February, 2018

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Is New York’s Form 99 Required When a Rule 506 Offering Has New York Investors?

Strictly Business

The vast majority of private companies raising capital use Rule 506 of Regulation D, which, if complied with, ensures the securities being sold are exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) because the offering of these securities does not involve “any public offering.” One of the primary advantages of a Rule 506 offering is that it is considered an offering of “covered securities,” which means that individual states cannot require issuers who meet the conditions

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2018 Trends in the Administrative Field

The Robertson Reader

Although technology has changed the way we conduct day-to-day business, the role of administrative staff has not diminished. In fact, quite the opposite is true! In their latest report, Randstad, a leading staffing, recruitment and HR firm in Canada has identified a few emerging trends within the Administrative and Clerical fields. While the demand for admin staff has not decreased, the skills required of them have changed in recent years.

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Your Top 5 Paralegal Job Search Questions Answered

How To Become A Paralegal

One of the most frustrating parts for paralegal students is finding that first job. There’s a lot of information out there online about finding a professional job in an industry. The problem is that not all of the information available is written from the perspective of someone who went through the process of finding that first job in the legal field.

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Live Blog of the Global Legal Hackathon from Legal Talk Network

LegalTalkNetwork

12:00am 2/26 – Denver. Steve O’Dorisio , Adams County CO Commissioner, announces the winners of the Denver chapter of the Global Legal Hackathon – LexLucid.com. ?. 10:30pm 2/25 – Denver. We interview the judges of the competition. Podcast to come! 9:00pm 2/25 – Denver. Judging begins. 7:02pm 2/25 – Denver. Chad Jolly, Software Developer at Legal Talk Network and Lawgical.com, talks hopefully about taking home the gold with his teams project this evening. 10

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.

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Aging out of the Law Firm - Is there a place for older workers in the legal industry?

LegalSecretariesRock

I found myself today googling " the world's oldest legal secretary." Don't laugh. I'm serious. I want to know what happens to senior secretaries. I don't mean people who can't use the technology or who refuse to adapt to change and learn new skills. In a world of 10.00 dollar avocado toast and 15.00 lattes being consumed by millennials as the "norm," what happens to the mature law firm support staff?

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Important Information Regarding your T2202A

The Robertson Reader

What is a T2202A receipt? A T2202A, issued by qualified education institutions, is an official income tax receipt you can use to claim tuition, education and textbook tax credits. Eligibility to claim these credits is self- determined and solely dependant on your current circumstances. Where Can I find My T2202A? Your T2202A tax information for 2017 is now available for download.

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Denver Judges announced for this weekend’s Global Legal Hackathon

LegalTalkNetwork

Legal Talk Network is excited to announce the legal and technology professionals that will be judging the Denver node of the Global Legal Hackathon. When: February 23-25. Where: Legal Talk Network located at 3120 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205. (RiNo neighborhood). What: Solutions that improve the business of law. From blockchain pros to legal technology experts, Denver registrants will have an all-star panel critiquing their work on legal solutions, and deciding who will go on to the global round.

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Common Misconceptions About the IT Team

The Robertson Reader

According to the Robert Half Salary Guide , a member of an IT team can earn an average annual income between $40,000 to $93,000 in less than a year post-graduation, depending on their skill set. As the need for IT grows, we're seeing more skilled individuals join the workforce. However, there are still some misconceptions around what the IT team does.

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Community Support Worker Spotlight - An Interview with Instructor and Social Worker, Susan Mercer-Thornhill

The Robertson Reader

Susan Mercer-Thornhill is a Senior Instructor for the Community Support Worker program for our Calgary and online campuses. With over 35 years of experience in social work, Susan has worked in a variety of areas; from education and child welfare to working with individuals with disabilities. One component of our Community Support Worker program focuses on mental health.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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The Perfect Valentine (for your Lawyer)

LegalTalkNetwork

Roses stained the color of a Hallmark gift card will eventually die. Hallmark gift cards will eventually end up in the trash. And it doesn’t matter what you get, that box of chocolates will eventually be empty and also end up in the trash. This Valentine’s Day, give the lawyer you love something that’s free and easy to share… legal podcasts! We’ve picked some of our favorite podcasts about love, relationships, and how great lawyers are so you can really spoil the legal professionals you hold mos

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ABA Midyear Meeting 2018

LegalTalkNetwork

Cast against the majestic topography of Vancouver Canada, this year’s ABA Midyear Meeting clearly indicated that the American Bar Association is carrying out its numerous missions as quickly as ever. This largest voluntary professional organization in the world remains at the crossroads of the today’s most pressing social issues like women leaving the profession, homeless youth, legal needs of veterans, substance abuse, LGBT rights, and diversity and inclusion.

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Join Us at Our Edmonton Campus for an Open House!

The Robertson Reader

Have you been considering going back to school? Are you looking for the right college to help you get the job of your dreams? Find out why we're the right choice for you, join us at the Open House at our Edmonton Campus. This is a great opportunity to meet our staff to discuss our program offerings, student life and funding options, and get a wholesome view of what your new future would look like with our varied programs options in Health Care, Business and IT.

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Denver, Legal Talk Network Chosen as Hosts for Largest Ever Legal Hackathon

LegalTalkNetwork

Legal Talk Network, the largest producer of legal-related podcasts, will be the Denver host for the Global Legal Hackathon, a worldwide event occurring over the weekend of February 23-25, 2018. The Global Legal Hackathon will bring together representatives from the world’s largest law firms, corporations, and tech innovators for the rapid development of tech solutions that improve the business and practice of law or accessibility to legal services.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.

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Popehat Partners With Legal Talk Network to Produce the First Amendment Podcast, Make No Law

LegalTalkNetwork

Denver, CO – On January 31, the popular blog Popehat, along with Legal Talk Network, launch their new First Amendment podcast entitled Make No Law. In this monthly podcast, host Ken White will bring history to life by weaving together real cases, voice acting, real accounts from real people, and all with a pinch of theatrics in this story telling narrative about our freedom of speech.

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Make No Law Brings First Amendment Issues and Their History to Life

LegalTalkNetwork

Legal Talk Network is excited to announce the launch of our new show “Make No Law: The First Amendment Podcast”. With concept, script, and narrations created by attorney Ken White of the Popehat blog, this provocative podcast is about the seminal moments defining our freedom of speech. The production combines real cases, real accounts from real people, voice acting, and a pinch of theatrics into a story telling narrative that not only explains our 1st Amendment, but also brings it to life.

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