TRIAL Index
June 1995–December 2007 / Volumes 31–43

Index by Subject (R–Z)

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RACE DISCRIMINATION
See also Arab-Americans, Courtroom Bias, Criminal Law, Desegregation, Environmental Justice, Genetics, Hate Crime, Hate Groups, Ku Klux Klan, Police Misconduct, Racial Profiling
Bailey, William S., Symposium: "Risky business: A case I could not refuse,” July 2003, p 53
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “A civil rights victory for prisoners,” May 2005, p 76
Martinez, William J., “Harassment without words,” Nov 2004, p 64
News & trends: “At-will employee may file §1981 claim, Fourth Circuit rules,” June 1999, p 96
News & trends: “‘Color bias’ cases gain momentum,” Oct 2003, p 70
News & trends: “Defendants may ask jury panel about racial bias, Maryland court says,” Apr 2000, p 100
News & trends: “‘Environmental justice’ movement looks to pivotal New Jersey cases,” July 2003, p 12
News & trends: “European ethnic groups win protection from bias in jury selection,” Nov 2003, p 80
News & trends: "Federal judge rejects RICO charges in HMO lawsuits," Sept 2006, p 80
News & trends: “High Court examines whether agency owner is liable for employee’s discrimination,” Feb 2003, p 77
News & trends: “Increased use of 1866 law seen in race bias cases,” Jan 2002, p 16
News & trends: “Judge may not demand that pleading exceed federal rule’s standard,” June 2004, p 70
News & trends: “Judge says Pizza Hut is responsible for employees’ racial harassment,” Mar 1999, p 98
News & trends: “Merchant’s racial slurs violated customer’s civil rights, N.J. court says,” Jan 2004, p 78
News & trends: "Minorities pay more for mortgages, studies find," Sept 2006, p 77
News & trends: “New data tells an old story of disparities in health care,” Nov 2005, p 12
News & trends: “New study finds blacks acquitted more often than whites,” Jan 1997, p 82
News & trends: “Ninth Circuit lets minority company sue for racial discrimination,” Aug 2004, p 78
News & trends: “Race still matters in criminal trials, study finds,” June 2001, p 96
News & trends: “Real-estate agency owners win liability protection in Supreme Court,” Mar 2003, p 19
News & trends: “School liability for racially hostile environment widened by Ninth Circuit,” Jan 1999, p 94
News & trends: “Seventh Circuit allows same-race discrimination claim by worker,” Aug 1996, p 17
News & trends: “Upper echelons of large firms have few minorities or women,” June 1995, p 94
News & trends: “USDA faces series of discrimination lawsuits,” Jan 2004, p 17
News & trends: “White men sue under Title VII for harassment of coworkers,” Nov 1997, p 14
Schrafran, Lynn Hecht, “Women of color in the courts,” Aug 1999, p 21

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RACIAL PROFILING
Rudovsky, David, “Breaking the pattern of racial profiling,” Aug 2002, p 28
News & trends: “Skin deep: minorities seek relief from racial profiling,” Nov 1999, p 13
Shora, Kareem, and Timothy Edgar, Interview: “After 9/11, an assault on civil liberties,” Oct 2003, p 56

RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT (RICO)
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: “When is political protest a RICO violation?” June 2003, p 72
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Plaintiffs’ use of RICO limited,” July 2000, p 123
News & trends: “Doctors can sue HMOs for RICO violations,” Mar 2004, p 98
News & trends: “Doctors’ suit against HMOs certified as class action; plaintiffs’ class denied,” Dec 2002, p 62
News & trends: “Latest decisions in RICO lawsuits against HMOs offer good and bad news for plaintiffs,” June 2002, p 16
News & trends: “Ninth Circuit extends RICO law to gang-related activity involving kids,” Nov 1997, p 99
News & trends: “Plaintiffs use RICO to surmount difficulties in bad-faith cases,” July 2003, p 86
News & trends: “RICO lawsuit seeks punitive damages for GM’s alleged discovery abuse,” Apr 2002, p 16
News & trends: “Seventh Circuit fortifies private plaintiffs’ rights under RICO,” Dec 2001, p 68
News & trends: “Supreme Court opens door to RICO suits against health insurers,” Apr 1999, p 94
News & trends: "Third Circuit allows RICO claims against insurers," June 2007, p 70

RAD
See Reasonable Alternative Design

RADIATION
News & trends: “Ninth Circuit revives radiation-exposure litigation,” Sept 2002, p 74
Simon, Ron, “Radiation overexposure claims,” Jan 1996, p 26

RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS
Davis, Leonard A., “Handling railroad grade crossing cases,” Nov 1999, p 74
Haralson, Dale, “Defeating federal preemption claims in automatic signals cases,” Nov 1999, p 78
Loiacono, Kristin, Washington focus: “Railroad safety steered off track,” Aug 2000, p 11
News & trends: “CSX and New York settle, with mixed results for rail safety,” May 2005, p 86
News & trends: “Railroads gain immunity from unsafe-crossing suits,” June 2000, p 110
News & trends: "Report blows the whistle on lax federal oversight of railroad accidents," Mar 2006, p 18
News & trends: “Sixth Circuit gets on track for plaintiff in railroad case,” Sept 2004, p 92
News & trends: “Supreme Court case puts railroad crossing negligence claims at stake,” Apr 2000, p 95
Pottroff, Robert L., "Perilous crossings," Apr 2006, p 60
"Sections keep transportation cases moving forward," Feb 2006, p 49
"Try your railroad case with resources from the ATLA Exchange," Apr 2006, p 62

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RAILROADS
See also Federal Employers’ Liability Act, Federal Railroad Administration, Railroad Grade Crossings
News & trends: “Crashworthiness theory prevails in Missouri railroad case,” Jan 1996, p 16
Norman, John W., and Charles F. Moser, Symposium: “Saying it well without language: Computer-assisted videos in railroad cases,” Sept 1995, p 46
Straub, Bill, On message: "On the rails, wrongs without remedies," Apr 2007, p 62

RAILROAD WORKERS
See Federal Employers’ Liability Act

RAINMAKING
Branch, Margaret Moses, “More rainmaking tips,” Jan 1996, p 59
Stark, Sheldon J., “Responsible rainmaking,” Jan 1996, p 56

RANGES
See Stove Tipovers

RAPE
News & trends: “Many rape victims are children and adolescents, survey finds,” Feb 1999, p 106

RAPE TRAUMA SYNDROME
News & trends: “New INS asylum guidelines address politically motivated rape, sexual violence,” Sept 1995, p 108

REALITY TV
News & trends: “New Jersey patients certified as class in reality TV suit,” Sept 2005, p 78

REAR AUTO SEATS
Lister, Susan E., “Kids in the back seat,” Feb 2005, p 36

REASONABLE ALTERNATIVE DESIGN (RAD)
Komyatte, Paul J., and Andrew J. Kim, “Use a computer to build a safer alternative design,” Mar 2004, p 18

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REBATES
News & trends: "Rebate ripoffs spark consumer lawsuits, new legislation," Nov 2007, p 14

RECLINING SEATS
See also Seat Backs
Emison, J. Kent, “Reclining seats trade safety for comfort,” Feb 2003, p 32

RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (RIAA)
News & trends: “Recording industry targets ‘John Does’ in new lawsuits,” Mar 2004, p 93

RECOVERED MEMORY
Letters, Feb 1998, p 10
Murphy, Wendy J., “Debunking ‘false memory’ myths in sexual abuse cases,” Nov 1997, p 54
News & trends: “Therapist who accused patient’s parent of sexual abuse owed parent no duty of care,” May 1999, p 97
"Supportive studies on recovered memories," November 1997, p 56

RECREATION
See All-Terrain Vehicles, Aluminum Bats, Amusement Parks, Cheerleading, Exercise Equipment, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Personal Watercraft, Propane Heaters, Recreational Boating, Scuba Diving, Ski Law

RECREATIONAL BOATING
Donius, Kevin, “Recreational boating accidents: Which law applies?” Aug 2001, p 42
News & trends: “Supreme Court rejects federal preemption in boating case,” Feb 2003, p 16

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Rogers, James S., Symposium: "Products liability: tips and tactics: Recreational vehicles—dealing with juror biases,” Nov 1997, p 41

REFERENCE MANUAL ON SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
Wivell, Martha K., “When can science go to court?” Mar 2001, p 26

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REFERRALS
Feroleto, John P., Symposium: "Making it big in a small firm: Trading cases,” May 2001, p 72

REFRACTIVE EYE SURGERY
Buckingham, B. Kent, “Keeping an eye on LASIK,” May 2003, p 30
Buckingham, B. Kent, “Refractive eye surgery: focusing on risks,” May 2000, p 18
News & trends: “Arizona verdict for pilot provides lessons on Lasik,” Aug 2002, p 70

REHABILITATION ACT
Goracke, Monica, Roger Heller, and Victoria Ni, "Fighting for our troops on the home front," Sept 2006, p 36
News & trends: “Eleventh Circuit revives disability bias lawsuits against states,” Dec 2003, p 16

REHNQUIST, WILLIAM
Bradley, Craig, Supreme Court review: “Rehnquist scaled back rights of the accused,” Dec 2005, p 56
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Rehnquist’s steady conservatism reshaped the law,” Nov 2005, p 70

RELIGION
See also Peremptory Challenges
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Court adds class actions, religion to docket,” Jan 2005, p 66; “Divided Court grapples with religion,” Sept 2000, p 86; “Government is not required to aid religion,” May 2004, p 84; “Rehnquist’s steady conservatism reshaped the law,” Nov 2005, p 70
News & trends: “Jurors can’t be rejected for religious appearance, New Jersey court rules,” Mar 2005, p 79
News & trends: "Ninth Circuit OKs jury's use of the Bible in death penalty deliberations," Dec 2007, p 75
News & trends: “No religious exemption for Catholic Charities, says California court,” May 2004, p 102
News & trends: “Religious-rights claims by Wiccans yield mixed results,” Sept 2005, p 80

RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
See also Peremptory Challenges
News & trends: “Boy Scouts may exclude gays and atheists, California court holds,” June 1998, p 19
News & trends: “Keeping the faith: advocates seek protection for religious rights at work,” Nov 1997, p 12
News & trends: “Police officers, firefighters can’t use Title VII to justify not protecting people,” Dec 1998, p 100
News & trends: “Religious-rights claims by Wiccans yield mixed results,” Sept 2005, p 80

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RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT OF 1993
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Limiting Congress’s power to protect rights,” Jan 1998, p 87

RELIGIOUS LAND USE AND INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS ACT (RLUIPA)
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Court adds class actions, religion to docket,” Jan 2005, p 66

REMEDIAL IMPERATIVE
See Right to a Remedy

REMICADE
News & trends: “Immune-system injuries prompt suits over arthritis drugs,” Apr 2004, p 12

REMOVAL
Walker, Erik B., “Keep your case in state court,” Sept 2004, p 22

RENT-TO-OWN CONTRACTS
News & trends: "N.J. high court restricts interest in rent-to-own contracts," June 2006, p 79
News & trends: “Rent-to-own companies gouge low-income consumers, suits say,” July 2005, p 99
Rossman, Stuart, and Hellen Papavizas, "When the military paycheck is prey," Sept 2006, p 42

REPETITIVE MOTION
See Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Repetitive Strain Injuries

REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES
See also Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, White-Finger Syndrome
News & trends: "Keyboard maker held liable for repetitive injuries," Feb 1997, p 82
News & trends: “OSHA backs off ergonomic rules,” Sept 1995, p 100
News & trends: “Repetitive motion can cause ‘injury,’ Georgia high court rules,” May 2003, p 92
News & trends: “Repetitive strain injuries stretch higher,” May 1996, p 81

REPRESSED MEMORY
News & trends: “In ‘repressed memory’ case, Wisconsin court sets privilege aside,” Oct 2005, p 78
News & trends: “Judicial debate over Repressed Memory Syndrome continues,” Aug 1995, p 81

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REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
See also Abortion, Assisted Reproductive Technology, Pregnancy Discrimination, Wrongful Birth
*News & trends: “Attorney’s girlfriend to get frozen sperm,” Nov 1995, p 102
News & trends: “New York judge orders drug-addicted moms to have no more children,” Mar 2005, p 82
News & trends: “Procreation survives incarceration, Ninth Circuit rules,” Dec 2001, p 76
News & trends: “Whose embryo is it anyway? Courts wrestle with issues of high-tech reproduction,” Dec 2001, p 12
Paltrow, Lynn, Interview: “The fight for reproductive rights,” Aug 2003, p 48

REPUBLICAN PARTY
Casey, David S. Jr., President’s page: “ATLA and the party of Lincoln,” Dec 2003, p 9

REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION
Long, J. Franklin, “How to make combined discovery requests,” Apr 2002, p 56; “Jump-start your case with requests for admission,” Apr 2002, p 54; “What to ask the defendant to admit,” Apr 2002, p 55

RESEARCH
See ATLA Exchange, Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Electronic Discovery, Genetics, Legal Research, Medical Records, Medical Research, Online Research, Small Office Practice, Software, Toxic Torts, West Publishing Co.

RESTATEMENT (THIRD) OF TORTS: PRODUCTS LIABILITY
See also Learned Intermediary Doctrine
Jensen, Steve Baughman, “Keep good science in toxic tort cases,” Dec 2003, p 18
News & trends: “American Law Institute adopts restatement on products liability,” July 1997, p 16
News & trends: “Courts rule warnings are not acceptable alternative to safe design,” Jan 1999, p 18
News & trends: “New apportionment of liability provisions considered at recent ALI meeting,” July 1998, p 20
Popper, Andrew F., “Restatement Third goes to court,” Apr 1999, p 54
“Roundtable on products liability litigation,” Nov 1997, p 22
Shapo, Marshall S., “Should courts buy the proposed restatement?” Nov 1996, p 22
Stewart, Larry S., “Courts overrule ALI ‘consensus’ on products,” Nov 2003, p 18
Stewart, Larry S., “A new frontier,” Nov 1998, p 20
Stewart, Larry S., “Phase Two of the ALI Torts Project: Apportionment of Liability,” Aug 1998, p 26

RESTRAINING ORDERS
News & trends: “Are battered women helpless? Court prompts debate in ruling on restraining orders,” Apr 1997, p 14

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RETALIATION
Campbell, Donald J., “Retaliatory discharge of injured workers,” Oct 1999, p 26
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: "Workers win in retaliation case," Jan 2007, p 58
News & trends: “High Court makes call in favor of whistleblower coach,” June 2005, p 16
News & trends: “High Court ponders scope of Title IX in retaliation case,” Jan 2005, p 12
News & trends: “Refusal to fire ‘unattractive’ employee is protected activity, California court rules,” June 2003, p 91
News & trends: "Supreme Court bolsters worker protection in anti-retaliation cases," Sept 2006, p 72

REZULIN
Jenner, Robert K., “Rezulin: fast track to failure,” July 2000, p 39
News & trends: “Insurers are consumers, too, Second Circuit says in Rezulin fraud case,” Sept 2003, p 86
News & trends: “Jury finds Rezulin manufacturer acted with ‘malice,’” Mar 2002, p 74

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
News & trends: “Immune-system injuries prompt suits over arthritis drugs,” Apr 2004, p 12

RIAA
See Recording Industry Association of America

RICO
See Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

RIGHT TO A REMEDY
Miltenberg, Ned, “The revolutionary ‘right to a remedy,’” Mar 1998, p 48
Vail, John, and Jane Perkins, “Chipping at the core of justice,” Apr 2004, p 28

RIGHT TO COUNSEL
News & trends: “Immigrant has right to counsel, says Washington court,” July 2004, p 106

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RIGHT TO DIE
See also Advance Directives, Assisted Suicide
Hoffmann, Diane E., and Jack Schwartz, "Who decides whether a patient lives or dies?" Oct 2006, p 30
News & trends: “Dying wishes are ignored by hospitals, doctors,” Feb 1996, p 79
News & trends: “Florida court recognizes right to die under state constitution,” Apr 1997, p 13
News & trends: “Hospital can be sued for saving patient’s life, Ohio appellate court rules,” June 1995, p 16

RING, LEONARD M.
“Tribute to Leonard M. Ring,” Mar 2000, p 11

RISK-CONTRIBUTION THEORY
News & trends: “Alternate liability theory allowed in lead paint case,” Oct 2005, p 74

RITALIN
News & trends: “Class action suits target Ritalin,” Dec 2000, p 89

RIVERBOAT CASINOS
*Smith, Briggs, and Jason Nabors, “Native American and floating casinos are a different game,” June 2004, p 46

RLUIPA
See Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act

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ROAD HAZARDS
Christensen, Dan, “Paving the way for a road hazard case,” Jan 2002, p 46
Christensen, Dan, “When poles in the right-of-way are wrong,” Feb 2003, p 36
News & trends: “Airline says ‘lights out’ to airport signs after losing lawsuit,” Feb 1997, p 80
News & trends: “High Court hears arguments in crash data case,” Jan 2003, p 17
News & trends: “Supreme Court broadens plaintiff access to traffic data,” Mar 2003, p 18
Pillersdorf, Gary B., "Liability for dead man's curve," Feb 2006, p 20

ROAD RAGE
See Aggressive Driving

ROBERT L. HABUSH ATLA ENDOWMENT
Alexander, Mary, President’s page: “Thank you for a job well done,” July 2003, p 9
"ATLA Endowment: Donor profiles," Feb 2006, p 80; Mar 2006, p 76; Apr 2006, p 72; July 2006, p 106; Aug 2006, p 66; Oct 2006, p 88; Nov 2006, p 88; Dec 2006, p 66; Nov 2002, p 72; *July 2000, p 112
Baron, Fred, President’s page: “The ATLA Endowment: foundation for the future,” Feb 2001, p 9
Middleton, Richard H. Jr., President’s page: "Giving thanks and hope for the future," Dec 1999, p 9; “The power of the truth,” Feb 2000, p 9
“Tribute to Leonard M. Ring,” Mar 2000, p 11

ROLLER COASTERS
Ammons, Robert E., and Vuk Stevan Vujasinovic, “Is the all-American amusement park safe?” June 2004, p 30
News & trends: “Roller coaster thrills, spills surge,” Aug 2000, p 14

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ROLLOVERS
See also All-Terrain Vehicles, Sport Utility Vehicles
Ammons, Robert E., and Brian Augustus Beckcom, “The risky ride of the 15-passenger van,” Feb 2003, p 18
Lowe, James, and Dennis Mulvihill, “15-passenger vans slip through safety gap,” Mar 2004, p 26
"Motor vehicle safety Web sites," Feb 1998, p 44
Murphy, James J., “Proving rollover crashworthiness claims,” Feb 1998, p 42
Murphy, James J., “Time to raise the roof,” Sept 2001, p 20
News & trends: “New government ratings confirm SUV rollover propensity,” Nov 2004, p 102
News & trends: “‘Product disparagement’ suit raises First Amendment questions,” Jan 2004, p 74
News & trends: “South Carolina high court allows attorney-fraud claim in Ford rollover case,” July 2003, p 17
Robinson, Mark P. Jr., and Kevin F. Calcagnie, “Vehicle roof crush persists during rollover crashes,” Aug 2000, p 60
Spagnoli, Christine, “Stay ahead of the curve in SUV rollover cases,” Feb 2003, p 54
Wigington, Jeff, “The best-selling defect in America,” July 2003, p 62

ROOF CRUSH
See also Rollovers
Murphy, James J., “Time to raise the roof,” Sept 2001, p 20

ROSCOE POUND FOUNDATION
*“Roscoe Pound Foundation champions the civil justice system,” Sept 1998, p 58

RSI
See Repetitive Strain Injuries

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S

SAFETY STANDARDS
See Trade Associations

SANCTIONS
News & trends: “‘Rocket docket’ courts cannot bomb tardy lawyers’ cases,” Nov 1997, p 98

SCARLET-LETTER PUNISHMENTS
News & trends: “For shame: paying for crime without serving time, but with a dose of humility,” May 1997, p 12

SCHOOLS
See also Desegregation, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, Law Schools, Race Discrimination, Sexual Harassment
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: “Court gives school drug-testing an A,” Dec 2002, p 56
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Rehnquist’s steady conservatism reshaped the law,” Nov 2005, p 70;
Farahany, Amanda, “Crime on college campuses,” Dec 2004, p 20
News & trends: “The bully pulpit: post-Columbine, harassment victims take schools to court,” Dec 2002, p 12
News & trends: “Circuit courts split on peer harassment in schools,” June 1996, p 75
News & trends: “Federal judge sees state-created danger in school violence,” May 2005, p 89
News & trends: "Florida Supreme Court strikes down school vouchers," Apr 2006, p 74
News & trends: “High Court makes call in favor of whistleblower coach,” June 2005, p 16
News & trends: “High Court ponders scope of Title IX in retaliation case,” Jan 2005, p 12
News & trends: "In student harassment case, N.J. court holds schools to high standard," May 2007, p 86
News & trends: “Many students sexually harassed at school, study finds,” Jan 2001, p 92
News & trends: “Principals can be held liable for students’ abuse, Seventh Circuit rules,” Oct 1996, p 14

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News & trends: “School’s ‘zero tolerance’ weapons policy violates student’s due process rights,” Jan 2001, p 84
News & trends: "Student's IM threat is not protected speech, Second Circuit says," Sept 2007, p 68
News & trends: “Teacher assailed in student newspaper wins harassment suit against school district,” June 2002, p 80
News & trends: “Therapy services at parochial school did not violate Establishment Clause,” Oct 1998, p 99
News & trends: “Who is to blame when bullying ends in death?” June 2004, p 79
Rhode, Deborah L., “Sex in schools: who’s minding the adults?” Feb 1999, p 64
Smith, J. Craig, "Risking safety for school spirit," Apr 2006, p 52
Thaler, Jeffrey A., “Are schools protecting children from harassment?” Aug 1999, p 32
Weddle, Daniel B., “When will schools take bullying seriously?” Oct 2003, p 18

SCIENCE
See Court-Appointed Scientific Experts, Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Expert Witnesses, Genetics, 'Junk Science,' Scientific Evidence, Scientific Journals, Toxic Torts

SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
See also Court-Appointed Scientific Experts, Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ‘Junk Science’
Black, Bert, “Focus on science, not checklists,” Dec 2003, p 24
Black, Bert, “Learn the science in your cases,” Sept 2003, p 18
Coben, Larry E., “The Daubert decision: gatekeeper or executioner?” Aug 1996, p 52
Cranor, Carl, “Scientific inferences in the lab and the law,” Nov 2005, p 46
Gottesman, Michael H., “Should state courts impose a ‘reliability’ threshold?” Sept 1997, p 20
Johnson, Lynn R., Stephen N. Six, and Patrick A. Hamilton, “Deciphering Daubert,” Nov 1997, p 71
Miltenberg, Ned, “Myths about ‘neutral’ scientific experts,” Jan 2000, p 62
Miltenberg, Ned, “Out of the fire and into the Fryeing pan, or back to the future,” Mar 2001, p 18
Miltenberg, Ned, “States that have not adopted Daubert,” Mar 2001, p 20
News & trends: “Fifth Circuit extends Daubert to physicians’ causation testimony,” Nov 1998, p 108
News & trends: “High Court gives wide berth to trial courts deciding scientific evidence,” Feb 1998, p 18
News & trends: “Supreme Court clarifies expert testimony rules,” May 1999, p 15
News & trends: “Third Circuit favors flexibility in reviewing scientific evidence,” June 1999, p 18
Ollanik, Stuart A., “Expert testimony: defeating the Kumho challenge,” Nov 1999, p 28
Ollanik, Stuart A., “The Kumho decision in courts of appeal,” Nov 1999, p 32
Wivell, Martha K., “When can science go to court?” Mar 2001, p 26

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SCRA
See Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

SCUBA DIVING
Jenner, Robert K., “Diving into scuba litigation,” Aug 2001, p 18

SEARCH AND SEIZURE
See Fourth Amendment

SEARCH INCIDENT TO ARREST
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: “Just one cheer for the Court,” Aug 2004, p 62

SEARCH WARRANTS
See Emergency-Aid Doctrine, Fourth Amendment, Search Incident to Arrest

SEAT BACKS
See also Reclining Seats
Coben, Larry E., “Conspiracy of silence hid seat-back hazards,” Mar 2004, p 40
Coben, Larry E., “Seat safety: the impact of unsafe design,” Feb 1998, p 35
News & trends: "Maryland high court expands economic loss exception," May 2007, p 87
Robinson, Mark P. Jr., and Kevin F. Calcagnie, “Rear-impact collisions expose seat defects,” Mar 1999, p 50

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SEAT BELTS
See also Child Safety Seats
Ammons, Robert E., Susan E. Lister, and Vuk Stevan Vujasinovic, “Representing the ‘forgotten child,’” Nov 2002, p 28
Emison, J. Kent, “Reclining seats trade safety for comfort,” Feb 2003, p 32
Kuhlman, Brad, "The slow death of lap-only seat belts," Nov 2006, p 38
Kuhlman, Bradley Dean, “Seated in harm’s way,” Jan 2003, p 60
Lister, Susan E., “Kids in the back seat,” Feb 2005, p 36
Lister, Susan, “Kids in cars,” Mar 1999, p 24
Murphy, James J., “Lap-only seat belts can cause injury and death,” Nov 1999, p 37
News & trends: “Chrysler recall rescinded by D.C. Circuit Court,” Jan 1999, p 90
News & trends: “Compliance with minimum seat belt standards does not preempt claim, court says,” July 2000, p 16
News & trends: “DaimlerChrysler buckles targeted by consumer groups, lawsuits,” June 2003, p 94
News & trends: “Secrecy about seat belt flaw may allow late complaints against General Motors,” Nov 1996, p 14
News & trends: "Tour buses need seat belts, laminated glass, Texas jury says," Mar 2006, p 82
Peters, Darrel, “An invisible killer: inertial release in seat belt buckles,” Feb 1997, p 44
"Prepare your seat belt case with resources from the ATLA Exchange," Nov 2006, p 40
Slavik, Donald H., “Motor vehicle restraints for the young and old,” May 1997, p 60

SEC
See Securities and Exchange Commission

SECOND AMENDMENT
See Guns

SECONDARY ACTOR LIABILITY
Sidener, Steven O., “Partners in crime,” Apr 2003, p 27

SECONDHAND SMOKE
See Tobacco

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SECOND-PARENT ADOPTION
News & trends: “Pennsylvania nixes second-parent adoptions for same-sex couples,” Feb 2001, p 108

SECRET SETTLEMENTS
See also Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Mediation
Doré, Laurie Kratky, “The confidentiality debate,” Oct 2000, p 18
Felcher, E. Marla, “Safety secrets keep consumers in the dark,” Apr 2001, p 40
News & trends: “Federal rule amendment could promote secrecy,” Feb 1996, p 14
News & trends: "Judge rejects secrecy in mal-mal settlement involving public funds," Dec 2006, p 75
News & trends: “New California court rules discourage sealing of court records,” Dec 2000, p 90
News & trends: “Proposal to ease court secrecy rules is set aside,” July 1996, p 17
News & trends: “Proposed California court rules ‘disfavor’ sealing of court documents,” Nov 2000, p 12
News & trends: “Proposed federal rule change would make secrecy easier,” Oct 1995, p 16
News & trends: “Secrecy about seat belt flaw may allow late complaints against General Motors,” Nov 1996, p 14
News & trends: “South Carolina federal judges ban secret settlements; other jurisdictions may follow,” Nov 2002, p 17
Ramsey, Maja, Justine Durrell, and Timothy W. Ahearn, “Keeping secrets with confidentiality agreements,” Aug 1998, p 38
Reichert, Jennifer L., “ATLA stands firm against secrecy,” Apr 2001, p 43
Rooks, James E. Jr., "The assault upon the citadel," Dec 2007, p 28
Rooks, James E. Jr., “Let the sun shine in,” June 2003, p 18
Sorrels, Randall O., and Neel Choudhury, "Avoiding the confidentiality tax bite," June 2006, p 56
Zitrin, Richard A., “Overcoming secrecy with judicial power,” Nov 2000, p 74

SECTION 1981
News & trends: “Ninth Circuit lets minority company sue for racial discrimination,” Aug 2004, p 78

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SECTION 1983
See also Civil Rights
Jones, Craig T., “Hope for civil rights,” Apr 2004, p 38
Messerly, Chris, “When every second counts,” May 2003, p 48
News & trends: “Third Circuit upholds ADA claim for mentally disabled man killed by police,” May 2003, p 96
News & trends: “U.S. courts grapple with constitutional claims for loss of adult children,” Mar 2004, p 12

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC)
Eidson, Lewis S. "Mike," President's page: "Keeping corporations accountable," June 2007, p 9
News & trends: “SEC still quiet on attorneys’ ‘noisy withdrawal,’” Aug 2003, p 76
Speyer, Debra G., and Thomas R. Ajamie, "Representing the hedge fund investor," June 2007, p 50

SECURITIES LAW
See Hedge Funds, Securities and Exchange Commission, Shareholder Suits

SECURITY
See also Security Systems
Britt, Clifford, “Getting your security expert over the Daubert hurdle,” Dec 2001, p 31
News & trends: “Bank shootings could have been avoided, Florida jury finds,” June 2002, p 87

SECURITY SYSTEMS
Bodiford, Raymond O., “Liability for security system failure,” Dec 2004, p 31

SEDONA GUIDELINES
Rooks, James E. Jr., "The assault upon the citadel," Dec 2007, p 28

SENTENCING
See also Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: “Death and double jeopardy,” Apr 2003, p 66
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Is any sentence cruel and unusual punishment?” May 2003, p 78

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
See also Homeland Security Act, Trial Lawyers Care (TLC), September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Boyle, Leo, President’s page: “Hewing to our mission,” Dec 2001, p 9
Shora, Kareem, and Timothy Edgar, Interview: “After 9/11, an assault on civil liberties,” Oct 2003, p 56
Symposium: “One year later,” Sept 2002, p 54

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SEPTEMBER 11TH VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND
See also September 11, 2001
Boyle, Leo, and David Gordenstein, Interview: “‘All they want to do is help,’” July 2002, p 56
Boyle, Leo, “No victim left behind: Ten days in September,” July 2004, p 66
Boyle, Leo, President’s page: “A dangerous distortion,” Mar 2002, p9; “Hewing to our mission,” Dec 2001, p 9; “9-11 compensation fund is taking shape,” Feb 2002, p 9
Breyer, Stephen, and Kenneth Feinberg, “‘When the call comes, we answer,’” Oct 2004, p 66
Casey, David S. Jr., President’s Page: “A promise kept,” Apr 2004, p 9
Loiacono, Kristin, Washington focus: “Congress scrutinizes charity disparity,” Jan 2002, p 11
Stewart, Larry S., “No victim left behind: Attorneys of mercy,” July 2004, p 67

SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT (SCRA)
Friedlander, William S., "Family law for military personnel," Sept 2006, p 22
Rossman, Stuart, and Hellen Papavizas, "When the military paycheck is prey," Sept 2006, p 42

SETTLEMENT
See also Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Secret Settlements, Special-Needs Trusts, Structured Settlements
Apfel, Dov, "Settling the cerebral palsy case," Dec 2007, p 20
Arsenault, Richard, J.R. Whaley, and Craig Freeman, "Settlement strategies for complex global litigation," Dec 2007, p 40
Casey, David S. Jr., “Paving the road to settlement,” June 1997, p 55
Edelstein, Stewart I., "Mediation in commercial disputes," June 2007, p 42
Garretson, Matthew, “Don’t get trapped by a settlement release,” Sept 2003, p 64
Gold, Arnold H., “Make parting less painful,” June 2003, p 44
Halpern, Richard G., “Opening a new door to negotiation strategy," June 1999, p 22; “Settlement negotiations: taking control,” Feb 1998, p 64
Heatherly, Michael J., “Negotiating from strength,” Aug 1995, p 59
Kessler, Keith L., and Jay Syverson, "Picture-perfect settlement videos," Apr 2006, p 46
Komoroske, Frances, “Should you keep settlements secret?” June 1999, p 55
Kopstein, David M., Symposium: "Client conundrums: The impossible client," Aug 2006, p 46
Leighton, John Elliott, “Prepare for trial, but win at settlement,” June 2003, p 26
Menkel-Meadow, Carrie, “The art and science of problem-solving negotiation,” June 1999, p 48
Morrison, Alexia, "Weapons for peace," Dec 2007, p 36
News & trends: "Companies deduct settlement payments from taxes, GAO finds," Jan 2006, p 74
News & trends: “Georgia court declares tort ‘reform’ provision unconstitutional,” Dec 2005, p 18
News & trends: "Med-mal settlements are tied to quality of care, study shows," Dec 2007, p 19
News & trends: “To reach settlement, lawyer must have ‘actual authority,’” Apr 2004, p 86
News & trends: “‘Web-footed’ lawyers dip, not plunge, into the Internet,” Dec 1999, p 12

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Rooks, James E. Jr., "The assault upon the citadel," Dec 2007, p 28
Rooks, James E. Jr., “Let the sun shine in,” June 2003, p 18
Symposium: “It’s your move,” June 2003, p 30
Turley, Windle, “Getting to ‘yes’ with the video settlement documentary,” June 2003, p 50
Twiggs, Howard F., “Focus on settlement,” June 2003, p 40
Warshaw, Adam S., Reflections: “Accepting a settlement offer can be hard to swallow when you’re the client,” Oct 2003, p 68
Williams, Anna B., “Thinking through the negotiation process,” Mar 2004, p 34

SETTLEMENT FUNDING
See also Qualified Settlement Funds
News & trends: “David v. Goliath revisited: funding companies help level the litigation playing field,” May 2001, p 14

SEVENTH AMENDMENT
Casey, David S. Jr., President’s page: “Free speech and the jury trial,” Aug 2003, p 9
Peck, Robert S., “Caps on damages: adding injury to injury,” Sept 2002, p 20
White, Jeffrey Robert, “The civil jury: 200 years under siege,” June 2000, p 18

SEX DISCRIMINATION
See also Breastfeeding, Gays & Lesbians, Pregnancy Discrimination, Punitive Damages
Chamallas, Martha, “A woman’s worth: gender bias in damage awards,” Aug 1995, p 38
Chemerinsky, Erwin, “Gender-based juries?” Aug 1995, p 34
Letters, Nov 1995, p 11
News & trends: “Gender discrimination still alive in law profession,” Apr 1996, p 76
News & trends: “Judge finds N.Y. sex law discriminates against males,” Nov 1995, p 100
News & trends: “NCAA gender bias suit proceeds,” Nov 2001, p 97
News & trends: “New data tells an old story of disparities in health care,” Nov 2005, p 12
News & trends: “Second Circuit tears down ‘maternal walls,’” July 2004, p 95
News & trends: “Upper echelons of large firms have few minorities or women,” June 1995, p 94
News & trends: “Women made to use sick time for family leave can sue under Title VII,” Nov 2005, p 88
News & trends: “Women workers can be forced to wear makeup, Ninth Circuit says,” Apr 2005, p 84
Salomone, Rosemary C., Supreme Court review: “The VMI case: affirmation of equal educational opportunity for women,” Oct 1996, p 67
Schafran, Lynn Hecht, “Is the law male?” Aug 1995, p 18
Schrafran, Lynn Hecht, “Women of color in the courts,” Aug 1999, p 21

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SEX OFFENDERS
Dripps, Donald A., Supreme Court review: “Civil commitment for convicted criminals,” Aug 1997, p 62
News & trends: “Delaware labels drivers’ licenses of sex offenders,” July 1998, p 116
News & trends: “Fewer sex offenders on community release programs than other criminals,” Apr 1997, p 88
News & trends: “Wife had duty to warn of husband’s propensity for child sexual abuse,” Dec 1998, p 19

SEXUAL ABUSE
See Child Abuse, Child Sexual Exploitation, Clergy Misconduct, Recovered Memory Cases
News & trends: “Most sex offenders in state prisons abused children,” May 1996, p 106
News & trends: “Sex abuse, criminality focus of justice study,” Oct 1995, p 104
Quaid, Charles J., “Defending against sex abuse allegations in child custody cases,” Aug 1996, p 58

SEXUAL ASSAULT
See also Crime Victims
News & trends: “Cruise line liable for rape by crewman on shore, Eleventh Circuit holds,” Apr 2005, p 79
News & trends: “Homeowner’s policy covers sexual assault, Alaska court says,” June 2000, p 108
News & trends: “Most sex offenders in state prisons abused children,” May 1996, p 106
News & trends: “New INS asylum guidelines address politically motivated rape, sexual violence,” Sept 1995, p 108
News & trends: “Sexual-predator laws attacked by lawyers, courts,” May 1996, p 18

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
See also Sex Discrimination, Schools
Brenneke, Andrea, “Deposing the sexual harasser,” Oct 1997, p 32
Butler, Katherine, “Sexual harassment cases: lessons learned,” Jan 2001, p 64
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Defining sexual harassment,” May 1998, p 86
Conte, Alba, “When the tables are turned: courts consider suits by alleged sexual harassers,” Mar 1996, p 30
Duffy, Susan, Reflections: “Wrestling the leviathan,” Mar 2001, p 86
Fitzgerald, Louise F., “A new framework for sexual harassment cases,” Mar 2003, p 36
Martinez, William J., “Harassment without words,” Nov 2004, p 64
McFadden, Monica E., “But is it harassment?” Dec 1998, p 48
News & trends: “Burden of proof shifted in sex harassment cases,” Mar 1998, p 16
News & trends: “Common law claims gain favor in job discrimination cases,” Feb 1996, p 75
News & trends: “Employers must disclose records of harassment investigations, New Jersey court rules,” July 1997, p 96
News & trends: “Federal appeals courts consider office romance,” Dec 2001, p 72
News & trends: "Foley scandal spotlights sexual harassment of teens," Jan 2007, p 12
News & trends: “Girl may sue school for harassment by classmates, Seventh Circuit rules,” June 1998, p 16
News & trends: "In student harassment case, N.J. court holds schools to high standard," May 2007, p 86
News & trends: “Individuals personally liable for harassing coworkers under new California law,” Apr 2001, p 89
News & trends: “Lack of forfeiture clause ensures benefits for alleged harasser,” June p 73
News & trends: “Male worker taunted for effeminate behavior can sue for sexual harassment,” Nov 2001, p 100
News & trends: “Many students sexually harassed at school, study finds,” Jan 2001, p 92
News & trends: “Mining company settles historic class action sex harassment suit,” Mar 1999, p 20
News & trends: “No recourse for same-sex harassment, Fourth Circuit rules,” Mar 1996, p 78

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News & trends: “Second Circuit extends boundaries of ‘work environment’ under Title VII,” Mar 2002, p 81
News & trends: “Second Circuit makes ‘workfare’ more fair,” May 2004, p 101
News & trends: “Sexual harassment by customers is actionable under Title VII,” Apr 1999, p 95
News & trends: “Sexually harassed employee who requested confidentiality cannot sue under Title VII,” Oct 1997, p 84
News & trends: “Sexual orientation irrelevant in man-to-man harassment,” Oct 1997, p 82
News & trends: “Staring may constitute sexual harassment, California court rules,” Jan 2002, p 77
News & trends: “Statute of limitations tolled in sexual harassment case,” Apr 1999, p 92
News & trends: “Teacher assailed in student newspaper wins harassment suit against school district,” June 2002, p 80
News & trends: “Title VII protects gay workers from sexual harassment, Ninth Circuit finds,” Jan 2003, p 76
News & trends: “Warden’s consensual affairs created hostile prison workplace,” Oct 2005, p 78
News & trends: “White men sue under Title VII for harassment of coworkers,” Nov 1997, p 14
News & trends: “Woman assaulted by male coworker can sue employer for hostile work environment,” Dec 1999, p 17
News & trends: “Worker may sue for harassment outside the workplace, court rules,” Sept 2000, p 14
Rhode, Deborah L., “Sex in schools: who’s minding the adults?” Feb 1999, p 64
Thaler, Jeffrey A., “Are schools protecting children from harassment?” Aug 1999, p 32
Thaler, Jeffrey A., “Sexual harassment at school: a legal primer,” Nov 1997, p 62

SEXUAL ORIENTATION
See also Gays & Lesbians
News & trends: “Court allows sex bias claim of anatomical male with female self-image,” Mar 2001, p 91
News & trends: “Sexual orientation protected from forced disclosure, Third Circuit holds,” Jan 2001, p 90

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SHAREHOLDER SUITS
Black, Bert, and Robert L. Whitener, "Director liability for bad judgment and bad faith," June 2007, p 26
Huddleston, Pat II, Rhon E. Jones, and Jason L. Nohr, “Protect investors from brokers’ stock scams,” Apr 2003, p 38
Nations, Howard L., “Remedies for wronged investors,” Apr 2003, p 44
News & trends: "Second Circuit expands auditors' liability for securities fraud," June 2007, p 15
News & trends: "Shareholder options actions proceed against directors," May 2007, p 83
Sidener, Steven O., “Partners in crime,” Apr 2003, p 27
Simon, Bruce L., Reflections: “A commonsense approach to financial fraud cases,” Apr 2003, p 44

SHARP, STEVEN J.
“Book’s true story testifies to threat of tort ‘reform,’” Nov 2003, p 62
Casey, David S. Jr., President’s page:”Perspectives from the front lines,” Nov 2003, p 9
News & trends: “Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds Steven Sharp verdict,” Sept 1999, p 101

SHOPPING CENTERS
Gerson, Philip M., “An ounce of prevention: proving shopping center liability for third-party crime,” Aug 1997, p 52

SHOULDER DYSTOCIA
See Brachial Plexus Injury, Erb’s Palsy

SICK BUILDING SYNDROME
News & trends: "'Sick' courthouses spur suits," Feb 2007, p 12
Zukin, Helen, “Anatomy of the sick building case,” June 2001, p 54

SILICA
News & trends: “Suits blast sand suppliers for failing to warn of silica hazard,” Dec 2003, p 12

SIMILAR INCIDENTS EVIDENCE
News & trends: “Massachusetts high court affirms admittance of similar incidents evidence,” Nov 1999, p 94

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SIXTH AMENDMENT
Bradley, Craig M., and Joseph Hoffmann, Supreme Court review: "Confusion over confrontation," Oct 2006, p 66; “The sentencing conundrum,” Dec 2004, p 50
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: “The right to unconflicted counsel,” June 2002, p 62; “Seas, bogs, and police interrogation,” Oct 2001, p 71
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Court bars out-of-court ‘testimonial’ statements,” July 2004, p 82
News & trends: “Freed ex-convict can sue public defender’s office,” Apr 2003, p 78

SKATE PARKS
News & trends: “Parent can’t waive child’s claims for skate-park injury,” June 2005, p 80

SKI LAW
Chalat, James H., and Linda J. Chalat, “Ski law for beginners, intermediates, and experts,” Aug 2001, p 26
News & trends: “Criminal verdict in skier case could help plaintiffs in civil suits,” Feb 2001, p 16

SLAVERY REPARATIONS
Rosier, Michael, Interview: “Barriers at the bar,” Aug 2002, p 38
News & trends: “Suits bring debate over slavery reparations into the courtroom,” Dec 2002, p 68

SLIP AND FALL
Apfel, Dov, “Overcoming defenses in slip and fall cases,” Jan 1997, p 58
Broussard, Mary Jo, “Slip and fall on ice and snow: plaintiff beware,” Aug 1998, p 60
Gray, George Clyde, “Nursing home falls: not your average slip-and-fall case,” July 2000, p 91
Hickey, Jack, “Alternative liability theories in slip-and-fall cases,” Apr 2000, p 28
Karns, Robert T., “Experts put your slip-and-fall case on solid ground,” Dec 2002, p 26
McMahan, John D., and G. Brent Burks, “Perfecting slip-and-fall litigation,” Dec 2001, p 40
News & trends: “District of Columbia Court of Appeals flexes jurisdictional muscles,” May 2000, p 95

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SMALL BUSINESS JOB PROTECTION ACT OF 1996
Loiacono, Kristin, Washington focus: “Restoring tax fairness for plaintiffs,” Oct 2003, p 11; “Where there’s a will, there’s a ways and means,” Sept 2000, p 11

SMALL OFFICE PRACTICE
See also Client Relations, Law Office Management, Law Office Technology, Lawyer Marketing
Alexander, Mary, President’s page: “A season of renewal,” Jan 2003, p 9
Aronfeld, Spencer, “Coming back from the brink,” Jan 2005, p 30
Aronfeld, Spencer M., “Go solo without starving,” Feb 2000, p 52
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
Burke, Steven C., Law office technology: “Donating computers while protecting client interests,” June 2003, p 76
Chapman, Paulette, "Care and feeding of your network," Jan 2007, p 32
Elwork, Amiram, Interview: “Lawyers and stress: seeking a balance,” Feb 2000, p 70
Holmes, Deborah K., “Balancing work and personal life in the small law firm,” Jan 1996, p 42
"In ATLA section, small-firm lawyers join forces to stay competitive," Mar 2006, p 45
Jundt, Mark R., and Jerry W. Blackwell, "Strategies for small-firm success," Jan 2007, p 26
Kandyba, Mary Louise, “On your own: do you have what it takes?” Mar 1996, p 38
Kandyba, Mary Louise, Reflections: “From solo to partner, the first seven days,” Aug 2005, p 56
Kenner, Nancy E., and Sylvester James, “A team model for handling cases in the small office,” Jan 2002, p 18
News & trends, "Law grads pick small firms, survey says," Aug 1995, p 83
News & trends: “Small firms offer balanced lifestyle, survey says,” May 1996, p 82
Padwa, Jeff, Melissa Smith, and Ken Spiegelman, Interview: “The road less traveled,” Jan 2003, p 18
Pillersdorf, Gary B., “How the ‘little guys’ can compete,” Jan 1996, p 36
Pillersdorf, Gary B., “Winning big: a small-firm lawyer’s secrets to success,” Feb 2000, p 58
Porter, Rebecca, “Easy chair rider,” Jan 2003, p 24
Siegel, Daniel J., "Weave a Web site that attracts clients," Jan 2007, p 39
Symposium: “Making it big in a small firm,” May 2001, p 64
Symposium: “Outnumbered, but not outdone,” Sept 2004, p 50
Symposium: “Practicing parents,” Jan 2005, p 44
Tredennick, John, "Outsourcing for the small law office," Mar 2007, p 58
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
Vesper, Thomas J., “Cost control for the minor-injury auto case,” Feb 2000, p 64

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SMARTPHONES
Paunov, Catherine Pennington, "Get smart," Mar 2006, p 26
Paunov, Catherine Pennington, "So you need a smartphone?" Mar 2006, p 28

SMOKE DETECTORS
Moeller, John O., “Fire casualties: is a smoke detector to blame?” Nov 1999, p 56

SMOKELESS TOBACCO
News & trends: “First class action filed against makers of smokeless tobacco products,” Feb 2003, p 80

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (SSA)
Brigham, Martin K., and Daniel Bencivenga, “How do you spell relief?” June 2002, p 18
News & trends: “Hart loses again in SSA benefits fight,” Feb 1996, p 76
News & trends: “Ninth Circuit grants survivor benefits to test-tube twins,” Sept 2004, p 94

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS REFORM ACT
Foley, Kevin F., “Establishing medically determinable impairments,” Apr 1999, p 66
Letters, June 1999, p 12
Letters, Oct 1999, p 12

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INCOME (SSDI)
Lazarus, Jason D., “Protect public benefits for your special-needs client,” June 2005, p 44

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SOFTWARE
See also Application Service Providers, Computers, Law Office Technology, PowerPoint, Telecommuting, Transcript Management Software
Bernstein, Paul, Law office technology: “Case management—if it ain’t broke, add to it,” Dec 2000, p 78; “Enchanting ISYS: the ultimate indexing software,” Mar 1999, p 96; “Get organized and take control,” May 2001, p 82; “High-tech office help: a sampler,” June 1999, p 88; “Modernizing your practice with WestWorks and WorkSpace,” June 2001, p 74; “New word-processing and file-access basics,” Apr 2002, p 64; “Perform litigation tricks with Adobe Acrobat,” Feb 2001, p 90; “Questions to ask when choosing case management software,” Oct 2000, p 93; “Sweeter than ever: WordPerfect’s Law Office 2000 Suite,” Mar 2000, p 89; “Winning software for winning cases,” Nov 2001, p 82
Birchfield, Andy D. Jr., and W. Chadwick Cook, “Keep a mass tort from becoming mass confusion,” Jan 2004, p 18
Birchfield, Andy D. Jr., and W. Chadwick Cook, “Select the software that’s right for you,” Jan 2004, p 22
Flaming, Todd, Law office technology: “Is your word processor spilling secrets to your opponent?” Sept 2002, p 69
Hernandez, Robert LeRoux, “Cutting costs with computer technology,” Feb 1999, p 36
Kaner, Cem, and David Pels, “Safe shopping for computer software,” Feb 1999, p 42
Katz, Tilden, and John Erskine, “Diving into the technology pool,” Mar 2000, p 34
Komyatte, Paul J., and Andrew J. Kim, “Use a computer to build a safer alternative design,” Mar 2004, p 18
Porter, Rebecca, "Attorney-recommended resources," Mar 2000, p 46
Porter, Rebecca, “Easy chair rider,” Jan 2003, p 24
Porter, Rebecca, "Tap into tech resources for trial lawyers," Jan 2003, p 29
Porter, Rebecca, “Word v. WordPerfect,” Mar 2000, p 55
Porter, Rebecca, “Working smart with technology,” Feb 1999, p 52
Richman, Howard S., “Store it with software,” Jan 2002, p 34
*Russell, Sharon Traylor, “Third-party ‘plug-ins,’” Jan 2004, p 37
Russell, Sharon Traylor, “Using PDF files for case and practice management,” Jan 2004, p 37
Siegel, Daniel J., "Consider your choices," May 2006, p 58
Siegel, Daniel J., "Take a (case) load off with the right software," May 2006, p 56
Small, Daniel I., and Neil Aresty, “Technology in trial practice,” Sept 1999, p 60
Wilson, Clyde H. Jr., and Douglas A. Cherry, "Litigating the runaway software project case," Oct 2006, p 58

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SOFTWARE PIRACY
See Intellectual Property

SOLE PRACTITIONER
See Small Office Practice

SOLOMON AMENDMENT
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: "The First Amendment and military recruiting," May 2006, p 78
News & trends: "Law schools battle U.S. in High Court argument over military recruiters," Feb 2006, p 17
News & trends: “Law schools may refuse military recruiters and keep federal funds,” Feb 2005, p 70

SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
See also Family and Medical Leave Act, Police Chases, Police Misconduct, Schools
Chemerinsky, Erwin, “Forecasting the future of federalism,” July 2001, p 18
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: "Ability to sue governments narrowed," Dec 1999, p 72; “Court continues to focus on sovereign immunity,” Aug 2002, p 66; “Court expands state sovereign immunity—again,” May 2001, p 78; “The Court marks the limits of federalism,” Sept 2003, p 76; "Court revisits sovereign immunity in discrimination cases," Mar 2006, p 70; “Elections, religion, and federalism top Court’s docket in new term,” Nov 2003, p 78;“Qualified immunity ruling raises hurdles for plaintiffs,” Mar 2005, p 66; “A plaintiff-friendly standard for civil rights cases,” Sept 2002, p 64; “Shrinking federal powers,” Jan 2001, p 82; “The Supreme Court’s blockbuster term,” Mar 2003, p 72
Jones, Craig T., “Hope for civil rights,” Apr 2004, p 38
Messerly, Chris, “When every second counts,” May 2003, p 48
News & trends: “Court overturns government immunity in police pursuit case,” Feb 2004, p 74
News & trends: “Eleventh Circuit reverses itself in police immunity case,” Nov 2003, p 80
News & trends: “Eleventh Circuit revives disability bias lawsuits against states,” Dec 2003, p 16
News & trends: “Supreme Court further expands state sovereign immunity,” May 2002, p 15
News & trends: “Virginia high court bars sovereign immunity in nonemergencies,” Jan 2005, p 82
Weddle, Daniel B., “When will schools take bullying seriously?” Oct 2003, p 18

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SPACE LAW
Goldman, Nathan C., “The maturing law of outer space,” Dec 1995, p 42

SPAM
News & trends: “State approves civil and criminal recourse for ‘spamming,’” June 1999, p 92
Porter, Rebecca, “Antispam strategies you can use,” Feb 2004, p 54
Porter, Rebecca, “Smothered by spam,” Feb 2004, p 50

SPEAKING & WRITING
See also Appellate Law, Closing Argument, Communication, Opening Statement, Storytelling
Chemerinsky, Erwin, and Doriane Lambelet Coleman, Speaking & writing: “Catch the High Court’s eye with a compelling petition,” Apr 2005, p 70
Cooney, Mark, Speaking & writing: “The dating game,” Aug 2005, p 60
Cooney, Mark, and Julie Clement, Speaking & writing: "Do you know your reader?" May 2007, p 80
Garner, Bryan A., Speaking & writing: “Debriefing your briefs,” Oct 1995, p 85; “Enclosed please find . . . a parrot,” Apr 1998, p 95; “Issue-framing: the upshot of it all,” Apr 1997, p 74; “The three parts of a brief,” Mar 1999, p 92; “Unclutter the text by footnoting citations,” Nov 1997, p 87; “Using the Flowers paradigm to write more efficiently,” May 1997, p 79
Good, C. Edward, Speaking & writing: “Going on a ‘which’ hunt,” June 1995, p 64; “The idea on said table,” Oct 1999, p 77; “When the passive voice is preferred,” July 1996, p 98; “