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The Estrin Report 
Interesting and timely news, tips and techniques for paralegals, legal assistants, litigation support managers and paralegal educators by the founders of The Paralegal SuperConferences.
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Ride the Horse in the Direction It's Going
Posted on June 21, 2010When we accept a position,m we are accepting the dream: that life will somehow be better with the upward mobilit this job is sure to bring. Rarely do we attribute disappointment or growing frustration with our own lack of personal resonsibility for planning our career.
The First OLP Live Meeting on June
Posted on June 21, 2010The First OLP Live Meeting on June 24th at 7 am to 8:30 am at Milbank Tweed, L.A. You are invited to attend. Meet 'n greet & have a great time. RSVP info@theolp.org. Seating limited.
Laura A. Zubulake has joined the
Posted on June 15, 2010Laura A. Zubulake has joined the Board of Governors of The OLP (www.theolp.org). Please take a moment to welcome her!
You Can't Get Stuck If You're Going Nowhere
Posted on June 15, 2010Let's face it. Who has a successful career without reaching a point of been there, done that, need more? Few people, I suspect. Otherwise, we'd all be going nowhere. Self-motivation is not innate. It's not inherited and it certainly is not granted by the paralegal fairy...
Legal Translation ? Why Faster Isn't Better
Posted on June 10, 2010I noticed in this faster-paced-get-it-done-now-instant-gratification-let's-all-be-friends-world, though, that paralegals in today's market have to more than just get by. Success in this field depends upon having some great talents. And, if you don't have that talent, you are forced to do the only thing a good paralegal can do - hire someone.
Hey, Mister! Where Are My 110,000 Legal Jobs?
Posted on June 10, 2010The press release claims that since the economy started mending, there are 110,00 new jobs available in the legal field right now! Wow! I thought, holy, moly......we're in the money! But - hold on there, lil fella.....
New Paralegal Blog Gives You Something to Laugh About
Posted on June 09, 2010"This blog is just what the field needs. Even it if only gives you a hiccup, there's always time for a smile."
First Online, Interactive 8 Week
Posted on June 08, 2010First Online, Interactive 8 Week eDiscovery Courses hit the market. Designed for attorneys, lit. support, paralegals and more. Exceptionally dedicated seasoned pros tech the course that meets 2x per week. Designed for professionals on-the-go who want to boost their careers...
First Online, Interactive 8 Week eDiscovery Courses Hit the Market
Posted on June 08, 2010The OLP together with the Center for Advanced Legal Studies, an ABA approved paralegal program, is launching 3 groundbreaking, online, interactive 8 week eDiscovery courses for experienced legal professionals.
Exciting news! Three new online,
Posted on June 08, 2010Exciting news! Three new online, interactive 8 week courses on eDiscovery. Sign up now. Taught by seasoned pros, these courses are co-sponsored by the Center for Advanced Legal Studies, an ABA approved paralegal program. www.knowparalegal.com (education).
Paralegal Sentenced to 3 Years for Mortgage Fraud
Posted on March 31, 2010This isn't the kind of thing we want to hear. The New York Law Journal reports that a paralegal who took part in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud and foreclosure scam was sentenced to three years in prison. Apparently, from 2004...
Don't miss the KNOW Paralegal webinar
Posted on March 22, 2010Don't miss the KNOW Paralegal webinar series! The Brave New Business Writer; 10 Pointers to Better Legal Writing; Trial Prep; e-Discovery Questionnaire; Paralegal's Role in Corporate Maintenance and much more! www.knowparalegal.com
Is Your State One of the Top Five Worst for Lawsuit Fairness?
Posted on March 22, 2010Do you know how your firm ranks in terms of lawsuit fairness? The U.S. Chamber?s Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) released its survey ranking the states with the best and worst legal climates in the country. According to the survey,...
The Job Seeker's Paradigm - You Might Hold the Upper Hand Even in This Market
Posted on February 26, 2010From our guest blogger, Tom Dezell: Be the Answer to th e Hiring Managers? Problems by Tom Dezell Today?s labor market is an employer?s market. Companies can select from arguably the largest candidate [paralegal] pool in history. Discouraged job seekers...
Starting a fantastic series of
Posted on February 09, 2010Starting a fantastic series of e-discovery, attorney, paralegal & Lit support webinars. Stay tuned for the 24/7 on demand e-learning modules. www.knowparalegal.com
They Shoot Paralegals, Don't They?
Posted on January 31, 2010I was reading The Empowered Paralegal blog the other day and a paralegal was discussing the superior status she thought she had over paralegals who did not have paralegal degrees. In particular, she brought up the Erin Brockovich story and...
It's Lookin' Good for Real Estate Litigation Paralegals
Posted on January 30, 2010David Netzer of Litigation Support Careers is our guest blogger today: We all read conflicting reports regarding employment ? but what is the real story? At present, the market stretches to both ends. At one end, some companies are hiring...
New Survey Shows Paralegal Salaries Going Down
Posted on November 21, 2009Not so good news out here in the paralegal world. The new 2010 Salary Guide from Robert Half Legal just published, shows that paralegal salaries are dipping. The salary guide is a review of actual starting salaries in 2009 and...
New survery from Robt. Half: Salaries
Posted on November 21, 2009New survery from Robt. Half: Salaries for 2010 expected to go down for lawyers in small - lrg firms by -0.4% to -5.4% & -0.2% to -3.7% for paras.
New Association for Bankruptcy Paralegals Forms
Posted on November 18, 2009We've seen a number of new associations spring up lately. This is a great sign! It means that paralegals are getting much more involved in the profession, are more interested in ever in promoting the field and are developing more...
New Organization for Healthcare Paralegals Launches
Posted on November 03, 2009Robin Margolis is at it again. This industrious paralegal has started another organization for paralegals that fits the current trends in the field. The Healthcare Paralegal Federation has been formed to meet the needs of healthcare paralegals, paralegals interested in...
Sex, Secretaries and Audacious Attorneys
Posted on October 22, 2009Sometimes, you're just plain shocked at behavior. Law.com Legal Blog Watchreported today a bombshell of a complaint over a May 2009 ad on Craigslist under "Adult Gigs" for a secretary/legal assistant. The ad was titled: "Loop lawyers hiring secretary/legal assistant...
When to Say No to Your Dream Job
Posted on October 14, 2009Have you ever wondered what might have happened in your life if you had chosen one road over another? I mean, what really might have happened? I don?t make a habit of writing about my own experiences but?..a few years...
The Empowered Paralegal - A New Book for New Paralegals
Posted on September 21, 2009For those of us who are "old" hands at this, the information presented in a new book by Robert E. Mongue, The Empowered Paralegal, may seem pretty obvious. However, when I think back to when I was brand new on...
You Call This Networking??
Posted on September 15, 2009Networking. No matter how you twitter, tweet, link, face or space, you have to do it these days if you want to avoid career suicide. With all this online socializing, however, your knack for meeting strangers one-on-one (probably the best...
DOJ Paralegal Whistleblower Dissed & Dismissed - Exclusive Interview!
Posted on September 10, 2009Exclusive to KNOW, The Magazine for Paralegals From Justice Dream Job to Nightmare Tamarah Grimes, Justice Department Paralegal: Why This Whistleblower Was Dissed & Dismissed By Andrew Kreig, J.D., M.S.L. As federal prosecutors prepared in 2006 for the corruption trial...
Critical Need for e-Discovery Certification & The OLP
Posted on September 01, 2009Today?s screaming for qualified e-discovery professionals has reached an unprecedented volume. Recently, Socha-Gelbman published an overview of the results of their annual survey on the Legal Technology News site. One of the most important single observations from it is the...
Why Would the S.C. Bar Stifle Competency Improvement?
Posted on August 27, 2009According to the Carolina Paralegal News, South Carolina paralegals won't be seeing voluntary certification and registration any time soon. The South Carolina House of Delegates has tabled a proposal for paralegals to start a voluntary certification program for paralegals...
The Organization of Legal Professionals - An association worth joining
Posted on August 21, 2009The Organization of Legal Professionals, a non-profit organization has launched its membership drive. Dedicated to certification of e-Discovery and other areas in the legal field, this association has attracted some of the top lawyers and legal professionals in the country...
WSPA Hits One Out of the Park with Social Media Guide for Paralegals
Posted on August 13, 2009The Washington State Paralegal Association sent us their new "Unofficial LinkedIn User Guide" they developed for new paralegal LinkedIn users. This simple guide is fantastic. I wish I had it when I started instead of making the bloopers I made!...
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He arrogantly insists, "let them come after us." Well, if you are invo...
I had an account with GEMB/Select Comfort to buy a new bed back in 2005. After paying it off (in 2006), I requested they close the account. In January of 2008, I declared bankruptcy (chapter 7). The creditor was NOT list
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