Paralegal's Memo
Paralegal’s Memo delivers clear insight on the legal trends shaping IP, arbitration, and cross-border practice from the perspective of a bilingual paralegal translator working at the intersection of language and law. Each episode builds on my LinkedIn newsletter, providing busy attorneys and paralegals with a concise audio briefing on the filings, rulings, and strategies that matter.
Episodes
9 episodes
Miami Rising: Spanish as a Third Language in Arbitration
Miami is rapidly becoming the leading multilingual arbitration hub in the Americas. In this episode, we explore how Spanish is emerging as a third language in arbitration and why Miami’s unique position between North and South America is accele...
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8:54
Strategic Strength of Spanish in Arbitration
Spanish is gaining real strategic weight in international arbitration. This episode explains why: the data behind its growing use, the institutional momentum elevating it as a procedural language, and the practical advantages it creates when th...
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Episode 7
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10:57
Hitting the Right Note in Copyright Law - PT2
A 0.23‑second horn hit sparked a federal copyright battle, but the real impact of VMG Salsoul v. Madonna lies in the doctrines and litigation strategies that continue to shape sampling law today. This episode moves from the...
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Episode 6
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Hitting the Right Note in Copyright Law - PT1
A 0.23‑second horn hit changed the trajectory of sampling law. This episode explores how a nearly imperceptible sound triggered a federal copyright battle and reshaped how courts analyze de minimis use.This episode examines ...
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Episode 5
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4:46
7 Seminal IP Cases of 2025 and What They Signal for 2026
Today’s episode explores seven seminal IP cases from 2025, including three from outside the United States, spanning AI copyright litigation, trademark enforcement in Brazil, and arbitration decisions in India. Some cases are ...
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Episode 4
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14:50
7 Latin American Megatrends for International Law Firms in 2026
Latin America is entering a period of rapid legal, economic, and regulatory transformation.This episode highlights the major forces reshaping the region and their impact on international law firms operating across borders.These ...
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Episode 3
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10:47
Latin America’s Trademark Tightrope
Today’s episode gives you a fast, structured look at the trademark tightrope every international firm must navigate in Latin America.You learn about the three pillars of the Latin American trademark landscape: 1) The high st...
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Episode 2
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7:11
8 Proven Skills Every International Paralegal Brings to Latin American Law Firms
If you work with Latin American clients, you already know that cross‑border matters move fast — and small mistakes can turn into big problems. This episode breaks down the skills that keep those matters running smoothly and the stra...
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Episode 1
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