ParalegalGateway

September 2010 Seminars and Teleconferences

Jeannie Sapp Johnston — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:37:10 +0000

Paralegal Gateway, Inc is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that meet the needs of our members and enhance their skills, knowledge, and competencies. Paralegal Gateway, Inc has partnered with Lorman Education Services to provide continuing education in a variety of topic areas.

You may register online or call Lorman at 866-352-9539. Please use Priority Code 16126 when registering.

Here is a list of upcoming courses:

Seminars:

Unclaimed Property Reporting
Baltimore, MD – September 14, 2010

Title Examination
New York, NY – September 14, 2010

What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad
New York, NY – September 15, 2010

Title Examination
Latham, NY – September 15, 2010

Employment Law From A to Z
Greensboro, NC – September 15, 2010

Employment Law From A to Z
Anchorage, AK – September 15, 2010

Document Retention and Destruction
Tulsa, OK – September 15, 2010

Everything a Construction Player Should Know About Insurance
Oakland, CA – September 15, 2010

Shining Moments in the Courtroom: Outstanding Habits and Tactics That Impress Trial Judges
Brookfield, WI – September 16, 2010

AIA Contracts
Dallas, TX – September 17, 2010

Document Retention and Destruction
San Francisco, CA – September 17, 2010

Sales and Use Tax
San Antonio, TX – September 17, 2010

Civil Procedure: A View From the Bench
Seattle, WA – September 17, 2010

Employment Law From A to Z
Evansville, IN – September 21, 2010

Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues
Mount Pleasant, SC – September 21, 2010

Employment Law From A to Z
Asheville, NC – September 21, 2010

Sales and Use Tax
Orlando, FL – September 21, 2010

Unclaimed Property Reporting
Birmingham, AL – September 22, 2010

AIA Contracts and Application
Lancaster, PA – September 22, 2010

Civil Procedure: A View From the Bench
West Palm Beach, FL – September 22, 2010

Employee Handbooks: Keeping Your Policies Up To Date
Tacoma, WA – September 22, 2010

AIA Contracts
Minneapolis, MN – September 23, 2010

Construction Lien Law
Parsippany, NJ – September 23, 2010

Employment Law From A to Z
White Plains, NY – September 24, 2010

Bankruptcy
Louisville, KY – September 24, 2010

Sales and Use Tax
Fort Worth, TX – September 24, 2010

AIA Contracts
Brookfield, WI – September 28, 2010

Sales and Use Tax
Edison, NJ – September 28, 2010

Unemployment Insurance 101: Assessing and Responding to Claims for U.I. Benefits
Columbus, OH – September 29, 2010

Teleconferences:

Drafting Clear and Enforceable Contracts
September 1, 2010

Successful PTO Programs
September 1, 2010

Ethics for Paralegals
September 8, 2010

Current Issues in Florida Residential Evictions
September 8, 2010

Daubert Motions: Challenging Expert Opinions
September 9, 2010

Construction Documentation: Preparing Effective Job Records
September 9, 2010

Defensible Destruction: Implementing a Records Retention Program
September 9, 2010

Sale Leaseback Transactions Today: Monetizing Real Estate Assets
September 10, 2010

Practical Implications of Recent Ohio Employment Legislation for HR Professionals
September 13, 2010

Essential Discovery Skills for Paralegals
September 14, 2010

Prevailing Wage Law–An Understanding of Davis-Bacon
September 15, 2010

IRS Form 8928: Health Plan Reporting and Excise Tax Update
September 15, 2010

A Primer on International Estate Planning
September 15, 2010

Best Practices in Managing FMLA Leave
September 15, 2010

Landlord and Tenant Law: Commercial Tenant Bankruptcy Considerations
September 16, 2010

California Sales and Use Tax Exemptions
September 16, 2010

Cyber Crimes: Phishing, Pharming and Beyond
September 16, 2010

The New ADA Design Standards: When, Where and How?
September 16, 2010

Daubert Motions: Challenging Expert Opinions
September 20, 2010

Strategies to Utilize Web 2.0
September 20, 2010

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements
September 21, 2010

IRS Form W-9 and W-8 Series: Payee Identification and Tax Determination
September 21, 2010

International Employment Assignments: Understanding the Compliance Risks
September 21, 2010

Commercial Landlord Tenant Law in New York
September 21, 2010

Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
September 21, 2010

Essential Discovery Skills for Paralegals
September 22, 2010

The Complete Commercial Loan Closing Checklist
September 22, 2010

California Employment Legislation Update
September 22, 2010

Implementing Stay Interviews: If You Want to Keep Them You Have to Talk to Them!
September 23, 2010

Litigating Oil Spill Insurance Claims
September 23, 2010

Contractor’s Dilemma of Dealing With Bad Plans and Specs
September 24, 2010

Implications of the Michigan Budget Shortfall
September 24, 2010

Ethics for Paralegals
September 27, 2010

Obtaining Surety Bonds for Construction Projects
September 27, 2010

Understanding and Complying With Disclosures Under Rule 26(A)
September 28, 2010

Prevailing Wage Law–An Understanding of Davis-Bacon
September 29, 2010

Best Practices in Managing FMLA Leave
September 29, 2010

Social Media Guidelines for Estate and Financial Planners
September 29, 2010

Ethical Considerations in Utilizing Social Media
September 30, 2010

Please visit http://www.lorman.com/training/ParalegalGateway for a complete listing of courses. Register online or call Lorman at 866-352-9539.

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Non-Attorney Representation in Court

Bill Statsky — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:25:14 +0000

In Pennsylvania, individuals have the right of self-representation. Furthermore a general partner of a limited partnership can represent the partnership in the Court of Common Pleas even though the general partner is a non-attorney. A partnership is not a separate legal entiity like a corporation. The court also cited the limited instances in which a non-attorney can represent a corporation. In Harkness v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 591 Pa. 543, 920 A.2d 162 (2007), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that in some circumstances a corporation can be represented by a non-attorney. The Supreme Court held that a non-attorney representing a corporation at an unemployment compensation proceeding was not engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. The Supreme Court explained that what constitutes the practice of law is to be determined on a case-by-case basis, noting that advancement of the public interest was the focus, “both in terms of the protection of the public as well as in ensuring that the regulation of the practice of law is not so strict that the public good suffers.” Id. at 551, 920 A.2d at 167. An unemployment compensation proceeding is routine and resolves factual issues, as opposed to intricate legal questions. The proceedings are heard by a referee in an administrative hearing where the rules of evidence are relaxed, and there is no right to discovery. Accordingly, the Supreme Court concluded that a non-lawyer could represent a corporation in an unemployment proceeding.

In re Lawrence County Tax Claim Bureau, 998 A.2d 675 (Pa Cmwlth., 2010)

Bill Statsky
www.statsky.blogspot.com

Paralegal Pours a Tasty Bottle of Success With Handmade Salad Dressings

Jeannie Sapp Johnston — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:12:30 +0000

Elaine Fosse

Back in 1987, Elaine Fosse wanted to serve her family a salad dressing that didn’t contain the additives and preservatives that make up the ingredient lists on many popular name brands.

High-fructose corn syrup, polysorbate 60, monosodium glutamate, propylene glycol alginate and artificial colors are just a few of the ingredients on salad dressing labels that would make anyone question their appetite.

So Fosse decided to fix the problem the best way she knew how – she started experimenting in the kitchen and began making her own salad dressing recipes. And now more than 20 years later, Fosse is bottling and marketing her own line of Fosse Farms salad dressings and marinades that were recently picked up by the natural and organic Whole Foods store chain.

Fosse says her first creation was a raspberry dressing, which her family and friends thoroughly enjoyed – so much so that the dressing became a popular request at dinner parties. Then in 2004, she brought a couple bottles of her dressing to a bake sale fundraiser and “orders started pouring in.” A paralegal for the Pacific County Prosecutor’s Office for the past 12 years, Fosse says her salad dressing business has picked up so much speed that she’s had to change her office hours.

Fosse Farms currently has two product lines – organic and all natural. Using Washington grown herbs and berries, Fosse flavors her own vinegars, which she says is the main reason her dressings taste so good. When she was first starting her business venture, Guy Glenn and Linda Normandin generously donated some of their own cranberries for her to use in the kitchen.

In addition to our little coastal rubies, she also uses blackberries, raspberries, garlic and pure, extra virgin Greek olive oil. By utilizing nature’s vibrant flavors, she has created a product that is salt-free, soy-free, dairy-free and vegan; contains less sugar than its mass-produced counterparts; and is certified as gluten-free and kosher. Fosse Farms is certified organic by the Department of Agriculture.

In addition to the cranberry, blackberry and raspberry dressings that Fosse uses on salad, pasta, vegetables and meats, Fosse Farms also makes an herbal Provencal, which she says is great for chicken, fish or a Greek yogurt dip. She also has used her dressings to replace mayonnaise in her potato salad recipe.

Fosse’s dressings and marinades can be found at the Cannon Beach, Ore., Raymond and Hoquiam farmers markets; the Cranberry Museum in Long Beach; Pioneer Grocery in South Bend; C by the Sea in Seaside, Ore.; Grandma’s Treasure Chest in Grayland; Savory Faire in Montesano; The Buttery in Cannon Beach; at seven Northwest area Whole Foods locations; and numerous other stores in Olympia, Kent, Tacoma and Federal Way.

For more information, or to place an order, contact Fosse Farms at 360-942-3027, or log onto their website at (www.fossefarmsinc.com).

Source: Chinook Observer

New Orleans Paralegal Association General Membership Meeting

Jeannie Sapp Johnston — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:10:21 +0000

Speaker: Rachel Piercy – Pro Bono
Sponsor: Full Circle Courier Services

For more information contact:
Jennifer Lasseigne
jennifer.lasseigne@neworleansparalegals.org
New Orleans Paralegal Association

New Orleans Paralegal Association After Hours Social

Jeannie Sapp Johnston — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Sponsored by Docusource. There will be appetizers and information about the annual educational seminar.