Table of Contents: May/June 2008

features

• On the Pulse
  LAT‘s 7th Annual Technology Survey results reveal more paralegals feel the beat of technology.
  By Amanda Flatten
  Statistical analysis by Darrell Patton

• What’s On? 
  The latest in trial presentation software, hardware and gadgetry.
  By Milton Hooper

• Taming the Terabyte  
  A paralegal’s guide to reining in electronically stored information.
  By Sally A. Kane

• In Good Form 
  Increasing the Value of Mental and Emotional Injury Cases
  By John D. Winer

news & trends

News Briefs

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

• Hawaii Attempts to Define the Practice of Law – Proposal could affect any nonlawyer who prepares documents for the public. By Tommy Sangchompuphen
• Final Sentencing – Paralegal who posed as attorney receives probation and community service. By Ashley Johnson
• Stricter Notary Laws in California – Assembly Bill 886 requires specific forms of identification and adds stiffer penalties. By Melody Ip
• New Association Forms – Freelance and independent paralegals find support virtually with the American Freelance Paralegal Association. By Lois Fiorelli
• Green is the New Black – Law firms around the United States impact the environment by taking part in the ABA-EPA challenge. By Ashley Johnson
• LegalTech New York Draws Record Attendance – Technology show features latest trends and new education tracks. By Tommy Sangchompuphen
• Who Really Owns Law Firm E-mails? – California district court finds that some e-mails are personal property. By Anthony J. Iannini, AACP, DCP and Heidi Lowry
• The Real Deal – Virtual Deal Rooms transform due dilligence. By Tammy R. Pettinato
• Legal Resources

tech center

Reviews

• CaseWorth 2.0 

• Depo – Version 2 

• Time Matters 9.0 – Legal Series 

• pdfDocs Desktop 2.1 Suite 

What’s New

Creative Computing
Balancing Act – Deciding whether to upgrade or replace your PC. By Kim Plonsky

columns

• Ethics Roundtable
  Paralegals and Referral Fees – By Therese A. Cannon, Nancy B. Heller, RP, and
  Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS

• NEW Ask the Listserv

• Legal Teams
  Tailor Made – Stephanie Elliott-Park and William E. Moore, Jr.

• My Opinion 
  Diverting Disaster – More law firms are planning ahead to protect valuable assets
  and data. By Heidi Lowry

• Association Notes

• Corporate Comment
  Expand Your Role – Tips for navigating real estate in the corporate world.
  By Carolyn M. Saenz, AACP

• Litigation Corner
  Best Pick – Tips for choosing service providers for each case. By Oliver M. Gierke

• Legal Research & Writing
  Noteworthy News – Finding the most relevant articles for your firm. By Mark A. Gediman

• Pro Bono Spotlight
  Corporate Caring – Pro Bono opportunities for transactional paralegals. By Lori Thompson 

• My Specialty
  Animal Law – Jessica Riker

resources

• Legal Technology Directory

• WebStop

• Advertiser Index

• Legal Products & Services Directory