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Featured Content

The June issue of the NALS docket has arrived! This issue includes a great e-Learn article over Word 2010 Shortcuts and a feature article titled, “How to Use Twitter the Right Way.” The Staff Notes and Leading the Way columns will provide you with timely association news and leadership tips, while the Grammar Nuggets column will give you helpful pointers for better writing in your day-to-day work life. A Member Spotlight article over Amylyn Riedling, PP, PLS will even highlight the accomplishments of one of our very own!

Marijuana Laws Liberalized in Colorado and Washington – But Effect on Workplace Policies Likely Small The 2012 elections placed a number of marijuana initiatives before state voters around the United States ranging from efforts to legalize the sale and use of marijuana for recreational purposes to further expansion of the “medical marijuana” laws that currently exist in 18 states and the District of Columbia. Voters in Colorado and Washington passed initiatives directing their states to decriminalize the possession of marijuana by adults for recreational use.
The Lance Armstrong Confession: Lessons in Ethics & Compliance As almost everyone in America knows, Lance Armstrong recently spoke for the first time about his performance enhancing drug use in a two-part television event on Oprah. On the first night, he admitted for the first time that he used performance enhancing drugs during his seven wins at the Tour de France.

Introducing the NALS Green Guide! Are you concerned about the massive amounts of paper your law firm uses each day?  Do you creep through the halls at the end of the day turning off lights that were left burning long after attorneys and staff members went home?  Would you like to learn more about how you can reduce your consumption and use resources responsibly?  If you answered yes to any of these questions or if you are interested in learning how to create and promote a sustainable office environment, then NALS is here to help.

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