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Are you up to date?
The NALA Certifying Board has updated the Certification section of the NALA web site extensively. Please take a moment to review this site. Information posted recently for Certified Paralegals includes:
- Recertification Requirements and Procedures
- Revocation of the CP for Failure to Meet CLE Requirements and Appeal Procedures
- Rules for Complaints Against Certified Paralegals
- Appeals of Disciplinary Procedures
This information may be downloaded in booklet format from this link.
New Certified Paralegal Examination Specifications!
Effective September 2013 ...
Click here for details!
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Upcoming
NALA Campus LIVE programs
Friday, September 20
Noon - 1:30 pm
Blue Book Review of Citing
Monday, September 23
Noon - 1:30 pm
Ethics and Movies:
What We Learned
From a Civil Action
Wednesday, September 25
Noon - 1:30 pm
Applicable Exclusion Amount
to Offset Federal Gift Taxes
and Federal Estate Taxes
Thursday, September 26
Noon - 2 pm
Trademark Prosecution
Friday, September 27
Noon - 1:30 pm
QDROs for Dummies
or the Insane
Monday, September 30
Noon - 1:30 pm
Deciphering the
Medical Record
- Basic Level
Tuesday, October 1
Noon - 1:30 pm
Utilizing Online Resources
to Research Experts
Wednesday, October 2
Noon - 1:30 pm
Filing in the Federal Court
Using the CM/ECF System
Thursday, October 3
Noon - 1:30 pm
Time Management
Techniques
and Strategies
Friday, October 4
Noon - 1:30 pm
Bankruptcy Basics
Monday, October 7
Noon - 1:30 pm
Deciphering the
Medical Record -
Intermediate Level
Tuesday, October 8
Noon - 1:30 pm
Public Finance With
a Real Estate Component
Tuesday, October 8
3 - 5 pm
Freedom of Information Act
Wednesday, October 9
Noon - 2 pm
Elder Law II
Thursday, October 10
Noon - 1:30 pm
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The September issue of Facts & Findings is now available on-line, and the Advanced Paralegal Certification Board is soon to release a new APC course. Read on for details ... |
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Advanced Paralegal Certification Board
Soon to Release a New Course for those working with Business Entities
The Advanced Paralegal Certification Course on Noncorporate Entities presents essential concepts related to the historical development, governing law, formation, operation, taxation, and advantages and disadvantages of noncorporate business entities.
The course is organized into ten modules, as follows:
- Introduction and Sole Proprietorships
- General Partnerships
- Limited Partnerships based on the Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 1985
- Limited Liability Companies
- Limited Liability Partnerships
- Limited Partnerships based on the Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 2001
- Other Noncorporate Entities
- Special Issues
- Taxation
- Comparison and Selection of Business Forms
This course is one of two Advanced Paralegal Certification courses for paralegals working with corporations and business organizations. The first, Business Organizations: Incorporated Entities, was added to the lineup of Advanced Paralegal Certification Courses in 2008. Certified Paralegals who successfully complete this APC course, and all requirements, are entitled to earn 20 hours of CLE credit, in addition to award of the Advanced Certified Paralegal credential. The course is expected to be available by November 1. Watch for further announcements! |
October 1 Deadline for Member Exchange Applications, July 2014 - Charleston, SC
The Member Exchange Program is an important part of the educational program of NALA as well as a wonderful professional development program for members. This program offers members an opportunity to share expertise, present successful strategies and heighten their profile in the paralegal profession. These prestigious presentations focus education and imagination on the realities of paralegal work. Click here to download the 2014 Member Exchange brochure and presentation proposal form.
Members learn best by sharing experiences and this is THE program to share with others your expertise and successful strategies. Member Exchange presenters are not compensated for their efforts, however, those selected may attend all of the educational programs of the Institutes free of charge.
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September Facts & Findings
The theme of this issue of Facts & Findings is Immigration. Immigration is a hot subject throughout the United States. Amy Erlbacher-Anderson writes on the Department of Homeland Security's recent changes to Form I-9, while Dara Fernandez writes on the Dream Act which is the act that proposes a path to United States Citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants who enter the country as children. Additionally, Andrew DiSanto writes on promoting economic growth through foreign investment in spite of the limited immigration options for immigrant investors and entrepreneurs. This Immigration issue proves to be very informative and interesting.
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The printed magazine is on its way to NALA members and subscribers. The on-line versions are now available. This includes the digital publication, and pdfs of articles available from the NALA web site, as well as the issues available from iTunes and GooglePlay.
Click the image to read more about the issue.
Use your NALA Net login/password listed above and visit the NALA web site to download and read the digital version ... or click either of the icons below for your issue to download on your iPad or Android device!
 
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Use Facts & Findings in Your Classroom!
Many NALA members are involved in their communities as instructors at their local college, or assist with students and those entering the paralegal career field. Recently, we learned that instructors are using Facts & Findings in the classroom to introduce students to their career. The apps for Facts & Findings, available through iTunes and GooglePlay, include copies of the last five issues. While only subscribers have access to the current issue, the former issues are there for all interested persons.
Instructors are using the availability of the former issues in their assignments to students, by giving them a research project, or asking specific questions about one of the feature articles. This is a great way to introduce students to real-world issues and matters of concern to working paralegals.
Take a look at the apps and see how these will help you in your communications with those just entering the paralegal career field!
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Ever wonder what other paralegals are wondering?
NALA offers members opportunities to communicate with each other many ways in addition to meeting annually each July. The NALA private Conference Center has been overshadowed of late by the great success of FaceBook and LinkedIn. However, this remains a safe and reliable way to communicate with each other.
The Conference Center posting may be reviewed by all visitors to the web site, but postings are only available to NALA members. There are forums for messages about NALA affiliated associations, questions about the Certified Paralegal or Advanced Certified Paralegal programs, employment opportunities, and leads and referrals (to find that perfect vendor for your office).
A private communication forum is a great way to stay in touch without the worry all of the issues related to public boards such as FaceBook and LinkedIn. Give it a try today!
To visit the NALA Conference Center, visit "Members' Area" on the NALA web site.
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