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TYPES OF REGULATION

TYPES OF REGULATION. Robert S. Hrouda, RP National Federation of Paralegal Associations, VPPI. Purpose of Regulation. We all have reasons to want regulation Protection of Consumers. Regulated Professionals. CPA RN Real Estate Salesman Barber. Not Regulated. Chefs.

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TYPES OF REGULATION

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  1. TYPES OF REGULATION Robert S. Hrouda, RP National Federation of Paralegal Associations, VPPI

  2. Purpose of Regulation • We all have reasons to want regulation • Protection of Consumers

  3. Regulated Professionals • CPA • RN • Real Estate Salesman • Barber

  4. Not Regulated • Chefs

  5. Various Ways to Regulate • Full governmental regulation • Self regulation

  6. Interesting Notes from PA • Disciplinary Board member said self regulate first • Said Nationals have to work together • PA Bar opposes any attempt to define paralegal

  7. National Regulation Schemes • Through Bar Association • Through Legislation • Self Regulation

  8. Types of Regulation • Registration • Certification • Licensure

  9. Registration • List names with an association or agency • Can be voluntary or mandatory • Usually no education or training requirements

  10. Certification • Usually voluntary • Must meet qualifications (educational, testing, work experience) • Examples – PACE Registered Paralegal, CP, etc. • State voluntary certification programs • Delaware • Pennsylvania

  11. Licensure • Person granted a license to practice • Person met set qualifications in an occupation • Generally most restrictive form of regulation

  12. Regulation Schemes Should Encompass • Disciplinary provisions • Ethical Codes or Standards • Insurance unless under other direct supervision • Ability to be grandfathered in by certain deadline • Other

  13. Why We Need Regulation • Strengthen the profession • Students • “Summer interns” • Provide quality, cost effective, legal services

  14. What’s Out There • We will hear a lot more later • California legislation defines paralegal • Connecticut just tried to get rid of paralegals • Florida proposed legislature • Other states are following

  15. What We Need to Overcome • Need to work together • Scared attorneys • Bad “paralegal” entities

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