The following articles from the former issues of Facts & Findings are now available in reprint form (pdf format) for your information. PLEASE do not reproduce these articles without permission of NALA and the author.

From former issues . . .

Got Stress?  
For those working in the legal profession, the answer to that simple question is an unequivocal and resounding “Yes!” It is the one thing you likely have in common with the rest of paralegal-kind, and that one thing is: stress. We are enveloped by it on a daily basis. We are skillful experts at exuding a calm and pleasant countenance in the face of adversity, but ...
by Jamie Collins
From the November 2012 Issue, Professional Development Column 

Finding the Perfect Paralegal Job
Law firms and companies are being very specific on the skills and level of expertise needed for entry-level paralegals. What was once a relatively easy profession to break into, has now become one that involves innovation and determination in landing that perfect paralegal job.
by Carl Morrison, PP-SC, AACP
From the January/February 2013 Issue Career Chronicle 2012

Redaction Software
Redaction is often part of a paralegal's job, and it is an increasingly high-profile part of information protection and exposure.
by Christine Musil, Information Graphics Corporation
From the March/April 2012 Issue

Virtual Paralegal
Paralegals and attorneys throughout the country are watching this growing trend. ....
by Cathy L. Ribble CP, Digital Paralegal Services LLC
From the 2010 Career Chronicle Issue

Does Gramps Need an LLC?
Limited liability companies and estate planning ....
by Tina Bower Medlock, ACP, Little Rock, Arkansas
From the November 2011 Issue

Piercing the Corporate Veil
A fundamental principal of corporate law is that a corporation is regarded as a legal entity separate from its shareholders. Shareholders, therefore, enjoy the protection of limited liability for the acts and depts of the corporate entity. This protection plays an important role ...
by Michale A. Thomason, Jr., Attorney, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP, Birmingham, Alabama
From the November 2011 Issue

Sec. 529 College Savings Plans
"Section 520 plans," "college savings plans," "529s," "qualified tuition plans."  No matter what they are called, these plans have been around much longer than the Internal Revenue Code section by which they have become known.
by Jillian L. Sherman, ACP, Virginia College Savings Plan, Richmond, Virginia
From the November 2011 Issue

Risk Management for Legal Professionals
Tips on calendaring and docketing from Joseph C. Scott, JD, Vice President and Genera Manager of Compulaw, LLC, and Deadlines on Demand, LLC.
From the September-October 2011 Issue

Rule Changes
This article describes the Judicial Conference of the United States and its role in proscribing practice and procedure rules for the federal district, bankruptcy and appellate courts. A chart is included that summarizes the rule changes as of December 2010.
Brian Duke, Attorney
From the March 2011 Issue

Career Building Through Public Finance
(" ... paralegals and other members of public finance teams "build" city halls, municipal water parks and recreational centers as well as schools and universities, libraries, and public convention centers and stadiums.")
Eva M. Merrell, ACP
From the September 2010 Issue

Certification ... Take the Next Step
(Most of you may be thinking that you've "already done the school thing ...")
Stephanie Hunter, CP
From the May 2010 Issue

My Road to Certification
(When I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree as a legal assistant, I considered sitting for the CLA exam ...I began my job hunt instead ...)
Melissa Hamilton, ACP
From the January 2010, Career Chronicle Edition "Motivation & Inspiration"

Foreclosure v. Homeless
(As a consequence of foreclosure, people must leave their homes, but the full consequences of foreclosure go beyond simple defininition ....)
Tammy Ackerman, CP
From the March 2010 Issue

Real Estate Legal Descriptions
(Some paralegals believe that only attorneys can prepare real estate legal descriptions ....)
Ann M. Cantrell, NCCP
From the March 2010 Issue

Free Clutter v. Clutter Free
(Gloria was tired of the clutter induced stress in her life so we got busy . . .)
Vicki Voisin, ACP
From the November 2007 Issue

Does Your Daily Planner Need an Intervention?
(The notion that time can actually be managed is a fallacy . . .)
Vicki Voisin, ACP
From the May 2007 Issue