The Minnesota Paralegal Association (MPA) is a voluntary, non-profit professional association composed of paralegals living or working in the State of Minnesota dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the paralegal profession by: ● Promoting a high standard of professionalism and ethics to the legal community and general public ● Encouraging communication among paralegals…
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Five Reasons You Should Consider Remote Participation Depositions
Remote participation depositions are playing an increasing role in the legal field. By using the latest technology including teleconferencing, video conferencing, video streaming and document digitizing, an attorney can depose out-of-town witnesses from the comfort of their own office. Using remote deposition services can be extremely beneficial by saving the time and expense of traveling…
Press Release: Court reporting firm Depo International is a sponsor of the 15th Annual NALS - Twin Cities Spring Seminar
This press release originally appeared here. Depo International, the leading Minneapolis-based court reporting firm, is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the 15th Annual NALS Twin Cities Spring Seminar taking place April 17, 2018 in the IDS Center. NALS…the association for legal professionals, includes paralegals, legal assistants, and legal secretaries and provides continuing education, advanced certifications,…
Role of Paralegals in Depositions
The role of paralegals in depositions can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Whether the firm represents the witness or not, sound advice about how to answer questions and informing the witness about procedures can make them more comfortable the day of their deposition. Not only that, but paralegals understand legal…
Reasons Your Firm Should Be Involved in the Community
If you’re a locally based business, as opposed to online, it’s important to be involved in the community. Not only does it get you and your staff out from the walls of the law office, it is an opportunity to connect with the people who are potential clients in a more casual setting than when…
Guide to Working from Home
When it comes to being a freelance court reporter, there are perks like working from home but there can be pitfalls too. For some it is challenging to balance work and home life especially when they both take place in the same space! Here are our tips to keep you focused on your work while…