Table of Contents: July/August 2008

features

Panning for Gold

Sifting through pre- and post-litigation reports for hidden evidence.

By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS, and Ellen Sheffer

Working Harder or Working Smarter?

The pros and cons of electronic deposition summaries.

By Mary Girsch-Bock

A Unique Blend

Today’s workplace combines the work ethics and skills of four different generations.

By Sally A. Kane

How To Interview Clients   

Taking initial calls from personal injury clients.

By Ellsworth T. "Derry" Rundlett III

In Good Form 

DUI Discovery Forms and Motions

By Bruce Kapsack

news & trends

News Briefs

(These short snippets represent excerpts of stories that can be found in the July/August 2008 issue.)

• Wisconsin’s Attempt to Establish Mandatory Paralegal Regulation Fails – After four years, the state Supreme Court denies petition. By Ashley Johnson
• U.S. Supreme Court Decides Richlin Case – Paralegal fees can be recovered at prevailing market rates. By Rebecca Garcia
• Pennsylvania Paralegals Establish Voluntary Regulation – A new credentialing program will set education and work experience requirements. By Ashley Johnson
• Washington, D.C., Case Spotlights the Mobility of Nonlawyers at Law Firms – Claim of tortious interference arises following a potential conflict of interest. By Ashley Johnson
• NFPA Updates the PACE Exam – Modifications reflect changing nature of law and current practice areas. By Heidi Lowry
• Paying It Forward – New Nals president sees her role as a chance to give back to her association. By Heidi Lowry
• NALA Releases 2008 National Utilization and Compensation Survey – Years of experience correlate to increasing salaries. By Melody Ip
• Local Audit in California Acknowledges the Value of Paralegals – Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office advised to add 25 senior paralegals. By Alisa Driscoll
• Paralegal Students Visit U.S. Supreme Court – Elms College in Massachusetts brings the federal legal system to life. By Heidi Lowry
• Keeping Tabs on Uncle Sam – Report by law librarians finds lack of authenticity in online government resources. By Tammy R. Pettinato
• Legal Resources

tech center

Creative Computing

New Kid on the Block – A look at Windows Vista one year later. By Kim Plonsky

Reviews

• Lexbe 

• Predator for Social Security Disability 

What’s New

columns

Legal Teams

A Step Ahead – Anticipating case needs keeps this team on the right track.

My Opinion 

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Many paralegals view notary skills as client and career pluses.
By Heidi Lowry

Ask the Listserv

Ethics Roundtable

A New Job and Possible UPL – By Therese A. Cannon, Nancy B. Heller, RP,
and Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS

Association Notes

Corporate Comment

The Ins and Outs of Wage Attachments – What you need to know about the garnishment process. By Carolyn M. Saenz, AACP

Legal Research & Writing

Editing Guidelines for the Paralegal – Polishing these skills can be an investment in your areer. By Christy Hall Benson, CLA

Litigation Corner

Practice Makes Perfect – Paralegals can run the show with mock trials.
By Catherine Astl, CLA

Pro Bono Spotlight

Stand Out From the Crowd – Nonprofit opportunities can enhance marketability for new paralegals. By Lori Thompson 

My Specialty

Capital Habeas Appeals – Melinda Rowland Christian

resources

Electronic Discovery Vendors Directory

WebStop

Advertiser Index

Legal Products & Services Directory