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A world of words comes to court
John Elliott Leighton
Non-English-speaking clients require special care. To represent
them, you'll need to earn their trust while assuring them that
the legal system is looking out for their best interests. It
takes understanding and good communication skills—sometimes
via an interpreter. Learn how to meet the challenges that these
attorney-client relationships pose.
Breaking the pattern of racial profiling
David Rudovsky
Police stops based on race violate civil rights. Because courts
and legislatures have limited many traditional remedies, taking
law enforcement officers to court may be the only way to end
discretionary searches and seizures. The author explores legal
theories that may win compensation for your client.
Barriers at the bar
Interview with Michael Rosier
The immediate past president of the National Bar Association
discusses challenges faced by African-American lawyers and clients.
The Maryland attorney discusses how much further minority attorneys
must travel on the journey to equality and what roads they can
take.
How to bridge the culture gap
Susan Bryant
Law should not be practiced with a blanket approach. Culture
drives what people value and how they interpret body language
and behavior, gather information, and relate to others. Tailor
your representation to respect clients' differences.
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Features
Have new rules changed the boundaries
of discovery?
Stewart I. Edelstein
Courts are breaking new ground as they implement the latest
amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. There are
traps for the unwary lawyer. The author explains how to work
with the new rules.
Online research strategies for the
bookish lawyer
Kerry L. Adams
Relying on law books to research cases can render your briefs
and oral arguments outdated. Online legal tools have evolved
so that even lawyers who tremble at the thought of virtual libraries
can use computer resources with ease.
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News & Trends
Child-vaccine preservative prompts surge
in mercury-poisoning claims
Allstate adjuster practiced as an attorney,
Washington Supreme Court rules
Fourth Circuit throws out biased arbitration
agreement
Moratoria protecting Lake Tahoe are not
takings
Arizona verdict for pilot provides lessons
on Lasik
Negligence claim against experts is not
frivolous
New Jersey Good Samaritan law does not
immunize emergency room doctors
Ninth Circuit bars inmate's plan to father
child
Departments
President's page
A call to action
Washington focus
Diversity in the halls of Congress
Letters
Supreme Court review
Court continues to focus on sovereign
immunity
Discoveries
Quotes
Books
The Counselers
by Elizabeth Vrato
The Summons
by John Grisham
Classifieds
Classifieds
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