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Comment Dates Set on FCC Proposal to Extend Online Public File Obligations to Radio, Cable, and Satellite

Broadcast Law Blog

'The FCC has finally had published in the Federal Register its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to extend the online public file obligations to radio, satellite radio, cable operators and satellite TV providers. This publication starts the countdown to the filing deadline for the comments in the proceeding. Comments are due by March 16 , and reply comments are to be filed by April 14.

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Why Writing Skills are Necessary for Paralegals

Paralegal Mentor

Paralegals and paralegal students often have difficulty developing their writing skills to the level expected in the legal industry. Legal professionals rely heavily on both verbal and written communication, so writing skills are essential for both lawyers, paralegals, and legal secretaries. Because the other employees in a law firm will not tolerate inadequate writing skills, all paralegals need to learn to write in a concise and precise manner with proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

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More Incentive Auction News – LPTV Webinar Postponed; NAB Study Looks At How Many Stations Per Market Will Need to Surrender Licenses for Successful Auction; More Auction Seminars Scheduled

Broadcast Law Blog

'As we accelerate toward next year’s planned TV incentive auction , it seems like there is news almost every day of interest to television broadcasters who may be affected by the FCC’s efforts to clear TV spectrum so that it can be repurposed for wireless broadband use and sold to wireless companies and the subsequent repacking of remaining TV stations into a smaller TV band.

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Paralegals: Minimize Interruptions for Increased Productivity

Paralegal Mentor

How can you get your work done if you have constant interruptions? You can't and it's very frustrating! If you don’t take steps to minimize those pesky interruptions, your time will be wasted and your productivity will suffer. Studies show that the average worker is interrupted every eight minutes. The same studies reveal that 15% of the interruptions are important, while the remaining 85% are a waste of time.Telephone calls and e-mail are major culprits, but even worse are the two-legged interr

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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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The Paralegal Voice: Attorney Lin Wood Representing High-Profile Clients

Paralegal Mentor

John and Patsy Ramsey , Richard Jewell , and Gary Condit are names everyone has heard because they were all on trial in the court of public opinion. While none of these individuals were never arrested, the public judged them as if they were guilty and this was fueled by the media. They needed legal representation just to fight for their reputations so they turned to Atlanta Attorney L.

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Paralegal Profile: Lori Stewart, PP, PLS

Paralegal Mentor

Lori Stewart, PP, PLS, is a U.S. Patent Paralegal at Fish Richardson, PC in Washington, DC, where she specializes in patent prosecution. She has a B.A. in Fine Arts from CSU Bakersfield. She has also earned her NALS PLS and Certified PP. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. What prompted you to choose a paralegal career? It kind of chose me. I was looking for a job back in 1990 and found one as a patent legal secretary at a law firm. 2.