Looking Back on 2022
2022 reminded us of how lucky we are to have customers like you. Here's a brief rundown of what we accomplished, and what's to come!
The IPE Blog
Four Risks Unconscious Bias Creates for Law Fir...
Unrecognized bias can lead to bad decisions, bad behavior and poor results. It can also lead to violations of ethics rules.
October 23rd is National Paralegal Day
The Institute for Paralegal Education wishes all paralegals a happy National Paralegal Day on Sunday, October 23rd! Here's some more information for the day itself. Thank you for all your...
Looking Back on 2021
As the year comes to an end, we’re reminded of how lucky we are to have amazing customers like you. Thank you for...
3 Tips for Improving Work-Life Balance During t...
The pandemic has radically changed how most lawyers practice law. And while we’re still learning about...
Law Practice Management CLE Highlights: Profita...
Legal practice is changing, especially for small and solo practice law firms. With the rapid improvements in...
Summer Travel Will Lead to More Personal Injury...
We've all been looking forward to a post-pandemic world with a real summer. And statistics show that for most Americans...
Rocking Your First (or Next) CLE Presentation
How do you start teaching CLE courses? And once you decide to speak, how can you make it a highly valuable...
What Can You Say? Ethically Responding to Negat...
The issue of negative online reviews of lawyers by clients, former clients, and third parties has been...
Analyzing 2020 Legal Trends Revealed by Thomson...
Like all businesses, law firms experienced significant uncertainty and volatility throughout 2020. Year-end results and Q4 trends...
IPE's Faculty Directory
Our faculty members are instrumental in achieving our goal of providing industry-leading CLE. They are accomplished attorneys, paralegals, professors, and...
Can Employers Force Employees to Take a Vaccine?
After a long and challenging year shaped by the coronavirus pandemic, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel in the form of...
That's a Wrap on 2020
This year has been one of the most difficult years we’ve faced as a global community. We’ve all had to overcome challenges and adapt to new ways of doing things. ...
How Legal Project Management Can Improve the Cl...
Every new client deserves the attention and focus of their attorney, but much of the intake process is administrative in nature. Over the years, many attorneys have learned that...
3 Tips for Controlling Incoming Documents in a ...
The so-called “paperless office” has been the talk of the legal field for several years now. In theory, this concept results in a fully digitized office that reduces waste...
4 Ways to Improve Client Communications During ...
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted American law firms in ways no other outbreak has. In addition to the added complications presented by remote hearings and court delays...
Four Tips for Taking and Defending Socially Dis...
In many states across the country, COVID-19 has dramatically impacted the flow of litigation in state and federal courts. The pandemic might have slowed cases to a halt in some...
5 Ways the SECURE Act is Changing Retirement Pl...
The goal of the Act is to make saving for retirement easier and more accessible. By simplifying the law and adding additional flexibility, there are many ways for individuals to...
Before You Tweet… Top Ethical Risks of Using So...
Social media use by people of all ages has grown exponentially in recent years. In response, many law firms have established profiles on popular social networking sites...
Reopening the Workplace: Top Employer Considera...
As states begin phasing out or lifting stay-at-home orders across the nation, many employers are seeking guidance on what steps they need to take to safely and defensibly bring employees...
Welcome to the IPE Blog!
Here at IPE, we understand that learning doesn’t start and end with CLE courses . We are excited to launch this new platform to share timely legal news, practice tips...
Employment Discrimination and Harassment
Discrimination and Harassment in the workplace is unlawful. Employment decisions must be based on legitimate job-related criteria. It is inappropriate to act in a manner that reflects negatively on in
How Ethical of a Paralegal Are You?
Have you ever been pulled aside at a family gathering by someone needing legal guidance and given your opinion? Have you ever forgotten to disclose in a phone call with...
Quick Tips for a Family Law Temporary Orders He...
In the family law practice, attorneys commonly encounter temporary orders hearings. These hearings put temporary orders in place for each party to follow until a final decree is entered. While...