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

Index by Subject (A–C)

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A

AAJ
See American Association for Justice

AAJ EXCHANGE
"Prepare your disability discrimination case with documents from the AAJ Exchange," Aug 2007, p 20
"Prepare your insurance bad-faith case with documents from the AAJ Exchange," Aug 2007, p 56
Robinson, Jim, and Carole Levitt, "Probe cyberspace to win your case," Nov 2007, p 40

ABA
See American Bar Association

ABORTION
See also Fetal Rights, Wrongful Birth
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: “When is political protest a RICO violation?” June 2003, p 72
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Court allows ‘in your face’ abortion protests,” May 1997, p 82; “The O’Connor legacy,” Sept 2005, p 68; "Roberts Court enters a divisive second year," Nov 2006, p 66; "A term to remember," Jan 2006, p 62

ABORTION CLINICS
News & trends: “Seventh Circuit fortifies private plaintiffs’ rights under RICO,” Dec 2001, p 68

ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS
News & trends: “Academic support programs find favor with law students,” May 1998, p 12

ACCOUNTANTS
News & trends: “Can investors seek accountability for accountants?” June 2002, p 12
News & trends: "Second Circuit expands auditors' liability for securities fraud," June 2007, p 15
Sidener, Steven O., “Partners in crime,” Apr 2003, p 27
Smith, Colleen Duffy, “Holding the accountant accountable,” Apr 2003, p 32

ACCUTANE
News & trends: “Accutane maker warns of suicide danger in patients,” June 1998, p 90
News & trends: "Jury validates Accutane bowel risk," July 2007, p 22
News & trends: "Out-of-state Accutane claim reinstated in New Jersey," June 2006, p 81

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ACTUAL AUTHORITY
News & trends: “To reach settlement, lawyer must have ‘actual authority,’” Apr 2004, p 86

ADA
See Americans with Disabilities Act

ADEA
See Age Discrimination in Employment Act

ADJUSTERS
Larson, Bryan A., “Property damage games adjusters play,” June 2003, p 62
Leighton, John Elliott, “Prepare for trial, but win at settlement,” June 2003, p 26

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
Dripps, Donald A., Supreme Court review: “A shade of deference,” Feb 1996, p 70

ADMIRALTY LAW
See also Cruise Ships, Death on the High Seas Act, Jones Act, Personal Watercraft, Recreational Boating, Scuba Diving
Akpinar, Tim, "Defeating limitation of liability in maritime law," Feb 2006, p 44
deGravelles, John W., “Uncertain seas for maritime punitive damages,” Jan 2004, p 50
News & trends: “Admiralty claim may proceed in state court, Supreme Court says,” May 2001, p 94
News & trends: “Judge applies admiralty law in air crash case,” Oct 2001, p 87
"Sections keep transportation cases moving forward," Feb 2006, p 49

ADOBE ACROBAT
*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

ADOPTION
See also Second-Parent Adoption, Wrongful Adoption
News & trends: “Adoption rights granted to unmarried N.Y. couples,” Jan 1996, p 84
News & trends: “California case brings Internet into gay adoption debate,” Mar 2004, p 88
News & trends: “Gay and lesbian Floridians may not adopt, federal judge rules,” Nov 2001, p 94
News & trends: “Gay couples can adopt,” Sept 1995, p 107
News & trends: “Joint adoptions by gays are put on even ground with heterosexual couples,” Mar 1998, p 98
News & trends: “More courts allow adoptive parents, children to sue for ‘wrongful adoption,’” June 1995, p 12
News & trends: “Pennsylvania nixes second-parent adoptions for same-sex couples,” Feb 2001, p 108
News & trends: "Wrongful adoption: fewer secrets and lies, but agencies still fail at full disclosure," Apr 1999, p 14

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ADR
See Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Mandatory Arbitration, Mediation, Uninsured Motorists

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
See also Right to Die
Madoff, Ray D., "Autonomy and end-of-life decision-making," Dec 2006, p 36

ADVERSE EVENT REPORTING SYSTEM
Black, Bert, and Keith Altman, “Deciphering the Adverse Event Reporting System,” Mar 2005, p 36

ADVERTISING
See also Deceptive Advertising, Direct-to-Consumer Advertising, Lawyer Marketing
Shapo, Marshall S., “The power of the representation in products cases,” Nov 2001, p 56

ADVOCACY
Rawdon, Richard M. Jr., Reflections: “Listening: the art of advocacy,” Jan 2000, p 99

ADWARE
See Spyware

AED
See Automated External Defibrillators

AEDPA
See Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act

AETNA
News & trends: “Aetna settles suit over unfair business practices; dentists file similar action,” Aug 2003, p 74

AFFIDAVITS OF MERIT
See Certificates of Merit

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “The O’Connor legacy,” Sept 2005, p 68; "Roberts Court enters a divisive second year," Nov 2006, p 66
News & trends: “High Court affirmative action debate: a referendum on King’s dream,” May 2003, p 84

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AFTER-ACQUIRED EVIDENCE
News & trends: “EEOC issues guidelines on ‘after-acquired’ evidence,” Apr 1996, p 18
Stark, Sheldon J., and Margaret J. Sande, “Here’s the dirt on ‘after-acquired’ evidence since McKennon,” Sept 1997, p 28

AGE DISCRIMINATION
See also Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Allen, Michael, and Susan Ann Silverstein, “Preserving elders’ housing rights,” Oct 2003, p 32
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Age discrimination claims get a boost from the Court,” July 2005, p 76; "Small docket, big decisions in Court's new term," Nov 2007, p 70
Faiella, Elizabeth H., and Peter J. Gulden III, "Battling ageism in cancer negligence cases," May 2007, p 20
Graves, John, “Age discrimination: developments and trends,” Feb 1999, p 58
News & trends: "Third Circuit clears rule allowing lesser benefits for older retirees," Aug 2007, p 72
Osborne, Tom, “Proving age discrimination with ageist comments,” Dec 1999, p 18

AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT (ADEA)
See also Employment Law
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Can plaintiffs make disparate-impact claims in age discrimination cases?” May 2002, p 72; “A major change in civil rights litigation,” Mar 2000, p 94
News & trends: “EEOC issues rule restricting waiver of ADEA rights,” May 2001, p 95
News & trends: “Employee may claim age bias for being ‘too young,’” July 2000, p 130
News & trends: “Employer not required to reassign disabled employee, Seventh Circuit rules,” Dec 2000, p 16
News & trends: “Supreme Court to consider disparate-impact claims in age bias cases,” Mar 2002, p 74
News & trends: "Third Circuit clears rule allowing lesser benefits for older retirees," Aug 2007, p 72
News & trends: “Third Circuit says modifying retirees’ benefits is age discrimination,” Nov 2000, p 13
News & trends: “‘Younger’ workers can sue under ADEA, Sixth Circuit finds,” Oct 2002, p 82
Osborne, Thomas, Interview: “Age discrimination: past, present, prologue,” Dec 2000, p 54

AGENT ORANGE
News & trends: “Second Circuit allows new Agent Orange suit despite class settlement,” Feb 2002, p 91
Smoger, Gerson H., Symposium: "Risky business: Knocking down windmills,” July 2003, p 56

AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
News & trends: “Stick it in your rear view mirror: aggressive driving is all the rage,” July 1997, p 94

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AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AGREEMENT ACT (AMAA)
News & trends: “Dairy farmers no longer must ask: ‘Got milk?’” Apr 2004, p 90

AIDS
See also HIV
Goldfein, Ronda B., and Sara Velazquez, “AIDS and the ADA: protection from perception,” Oct 1999, p 42
News & trends: “AIDS from work-related injury ruled an occupational disease,” July 2000, p 131
News & trends: “Jury finds parents liable for covering up son’s AIDS,” June 2004, p 74

AIR BAGS
Baron, Lawrence, and Matthew Whitman, “The hard truth about air bags,” Jan 2000, p 53
Baron, Lawrence, and Robert C. Sanders, “No dead end for air bag cases,” Feb 2001, p 52
Baron, Lawrence, "The 'smart' air bag case," Feb 2007, p 40
Coben, Larry E., “The air bag preemption war,” Sept 2000, p 64
Laird, Steven C., and Lorin M. Subar, “When air bags injure or kill,” May 1998, p 74
Lister, Susan, “Kids in cars,” Mar 1999, p 24
News & trends: “Air bags have killed child passengers, NHTSA warns,” Dec 1996, p 76
News & trends: “Air bags to get some wind knocked out of them,” June 1997, p 16
News & trends: “Court opens door to no-air-bag suits,” Nov 1995, p 17
News & trends: “Defective air bag responsible for child’s death, jury says,” Apr 1999, p 96
News & trends: “Ford seeks review of air bag ruling,” Jan 1996, p 82
News & trends: “Fourth Circuit says plaintiff does not need air bag expert to establish defect,” Aug 2000, p 87
News & trends: “High Court declines review of air bag case,” Mar 1996, p 79
News & trends: “High Court narrowly blocks ‘no air bag’ lawsuits,” July 2000, p 15
News & trends: “Judge overturns jury’s decision in air bag death case,” Feb 2000, p 94
News & trends: “NHTSA proposes advanced air bag requirement by 2006,” Jan 1999, p 98
Slavik, Donald H., “Motor vehicle restraints for the young and old,” May 1997, p 60

AIRCRAFT
See Aviation Law, Helicopters

AIRLINE DEREGULATION ACT
News & trends: “Airline Deregulation Act does not preempt routine personal injury claims,” Mar 1999, p 21

AIR POLLUTION
Zukin, Helen, “Anatomy of the sick building case,” June 2001, p 54

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ALARM SYSTEMS
See Security Systems

ALBUTEROL
News & trends: “Contaminated Albuterol leads to class action,” Aug 1995, p 12
News & trends: “Copley pharmaceutical settles Albuterol class action,” Oct 1995, p 101

ALCOHOL
See also Drunk Driving
Altman, Robert, “Drugs, alcohol, and truckers,” Sept 2001, p 52
News & trends: “‘Apparent’ intoxication triggers tavern’s liability, Washington court holds,” Jan 2005, p 76
News & trends: “Fraternities fail to stem tide of binge-drinking deaths, lawsuits claim,” Oct 2004, p 14; *correction, Dec 2004, p 16
News & trends: “Wisconsin court finds mother liable for teen’s fatal drinking binge,” Apr 2004, p 89

ALI
See American Law Institute

ALIENATION OF AFFECTIONS
News & trends: “Alienation of affections remains viable tort in South Dakota,” July 1999, p 19

ALIEN TORT CLAIMS ACT (ATCA)
News & trends: "Suit against Blackwater invokes little-used human rights law," Dec 2007, p 18

ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO.
Berardinelli, David J., "How the McKinsey slides went public," July 2007, p 36
Berardinelli, David J., "An insurer in the grip of greed," July 2007, p 32
Budlong, John, “Domino strategy,” June 2001, p 20
News & trends: “Allstate adjuster practiced as an attorney, Washington Supreme Court rules,” Aug 2002, p 18
News & trends: “Allstate facing new lawsuit over attorney Internet bids,” Sept 2001, p 82
News & trends: “Allstate illegally practicing law, court rules,” Mar 2000, p 104
News & trends: "Allstate ordered to reinstate policyholders in post-Katrina settlement," May 2007, p 84
News & trends: “Fourth Circuit upholds dismissal of Allstate federal suit,” Feb 2001, p 98
News & trends: "Jury issues Louisiana's first post-Katrina verdict against Allstate," June 2007, p 68
News & trends: “Jury punishes Allstate for ‘scorched earth’ tactics,” Dec 2001, p 70
News & trends: “Pennsylvania attorney general to seek civil penalties against Allstate,” Apr 2001, p 87
News & trends: “Virginia tells Allstate to stop delay and denial settlement tactics,” July 2000, p 133
Pillsbury, Rodney F., “Dear Colossus . . . ,” Feb 2001, p 83
Wencl, Annette, and David Strickland, “Allstate’s ‘customer service’ charade,” Sept 1999, p 42

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ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVs)
News & trends: “ATV deaths decline, but danger is still present,” July 1996, p 106
Setchell, Larry, "Mayhem on wheels," Aug 2006, p 36

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
See also Mandatory Arbitration, Mediation, Private Judges, Uninsured Motorists
Herring, Victoria L., “Creative advocacy in voluntary alternative dispute resolution,” Aug 2004, p 40
Hoffman, Eileen Barkas, “The impact of the ADR Act of 1998,” June 1999, p 30
Hoffman, Eileen Barkas, “Types of ADR defined,” June 1999, p 32
News & trends: “Arbitration firm withdraws controversial class action policy,” July 2005, p 92
News & trends: “Justice Department initiates ADR program for civil cases,” July 1995, p 106
News & trends: “Major arbitration firm won’t enforce clauses barring class actions,” Feb 2005, p 68
News & trends: “Mediation evidence is confidential, says California high court,” Sept 2004, p 90

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES
Elwork, Amiram, “Creating a healthy work environment,” July 2003, p 18

ALUMINUM BATS
News & trends: “Baseball pitchers in line of fire, jury decides; bat makers liable,” May 2002, p 12

ALWD CITATION MANUAL
Good, C. Edward, Speaking & writing: “Will the ALWD Citation Manual v. The Bluebook be the trial of the century?” Sept 2001, p 76

AMAA
See Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act

AMBIEN
News & trends: "Ambien users sound alarm over sleepwalking risks," Dec 2006, p 68

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ)
See also AAJ Exchange, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
"AAJ officers for 2007-2008," Sept 2007, p 20
Eidson, Lewis S. "Mike," President's page: "Forward march," July 2007, p 9;; "In the name of justice," Sept 2006, p 9; "Our campaign for justice," Jan 2007, p 9; "Turning the tables," Mar 2007, p 9
"For section members, obtaining justice is all in a day's work," Aug 2007, p 28
"Lawyers put their best foot forward in drug cases, with help from STEP," Sept 2007, p 26
"New lawyers build networks, share information in AAJ group," Jan 2007, p 35
Peterson, Kathleen Flynn, President's page: "Allies for justice," Dec 2007, p 9; "Honor is due," Sept 2007, p 9; "Strength in numbers," Oct 2007, p 9
Straub, Bill, On message: "Voters cast ballots for civil justice," Jan 2007, p 64

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA)
See also Attorney-Client Privilege
Baron, Fred, President’s page: “Jettisoning ABA review: part of the Bush strategy,” May 2001, p 9
News & trends: “ABA lets lawyers blow the whistle on clients intending financial harm,” Nov 2003, p 85
News & trends: “ABA moves cautiously on proposals to revise Model Rules of Professional Conduct,” Nov 2001, p 12
News & trends: “ABA offers free ethics training materials,” Dec 2000, p 94
News & trends: “ABA proposes changes to jury system; plaintiff lawyers voice concerns,” Mar 2005, p 19
News & trends: “ABA to propose revising Model Rules of Professional Conduct,” Feb 2001, p 17
News & trends: “Lawyers should do more for children, ABA report says,” Oct 2001, p 88

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Letters, Apr 2000, p 12

AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE (ALI)
See also Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability
Jensen, Steve Baughman, “Keep good science in toxic tort cases,” Dec 2003, p 18
Stewart, Larry S., “Courts overrule ALI ‘consensus’ on products,” Nov 2003, p 18

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF TORT LAW
News & trends: “Tort law museum planned by Ralph Nader,” July 1998, p 112

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
See also AIDS, Bar Applications, Genetics, Infertility, Mandatory Arbitration, Nursing Home Reform Act
Brigham, Martin K., and Daniel Bencivenga, “How do you spell relief?” June 2002, p 18
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “Court expands state sovereign immunity—again,” May 2001, p 78; “A major change in civil rights litigation,” Mar 2000, p 94; “One defeat, one victory for civil rights plaintiffs,” Mar 2002, p 72; “Unfulfilled promise: the Americans with Disabilities Act,” Sept 1999, p 88
East, Brian, "Deciphering disability," Aug 2007, p 18
Goldfein, Ronda B., and Catherine Hanssens, “Protecting HIV-positive workers: whose ADA is it anyway?” Feb 1996, p 26
Goracke, Monica, Roger Heller, and Victoria Ni, "Fighting for our troops on the home front," Sept 2006, p 36
Griffin, John W. Jr., and Bob D. Brown, “Chipping away at the ADA,” Dec 2000, p 48
Kramer, Edward G., and David G. Oakley, “Escaping common ADA traps,” Oct 2001, p 26
Levandoski, Dennis, and Sheila Zakre, “Has the ADA got your client covered?” Oct 1999, p 34
Loiacono, Kristin, Washington focus: “ADA Notification Act: delaying justice for people with disabilities,” July 2000, p 10
McFadden, Monica, “ADA—is the glass half empty or . . . ?” Dec 1997, p 28
McFadden, Monica E., “The Americans with Disabilities Act: fighting discrimination,” Sept 1995, p 66
News & trends: "ADA applies to Web sites, federal court says," Nov 2006, p 78
News & trends: “ADA encompasses claim of hostile work environment,” July 2001, p 96
News & trends: “ADA plaintiff with ‘record’ of impairment can sue,” Apr 1998, p 17
News & trends: “ADA protects diabetic fired for rude behavior,” Dec 1997, p 19
News & trends: “ADA suits barred by application for disability benefits,” Oct 1995, p 99
News & trends: “Army base residents settle disability bias claim against contractor,” Dec 2005, p 63
News & trends: “Attempt to clarify ADA leads to confusion,” July 1997, p 98
News & trends: “Bar exam boards wrestle with learning disabilities questions,” Dec 1998, p 17
News & trends: “Blind prisoner can sue under ADA for denial of services,” Sept 1997, p 16
News & trends: “California high court endorses broad definition of ‘disability,’” May 2003, p 92
News & trends: “Carpal tunnel not protected under ADA, Sixth Circuit rules,” Aug 1997, p 72
News & trends: “Case involving impotence tests bounds of the ADA,” Dec 1999, p 80
News & trends: “City of Chicago settles class action, pays for fertility treatments under ADA,” Apr 1998, p 110
News & trends: “Company that laid off disabled employee did not violate ADA, court rules,” Mar 1998, p 19
News & trends: “Court-access decision’s narrow scope worries advocates for disabled,” July 2004, p 92
News & trends: “D.C. circuit court refines definition of disability,” Apr 2000, p 98
News & trends: “Disability insurance caps for mental illness violate ADA, court rules,” Sept 1998, p 14
News & trends: “Disabled passengers cruise for ADA rights on foreign ships,” May 2005, p 84
News & trends: “EEOC settles first ADA challenge to genetic testing in workplace,” July 2001, p 104

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News & trends: “Eleventh Circuit revives disability bias lawsuits against states,” Dec 2003, p 16
News & trends: “Employees lose most ADA suits, study shows,” Sept 1998, p 16
News & trends: “Employers can’t ask about prescription drug use, court holds,” Apr 1996, p 14
News & trends: “Employer’s drug policy is too broad, federal court rules,” June 1999, p 20
News & trends: “Employer’s ‘innocent mistake’ is no defense in ADA suit,” Aug 1999, p 14
News & trends: “Epileptic shoe salesman booted by employer finds no relief under Disabilities Act,” May 1997, p 92
News & trends: “Failing to accommodate depressed workers can be costly,” Dec 1995, p 14
News & trends: “Fifth Circuit sinks claims of disabled cruise-ship passengers,” Apr 2004, p 85
News & trends: “Fired alcoholic not protected under ADA, court rules,” Mar 1998, p 96
News & trends: “Garrett footnote allows ADA injunctive relief for state workers, Eighth Circuit rules,” Dec 2001, p 74
News & trends: “Insulin-dependent diabetes may qualify as a disability under the ADA,” Dec 1998, p 96
News & trends: “Is Chicago ADA case merely an anomaly seven years after law’s passage?” Jan 1998, p 93
News & trends: “Judge says state’s sovereign immunity intact despite ADA’s mandate,” May 1999, p 9
News & trends: “Man’s family sues employer for working him to death,” Feb 1996, p 16
News & trends: “New Jersey high court rules that obese employee is handicapped,” July 2002, p 92
News & trends: “Night blindness is a disability under the ADA, says Second Circuit,” Dec 2005, p 68
News & trends: “Ninth Circuit upbraids Chevron for ‘paternalistic’ decision in workers’ ADA case,” Aug 2000, p 80
News & trends: “One accommodation not enough under ADA, Ninth Circuit rules,” May 2001, p 91
News & trends: “Poor federal enforcement weakens ADA, disability group asserts,” Sept 2000, p 93
News & trends: “Second Circuit says interacting with others’ is ‘major life activity,’” Dec 2004, p 61
News & trends: “Seniority trumps ADA, Supreme Court rules,” July 2002, p 14
News & trends: “Settlement guarantees better theater seats for wheelchair users,” July 1996, p 110
News & trends: “Sixth Circuit vacates ADA ruling,” June 1997, p 78
News & trends: “Sixth try at bar exam may be charm for learning-disabled student,” Oct 1997, p 14
News & trends: “Suit brought by moviegoers who use wheelchairs tests limits of ADA,” July 2000, p 133
News & trends: “Tenth Circuit blocks attempt to narrow Rehabilitation Act in disability cases,” Nov 2002, p 88
News & trends: “Third Circuit upholds ADA claim for mentally disabled man killed by police,” May 2003, p 96
News & trends: “Wal-Mart found vicariously liable in ADA case,” Nov 1999, p 96
News & trends: “Worker with disability who applied for benefits can sue, court rules,” Sept 1997, p 84
Phelan, Gary, “Reasonable accommodation: linchpin of ADA liability,” Feb 1996, p 40

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS
News & trends: “Too many ‘friends’: appeals judge urges limits on amicus briefs,” Dec 1997, p 18

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AMUSEMENT PARKS
See also Roller Coasters
Ammons, Robert E., and Vuk Stevan Vujasinovic, “Is the all-American amusement park safe?” June 2004, p 30

ANESTHESIA CASES
Burke, Kevin G., “Defeating the eight-hour rule in anesthesia cases,” May 2000, p 48
Burke, Kevin G., "Gastric aspiration cases," May 2000, p 52

ANGOFF, JAY
News & trends: “Med-mal insurers hiked rates while payouts dipped, study shows,” Sept 2005, p 76
Suggs, Kenneth M., President’s page: “The insurance industry’s windfall,” Oct 2005, p 9

ANIMAL LAW
See also Dog Bites
News & trends: “Court rules dog ownership ‘reasonable accommodation,’” Jan 2005, p 82
News & trends: “Dog’s life has ‘intrinsic value,’ New York judge finds,” Nov 1996, p 88
News & trends: “In emotional distress case, judge shows horse sense,” June 2004, p 80
News & trends: “Law goes to the dogs—and cats,” Feb 2003, p 12

ANTIDEPRESSANTS
See also Off-Label Drug Use, Paxil, Prozac
Menzies, Karen Barth, “A cure worse than the disease,” Mar 2005, p 20
News & trends: “Lawsuits over antidepressants claim the drug is worse than the disease,” Mar 2003, p 14

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
News & trends: “School’s anti-harassment policy violates students’ free speech, Third Circuit rules,” May 2001, p 96

ANTITERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT (AEDPA)
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: “On ‘custody,’” Feb 2005, p 58

ANTITRUST
News & trends: "Supreme Court redefines pleading standard," Aug 2007, p 16

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APGAR SCORES
Apfel, Dov, “Proper use of Apgar scores,” Aug 2005, p 42

APPELLATE ARGUMENT
See Appellate Law

APPELLATE BRIEFS
See Appellate Law

APPELLATE COURTS
See Appellate Law

APPELLATE LAW
See also Brief Writing, Courts, Legal Writing, Trial Techniques
Ausburn, Deborah, "Make your case with a digital brief," Apr 2006, p 40
Bright, Myron H., “How to win on appeal,” July 1996, p 68
Greaney, John M., "Concise statements persuade," July 2002, p 50
Greaney, John M., “Power of the pen,” July 2002, p 48
Harris, James, “Courting the appellate review standard,” Mar 2001, p 36
Miltenberg, Ned, “Do-it-yourself brain surgery: or why you may need an appellate specialist,” Sept 1996, p 52
News & trends: “Federal appellate courts tilt toward defendants, study finds,” Mar 2002, p 17
Prendergast, Jean M., “Power at the podium,” July 2002, p 49
Zarin, Scott, “To appeal or not to appeal?” Jan 2003, p 50

APPELLATE REVIEW
See Appellate Law

APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS (ASPs)
Porter, Rebecca, Law office technology: “Technology bloat? Become a ‘thin’ client,” May 2000, p 92

ARAB-AMERICANS
Shora, Kareem, and Timothy Edgar, Interview: “After 9/11, an assault on civil liberties,” Oct 2003, p 56

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

ARBITRATION
See also Court-Annexed Arbitration, Franchise Law, Mandatory Arbitration, Private Judges, Uninsured Motorists
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

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ARSENIC
See Chromated Copper Arsenate

ARTHRITIS
See Rheumatoid Arthritis

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
News & trends: “Judith Hart to get SSA benefits,” July 1995, p 117

ASBESTOS
Bell, John, Washington focus: “Asbestos companies try to eliminate their liability,” May 1999, p 10
Loiacono, Kristin, Washington focus: “Another round of asbestos legislation,” Apr 2003, p 11; “Asbestos legislation: Could it be the end?” June 2000, p 11; “Asbestos legislation is up in the air again,” Sept 1999, p 11; “Asbestos revisited,” Nov 2002, p 11
Motley, Ronald L., and Anne McGinness Kearse, “Decades of deception: secrets of lead, asbestos, and tobacco,” Oct 1999, p 46
News & trends: “Appeals court approves class action settlement in asbestos case,” Oct 1996, p 82
News & trends: “Appeals courts snuff out asbestos and tobacco class actions,” July 1996, p 15
News & trends: “Companies jointly liable in asbestos settlement, appeals court rules,” Oct 2003, p 15
News & trends: "Daubert hearing is not a 'search for truth,' Michigan court rules," Apr 2007, p 76
News & trends: “Former smoker wins suit over asbestos in filter,” Nov 1995, p 92
News & trends: "Georgia asbestos law ruled unconstitutional," Feb 2007, p 78
News & trends: “High Court upholds dismissal of asbestos class action,” Aug 1997, p 69
News & trends: "N.Y. high court blocks claim of secondhand asbestos exposure," Jan 2006, p 72
News & trends: “The second age of asbestos,” May 2003, p 14
News & trends: "'Sick' courthouses spur suits," Feb 2007, p 12
News & trends: “Texas high court says asbestos plaintiffs can sue more than once,” Mar 2001, p 16
Smith, Todd A., President’s page: “Once more unto the breach,” Feb 2005, p 9
Suggs, Kenneth M., President's page: "A victory for accountability," Apr 2006, p 9

ASSET FORFEITURE
Dripps, Donald A., Supreme Court review: “Innocence is no defense,” June 1996, p 67

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ASSISTED LIVING
See also Nursing Homes
Downey, Jeffrey J., “Increasing safety in assisted living,” Aug 2004, p 54
Sokolove, James G., "Handling elder abuse and neglect cases," Dec 1999, p 40

ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY
See also Artificial Insemination, Cloning
Andrews, Lori, Interview: “Genetics, reproduction, and the law,” July 1999, p 20
Caplan, Arthur, Interview: “Scouting the frontiers of the law,” Sept 1999, p 20
Crockin, Susan L., Gail H. Javitt, Susannah Baruch, and Elizabeth M. Bloom, "Genetic tests are testing the law," Oct 2006, p 44
Dresser, Rebecca, “And baby makes three . . . or four . . . or five: assisted reproduction,” Dec 1995, p 28
Friedlander, William S., “Do Mom and Mom and baby make a family?” Dec 2004, p 36
News & trends: “Assisted reproductive technology studied by New York task force,” July 1998, p 109
News & trends: “California high court requires sperm donor to testify on medical history,” Nov 2000, p 16
News & trends: “California high court resolves legal status of same-sex parents,” Nov 2005, p 85
News & trends: “Frozen embryos to find home in research lab, court rules,” July 1998, p 111
News & trends: “Massachusetts grants inheritance rights to children conceived posthumously,” Mar 2002, p 77
News & trends: “Mom can be ‘Dad,’ California court says,” Oct 2004, p 87
News & trends: “Ninth Circuit bars inmate’s plan to father child,” Aug 2002, p 7
News & trends: “Ninth Circuit grants survivor benefits to test-tube twins,” Sept 2004, p 94
News & trends: “Sperm donor must testify about medical history,” Aug 2000, p 82
News & trends: “State appeals courts focus on intent in egg, sperm donor cases,” Aug 2004, p 78
News & trends: “Whose embryo is it anyway? Courts wrestle with issues of high-tech reproduction,” Dec 2001, p 12
News & trends: “Woman may not use frozen preembryos over ex-husband’s objections,” July 2000, p 130

ASSISTED SUICIDE
See also Right to Die
Baron, Charles H., “Assisted dying,” July 1999, p 44
Bradley, Craig M., Supreme Court review: "When 'life' and liberty clash," Apr 2006, p 68
Caplan, Arthur, Interview: “Scouting the frontiers of the law,” Sept 1999, p 20
Chemerinsky, Erwin, Supreme Court review: “A right to physician-assisted suicide?” Sept 1997, p 68
Kamisar, Yale, “The future of physician-assisted suicide,” July 1998, p 48
News & trends: “Assisted-suicide ban voided by Second and Ninth Circuits,” May 1996, p 80

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ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF AMERICA (ATLA)
See also American Association for Justice; ATLA Conventions; ATLA Exchange; ATLA NET; ATLA Online; atla.org; ATLA PAC; Center for Constitutional Litigation; Civil Justice Foundation; Connective Tissue Injury; Exchange Online; Koskoff, Ted; Robert L. Habush ATLA Endowment; Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award; Women’s Lobby Days
Alexander, Mary, President’s page: “A call to action,” Aug 2002, p 9; “Make a difference,” Sept 2002, p 9; “A season of renewal,” Jan 2003, p 9; “Smart searching,” Nov 2002, p 9; “Rising to the challenge of the 108th Congress,” Dec 2002, p 9; “Thank you for a job well done,” July 2003, p 9
“ATLA at fifty,” July 1996, p 20
"ATLA celebrates 60 years," July 2006, p 14
“ATLA officers for 1995-96 term,” Sept 1995, p 16
“ATLA officers for 1996-97 term,” Sept 1996, p 22
“ATLA officers for 1997-98 term,” Sept 1997, p 18
*“ATLA officers for 1998-99 term,” Sept 1998, p 18
“ATLA officers for 1999-2000,” Sept 1999, p 18
“ATLA officers for 2000-2001,” Sept 2000, p 16
“ATLA officers for 2001-2002,” Sept 2001, p 18
“ATLA officers for 2002-2003,” Sept 2002, p 18
“ATLA officers for 2003-2004,” Sept 2003, p 10
“ATLA officers for 2004-2005,” Sept 2004, p 12
“ATLA officers for 2005-2006,” Sept 2005, p 14
"ATLA officers for 2006-2007," Sept 2006, p 14
*“ATLA’s Legal Affairs Department and the ALI’s products liability statement,” Nov 1998, p 22
"ATLA resources help members fight federal preemption," Nov 2006, p 32
Baron, Fred, President’s page: “ATLA helps knock down Florida tort ‘reform’ law,” Apr 2001, p 9; “The challenge,” Mar 2001, p 9; “Charting our course,” Aug 2000, p 9; “A confirmation,” Sept 2000, p 9; “Fighting mudslinging and myth,” Oct 2000, p 9; “An inventory and appraisal,” July 2001, p 9; “Jettisoning ABA review: part of the Bush strategy,” May 2001, p 9; “Moving forward,” Jan 2001, p 9; “On politics: ATLA's duty to inform,” Dec 2000, p 9
Boyle, Leo, President’s page: “Changing of the guard,” July 2002, p 9; “A dangerous distortion,” Mar 2002, p 9; “A defining moment,” Nov 2001, p 9; “The Montreal Express,” Sept 2001, p 9; “New rules and opportunities for campaign financing,” May 2002, p 9; “9-11 compensation fund is taking shape,” Feb 2002, p 9; “Who are the conservatives and who are the radicals?” Aug 2001, p 9
Breyer, Stephen, and Kenneth Feinberg, “‘When the call comes, we answer,’” Oct 2004, p 66
Bricker, Jonathan P., Symposium: “Law practice in the 21st century: We need to educate for the future,” Oct 1995, p 38

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Buchan, Philip, Washington focus: “Elections point to new approaches in Congress,” Jan 1999, p 11; “Federal no-fault defeated—for now,” Nov 1998, p 11; “The mudslingers gear up,” Feb 1998, p 11; “No-fault returns to Capitol Hill,” June 1999, p 10; “105th Congress roundup,” Dec 1998, p 11
"Business Torts Section eases the way into business litigation," June 2006, p 24
Casey, David S. Jr., President’s page: “ATLA and the party of Lincoln,” Dec 2003, p 9; “Family, friends, and ATLA,” June 2004, p 9; “A time to fight,” Sept 2003, p 9
Cohen, Dan, “Report from Capitol Hill,” Feb 2001, p 18
Eidson, Lewis S. "Mike," President's page: "In the name of justice," Sept 2006, p 9
“The end of an era,” July 2004, p 74
"Family Law Section is close-knit community sharing support, information," Dec 2006, p 34
"Federal Tort Liability and Military Advocacy Section arms members with litigation resources," Sept 2006, p 44
Feldman, Marcia, “The Pound Foundation toasts 40 flourishing years,” July 1996, p 42
Hailey, Richard D., President’s page: “ATLA amicus curiae program delivers the message,” Jan 1998, p 9; “ATLA membership: a powerful advantage,” Sept 1997, p 9; “ATLA’s constitutional litigators fight tort ‘reform,’” Feb 1998, p 9; “It's the most wonderful time of the year,” Dec 1997, p 9; “Lessons from the past,” Nov 1997, p 9; “My incredible American journey,” July 1998, p 9; “A noble purpose,” Apr 1998, p 9
Henderson, Thomas H. Jr., “A very good year,” Dec 2000, p 74
Humphrey, Elizabeth, Washington focus: “Forming friendships across the aisle,” Sept 2002, p 11
"In ATLA section, small-firm lawyers join forces to stay competitive," Mar 2006, p 45
Jacobson, Richard, Interview: “Richard Jacobson chronicles a half century,” July 1996, p 38
“‘Keep Our Families Safe’ Web site launched,” Jan 1999, p 44
“Legal Affairs team fights tort ‘reform,’” Nov 1999, p 68
Liapakis, Pamela Anagnos, President’s page: “ATLA’s first 50 years,” July 1996, p 9; “Celebration! We’re gonna have a good time!” Apr 1996, p 7; “Our oath: defending the Constitution,” Nov 1995, p 7
Loiacono, Kristin, Washington focus: “Diversity in the ranks of ATLA,” Aug 2002, p 11
Mandell, Mark S., President’s page: “Choices and priorities,” Dec 1998, p 9; “Defining leadership,” May 1999, p 9; “Heroes worth emulating,” Nov 1998, p 9; “Hope for a better future,” Mar 1999, p 9; “Lessons from the past and for the future,” Sept 1998, p 9; “Living our dreams,” Feb 1999, p 9; “Our pledge for the future,” July 1999, p 9; “Preserving judicial independence,” Jan 1999, p 9; “Privilege and responsibility,” Oct 1998, p 9; “Speaking up and being heard,” Aug 1998, p 9; “A time for reflection,” June 1999, p 9; “What is our legacy?” Apr 1999, p 9
Middleton, Richard H. Jr., President’s page: “The Civil Justice Foundation: enhancing the power of consumers,” May 2000, p 9; “A golden opportunity for growth,” Apr 2000, p 9; "Giving thanks and hope for the future," Dec 1999, p 9; “HMOs and ATLA heroes,” Nov 1999, p 9;“The medical industry: the errors of its ways,” Mar 2000, p 9; “Our quest for corporate honesty,” Oct 1999, p 9;“The past as prologue: a foundation for future achievements,” July 2000, p 9; “The power of the truth,” Feb 2000, p 9; “Remembering two giants of judicial independence,” Sept 1999, p 9; “A solid foundation to build upon,” Jan 2000, p 9; “Testing our political resolve,” June 2000, p 9; “A wake-up call,” Aug 1999, p 9

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News & trends: “ABA section says jury reforms should be standard practice; ATLA criticizes proposals,” Feb 1998, p 86
News & trends: “Constitutional litigation team battles tort ‘reform,’” Apr 2000, p 16
News & trends: “Ohio Supreme Court axes tort ‘reform’ law,” Oct 1999, p 13
Peck, Robert S., “ATLA’s law firm takes ‘reform’ fight to the courts,” July 2004, p 50
Peck, Robert, “ATLA responds to threats to the judiciary,” May 1999, p 48
Reichert, Jennifer L., “ATLA stands firm against secrecy,” Oct 2000, p 22
"Sections keep transportation cases moving forward," Feb 2006, p 49
Shoop, Julie Gannon, "In the beginning: reflections from an ATLA founder," July 1996, p 40
Smith, Todd A., President’s page: “Bring a friend to our cause,” Apr 2005, p 9; “Challenges met,” July 2005, p 9; “Dear Megan: a grandfather’s lesson in the law,” Sept 2004, p 9; “A new ATLA, changing the debate,” May 2005, p 9; “A new leader for challenging times,” Mar 2005, p 9; “Strength in numbers,” Dec 2004, p 9; “We’re all in this together,” Nov 2004, p 9
Stewart, Larry, President’s page: “Looking back to look ahead,” July 1995, p 7
Suggs, Kenneth M., President’s page: “From the people, justice and generosity,” Nov 2005, p 9; "Leaving a legacy of justice," Feb 2006, p 9; "Making our message heard," Jan 2006, p 9; "Our mission, our name," July 2006, p 9; “Promises to keep,” Aug 2005, p 9; “Reflections from the storm zone,” Dec 2005, p 9; "A victory for accountability," Apr 2006, p 9; "Warped Washington," Mar 2006, p 9; “We are the voice,” Sept 2005, p 9
“Tom Lambert recalls trial lawyers’ victories for consumers,” July 1996, p 30
Troutwine, Gayle L., Symposium: “Law practice in the 21st century: Preserving the civil justice system for the 21st century,” Oct 1995, p 34
Twiggs, Howard, President’s page: “Different people, a common mission,” Nov 1996, p 9; “Many thanks: a celebration of teamwork,” July 1997, p 9; “Our next 50 years,” Sept 1996, p 9; “Starting a new year fresh with a clean shave,” Jan 1997, p 9; “A tribute and a call to arms,” Aug 1996, p 9

ASSUMPTION OF RISK
News & trends: “Five-year-old can’t assume risk; retrial ordered,” Mar 2004, p 84

ATCA
See Alien Tort Claims Act

ATLA
See Association of Trial Lawyers of America

ATLA CONVENTIONS
Baron, Fred, President’s page: “A confirmation,” Sept 2000, p 9; “Meet me in Montreal: celebrating our commitment to civil justice,” June 2001, p 9
Boyle, Leo, President’s page: “The Montreal Express,” Sept 2001, p 9
Henderson, Thomas H. Jr., “A very good year,” Dec 2000, p 74

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ATLA ENDOWMENT
See Robert L. Habush ATLA Endowment

ATLA EXCHANGE
Alexander, Mary, President’s page: “Smart searching,” Nov 2002, p 9
"ATLA resources help members fight federal preemption," Nov 2006, p 32
Baron, Fred, President’s page: “Moving forward,” Jan 2001, p 9
Friedman, Linda, “Internet research for bookworms,” Jan 2004, p 26
Hailey, Richard D., President’s page: “ATLA in the information age: changing the way we do business,” June 1998, p 9
“Opening up the world of resources: Resources at the ready: An ExchangePlus guide,” Mar 1996, p 66
"Prepare your dog-bite case with resources from the ATLA Exchange," Feb 2006, p 66
"Prepare your mandatory arbitration case with resources from the ATLA Exchange," Jan 2006, p 36
"Prepare your seat belt case with resources from the ATLA Exchange," Nov 2006, p 40
Tigert, Juliann, "Conduct nontraditional discovery with ATLA Exchange litigation packet," Sept 2006, p 56
*“Troll the Exchange online,” Sept 1998, p 34
"Try your commercial case with documents from the ATLA Exchange," June 2006, p 34
"Try your nursing home case with resources from the ATLA Exchange," Nov 2006, p 54
"Try your railroad case with resources from the ATLA Exchange," Apr 2006, p 62

ATLA NET
Bernstein, Paul, Law office technology: “ATLA NET: your link to the world,” Dec 1995, p 6; “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; “Hunting for buried treasures,” July 1998, p 104; “Read all about it! ATLA goes online,” July 1995, p 104; “To boldly go where you’ve never gone before,” Oct 1995, p 95
From the Editors: “ATLA NET: coming to a computer near you,” July 1995, p 8
Hailey, Richard D., President’s page: “ATLA in the information age: changing the way we do business,” June 1998, p 9
Shaffer, George, “Finding your way on ATLA NET,” Mar 1997, p 78
Shaffer, George, Law office technology: “The new ATLA NET,” Jan 1998, p 89

ATLA ONLINE
Ricci, Nick, "ATLA Online: your Net advantage," Mar 2000, p 38
Ricci, Nick, Law office technology: “Tap members’ expertise online,” June 2000, p 102

ATLA.ORG
Baron, Fred, President’s page: “Moving forward,” Jan 2001, p 9

ATLA PAC
Boyle, Leo, President’s page: “New rules and opportunities for campaign financing,” May 2002, p 9
Hailey, Richard D., President’s page: “ATLA PAC fights for the survival of civil rights to redress wrongs,” Mar 1998, p 9
Middleton, Richard H. Jr., President’s page: “Testing our political resolve,” June 2000, p 9
Suggs, Kenneth M., President's page: "Warped Washington," Mar 2006, p 9

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ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Loscalzo, Theresa E., and Matthew H. Simmons, “E-mail and the attorney-client privilege,” Feb 1999, p 20
News & trends: “Attorney-client privilege applies online, Ninth Circuit holds,” Aug 2005, p 14
News & trends: “Company gave up attorney-client privilege, Ninth Circuit rules,” May 2004, p 98
News & trends: “Court may compel deceased woman’s lawyer to testify,” May 2004, p 104
News & trends: “No encryption required for attorney-client e-mail,” July 1999, p 112
News & trends: “Sanctity of attorney-client privilege hangs in the balance while ABA mulls rules change,” Feb 2000, p 101
News & trends: “Second Circuit says government lawyers have privilege too,” May 2005, p 84

ATTORNEY-CLIENT SEX
Patterson, Michael A., Edward J. Walters Jr., and Andrée M. Braud, “Attorney-client sex: too close for comfort?,” Aug 1999, p 52

ATTORNEY FEES
See also Contingent Fees
Alexander, Mary, President’s page: “Double standards on Capitol Hill,” June 2003, p 9
Bernstein, Paul, “Cost recovery and the business of law,” Feb 1997, p 76
Buchan, Philip, Washington focus: “Fee caps latest weapon in tobacco wars,” Nov 1997, p 11; “105th Congress roundup,” Dec 1998, p 11
Flaherty, Jason Roy, and Patrick L. O’Daniel, “Tax relief for employment plaintiffs,” Aug 2005, p 30
Liapakis, Pamela Anagnos, President’s page: “Without access, there is no justice,” Dec 1995, p 7
Loiacono, Kristin, Washington focus: “Taxing plaintiff attorneys’ successes,” July 2003, p 11
News & trends: “Attorney fee agreement falters without client signature,” Jan 2003, p 79
News & trends: “Attorney fees belong to attorneys, California court rules,” Nov 2001, p 17
News & trends: “Attorney fees facing increased public, court scrutiny,” Nov 1996, p 12
News & trends: “Circuits split on whether plaintiffs must pay tax on fees paid to lawyers,” Oct 2000, p 17
News & trends: “Civil lawyers must investigate sources of fees, Fifth Circuit rules,” Aug 2005, p 66
News & trends: “Contingent-fee caps don’t achieve ‘reform’ goals, study finds,” Dec 2005, p 67
News & trends: "Florida high court says med-mal fee limits impede right to counsel," Dec 2006, p 18
News & trends: “High Court ruling on attorney fees expected to have limited effect,” Apr 2005, p 76
News & trends: “No rise in class action recoveries or fees, study finds,” Mar 2004, p 15
News & trends: “Prevailing New York civil rights plaintiffs get fees—with a caveat,” Feb 2005, p 83
News & trends: “Supreme Court limits reimbursement of attorney fees under federal statutes,” Aug 2001, p 16
News & trends: "Texas court requires new look at fees when damages are reduced," Mar 2007, p 77
News & trends: “Utah court rejects bid to limit contingent fees,” Apr 2004, p 16
Ravdin, Linda J., “Ten myths about collecting fees,” Oct 1995, p 83
Wood, Robert W., "Structuring attorney fees when you're not a solo," Nov 2006, p 62

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ATTORNEY FRAUD
News & trends: “South Carolina high court allows attorney-fraud claim in Ford rollover case,” July 2003, p 17

ATVs
See All-Terrain Vehicles

AUTISM
News & trends: “Child-vaccine preservative prompts surge in mercury-poisoning claims,” Aug 2002, p 14
News & trends: “Fifth Circuit allows case against thimerosal maker to proceed,” Dec 2004, p 66
News & trends: “Thimerosal plaintiffs push on despite setbacks,” May 2004, p 96

AUTO ACCIDENT REPORTS
News & trends: “Kentucky lawyers and chiropractors regain access to accident reports,” June 1999, p 94

AUTO GLASS
Komyatte, Paul J., “Automakers gloss over glass defects,” Nov 2004, p 42
News & trends: "Tour buses need seat belts, laminated glass, Texas jury says," Mar 2006, p 82

AUTO MANAGED CARE
Wencl, Annette, and Roselyn Vacante, “Automobile managed care: beware the newest scheme,” Feb 1997, p 18

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED)
Pomerantz, Howard L., “When exercise turns deadly,” June 2004, p 24

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AUTOMOBILES
See also Air Bags, Allstate Insurance Co., ATLA Exchange, Auto Glass, Auto Safety, Auto Theft, Biomechanics, Black Box, Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Child Safety Seats, Colossus, Connective Tissue Injury, Conversion Vans, DaimlerChrysler, Discovery Abuse, Door Latch Systems, Driver Fatigue, Driver Perception-Reaction Time, Drunk Driving, Elderly, Electronic Stability Control, Expert Witnesses, Ford Motor Co., Fuel-Fed Fires, Fuel Systems, General Motors, Head Injuries, Leased Vehicles, Light Trucks, Minor-Impact Soft-Tissue Cases, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nissan, No-Fault Auto Insurance, Pickup Trucks, Police Cars, Power Windows, Probability, Rear Auto Seats, Reclining Seats, Road Hazards, Rollovers, Roof Crush, Seat Backs, Seat Belts, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Sudden Acceleration, SUVs, Suzuki Samurai, Tires, Total Loss Claims, Tractor Trailers, Trucks, Uninsured Motorists, Upfitted Trucks, Vans, Vehicle Incompatibility
Ammons, Robert E., Susan E. Lister, and Vuk Stevan Vujasinovic, “Representing the ‘forgotten child,’” Nov 2002, p 28
DeFeo, Daniel T., “Unlocking the door to automaker databases,” Feb 2003, p 26
Frank, Carrie R., “Are you missing a product-defect claim in your car crash case?” Mar 2004, p 22
Glover, Chris D., and Josh J. Wright, “Multiplying coverage in collision cases,” Dec 2005, p 34
Koehler, Karen K., and Michael D. Freeman, “Preparing witnesses in minor-impact soft-tissue auto cases,” Jan 2002, p 41
Komyatte, Paul J., “The small world of auto defect litigation,” Nov 2005, p 35
Komyatte, Paul J., and Andrew J. Kim, “Use a computer to build a safer alternative design,” Mar 2004, p 18
Larson, Bryan A., “Property damage games adjusters play,” June 2003, p 62
Messina, John L., "Twists at trial: What's in a name?" Sept 2007, p 56
News & trends: “Auto insurers sued for not paying personal injury claims,” Nov 1999, p 98
News & trends: "Florida car lessees can sue automakers under federal warranty law," July 2007, p 82
News & trends: “High Court hears arguments in crash data case,” Jan 2003, p 17
News & trends: “Insurance company may be held liable for damages in carjacking,” Feb 2002, p 95
News & trends: “New Jersey shifts burden of proof in auto-injury cases,” Nov 2001, p 99
News & trends: “New York allows drunk driver’s widow to sue automaker,” May 2002, p 80
News & trends: “NHTSA develops brake and rollover tests for safety ratings,” Feb 2000, p 98
News & trends: “Plaintiffs win crashworthiness case in Florida high court,” Mar 2002, p 76
News & trends: “Sellers of ‘laundered lemons’ forced to come clean,” Apr 2002, p 78
Ollanik, Stuart A., “Defeating Daubert challenges in auto defect cases,” Sept 2001, p 28
Palmer, Robert M.N., “The auto-safety preemption war since Geier,” Nov 2001, p 48
Vesper, Thomas J., “Cost control for the minor-injury auto case,” Feb 2000, p 64

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AUTO SAFETY
See also Accident Reconstruction, Air Bags, Auto Glass, Child Safety Seats, Conversion Vans, Crashworthiness, Fuel-Fed Fires, Fuel Systems, Highway Design, Minivans, Rear-End Collisions, Recreational Vehicles, Rollovers, Seat Belts, Sport Utility Vehicles, Sudden Acceleration, Trucks, Truck Underride, Utility Vehicles, Whiplash
Blake, Martin, “Neutralizing the ‘independent’ defense medical expert,” Feb 1998, p 28
Coben, Larry E., “Where does Myrick lead us?” Sept 1995, p 36
Ditlow, Clarence, “Making lemonade out of the auto industry’s lemons,” Feb 1998, p 48
News & trends: “Bronco, Suzuki verdicts blame manufacturers,” Sept 1995, p 102
News & trends: “Judges rap corporations for pre-trial misconduct,” Nov 1995, p 93
News & trends: “State Farm suit against Ford claims automaker hid defect, increased fire risk,” Apr 1998, p 106
Pratt, James R. III, Symposium: "Products liability: tips and tactics: Motor vehicle products liability litigation—the basics,” Nov 1997, p 46
Turley, Linda, Symposium: "Products liability: tips and tactics: Automobile cases—recognizing the defect,” Nov 1997, p 50

AUTO THEFT
News & trends: “New Jersey sues Nissan for concealing thefts from customers,” July 2004, p 109

AVIATION LAW
See also Airline Deregulation Act, Aviation Medical Assistance Act, Death on the High Seas Act, Emergency Medical Services, Helicopters, Montreal Convention, Statutes of Repose
Demetrio, Thomas A., and Michael K. Demetrio, “Beyond the thunder,” Aug 1998, p 52
Goodrich, Mark H., “Aviation cases without personal injury,” Aug 1995, p 66
London, Jack W., “General aviation crash course: the first 15 days,” Mar 2003, p 56
London, Jack, "When air traffic is out of control," July 2007, p 62
News & trends: “Airline is liable for flight attendant’s misconduct, Supreme Court rules,” May 2004, p 16
News & trends: “Airlines put fliers in the seat of danger, new litigation claims,” Aug 2001, p 81
News & trends: “Judge applies admiralty law in air crash case,” Oct 2001, p 87
News & trends: “Jury finds for plaintiffs traumatized by air turbulence,” Dec 1999, p 77
News & trends: “Second Circuit broadens definition of ‘accident’ in airline injury cases,” Nov 2003, p 85
News & trends: “White House plan, GAO study aim to make skies safer,” June 1998, p 93
News & trends: “Willful misconduct by airlines tested by causation link,” Sept 1998, p 104
Robb, Gary C., “How to select and use aviation experts,” Nov 2002, p 18
Robb, Gary C., Symposium: "Products liability: tips and tactics: General aviation cases—investigating the case and knowing the law and applicable rules,” Nov 1997, p 40
"Sections keep transportation cases moving forward," Feb 2006, p 49
Slack, Michael L., and Donna Bowen, "Don't let preemption ground your aviation case," Mar 2007, p 36
Steinhardt, Barry, Interview: "The rocky road to security," Feb 2006, p 36
Watters, Stephen P., and Joseph S. Lawder, “After the crash,” May 2000, p 78

AVIATION MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ACT
Loiacono, Kristin, Washington focus: “A good bill gone astray,” Nov 1999, p 11

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B

BACKGROUND CHECKS
News & trends: “Error in criminal background check violates Fair Credit Reporting Act,” Nov 2001, p 99

BACK INJURIES
See Cervical Syndrome Injuries, Spinal Abscesses

BACK PAY
News & trends: "Guest worker litigation gains ground," Dec 2006, p 70
News & trends: “Supreme Court rules back pay taxed in year paid,” July 2001, p 106
News & trends: “Tenth Circuit to decide back pay issue in plant-closing case,” Sept 2003, p 86
News & trends: "Undocumented workers deserve protection, says New York high court," June 2006, p 76

BAD FAITH
Bidart, Michael J., and Ricardo Echeverria, “Discover the key to HMO bad-faith cases,” June 2003, p 57
Black, Bert, and Robert L. Whitener, "Director liability for bad judgment and bad faith," June 2007, p 26
Bogan, Donald T., “Saving state law bad-faith claims from preemption,” Apr 2003, p 52
Coleman, Terrence, and Arnold Levinson, “Overcoming the ‘genuine-issue’ rule in bad-faith cases,” Mar 2002, p 42
Darras, Frank N., and David T. Bamberger, “Disabling the disability carrier,” June 2002, p 48
Ellison, John N., and Ellen D. Bailey, "Bad-faith basics," Aug 2007, p 52
Kornblum, Guy O., and Don E. Bailey, “Using insurance experts in bad faith cases: Should I or shouldn’t I?” Feb 2000, p 30
Letters, Sept 2001, p 12
Levinson, Arnold R., and Terrence J. Coleman, “Insurance bad faith claims are not preempted,” June 2001, p 30
Miller, Charles M., "Protesting insurer protective orders," July 2007, p 46
News & trends: “Economic loss not necessary to prove emotional distress,” Aug 2004, p 74
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