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Table of Contents: July/August 2002
features
Paralegal Employment and Exemption Status
Paralegals struggle to find the lesser of two evils. By Nancy Ritter (Originally appeared in print as "Bedeviled")
A Winning Team Two legal professionals embraced the idea of being partners in their case work and have been rewarded with courtroom victories and a balanced working relationship. By Debra Levy Martinelli The Secrets of Intellectual Property And how you can break into the field and find success. By Ashley F. Cheung
A Very Sharp Legal Team This husband-and-wife legal duo beat Wal-Mart to the tune of $13 million. By Lee Scheier
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Pages Imaging and coding of documents has revolutionized the litigation process, and can change your job for the better. By Dawn R. Acker
perspectives Editor’s Desk
Letters to the Editor
My Opinion Is It Worth
Going Back to School? – Age shouldn’t be a limitation for furthering your education.
news & trends
Association Notes
real solutions Creative Computing The Next Step
– Making the decision to implement an in-house imaging center.
Legal Research & Writing Motions By Numbers – How to get the judge to give you what you want. By Celia C. Elwell, RP
Corporate Comment Working with Service Companies – Good working relationships with service companies eliminates massive document hassles. By Denise Annunciata
columns Effective Time Management Tips to Make Your Paralegal Job Easier – Prioritizing and managing your workflow. By Denise Templeton
Manager’s Desk CLE on a Budget
– Access legal education without putting a financial burden on the
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Litigation Corner Absence of Fanfare, Not Reward – A legal assistant’s role in appellate work helps the justice system right wrongs. By Jane Heath
Pro Bono Spotlight Professional & Personal Reward – Paralegals who participate in pro bono work gain professional recognition and personal satisfaction. By Laurie R. Mansell, RP
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