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Featured Content

April Issue of the NALS docket Has Arrived!
This issue includes a great e-Learn titled, “Letiquette-Netiquette” and the 2012 NALS Professional Development & Education Conference Recap. The Leading the Way and Staff Notes columns will provide you with leadership tips as well as association news. A Member Spotlight article over Natalie Holman and a Chapter Spotlight article over NALS of West Coast Florida will highlight the accomplishments of some of our very own!

Introducing Helene L. Wood, PP, PLS-SC, TSC-RE, NALS 2012-2013 President
Helene believes being a member of NALS and taking advantage of the educational opportunities provided by her membership have enhanced her role as a legal secretary. Because of the educational benefits of being a NALS member, firm attorneys and employees respect her opinion and will seek her input. Helene willingly shares the information received at NALS conferences with attorneys and support staff in her office. Helene says the biggest benefit of her NALS membership comes down to the professional and personal support of the members. “The incredible members of NALS are right there with you when you are down and out. If you want to achieve something, they are right there cheering you on. When you reach your goal, they party with you.”

I-9 Dos & Don’ts in the Workplace
Form I-9 has been a part of the American workforce since November 6, 1986, when the Immigration Reform and Control Act (the “Act”) was enacted. Pursuant to the Act, employers are required to verify the employment eligibility of their employees; a verification that takes place through the use of the Form I-9. Failure to properly verify the employment eligibility of employees can lead to significant civil and criminal sanctions. Fines can range anywhere from approximately $300 to the tens of thousands of dollars.

Defense Strategy in Casey Anthony Trial of the Century: Tweaking Social Media Tactics
The trial of Casey Anthony in the death of her daughter, Caylee, lasted six weeks in 2011 in Orlando, Florida. The case, dubbed the “social media trial of the century” by Time magazine, attracted a significant amount of national and international media attention.  While it drew the largest ratings for many cable news channels and network news programs, social media sites exploded with activity, especially when the verdict was read. People took to Facebook and Twitter and other social media outlets to express their views throughout the entire trial.