current issue
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
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Table of Contents:
May/June
2008

features
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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
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What’s On?
The latest in trial presentation software, hardware and gadgetry.
By Milton Hooper
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Taming the
Terabyte
A paralegal’s guide to reining in electronically stored
information.
By Sally A. Kane
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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
What’s New
Creative Computing
Balancing Act – Deciding whether to upgrade or replace your
PC. By Kim Plonsky
columns
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Ethics
Roundtable
Paralegals and Referral Fees – By Therese
A. Cannon, Nancy B. Heller, RP, and
Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS
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NEW Ask the Listserv
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Legal Teams
Tailor Made – Stephanie Elliott-Park and William E. Moore, Jr.
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My Opinion
Diverting Disaster – More law firms are planning ahead to
protect valuable assets
and data. By Heidi Lowry
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Association Notes
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Corporate
Comment
Expand Your Role – Tips for navigating real estate in the
corporate world.
By Carolyn M. Saenz, AACP
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Litigation
Corner
Best Pick – Tips for choosing service providers for each case.
By Oliver M. Gierke
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Legal Research
& Writing
Noteworthy News – Finding the most relevant articles for your
firm. By Mark A. Gediman
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Pro Bono
Spotlight
Corporate Caring – Pro Bono opportunities for transactional
paralegals. By Lori Thompson
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My Specialty
Animal Law – Jessica Riker
resources
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