Volunteer Your Time Helping Young Students Realize Their Love of Reading
The Paralegal Division Council Pro Bono Committee is happy to announce another opportunity for our division members to move with purpose in our community. …
Announcing the 2019 IP Institute for Paralegals! Date: Nov. 14, 2019
Are you a “new” paralegal looking to learn more and meet others in the paralegal field? Does your work involve trademarks, copyright, or patents? Are you…
The Paralegal Certificate is Just the Start of Your Paralegal Training
Indispensable paralegals know that their paralegal certificate is only the beginning of their paralegal training. If you’re like most, you probably spent a…
Did You Know? Microsoft Stops Supporting Windows 7 in 2020
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7. Microsoft only supports each version of Windows for so long. Windows 7 is currently in…
Tech Tip: Save Hours Responding to Document Requests or Creating Exhibit Lists with This Simple Trick
The day I returned to the office from a 7-day vacation, there was a lot of work to catch up on. By 3:00 PM, I was feeling very accomplished. I had completed…
Supreme Court Adopts Generous, Secured-Leave Policy To Assist Sleep-Deprived, New Parents
On Thursday, the Supreme Court of North Carolina issued its latest amendments to the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure. The amendments impact…
The Paralegal Role in Disaster Legal Services
Looking Back As we get settled into the new Bar year, the Paralegal Division is burrowing deep into project planning. One of those projects is its Pro Bono…
The Chair’s Comments: New Year, Exciting Opportunities and Events Ahead
It gives me great pleasure to serve as your 2019-2020 Paralegal Division Chair. First, I want to say thank you for being a member of the Paralegal…
Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act Changes the Adult Prosecution Age to 18
Today in North Carolina, 16 and 17-year-olds are automatically prosecuted as an adult for criminal offenses. The Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act, which is…
Medical Record Retrieval In the Modern Era: A Primer On HITECH
By Martin A. Ginsburg The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) of 2009 was a natural outgrowth of the Health…