark new world of spam, malware, confidentiality and information overload.
  By Dennis Kennedy
  September/October

• Diving Deep
  Searching beneath the surface to find a world of information.
  By Neal R. Bevans
  September/October

• 2004 Rookie of the Year
  Wendy S. Cathers is honored for her exemplary work in the paralegal profession.
  By Rachel Ng
  November/December

• 21st Century Corporate Life
  Paralegals find the corporate environment rewarding and challenging.
  By Tim Pareti
  November/December

• On the Scene
  What paralegals should know about documenting accidents, crime scenes and interviewing witnesses.
  By Neal R. Bevans
  November/December

• Collaborative Law
  How paralegals help put the pieces together in a new family law model.
  By Rachel Campbell, Jamie Ann Tyo and Amanda Flatten
  November/December

COLUMNS

My Opinion/Story

• Finding My Way
  A journey from nursing to the paralegal field.
  By Carol Morrison
  January/February
• Imported Work Product
  Thoughts to ponder on the globalization of legal services.
  By Carl Mueller
  May/June
• Are We Growing Together?
  A wealth of exams and associations raise as many questions as options.
  By Beth King, RP
  November/December

Creative Computing
By Pamela S. Brown

• Hate Your Computer Less
  Four tricks to help you work better with technology.
  January/February
• Grab It While You Can
  What you find on the Net today could be gone tomorrow.
  March/April
• Staying Safe
  A good firewall and a few simple steps can help you protect firm and personal data.
  May/June
• Step Up Your Game
  Technology-phobic paralegals can advance with simple litigation support tools.
  July/August
• The Metadata Mystery
  Solutions for keeping confidential information within your firm walls.
  September/October
• Streamlining Your Work
  Outsourcing and electronic gadgets are a paralegal’s best friends.
  November/December

Legal Research & Writing

• Writing Persuasively
  Strong, well-worded arguments are a necessity for a good brief.
  By Celia C. Elwell, RP
  January/February

• The Big Three
  Every paralegal’s trifecta for success begins with basic competencies.
  By J. Renee Moore
  March/April

• Drafting Iron-clad Contracts
  10 practical tips you can use.
  By J. Renee Moore
  May/June
• Beating the Blues
  Insight and tips on the latest Bluebook edition and options.
  By Celia C. Elwell, RP
  July/August
• Elevate Your Skills
  Nothing will challenge you like putting your research and writing work on display.
  By J. Renee Moore
  September/October
• The High Price of Information
  11 practical tips for doing research on a budget.
  By J. Renee Moore
  November/December

Corporate Comment
By Claudia J. Taller

• Due Diligence in Business Transactions
  How to stay organized in the midst of chaos.
  January/February

• The Paralegal’s Role in Business Transactions
  Putting the pieces together to successfully close a transaction.
  March/April

• A Whole New World
  The paralegal’s role in corporate governance expands.
  May/June
• Insider Trading
  Paralegals and representation of a public company.
  July/August
• Making a Dream a Reality
  Working on real estate deals.
  September/October
• Form Fitting
  Customize forms to meet your needs.
  November/December

Career Advice

• Hiring Trends in 2004
  Hot practice areas and what legal assistants need to know to benefit.
  By Sheron Hindley-Smith
  January/February

• A Standard to Bear
  The profession’s future as seen through a complex economy.
  By Rod Hughes
  March/April

• Are You a Dinosaur?
  How veterans can remain viable.
  By Jackie Houser
  May/June
• Smaller Might Be Better
  Consider the advantages of small firms when debating career changes.
  By R.J. Ruppenthal
  July/August
• The Art of Vacationing
  Smaller doses of time out make managing work easier.
  By Rod Hughes
  September/October
• The Learning Tree
  Paralegal opportunities for CLE are growing.
  By R.J. Ruppenthal
  November/December

Student’s Workshop

• Entering the Workforce
  Paralegals share their educational experiences.
  By Dora Dye
  January/February

• The Double-edged Sword
  Both factual and legal research can play important roles in your career.
  By Dora Dye
  March/April

• Becoming a Trial Paralegal
  What you should know about this dynamic area of litigation.
  By Neal R. Bevans
  July/August
• Lending a Voice
  Becoming an advocate in Social Security or Medicaid hearings.
  By Neal R. Bevans
  September/October
• Pushing the Limits
  Deciding when to take the plunge and become a freelance paralegal.
  By Neal R. Bevans
  November/December

Manager’s Desk

• What Kind of Manager Are You?
  Choose your style and approach early and with care.
  By Fawn Barnes
  January/February

• Effective Coaching Strategies
  Discover the advantages of becoming a good paralegal coach.
  By Elizabeth Gillis
  March/April

• Performance Evaluations
  The necessity we love to hate.
  By Fawn Barnes
  May/June
• Conquering Stress
  5 helpful tips for managers.
  By Fawn Barnes
  July/August
• Dealing With Disabilities
  Understanding and following the Americans with Disabilities Act in the law office.
  By Fawn Barnes
  September/October
• Opening the Lines of Communication
  How to handle feedback up and down the chain of command.
  By Fawn Barnes
  November/December

Litigation Corner

• Handling Ethical Challenges
  Learn to successfully avoid litigation hot spots.
  By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS
  January/February

• Free to Know
  Applying the Freedom of Information Act to litigation.
  By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS
  March/April

• Take Note of Success
  Recording thoughts, impressions and testimony can be critical at trial.
  By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS
  May/June
• Imagine This
  Using charts and diagrams in the litigation process.
  By Claire Summerhill
  July/August
• Case Management Strategies
  Organization, a plan and lessons learned provide lifelong case management skills.
  By Melynda Hill
  September/October
• Crafting Discovery
  A strategy guide to getting what you want and building your case.
  By Celia C. Elwell, RP
  November/December

Pro Bono Spotlight
By Kathryn Feather

• The Serious Volunteer
  January/February

• Helping Families in Need
  March/April

• Clifford Chance Reaches Out
  May/June

My Specialty

• Public Utility Law
  By Pamela R. Horn
  July/August
• Beach Liability Law
  By Rose M.P. Carter
  September/October
• Employment and Labor Law
  By Cheryl M. Snider
  November/December

NEWS

Associations

• NFPA Signs New Management Contract
  Seattle firm sets out to reconnect organization with its membership.
  By Janet Roberts
  January/February

• NFPA Holds National Convention
  Delegates discuss exempt status, elect officers.
  By Rod Hughes
  May/June

• Off to Africa
  Paralegal delegation plans to learn about nation’s legal culture.
  By Rachel Ng
  May/June

• NFPA to Raise Fees
  Association considers increasing membership dues.
  By Jennifer A. Torres
  July/August

• The Alliance Offers Certification
  Newest national association throws its hat into the credential ring.
  By Rod Hughes
  July/August

• NALS Passes Certified Professional Paralegals
  First exam has been taken and a new designation is now in use.
  By Rachel Ng
  July/August

• NALA Offers Options
  Association makes Certified Paralegal Mark available to qualified members.
  By Rod Hughes
  July/August

• NALA Elects New President
  Debra J. Monke to take office July 16 at Reno Convention.
  By Jon Matsumoto
  July/August

• NALA Hosts Annual Convention
  Association welcomes record number of attendees and vendors.
  By Rod Hughes
  September/October

• NALA’s CP Designation Approved
  USPTO approves service mark for national association.
  By Rod Hughes
  November/December

• ALA Pulls Away From Conclave
  Citing low paralegal membership, association reduces active participation.
  By Stacy Albin
  November/December

Education

• Pa. Community College Receives ABA Approval
  Sixteenth school in state to receive such accreditation.
  By Janet Roberts
  January/February

• “First of Its Kind” e-Discovery Course Held
  Certification program offers strategies and insight into electronic data collection.
  By Rachel Ng
  January/February

• Paralegals Get USA PATRIOT Act Education
  ACLU and Florida association sponsor panel discussion on new federal law.
  By Janet Roberts
  January/February

• Back to School
  Paralegals at Patton Boggs learn while they earn.
  By Bonnie Cha
  May/June

• The Online Learning Trend Continues
  One company reaches out to an online provider for legal assistant training.
  By Janet Roberts
  July/August

Technology

• Real-time Mess
  Patent infringement suit stirs uproar with court reporters, attorneys.
  By Lyndsey Shinoda
  January/February

• FindLaw Acquires Glasser LegalWorks
  Two companies find synergy in services, products.
  By Jennifer A. Torres
  March/April

• Software Vendor Trains Paralegals
  CaseSoft designs certification program specifically for legal assistants.
  By Rod Hughes
  May/June

• West Tackles Legislative Intent
  New product offers insight into legislative intent for researchers.
  By Rod Hughes
  November/December

UPL

• UPL Alleged in Texas
  Document preparation company draws fire from state UPL committee.
  By Janet Roberts
  March/April

• Oregon Paralegal Violates State UPL
  State attorney general agrees to settle charges.
  By Nancy Ritter
  March/April

• Oregon Pursues Legal Assistant for UPL
  Businessman working as a contract paralegal is fined $25,000.
  By Rachel Campbell
  September/October

• LDA Husband and Wife Team Faces Charges
  Complaint claims wife fronted business for husband after he was barred from LDA practice.
  By Kenya McCullum
  November/December

Regulation

• Paralegal Progress in Canada (News Brief)
  January/February

• Certification OK in Iowa (News Brief)
  January/February

• Illinois Considers Document Preparation Regulation
  Paralegals and legal document preparers have broader range of duties under proposed bill.
  By Jamie Ann Tyo
  March/April

• Paralegal Screening Permitted in Nevada
  New opinion gives legal assistants more employment options.
  By Janet Roberts
  March/April

• Experience Gives Way to Education
  New paralegals in California no longer can practice with experience only.
  By Jennifer A. Torres
  March/April

• Ontario Considers Regulating Paralegals
  The Province’s attorney general and legal assistants agree in principle, argue particulars.
  By Janet Roberts
  May/June

• Ontario Continues Move Toward Regulation
  With recommendations drafted, legal community weighs in and waits.
  By Heather Smith
  November/December

Litigation

• N.J. Paralegal Jailed for Theft
  Independent paralegal pockets thousands from attorneys and clients.
  By Tim Pareti
  January/February

• Paralegal Charged with $90,000 Theft
  Attorney claims paralegal fraudulently forged and cashed client checks.
  By Janet Roberts
  March/April

• The O.J. Simpson Case Story You Didn’t Hear
  Paralegal claims her involvement resulted in the loss of her job and damaged her reputation.
  By Jon Matsumoto
  March/April

• Paralegal Battles N.Y. to Name His Nonprofit
  Threatens suit over statute interpretation, state backs down.
  By Jennifer A. Torres
  March/April

• Canadian Paralegal Represents Client
  Alberta Court of Appeal allows oral representations only.
  By Debra Levy Martinelli
  May/June

• Paralegal Takes On Prison HMO
  Threatens lawsuit in response to husband’s death.
  By Bonnie Cha
  May/June

• Attorney Imposter Sentenced
  Former paralegal will do jail time.
  By Lilledeshan Bose
  September/October

• Paralegal Plunders Proceeds
  Establishes fake company, embezzles more than half a million.
  By Janet Roberts
  September/October

• Case of First Impression in Pa.
  State Supreme Court ruled paralegal fees in workers’ compensation cases are part of reasonable attorney’s fees.
  By Jennifer A. Torres
  November/December

• Notes Are Protected
  Calif. Appeals court says documents drafted by attorney’s agent are covered as attorney work product.
  By Rachel Campbell
  November/December

• Charges of Embezzlement, Identity Theft in Rhode Island
  Scheme to defraud insurers also netted an NBA Lakers draft pick.
  By Dennis Johnson
  November/December

• Paralegal Indicted on RICO Charges
  12 others also indicted for conspiring to steal from mortgage companies.
  By Kathryn Feather
  November/December

Profiles

• Paralegal Appointed to Clerk of Superior Court’s Office (News Brief)
  January/February

• Onward Soldier
  Military paralegal takes up battle for hearts and minds.
  By Lincoln Brunner
  March/April

• A Legal Journalist
  President of National Press Club uses paralegal education as an advantage.
  By Nancy Ritter
  May/June

• One Man Making a Difference
  Florida paralegal works to protect rights of unaccompanied immigrant children.
  By Jennifer A. Torres
  July/August

• Paralegal Killed in Iraq
  National guardsman died in military convoy attack outside Baghdad.
  By Rod Hughes
  September/October

• Paralegal Program Director Scores Promotion
  Troy Paino named dean of Winona State University College of Liberal Arts.
  By Jon Matsumoto
  September/October

• New Appointment to Minn. Gov. Council
  Independent legal assistant joins advisory group, helps local poor access legal services.
  By Stefania Gardella
  November/December

• Legal Aid With a Mission
  Nuns team up to bring legal assistance to local community.
  By Dennis Johnson
  November/December

• N.Y. Legal Figure Dies
  Attica Prison inmate during 1971 uprising, respected legal assistant felled by cancer.
  By Michelle Devera
  November/December

• Recognition of Service
  Sarah Fowler has been helping Jacksonville’s poor for more than two decades.
  By Kenya McCullum
  November/December

Trends

• Overtime Issue Lives Again
  DOL proposed regulatory changes likely to be implemented.
  By Rod Hughes
  January/February

• Minnesota Poor to Pay for Legal Help
  Budget deficits force state to seek funds from unlikely sources.
  By Tim Pareti
  January/February

• Ariz. Bar Membership (News Brief)
  January/February

• Access to Legal Services in Utah (News Brief)
  January/February

• FLSA Face Lift Proceeds
  Senator’s request to hold off on new rules denied.
  By Rachel Ng
  March/April

• Outsourced: Paralegals Join the Club
  Sending legal services overseas could impact paralegals.
  By Rachel Campbell
  May/June

• Legal Aid Paralegal Dodges Budget Cut
  Alaska officials seek to save small office from proposed cutbacks.
  By Janet Roberts
  May/June

• Calif. Bar Continues to Welcome Paralegals
  Solo and Small Firm Section admits legal assistant members.
  By Jon Matsumoto
  July/August

• DOL Addresses Paralegal Exemption
  New labor regulations say most legal assistants are not exempt.
  By Nancy Ritter
  July/August

• FLSA FairPay Regulations Take Effect
  New task force and Web site created.
  By Janet Roberts
  September/October

• Managers See Earnings Increase
  Upward trend is motivator for managers and those with management aspirations.
  By Rod Hughes
  September/October

Pro Bono

• On-the-job Training
  A puppy joins a law firm to better a life.
  By Rachel Ng
  March/April

• Paralegal Wins Quarterback Award
  NFL team recognizes legal assistant’s volunteer work.
  By Jon Matsumoto
  May/June

• Ariz. Paralegal Recognized
  Award and lunch with U.S. Supreme Court Justice mark event.
  By Bonnie Cha
  July/August

• N.C. Paralegal Honored
  Local organization bestows excellence award on first legal assistant recipient.
  By Heather Smith
  November/December

Miscellaneous

• N.Y. Sushi Memo Unpalatable
  Paralegal memo garners attention from profession, national media.
  By Rachel Campbell
  January/February

• The Rules of Discovery
  With mounting use of electronic evidence, the FJC reviews rules.
  By Janet Roberts
  September/October