TRIAL Index
June 1995–December 2007 / Volumes 31–43
Index by Subject (J–P )
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J
JAMS
See Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services
JCAHO
See Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
JOHNSON, FRANK M. JR.
Middleton, Richard H. Jr., President’s page: “Remembering
two giants of judicial independence,” Sept 1999, p 9
JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
Peck, Robert S., “ATLA’s
law firm takes ‘reform’ fight to the courts,” July
2004, p 50
JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
(JCAHO)
Frickleton, James P., “How to
mine the medical records,” May 2004, p 56
JONES ACT
George, James A., “When is a watercraft
a vessel?” July 1999, p 74
News & trends: "Fifth Circuit rules
floating dorm is a Jones Act vessel," Apr 2006, p 78
JUDGES
See also Class Actions, Citizens for Independent Courts, Courts, Discovery,
Domestic Violence, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Judicial Independence,
Judicial Nominations
Baron, Fred, President’s page: “Jettisoning
ABA review: part of the Bush strategy,” May 2001, p 9
Chemerinsky, Erwin, “When do
lawmakers threaten judicial independence?” Nov 1998, p 62
Dalton, Harlon L., “Judicial federalism
and individual rights,” Oct 1995, p 56
Eidson, Lewis S. "Mike," President's page: "High
time for a raise," Apr 2007, p 9
Heaney, Lois, and Ginger Berrigan, “Sexual
orientation bias in the court,” Aug 1999, p 47
News & trends: "Do private judges
need more public scrutiny?" Nov 2006, p 14
News & trends: “Judges say juries
are not ‘out of control,’” July 2000, p 136
News & trends: “Study examines
judges’ decision-making patterns,” Oct 2001, p 88
O’Neil, Robert M., “Assaults
on the judiciary,” Sept 1998, p 54
Six, Fred N., “A request for thoughtful
criticism,” Dec 1998, p 76
Smith, Todd A., President’s page: “Stand
up for our judges,” June 2005, p 9
Symposium: “Lessons from the bench,”
June 2004, p 52
Symposium: "Trouble from the bench," Oct 2007, p 38
White, Jeffrey Robert, Supreme Court review: “Experts
and judges,” Sept 1998, p 91
Withers, Ken, Ronald Hedges, John Carroll, and Steve Leben, Interview:
"Judges, lawyers, and the new
rules," Apr 2007, p 20
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JUDICIAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES (JAMS)
News & trends: “Arbitration
firm withdraws controversial class action policy,” July 2005,
p 92
News & trends: “Major
arbitration firm won’t enforce clauses barring class actions,”
Feb 2005, p 68
JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES
News & trends: “Changes to class
action rules get nod from Judicial Conference,” Dec 2002,
p 68
JUDICIAL ELECTIONS
Brandenburg, Bert, “Keep the
courts free and fair,” July 2004, p 32
JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE
Brandenburg, Bert, “Keep the
courts free and fair,” July 2004, p 32
Ginsburg, Ruth Bader, “Reflections
on judicial independence,” May 1999, p 46
Letters, Feb 1999, p 12
Letters, Apr 1999, p 12
Mandell, Mark S., President’s page: “Preserving
judicial independence,” Jan 1999, p 9
Middleton, Richard H. Jr., President’s page: “Remembering
two giants of judicial independence,” Sept 1999, p 9
Peck, Robert S., “ATLA committee studies
judicial campaigns,” Apr 2001, p 34
Peck, Robert, “ATLA responds to
threats to the judiciary,” May 1999, p 48
“A shadow over justice,”
Apr 2001, p 28
Smith, Todd A., President’s page: “Stand
up for our judges,” June 2005, p 9
JUDICIAL MISCONDUCT
News & trends: “Verbally abusive
judge immune from suit, court says,” Dec 1997, p 82
JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
Loiacono, Kristin, Washington focus: “Numbers
game,” Oct 2000, p 11
JUDICIAL PRIVILEGE DOCTRINE
News & trends: “Pennsylvania court
restricts lawyer dealings with the press,” Jan 2005, p 78
JUDICIAL SENTENCING
Dripps, Donald A., Supreme Court review: “Judicial
sentencing: the soul of justice or a ghost in the machine?”
Apr 1996, p 60
‘JUNK SCIENCE’
See also Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Toxic Torts
Buchan, Philip, Washington focus: “Junking
‘junk science,’” Mar 1997, p 11
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JURIES
See also Damages, Focus Groups, Generation X, Inferable Bias, Juror
Bias, Jury Instructions, Jury Nullification, Jury Questionnaires,
Jury Waiver, Patents, Peremptory Challenges, Recreational Vehicles,
Tort ‘Reform’, Trial Graphics, Voir Dire
Becton, Charles L., “Help the jury
understand pain and suffering,” Mar 2005, p 60
Blue, Lisa, and Robert Hirschhorn, “Lessons
from the campaign trail,” July 2005, p 28
Call, John A., “Making the research
work for you,” Apr 1996, p 20
Cappello, A. Barry, and G. James Stenio, “Juror
questioning: the verdict is in,” June 2000, p 44
Cartwright, Robert E. Jr., “Better
your chances at the bench,” May 2004, p 72
Connor, Kenneth L., "Reaching conservative
jurors," Oct 2007, p 26
Crawford, John E., “Make the listening
easy for jurors,” June 1996, p 54
Dann, B. Michael, "Instructions on
questions by jurors," July 1997, p 22
Dann, B. Michael, Interview: “Waking
up jurors, shaking up courts,” July 1997, p 20
Eads, Joan, Reflections: “A lawyer’s
view from the jury box,” Apr 2004, p 76
Fraser, Jaine, "Group dynamics
in the jury box," Apr 2006, p 34
Gordon, Robert, “Trial research in
the age of technology,” June 2000, p 64
Hannaford, Paula L., and G. Thomas Munsterman, “Beyond
note taking: innovations in jury reform,” July 1997, p 48
Hans, Valerie P., “What jurors think
about connective tissue injuries,” July 2000, p 18
Heaney, Lois, and Ginger Berrigan, “Ferreting
out prejudice,” Aug 1999, p 48
Heaney, Lois, and Ginger Berrigan, “Sexual
orientation bias in the court,” Aug 1999, p 47
Letters, July 1995, p 11; Letters,
Oct 1995, p 11; Letters, Nov 1995,
p 11
Liapakis, Pamela Anagnos, President’s page: “Citizen
juries: power of the people,” Oct 1995, p 7
Littlepage, Zoe, "Keep jurors
awake with powerful visuals," Oct 2007, p 32
Lowe, John C., “Making complex litigation
clear,” Apr 1997, p 46
Macpherson, Susan J., “How to
hook jurors in commercial cases,” Oct 2000, p 56
Maher, Michael C., “Developing a winning
case strategy,” Apr 1996, p 42
McEvoy, Patricia J., “What jurors
really want,” Apr 1996, p 40
Nelson, Noelle C., “A new generation
of jurors?” July 1997, p 54
News & trends: “ABA proposes changes
to jury system; plaintiff lawyers voice concerns,” Mar 2005,
p 19
News & trends: “ABA sections says
jury reforms should be standard practice; ATLA criticizes proposals,”
Feb 1998, p 86
News & trends: “After O.J.: panel
looks at race and jury,” Dec 1995, p 63
News & trends: “Arizona courts
implement far-reaching jury changes,” Jan 1996, p 79
News & trends: “California jury
commission calls for smaller panels, more involved jurors,”
Aug 1996, p 72
News & trends: “Court considers
proposals to improve Florida jury system,” May 2002, p 85
News & trends: “Defendants may
ask jury panel about racial bias, Maryland court says,” Apr
2000, p 100
News & trends: “Federal judges
consider return to mandatory 12-member juries,” Sept 1996,
p 16
News & trends: “Federal judges
say no to 12-member civil juries,” Nov 1996, p 17
News & trends: “Federal, state
courts struggle with juror privacy,” Sept 1995, p 106
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News & trends: “Gay and lesbian
jurors are a cognizable group, appeals court rules,” Apr
2000, p 99
News & trends: “Illinois attorneys,
judges vie to conduct voir dire,” Apr 1997, p 16
News & trends: “Judges say juries
are not ‘out of control,’” July 2000, p 136
News & trends: "Jurors and FDA
scientists lack confidence in agency, surveys say," Oct 2006,
p 20
News & trends: “Jurors’ discussion
of personal expertise not prejudicial, court holds,” Mar
2005, p 74
News & trends: “Juror studies show
bias, discontent,” Jan 2001, p 94
News & trends: “Jurors may question
witnesses in criminal trials,” Aug 1999, p 16
News & trends: “Lawyers face hurdle
of overcoming juror biases, survey shows,” Jan 1999, p 96
News & trends, "MTV, X generations
to redefine jury pools," Aug 1995, p 84
News & trends: “New center to
focus on improving jury system,” Apr 2002, p 82
News & trends: "Ninth Circuit
OKs jury's use of the Bible in death penalty deliberations," Dec 2007, p 75
News & trends: “Practical concerns
keep citizens away from jury duty, survey shows,” Mar 1999,
p 104
News & trends: “Report cites increase
in jury awards in personal injury cases,” Apr 2001, p 93
Pillersdorf, Gary B., Symposium: "One year later: The
new juror,” Sept 2002, p 57
Ramsey, Jerry A., “Bringing the
language of insurance to life,” Feb 2000, p 34
Reed, Anne W., "The ABCs of tutoring
your jury," Oct 2007, p 20
Rose, Jeremy, “How jurors perceive expert
witnesses,” June 2000, p 51
Singer, Amy, “How to connect with
jurors,” Apr 1999, p 20
Singer, Amy, “How to prove jurors
will be on your side,” June 1997, p 48
Singer, Amy, “10 common mistakes attorneys
make with jurors,” Jan 2000, p 76
Vesper, Thomas J., “Seinfeld Syndrome:
the indifference of otherwise nice jurors,” Oct 1998, p 39
White, Jeffrey Robert, “The civil jury:
200 years under siege,” June 2000, p 18
JURISDICTION
News & trends: “District of Columbia
Court of Appeals flexes jurisdictional muscles,” May 2000,
p 95
JUROR BIAS
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: "The
'well-qualified' juror," Aug 2007, p 60
Brogdon, Quentin, “Why do jurors
blame the victim?” Dec 2003, p 52
Christensen, Dan, “Select the
right jury for your case,” Apr 2004, p 58
Conlin, Roxanne Barton, and Gretchen Jensen, “What,
me? Prejudiced? Absolutely not!” Dec 2000, p 20
Gilbert, James L., Stuart A. Ollanik, and David A. Wenner, “Overcoming
juror bias in voir dire,” July 1997, p 42
Koonan, Karen Jo, and Bryan Edelman, “Who
will decide your client’s case?” Aug 2005, p 18
Mandell, Mark, “Overcoming juror
bias,” July 2000, p 28
News & trends: “Juror studies show
bias, discontent,” Jan 2001, p 94
News & trends: “Lawyers face hurdle
of overcoming juror biases, survey shows,” Jan 1999, p 96
News & trends: “Texas juror-bias
decision troubles plaintiff lawyers,” June 2005, p 68
Perdue, Jim M. Sr., “Tips for weeding
out juror bias,” July 2005, p 54
Singer, Amy, “Selecting jurors: what
to do about bias,” Apr 1996, p 28
Wenner, David A., Reflections: “Undoing
the tort ‘reform’ twist,” July 2004, p 88
Wenner, David A., and Gregory Cusimano, “Combating
juror bias,” June 2000, p 30
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JURORS
See also Juries, Juror Bias, Jury Instructions, Voir Dire
Casey, David S. Jr., President’s page: “Free
speech and the jury trial,” Aug 2003, p 9
News & trends: “European ethnic
groups win protection from bias in jury selection,” Nov 2003,
p 80
News & trends: “Juror’s
poor English warrants new criminal trial,” June 2003, p 98
JURY INSTRUCTIONS
News & trends: “California
adopts clearer civil jury instructions,” Oct 2003, p 72
*Robbins, Carolyn G., “Jury instructions: plainer is better,”
Apr 1996, p 32
JURY NULLIFICATION
News & trends: “Federal judges
can remove jurors who refuse to convict,” Aug 1997, p 17
News & trends: “Jury nullification:
when jurors leave the law behind,” May 1996, p 12
JURY QUESTIONNAIRES
Blue, Lisa, and Robert Hirschhorn, “Make
the most of your jury questionnaire,” May 2004, p 78
Lilley, Lin S., “Let
jurors speak the truth, in writing,” July 2005, p 64
JURY SELECTION
See Juror Bias, Jury Questionnaires, Peremptory Challenges, Voir
Dire
JURY WAIVER
News & trends: “Coming
to a contract near you: the predispute jury waiver,” Dec
2004, p 14
News & trends: “Rulings
on jury waiver, mandatory arbitration affirm right to jury trial,”
Oct 2005, p 19
JUVENILE COURTS
See also Juvenile Crime
News & trends: “Federal judge rules
Connecticut juvenile justice system violates kids’ constitutional
rights,” May 2002, p 83
Payne, James W., Reflections: “Our children’s
destiny,” Jan 1999, p 83
JUVENILE CRIME
See also Juvenile Courts, Neonaticide, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Organizations Act
Bilchik, Shay, “Breaking the cycle
of juvenile crime,” Jan 1999, p 36
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: “The
right decision on the juvenile death penalty,” June 2005,
p 60
Hurst, Hunter III, “Crime scene: treating
juveniles as adults,” July 1997, p 34
*"Models of 'blended sentencing' statutes," July 1997, p
36
News & trends: “Government releases
latest figures on juveniles and crime,” Mar 1999, p 106
News & trends: “Of a tender age:
lawmakers rush to stem the tide of rising juvenile violence,”
July 1996, p 10
News & trends: “Oregon law cites
parents for kids’ bad behavior,” Nov 1995, p 94
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K
KICKBACKS
News & trends: "Schering-Plough
fined for off-label marketing, overcharging, kickbacks,"
Nov 2006, p 83
News & trends: "Whistleblower,
doctors decry medical industry kickbacks," Apr 2006, p 76
K-MART
See Big-box Retailers, Kmart
KMART
See also Big-box Retailers
News & trends: “Kmart
negligent in sale of gun used to commit suicide, jury decides,”
Dec 2001, p 16
KOSKOFF, TED
*Dow, William E. III, Reflections: “Waiting for Ted Koskoff,”
Apr 1998, p 92
KU KLUX KLAN
News & trends: “First
Amendment does not protect wearing masks,” Mar 2004, p 96
News & trends: “Klan
group found liable in church burning case,” Oct 1998, p 100
KUMHO TIRE CO. V. CARMICHAEL
Leesfield, Ira H., and Mark A. Sylvester, “Admissibility
of expert testimony: What’s next?” Dec 2000, p 64
Ollanik, Stuart A., “Products cases:
an uphill battle for plaintiffs,” Nov 2000, p 20
Palmer, Robert M.N., “Opening the
gates,” June 2000, p 86
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L
LAMINATED GLASS
See Auto Glass
LANDLORD LIABILITY
See also Inadequate Security
News & trends: “California landlords
may be liable for hazards on city property,” May 1997, p
88
LAPAROSCOPY
Buckingham, B. Kent, “When
laparoscopic gallbladder surgery goes wrong,” May 1999, p
20
Peter, Douglas J., and Michelle Aiello, “Causes
of laparoscopic injuries: a survey,” May 2000, p 40
LASER EYE SURGERY
See Refractive Eye Surgery
LASIK
See Refractive Eye Surgery
LATEX ALLERGIES
Jenner, Robert K., “Putting
the gloves on to fight latex allergies,” July 1997, p 70
News & trends: “Glove
manufacturer ordered to pay damages to workers with latex allergies,”
Nov 2000, p 14
News & trends: “Latex allergies
become focus of suits by medical personnel,” Mar 1996, p
81
News & trends: “Wisconsin
high court nixes new products restatement in latex glove case,”
Oct 2001, p 16
LAW AND ECONOMICS
Hager, Mark M., and Ned Miltenberg, “Punitive
damages and the free market,” Sept 1995, p 28
LAW DAY
Twiggs, Howard, President’s page: “In
America, every day is Law Day,” May 1997, p 9
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LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT
See Attorney Fees, Case Management, Case Selection, Client Selection,
Law Office Technology, Lawyer Marketing, Legal Profession, Outsourcing,
Paralegals, Rainmaking, Small Office Practice, Software, Telecommuting,
Timekeeping
Aronfeld, Spencer, “Coming back from
the brink,” Jan 2005, p 30
Aronfeld, Spencer, "Ten steps to
finding the perfect legal assistant," Mar 2006, p 43
Bernstein, Paul, "Litigation support
products to consider," Jan 1996, p 66
Bernstein, Paul, “Litigation support
software: tool for trial preparation,” Jan 1996, p 65
Bernstein, Paul, "Software features
to look for," Jan 1996, p 67
Binko, Richard S., “Do-it-yourself
accounting,” Jan 2005, p 26
Breneman, Diane, "To start your
own practice, start planning now," Jan 2007, p 18
*Cotterman, James D., "Keys to successful billing," January
1996, p 50
Cotterman, James D., “Staying afloat:
effective cash flow strategies,” Jan 1996, p 48
Harrington, Mona, Reflections: “Is time-out
for family unprofessional?” Feb 1997, p 70
"In ATLA section, small-firm lawyers
join forces to stay competitive," Mar 2006, p 45
Jones, Nancy Byerly, “Building a successful
legal team,” Aug 1999, p 58
Jundt, Mark R., and Jerry W. Blackwell, "Strategies
for small-firm success," Jan 2007, p 26
Kandyba, Mary Louise, Reflections: “From
solo to partner, the first seven days,” Aug 2005, p 56
Kelly, F. Dulin, and Bob Laskoff, “Creating
a supportive law office family,” Jan 1998, p 44
Lau, Edward C.Y., “Taking control of
your practice,” Jan 1998, p 41
*Letters, Aug 1997, p 12
Maloney, Matthew A., Letters: “Starting
fresh,” Dec 2005, p 12
McLarty, Mary Alice, “Secrets of
a successful small office practice,” Apr 1998, p 82
*News & trends: “Upper echelons of large firms have few minorities
or women,” June 1995, p 94
News & trends: "Ruling on e-dockets
highlights new duties for attorneys," Nov 2007, p 18
Piersall, Joanne R., “To move or
not to move?” Jan 1998, p 57
Skupsky, Donald S., “Records retention
programs for law firms,” Jan 1996, p 52
Symposium: “Dear Boss, Since you asked
. . . ,” Feb 1998, p 68
Symposium: “Practicing parents,”
Jan 2005, p 44
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LAW OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
See also Case Management, Cell Phones, Courtroom Technology, Demonstrative
Evidence, Digital Briefs, Electronic Filing, Electronic Signatures,
E-mail, Google, Home Office, Internet, Law Office Management, Online
Depositions, Online Research, Software, Spam, Spyware, Telecommuting,
Viruses, Wireless Technology, Year 2000 Problem
Abrams, Douglas B., Researching cases on the
Web,” Aug 1998, p 76
Bailey, William S., “Using computer
technology to prepare for trial,” Apr 1998, p 44
Ball, Craig, “To learn more [about
PowerPoint],” Jan 2005, p 38
Ball, Craig, “Winning with PowerPoint,”
Jan 2005, p 34
Bellas, George, “Boost your case with
litigation support software,” Jan 2005, p 18
Bernstein, Paul, “Apple computer’s
Mac is back!” Nov 1999, p 82; “ATLA
NET: your link to the world,” Dec 1995, p 60; “Better
advocacy through technology,” Jan 2002, p 23; “Build
your own case-management system,” June 1998, p 83; “Case
management: back to basics,” June 1997, p 75; “Case
management—if it ain’t broke, add to it,” Dec 2000,
p 78; “Collaboration is knowledge: join
a forum,” July 2000, p 126; “Coming
home to the Internet,” May 1999, p 95; “Corel’s
Suite 7—how sweet it is,” Dec 1997, p 78; “Cost
recovery and the business of law,” Feb 1997, p 76; “Document
management made virtually care free,” July 1996, p 101; “Double
your productivity,” June 1996, p 72; “Enchanting
ISYS: the ultimate indexing software,” Mar 1999, p 96; “The
end of two eras means changes ahead for most law firms,”
Mar 1996, p 76; “The evolution of computer
users groups,” Oct 2001, p 76; “Get
organized and take control,” May 2001, p 82; “Getting
caught in the Net,” Nov 1995, p 90; “Getting
down to business: a valuable use of ATLA NET,” Feb 1998,
p 82; “Getting the most out of the best,”
Sept 1996, p 88; “A high-tech holiday
wish list,” Dec 1999, p 87; “High-tech
office help: a sampler,” June 1999, p 88; “How
secure is your case-management software?” Nov 1996, p 84;
“How up to date are you?” Dec
1996, p 65; “Hunting for buried treasures,”
July 1998, p 104; “Investing in training
makes technology worthwhile,” Sept 2000, p 80; “KeyCite—a
new research tool for lawyers,” Oct 1997, p 76; “Litigation
support software: tool for trial preparation,” Jan 1996,
p 65; “Loss and recovery,” Dec
2001, p 59; “Making your technology investment
pay off,” Feb 2002, p 74; “Modernizing
your practice with WestWorks and WorkSpace,” June 2001, p
74; “New Windows on the world,”
Feb 1996, p 73; “New word-processing
and file-access basics,” Apr 2002, p 64; “No
thanks, I’ll do it the hard way,” Oct 1996, p 77; “The
paperless desktop—a virtual reality?” Mar 1997, p 54;
“Perform litigation tricks with Adobe
Acrobat,” Feb 2001, p 90; “Pick
a powerful Palm,” May 2002, p 66; “Preventing
theft and embezzlement in law firms,” Nov 1998, p 106; “Questions
to ask when choosing case management software,” Oct 2000,
p 93; “Read all about it! ATLA goes online,”
July 1995, p 104; “Should you keep the
Mac?” May 1997, p 86; “Speaking
to your computer, naturally,” Feb 1999, p 96; “Sweeter
than ever: WordPerfect’s Law Office 2000 Suite,” Mar
2000, p 89; “Technology: help or hindrance?”
Sept 2001, p 73; “Technology pitfalls
and patches,” Jan 2000, p 92; *“10 tips for choosing
case-management software,” June 1995, p 92; “Think
Yahoo! for case management,” July 1999, p 106; “To
boldly go where you’ve never gone before,” Oct 1995,
p 95; “To upgrade or not to upgrade?”
Aug 1996, p 68; “Training: essential
for productivity,” Oct 1998, p 96; “True
confessions—computing ‘goofs’ to learn by,”
June 2002, p 74; “2001—it’s
here, now!” Aug 1995, p 78; “Warts
and all: take a look at yourself,” Apr 1996, p 66; “Why
and how to use technology,” Nov 1997, p 93; “Winning
software for winning cases,” Nov 2001, p 82; “Working
the Net to your advantage,” July 1997, p 93; “Working
toward the paperless office,” Nov 2000, p 110; “Your
‘anytime-anywhere’ law office,” Apr 1998, p 102;
“Your tech FAQ’s answered: Pros,
cons, and conundrums,” July 2001, p 90
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Burke, Steven C., “Donating computers
while protecting client interests,” June 2003, p 76
Davis, Samuel L., “A practical guide
to videoconferencing,” Mar 2000, p 48
Farmer, Jill Anne, Symposium: “Law practice in the 21st century:
Law librarians: the new information specialists,”
Oct 1995, p 36
Flaming, Todd, “Is your word processor
spilling secrets to your opponent?” Sept 2002, p 69
Guyer, Thad M., “Averting e-mail disaster,”
Jan 2003, p 72
Harding, John E., “Making home work,”
Mar 2002, p 70
Hernandez, Robert LeRoux, “Using
the computer to level the playing field,” Jan 1998, p 34
Hodge, Ryan, and Patricia Martin, “The
password is ‘Mac,’” Jan 2005, p 54
Katz, Tilden, and John Erskine, “Diving
into the technology pool,” Mar 2000, p 34
Kippes, Althea T., Law office technology: “The
Internet investigator,” Aug 2000, p 75
Lawson, Jerry, “Lawfirm.com,”
Mar 2000, p 20; "Resources for marketing
on the web," Mar 2000, p 24; "Publicity
tips for promoting your Web site, " Mar 2000, p 28
Letters, Jan 2000, p 12; *Letters,
Aug 1997, p 12
News & trends: “Attorney-client
privilege applies online, Ninth Circuit holds,” Aug 2005,
p 14
News & trends: “Small firms continue
to embrace technology, study finds,” Nov 1998, p 117
Paunov, Catherine Pennington, "Get
smart," Mar 2006, p 26
Paunov, Catherine Pennington, "So
you need a smartphone?" Mar 2006, p 28
Philmlee, Don, "Do you know where
your data is?" Mar 2006, p 32
Porter, Rebecca, "Computer owner's
manual," Jan 2001, p 38
Porter, Rebecca, “Easy chair rider,”
Jan 2003, p 24
Porter, Rebecca, "Home work,"
Jan 2001, p 36
Porter, Rebecca, Law office technology: “Technology
bloat? Become a ‘thin’ client,” May 2000, p 92;
“Word v. WordPerfect,” Mar
2000, p 55
Quinn, Peter C., “Cyberspace law practice—the
obstacles,” Aug 1997, p 68; “Media
and business sites on the Web,” Dec 1998, p 90; “Medical
sites on the Web,” Sept 1998, p 96; “Research
sites on the World Wide Web,” Apr 1997, p 84; “Talking
online: chat groups and discussion lists,” May 1998, p 91;
“Telecommuting for lawyers,”
Sept 1999, p 98; “Web sites for road
warriors,” Mar 2001, p 84; “Websurfing
for case law on a shoestring budget,” Jan 1997, p 74
Rheingold, Paul D., and Terrence E. McCartney: “Liability
for giving bad legal advice on the Web,” Mar 1998, p 87
Ricci, Nick, Law office technology: “Tap
members’ expertise online,” June 2000, p 102
Robertson, James, “Electronic case
filing in the federal courts,” Mar 2000, p 52
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Russell, Leon R., “Put the facts
at your fingertips,” Mar 2000, p 44
Shaffer, George, “Finding your way on
ATLA NET,” Mar 1997, p 78; “Make
yourself at home on ATLA NET,” Jan 1998, p 89; “The
new ATLA NET,” Jan 1998, p 89
Siegel, Daniel J., Tech brief: "E-mail
blues-and how to beat them," Oct 2007, p 62; "The
less-paper office," Dec 2006, p 64; "Talking
at the speed of light," Dec 2007, p 70;
"Top 10 (OK, really 9) tech tips
for lawyers," Sept 2006, p 68; "Transcript
management without the yellow highlighter," June 2007, p 66
Siegel, Daniel J., "Weave
a Web site that attracts clients," Jan 2007, p 39
Small, Daniel I., and Neil Aresty, “Technology
in trial practice,” Sept 1999, p 60
Tredennick, John Jr.: “Computer
technology: grabbing the early advantage,” June 1997, p 41
Watts, Shelley, “Technology creates
winning visual evidence,” Sept 2000, p 68
Weiss, Stephen C.: “Searching for law
on the Internet,” Sept 1997, p 78
White, Jeff, "What's
your backup plan?" Jan 2007, p 46
LAW SCHOOLS
See also Academic Support Programs
Bricker, Jonathan P., Symposium: “Law practice in the 21st century:
We need to educate for the future,”
Oct 1995, p 38
News & trends, "Law grads pick
small firms, survey says," Aug 1995, p 83
News & trends: "Courts stamp out
industry claims about 'light' cigarettes," Dec 2006, p 14
News & trends: “Law schools enroll
technology to teach 21st-century lawyers,” Apr 1999, p 100
News & trends: “Law schools may
refuse military recruiters and keep federal funds,” Feb 2005,
p 70
News & trends: “Law students are
altruists at heart, study finds,” Jan 1999, p 100
News & trends: “Louisiana Supreme
Court restricts law school clinics,” Jan 1999, p 99
News & trends: “More students
apply to law school, fewer enroll,” June 1998, p 95
LAWSUIT FINANCING
News & trends: “Lawsuit financing
is illegal, Ohio high court says,” Oct 2003, p 17
LAWYER ADVERTISING
See Lawyer Marketing
LAWYER DISCIPLINE
News & trends: “Posting notice
of discipline on state bar’s Web site is not ‘publicity,’”
Aug 2000, p 88
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LAWYER IMAGE
Becton, Charles L., Reflections: “The
great equalizers—lawyers influencing society,” Sept
1995, p 88
Bossart, David R., “Proud to be a lawyer,”
Sept 1995, p 90
Casey, David S. Jr., President’s page: “The
good that trial lawyers do,” Feb 2004, p 9
Goldfarb, Ronald, “Lawyers on television,”
Oct 2004, p 61
Marsilio, Tom, Reflections: “Courtesy
can boost lawyers’ public image,” Nov 2004, p 84
Smith, Todd A., President’s page: “A
new ATLA, changing the debate,” May 2005, p 9
Symposium: “Proof positive,”
July 2004, p 40
Vest, Ken, "Hold your own with the media,"
Mar 2006, p 20
Weaver, Dianne Jay, Reflections: “Boosting
our public image,” Aug 1998, p 74
LAWYER MARKETING
Glass, Benjamin W. III, "Make yourself
the obvious choice," Mar 2006, p 38
Haserot, Phyllis Weiss, and Mark Pruner, “Sailing
into cyberspace,” Mar 1997, p 58
Hyams, Harold, Reflections: “Lawyer advertising:
educating the public while marketing your firm,” July 1998,
p 102
Chapman, Paulette, "Care
and feeding of your network," Jan 2007, p 32
Inzunza, Leslie M., "Marketing to
the Hispanic community," Nov 2007, p 58
Ivanichvili, Nina, “Welcoming
foreign-born clients,” Sept 2004, p 66
Jundt, Mark R., and Jerry W. Blackwell, "Strategies
for small-firm success," Jan 2007, p 26
Kenner, Nancy E., and Sylvester James Jr., “In
the niche: marketing your firm,” Jan 1998, p 50
Leesfield, Ira H., “Legal toolbox:
using newsletters to market your firm,” Jan 1998, p 52
Middleton, Richard H. Jr., President’s page: “A
golden opportunity for growth,” Apr 2000, p 9
News & trends: "Consumer protection
act applies to lawyer ads, Colorado court rules," Mar 2006,
p 16
News & trends: "New
lawyer ad rules spark debate over public image, public good," Apr 2007, p 14
News & trends: “Supreme Court upholds
lawyer solicitation ban,” Aug 1995, p 16
Schreffler, Neil F., “Increase
your market share by networking,” Dec 1998, p 81
Siegel, Daniel J., "Weave
a Web site that attracts clients," Jan 2007, p 39
LAWYER MISCONDUCT
See also Legal Ethics
News & trends: "Nevada courts
curb lawyer's summation slamming plaintiffs," Apr 2007, p 66
LAWYER SPEECH
News & trends: “Circuit court upholds
lawyer free speech,” Oct 1995, p 98
News & trends: “Pennsylvania court
restricts lawyer dealings with the press,” Jan 2005, p 78
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LAWYER STRESS
See also Legal Profession
Cory, Thomas L., “Stress in the new
millennium,” Mar 1997, p 42
Edelstein, Stewart I., Reflections: “25th-reunion
catharsis,” June 2000, p 97
Elwork, Amiram, Interview: “Lawyers
and stress: seeking a balance,” Feb 2000, p 70
Gwilliam, J. Gary, Reflections: “Trial
by fear,” Feb 2000, p 77
*Letters, Aug 1997, p 12
Maberry, Barron, “‘Good God, it’s
morning!’: how to make stress work for you,” Jan 1996,
p 70
Porter, Nora C., Reflections: “Winning
at life: overcoming workaholism,” July 2000, p 117
Thorp, William L., “Rethinking your
way to a healthier life,” May 1997, p 68
LEAD PAINT
See also Market Share Liability
Keenan, Judy, and Erin K. Hurley, “Get
the lead out: proving notice in lead paint cases,” Mar 1998,
p 20
Lidsky, Theodore I., and Jay S. Schneider, “Evaluating
the poisoned mind,” Sept 2000, p 32
Motley, Ronald L., and Anne McGinness Kearse, “Decades
of deception: secrets of lead, asbestos, and tobacco,” Oct
1999, p 46
News & trends: “Alternate liability
theory allowed in lead paint case,” Oct 2005, p 74
News & trends: “Defense verdict
in lead paint case is no harbinger, consumer advocates say,”
Sept 2000, p 89
News & trends: “Disclosure rule
for lead paint effective in September,” June 1996, p 76
News & trends: “EPA to give proposed
lead-hazards standards yea or nay,” Nov 2000, p 112
News & trends: “Insurance policy
covers period before lead poisoning is diagnosed,” June 2000,
p 107
News & trends: “Maryland high court
criticizes lead paint researchers for risking children’s health,”
Nov 2001, p 90
News & trends: “More insurance
coverage, criminal penalties seen in lead-paint cases,” Mar
2002, p 82
News & trends: “Playground equipment’s
lead paint could threaten youngsters,” Dec 1996, p 79
News & trends: “Research grants
settle landmark lead paint suit for one defendant,” Sept
2005, p 83
News & trends: "Rhode Island lead
paint victory may be first of many, lawyers say," May 2006,
p 82
News & trends: “Ruling may boost
lead paint litigation,” June 2001, p 19
News & trends: “Wisconsin court
revives public-nuisance claim in lead paint case,” Feb 2005,
p 80
News & trends: “Women exposed to
lead in childhood may pass poison to their kids,” Sept 1996,
p 96
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LEARNED INTERMEDIARY DOCTRINE
Arbitblit, Donald C., and Wendy Fleishman, “The
risky business of off-label use,” Mar 2005, p 46
Jowers, Gerald D. Jr., “Drug advertising
and accountability,” July 2003, p 68
Menzies, Karen Barth, “A cure worse
than the disease,” Mar 2005, p 20
News & trends: "Learned-intermediary
doctrine rejected in West Virginia," Sept 2007, p 66
News & trends: “N.J. court finds
exception to learned intermediary doctrine,” Nov 1999, p
94
News & trends: “Norplant maker
has no duty to warn about side effects,” May 1999, p 97
Vickery, Andy, Reflections: “Changing
times for the learned intermediary defense,” Sept 2004, p
82
LEASED VEHICLES
News & trends: "Florida car lessees
can sue automakers under federal warranty law," July 2007, p 82
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Rhode, Deborah L., "Access to justice,"
Jan 2006, p 48
LEGAL COMMENTATORS
News & trends: “No comment: professors,
legal groups consider ethical codes for legal commentators,”
July 1998, p 16
LEGAL ETHICS
Blaske, Thomas H., Reflections: “Ethics
and advocacy,” Nov 1995, p 88
Buchan, Philip, Washington focus: “New
law bans soliciting plane crash victims,” Dec 1996, p 11
Green, Bruce A., “The 10 most common
ethical violations,” Mar 1999, p 71
Letters, Oct 1995, p 11
News & trends: “ALI publishes first
restatement on legal ethics,” Jan 2001, p 85
News & trends: “South Carolina
high court allows attorney-fraud claim in Ford rollover case,”
July 2003, p 17
News & trends: “Tapes could level
playing field in employment cases,” July 2003, p 93
Ragan, Charles R., and Lori Ann Wagner, "Competence
and credibility in e-discovery," Apr 2007, p 40
Simonett, John, “Keep justice civil,”
July 2003, p 48
"Stepping up ethical requirements
for lawyers," Nov 2000, p 76
Stratton, Michael A., “Hit hard,
not low,” Sept 2003, p 60
Troutwine, Gayle L., Symposium: “Law practice in the 21st century:
Preserving the civil justice system for the
21st century,” Oct 1995, p 34
LEGAL EXPERTS
Barnett, Kathryn E., “Limiting the
testimony of legal experts,” Jan 2001, p 55
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LEGAL MALPRACTICE
See also Consumer Fraud, Debt Collection, Disciplinary Proceedings,
Medicaid
Bernstein, Ruth E., “Yours, mine—not
ours,” May 2003, p 66
Dillon, Thomas W., “Legal malpractice
can lurk in subtleties,” Mar 2004, p 68
Filip, Christine S., and Ann E. Johnston, *“Failure to communicate
may spark a suit,” Feb 1998, p 60
Fleishman, A. Craig, “Sexual relations
between lawyers and clients,” Oct 1998, p 46
Mallen, Ronald E., “Legal malpractice:
a look at the trends,” July 1997, p 59
Mallen, Ronald E., and Thomas P. Sukiwicz, “A
checklist for evaluating your risk,” May 2002, p 47
Mallen, Ronald E., and Thomas P. Sukiwicz, “Protect
yourself from suit,” May 2002, p 42
Mallen, Ronald E., "Tips for avoiding
a legal malpractice claim," July 1997, p 60
News & trends: "Consumer protection
act applies to lawyer ads, Colorado court rules," Mar 2006,
p 16
News & trends: “Georgia bar may
require uninsured lawyers to disclose their status,” Jan
2005, p 85
News & trends: “Lawyers who share
office space may be vicariously liable for malpractice,”
July 2001, p 101
News & trends: “Louisiana claims
jurisdiction over Alabama attorney’s malpractice,” Sept
2003, p 90
News & trends: “Malpractice claims
study issued by lawyers’ group,” Aug 1997, p 73
News & trends: “New York high
court eases proof burden in legal malpractice claims,” Aug
2004, p 72
Rheingold, Paul D., and Terrence E. McCartney, Law office technology:
“Liability for giving bad legal advice
on the Web,” Mar 1998, p 87
LEGAL PROFESSION
See also American Museum of Tort Law, Attorney-Client Privilege, Attorney-Client
Sex, Attorney Fees, Attorney Fraud, Civility, Civil Justice System,
Client Relations, Comprehensive Law, Consumer Fraud, Contingent Fees,
Court Reporting, Courtroom Bias, Courtroom Technology, Ethics, Family
Law, Fee Sharing, Home Office, Law Day, Lawyer Discipline, Lawyer
Image, Lawyer Marketing, Lawyer Misconduct,
Lawyer Stress, Legal Commentators, Legal
Ethics, Legal Malpractice, Medicaid, Model Rules of Professional Conduct,
Multidisciplinary Practice, New Lawyers, Paralegals, Part-Time Policies,
Pro Bono, Sanctions, Sex Discrimination, Small Office Practice, Taxes
Aronfeld, Spencer, Reflections: “For
love or money: the challenge of doing good while doing well,”
Jan 2002, p 67
Baron, Fred, and Lisa Blue, Interview: “Partners
in life and law,” July 2003, p 34
Bossart, David R., “Finding your
inner peace,” July 1998, p 34
Breyer, Stephen, and Kenneth Feinberg, “‘When
the call comes, we answer,’” Oct 2004, p 66
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Caglioti, Michael A., Reflections: “Role
reversal,” June 2005, p 64
Cartwright, Robert E. Jr., Reflections: “Achieving
balance,” Mar 1998, p 83
Casey, David S. Jr., President’s page: “Stop
the lies, spread the truth,” Jan 2004, p 9; “A
trial lawyer’s legacy,”
Oct 2003, p 9
Conlin, Roxanne Barton, “My clients,
my heroes,” Aug 1999, p 26
Cusimano, Gregory S., Reflections: “Becoming
the best we can be,” Sept 1996, p 80
Dolce, Frank J., Reflections: "Practicing
alongside depression," July 2007, p 73
Easton, Stephen D., Reflections: “The
seven deadly sins of trial attorneys,” Oct 1998, p 92
Edwards, John, Reflections: “Making the
law work for ordinary people,” July 2001, p 82
Elwork, Amiram, “Creating a healthy
work environment,” July 2003, p 18
Elwork, Amiram, Reflections: “Married
to a lawyer,” Feb 1999, p 87
Feldman, Robert H., “I saw your ad in
the yellow pages . . . ,” Aug 2003, p 70
Guyton, Samuel P., “Beating burnout:
one lawyer’s story,” Jan 2002, p 28
Gwilliam, J. Gary, Reflections: “The
art of losing,” May 1998, p 79; "Trial:
art or sport?" Nov 2007, p 76
Hagreen, Ken, Interview: “Lawyers
and substance abuse,” June 2000, p 76
Harrington, Mona, Reflections: “Is time-out
for family unprofessional?” Feb 1997, p 70
Herman, Russ M., Reflections: "A call
to protect human dignity," Jan 2006, p 66
Herrington, Brian, Reflections: “Why
I represent plaintiffs,” Dec 2001, p 61
Ishee, Calvin, Reflections: "Live your
dreams," Apr 2000, p 89
Jeans, James W. Sr., “Fighting Goliath—then
and now,” July 1996, p 44
Kandyba, Mary Louise, “Life, law,
and laughter,” July 2003, p 44
Kandyba, Mary Louise, Reflections: “From
solo to partner, the first seven days,” Aug 2005, p 56
Kandyba, Mary Louise, Reflections: "A
mother's gift," June 2001, p 80
Kandyba, Mary Louise, Reflections: “They
didn’t teach this in law school,” Aug 1999, p 70
Kennedy, Anthony M., “Law and belief,”
July 1998, p 23
Leshne, Liane E., “Shedding new light,”
Oct 1998, p 32
Letters, Jan 1999, p 12
Letters, Aug 2002, p 12
Letters, Nov 1999, p 12
Letters: "A moving story," Sept 2007, p 14
Lukasik, Daniel T., Reflections: "One
attorney's depression story," July 2007, p 72
Maister, David H., Reflections: “Real
professionalism,” Sept 1997, p 75
Maloney, Matthew A., Letters: “Starting
fresh,” Dec 2005, p 12
Moin, Cheryl Eisberg, “Ten tips for
juggling family and work responsibilities,” Sept 1996, p
76
News & trends: “ABA’s proposed
lawyer definition runs afoul of FTC, Justice Department,”
Mar 2003, p 80
News & trends: “Allstate illegally
practicing law, court rules,” Mar 2000, p 104
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News & trends: “Balancing the
scales: small firms seek diversity,” Jan 1998, p 12
News & trends: “Courts find insurers
illegally practiced law,” July 2000, p 16
News & trends: “Diversity challenges
the legal profession,” Aug 1999, p 82
News & trends: “Female lawyers’
status rises but is still less than males’, studies say,”
July 2001, p 108
News & trends, "Law grads pick
small firms, survey says," Aug 1995, p 83
News & trends: “Lawyers should
do more for children, ABA report says,” Oct 2001, p 88
News & trends: “Legal profession
is more diverse, EEOC finds,” Feb 2004, p 78
News & trends: “Minority progress
in legal profession may be slowing,” Nov 2000, p 113
News & trends: "More states putting
a la carte legal services on the menu," Mar 2007, p 72
News & trends: “Nothin’ but
Net: Will e-law change the practice of law?” June 2000, p
12
News & trends: “Upper echelons
of large firms have few minorities or women,” June 1995,
p 94
Ostrow, Ellen, “Clear the obstacles
to a balanced life,” July 2003, p 26
Padwa, Jeff, Melissa Smith, and Ken Spiegelman, Interview: “The
road less traveled,” Jan 2003, p 18
Payne, James W., Reflections: “Our children’s
destiny,” Jan 1999, p 83
Peck, Robert S., and John Vail, "Blame
it on the Bee Gees," July 2007, p 56
Peterson, Kathleen Flynn, President's page: "A
call to our highest ideals," Nov 2007, p 9; "We
can change our profession's future," Aug 2007, p 9
Porter, Nora C., Reflections: “Winning
at life: overcoming workaholism,” July 2000, p 117
Porter, Rebecca, “Lawyers on the big
screen,” Mar 2002, p 54
Ramos, Francisco Jr., “My sons’
eyes,” Jan 2005, p 50
Rhode, Deborah L., "Access to justice,"
Jan 2006, p 48
Robinson, Mark P. Jr., “Beating
back your fears,” Feb 1998, p 72
Rosier, Michael, Interview: “Barriers
at the bar,” Aug 2002, p 38
Smith, Todd A., President’s page: “Dear
Megan: a grandfather’s lesson in the law,” Sept 2004,
p 9
Suggs, Kenneth M., President's page: "Leaving
a legacy of justice," Feb 2006, p 9; "On
falling—and getting up again," May 2006, p 9; “We
are the voice,” Sept 2005, p 9; "A
word of advice," June 2006, p 9
Symposium: “The cases we remember,”
Mar 2000, p 70
Symposium: "A chance at justice,"
July 2006, p 56
Symposium: "Client conundrums,"
Aug 2006, p 46
Symposium: “Courtroom debuts:
trial by fire,” July 1996, p 80
Symposium: “Domestic revelations: the
lawyer-parent,” Jan 1999, p 54
Symposium: "Justice denied,"
Jan 2006, p 40
Symposium: “Keys to success,”
July 1998, p 40
Symposium: “Laughing matters,”
July 1997, p 82
Symposium: “Law on the lighter side,”
Oct 1999, p 70
Symposium: “Lessons from the bench,”
June 2004, p 52
Symposium: “Lessons from life,”
July 2000, p 56
Symposium: “Lessons learned,”
Nov 1998, p 74
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Symposium: “Memorable mentors,”
Nov 2001, p 70
Symposium: “More cases we remember,”
Apr 2000, p 72
Symposium: “My most memorable client,”
Apr 2001, p 68
Symposium: “My scariest moment in court,”
Feb 1999, p 72
Symposium: “One year later,”
Sept 2002, p 54
Symposium: “Practicing law as a family
affair,” Mar 1997, p 50
Symposium: “Practicing parents,”
Jan 2005, p 42
Symposium: “Risky business,”
July 2003, p 52
Symposium: “Silver linings,”
May 2002, p 60
Symposium: “When my co-counsel and I
disagreed . . .” Sept 1998, p 68
Symposium: “Why I became a trial lawyer:
I did it my way,” July 1996, p 54
Trevor, Eunice, and Joseph Z. Traub, “Breaking
up is hard to do,” Jan 2003, p 36
Trevor, Eunice, and Joseph Z. Traub, “Get
the terms of a departure in writing,” Jan 2003, p 40
Troutwine, Gayle L., Reflections: “Securing
justice,” Sept 1996, p 80
Twiggs, Howard, President’s page: “Better
lives make better lawyers,” Dec 1996, p 9
Webster, H. Richard, “To make an
injured person whole,” Nov 2003, p 72
LEGAL RESEARCH
See also ALWD Citation Manual, ATLA Exchange, Bluebook, Google, Online
Research
Farmer, Jill Anne, Symposium: “Law practice in the 21st century:
Law librarians: the new information specialists,”
Oct 1995, p 36
News & trends: “Vendor-neutral
citation system is gaining popularity,” June 1996, p 76
Robinson, Jim, and Carole Levitt, "Probe
cyberspace to win your case," Nov 2007, p 40
Smith, Charlotte W., “Research the
old-fashioned way,” May 1996, p 60
LEGAL WRITING
See also Speaking & Writing
Good, C. Edward, Symposium: “Law practice in the 21st century:
Winning with plain language,” Oct
1995, p 35
Greaney, John M., "Concise statements
persuade," July 2002, p 50; “Power
of the pen,” July 2002, p 48
Kimble, Joseph, Speaking & writing: “The
best test of a new lawyer’s writing skills,” June 2001,
p 78; “A modest wish list for legal
writing,” Jan 2000, p 89; “Plain
words,” July 2001, p 94
Letters, Apr 2000, p 12
Letters, June 1997, p 11
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LEMON LAWS
See also Auto Safety
Barron, Nancy, “State lemon laws,”
Apr 1997, p 30
LENDER LIABILITY
Komoroske, Frances E., and Lynne I. Urman, “Lender
liability: the pendulum swings,” Oct 1996, p 38
News & trends: “Customer can sue
car dealer for bait-and-switch lending tactics,” July 2004,
p 104
LENS SOLUTION
News & trends: "Lawyers focus
on lens solution lawsuits," Mar 2007, p 18
LESBIANS
See Gays & Lesbians
LIABILITY RELEASE
See also Cheerleading, Ski Law
Coluccio, Kevin, and Paul L. Stritmatter, “Free
your client from the liability release,” June 2004, p 36
News & trends: "Gross-negligence
waivers are unenforceable, says California high court," Oct 2007,
p 66
News & trends: “Parent cannot sign
away child’s rights, Colorado court rules,” Sept 2002,
p 82
News & trends: “Parent can’t
waive child’s claims for skate-park injury,” June 2005,
p 80
LIBEL
News & trends: “Court upholds libel
claim based on insurer’s rejection of coverage,” May
1997, p 90
News & trends: “Headlines alone
may constitute libel, Ninth Circuit says,” May 1999, p 102
LIFE EXPECTANCY
Burke, Kevin G., “A new remedy for
a life cut short,” Mar 2004, p 64
Scarlett, Randall H., “Life time,”
Feb 2003, p 60
LIFE-SUSTAINING MEDICAL TREATMENT
Hoffmann, Diane E., and Jack Schwartz, "Who
decides whether a patient lives or dies?" Oct 2006, p 30
Madoff, Ray D., "Autonomy and end-of-life
decision-making," Dec 2006, p 36
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LIGHT TRUCKS
Palmer, Robert M.N., and William Petrus, “LTVs:
‘Safer’ at what cost?” Jan 2000, p 44
LINGUISTIC MINORITIES
Leighton, John Elliott, “A world
of words comes to court,” Aug 2002, p 20
LITIGATION MYTHS
Angoff, Jay, "Insuring against the
next insurance crisis," July 2006, p 30
Bryant, Arthur H., "Fighting to end
the 'ban litigation' crisis," July 2006, p 50
Lane, Justinian, "Corporate wolves in
victims' clothing," July 2006, p 36
News & trends: "Med-mal 'crisis'
is officially over, says insurance reform group," May 2006,
p 19
News & trends: "Med-mal suits
don't hinder error disclosure, studies find," Nov 2006, p
18
Sileo, Carmel, and David Ratcliff, "Straight
talk about torts," July 2006, p 42
Straub, Bill, "The gloves are off,"
July 2006, p 24
Suggs, Kenneth M., President's page: "Making
our message heard," Jan 2006, p 9
LITIGATION SUPPORT SOFTWARE
See Case Management
LIVING WILLS
See Advance Directives, Right to Die
LOAN SCAMS
Williamson, Odette, Interview: “Helping
consumers skirt scams,” Apr 2002, p 58
LOSS OF CHANCE
Burke, Kevin G., “A new remedy for
a life cut short,” Mar 2004, p 64
Viorst, Anthony, and Jim Leventhal, “Making
up for lost time,” June 2003, p 69
LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Demetrio, Thomas A., “Loss of consortium:
a continuing evolution,” Sept 2000, p 42
Messerly, Chris, “Obtaining justice
when a child dies,” Sept 2005, p 22
Mongeluzzi, Robert J., Symposium: “The value of love: Trying
the loss of consortium claim,” July 1995, p 74
News & trends: "Consortium claim
goes forward even without wife's med-mal suit," May 2007, p 88
Peterson, Kathleen Flynn, “The loss
that endures,” June 2005, p 40
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LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY
Berlá, Edward P., Ronald E. Missun, and David S. Gibson, "Critiquing
the vocational analysis," Feb 2006, p 52
Halström, Frederic N., “Proving
partial loss of earning capacity,” Oct 1995, p 70
Letters, Apr 1996, p 13
LOST PROFITS
Edelstein, Stewart I., “Daubert
and lost-profits testimony,” Sept 2005, p 30
LOW-IMPACT COLLISIONS
See Biomechanics, Connective Tissue Injury, Minor-Impact Soft-Tissue
Cases
LOW-SPEED COLLISIONS
See Biomechanics, Connective Tissue Injury, Minor-Impact Soft-Tissue
Cases
LUNCH BREAKS
See Meal-Break Compensation
LUSTGARTEN, GARY
DiPaola, Theresa, Fred Cohen, and Gary Roberts, “Silence
of the experts,” Oct 2004, p 20
News & trends: “Expert witnesses
face ethics charges from medical societies,” Apr 2001, p
12
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M
MACHINE GUARDS
Scrudato, Paul A., “Machine guard
removal cases,” Nov 2000, p 30
MACINTOSH COMPUTERS
Hodge, Ryan, and Patricia Martin, “The
password is ‘Mac,’” Jan 2005, p 54
MA HUANG
See Ephedrine
MAIL FRAUD
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: “No
property in Cleveland,” Feb 2001, p 94
MALATHION
News & trends: “Malathion makers
have no duty to warn,” Nov 1995, p 98
MALICIOUS DEFENSE
News & trends: “Court allows suits
for ‘malicious defense,’” Apr 1996, p 17
MALPRACTICE
See Dental Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Nursing
Home Negligence, Obstetrical Negligence
MANAGED CARE
See also Health Maintenance Organizations, Medication Errors
Caplan, Arthur, Interview: “Scouting
the frontiers of the law,” Sept 1999, p 20
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MANDATORY ARBITRATION
See also Alternative Dispute Resolution, Court-Annexed Arbitration,
Jury Waiver
Bailey, Leslie A., "Preserving employment
class actions," Aug 2007, p 26
Bland, F. Paul Jr., “To fight arbitration
abuse, the devil is in the details,” July 2000, p 31
Carrington, Paul D., “The dark
side of contract law,” May 2000, p 73
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “One
defeat, one victory for civil rights plaintiffs,” Mar 2002,
p 72
Eidson, Lewis S. "Mike," President's page: "A
good first step," Feb 2007, p 9; "Victory—and
the work ahead," Dec 2006, p 9
Goldberger, Charles A., and Patricia Wetmore Gurahian, “Six
steps to succeeding in arbitration,” June 1995, p 37
Greisen, Paula, and Alison Butler Daniels, “Take
‘mandatory’ out of arbitration agreements,” Aug
2004, p 28
Harvey, W. Todd, “Arbitration agreements
in nursing home admissions contracts,” May 2003, p 72
Kimbrough, Angela L., “Consumers
in a bind,” June 2001, p 36
Letters, Dec 2004, p 12
Letters, Oct 1999, p 12
Loiacono, Kristin, Washington focus: “Congress
tackles mandatory arbitration,” July 2002, p 11
News & trends: “ADR provider averts
employment lawyers’ boycott,” Apr 1996, p 73
News & trends: “Agreements to arbitrate
employment claims come under close scrutiny,” Dec 1997, p
17
News & trends: “Arbitration agreement
deemed ‘unconscionable’ in California,” Mar 2000,
p 16
News & trends: “Arbitration agreement
is unenforceable if costs are too high, court says,” Nov
2001, p 16
News & trends: “California high
court lowers boom on mandatory arbitration agreements,” Oct
2000, p 83
News & trends: “Cardholders say
companies colluded to require arbitration,” Nov 2005, p 16
News & trends: “Consumer amends
binding arbitration provision; court holds change valid,”
Mar 2003, p 77
News & trends: "Courts weigh in
on class action bans in arbitration," Sept 2006, p 16
News & trends: "Doctors order
mandatory arbitration for patients," June 2007, p 12
News & trends: “Employers may not
force workers to arbitrate,” Aug 1998, p 79
News & trends: “Employment lawyers
plan to boycott ADR providers,” Feb 1996, p 17
News & trends: “Federal EEOC says
workers deserve recourse, not mandatory arbitration,” Aug
1995, p 16
News & trends: “Fourth Circuit
throws out biased arbitration agreement,” Aug 2002, p 68
News & trends: “High Court upholds
binding arbitration for employment contracts,” May 2001,
p 86
News & trends: "Illinois high
court strikes down class arbitration ban," Jan 2007, p 68
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News & trends: “Mandatory arbitration
agreements violate workers’ rights, EEOC says,” May
2000, p 98
News & trends: "Mandatory arbitration
report reveals skewed system," Dec 2007, p 74
News & trends: “Ninth Circuit declares
one-sided arbitration clauses presumptively unconscionable,”
Aug 2003, p 15
News & trends: “North Carolina
court rejects arbitration without consent,” May 2002, p 17
News & trends: “Rulings on jury
waiver, mandatory arbitration affirm right to jury trial,”
Oct 2005, p 19
News & trends: “Sixth Circuit axes
fee-sharing provisions in mandatory arbitration contracts,”
May 2003, p 88
News & trends: "Supreme Court weighs
enforcement of arbitration clause in 'payday' loans," Jan
2006, p 14
News & trends: “Third Circuit axes
‘unconscionable’ arbitration agreement,” Nov 2003,
p 16
"Prepare your mandatory arbitration
case with resources from the ATLA Exchange," Jan 2006, p
36
Quirk, Michael J., and Kerry-Ann T. Powell, “Fighting
arbitration’s abuse of power,” Mar 2003, p 28
Peck, Robert S., and John Vail, "Blame
it on the Bee Gees," July 2007, p 56
Reuben, Richard C., "When arbitration
subverts democracy," Jan 2006, p 34
Sternlight, Jean R., “Fighting
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