By Tina Dadio The North Carolina Bar Foundation is working to provide North Carolina students with access to resources. Lawyers for Literacy is one of the best things that we can do right now to make a big difference in the lives of young students currently stuck at home and their parents. If you or […]
This article was originally published in Corporate Counsel magazine and is republished with permission from Baker Donelson. By Alicia L. Chestler, CIPP/US and Alexandria Murphy As organizations prepare for certain contingency work arrangements in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, companies must also focus attention on ensuring appropriate cyber hygiene. Companies are anticipating more individuals […]
By Misty Murray The biggest issue for a lot of Paralegals today is case management. We’re overloaded and overwhelmed, and a lot of the time, we are either working with no case management software or outdated case management software loaded with bells and whistles we simply don’t use, don’t know how to use, and truly […]
By Leslie Pegram If you have ever planned an event or continuing education seminar, you know it takes a lot of time and resources. All Paralegal Division CPE planners are volunteers. They take time out of their already busy work days to send emails and hop on phone calls to discuss potential topics, locate speakers […]
By Salim Uqdah Domination is potently feared by most people. The concept of an unfair exertion of power over a group or an individual by an entity is menacing because it can be arbitrary and unjust, and can make the recipient feel an overwhelming sense of helplessness. The beauty of the modern world is that […]
By Tina Dadio The Paralegal Division of North Carolina Bar Association is currently seeking nominations for its 2020 Distinguished Paralegal Award. Please take this time to think about that colleague or professional contact who stands out in your mind as an exceptional paralegal both in the legal community and community in which the nominee lives. […]
By Shawana W. Almendarez Did you know . . . ? “85% of juveniles in the criminal system have below-average reading skills.” – U.S. Department of Education Children “do better academically when they read more . . . and have greater access to books and other reading materials in their environment.” – National Center for […]
By Peggy Pardue Are you a North Carolina Certified Paralegal working in family law who likes to earn your credits for the year all at one time? Even if you are not a certified paralegal, you will benefit from this CPE. If you want to hear about a variety of family law topics, this is […]
By Rachel Royal Holidays were never a big deal for my family when I was growing up. We never put up a Christmas tree, never had extended family over for dinner, never put up Christmas lights. However, November and December have always been one of my favorite times of year, as there is something magical […]
By Tina Dadio It’s that time of year again when we sit around the table with friends and family giving thanks for the time we share, the food to be eaten, and the memories we cherish. I want to share a tradition in my household which I started when my husband and I bought our […]