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Litigation News: News, Analysis, and Publications from the ABA Section of Litigation

Federal Judges Try Again for Cost-of-Living Raises

By Brian A. Zemil

Court of Federal Claims case revives debate over salaries, quality of federal judiciary.

First Circuit Rejects Webcasting of Civil Hearing

By Anthony R. McClure

Local rule precludes district court from permitting civil hearing to be broadcast via webcast.

Economy Renews Billable Hour
Debate

By Sherry L. Talton

Clients and firms look for alternative fee arrangements to reduce legal expenses.

Eighth Circuit Reassigns Judge, Reverses Dismissal

By Kristine L. Roberts

Judge’s remarks in discovery-sanction dismissal created appearance of partiality.

New Florida Ruling Raises Questions on Attorney Ethics

A pending federal court is expected to highlight what some consider a basic issue in attorney-client ethics. A recent ruling that has allowed an attorney representing a corporation’s interests to switch sides and begin filing actions against his former corporate client, is now pending in appeal before the Eleventh Circuit.

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Intellectual Property Litigation: Summer 2009

Getting the Remedy You Want from the ITC
IP Disclosure Obligations in Standard-Setting Organizations
The Standard for Preliminary Injunctions Should Be Abandoned
The Presumption of Irreparable Harm in Trademark Cases
Injunctions after eBay: Is the Outcome as Predictable as It Seems?

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The Woman Advocate: Spring 2009

How to Be Perceived as a Leader in the Courtroom
Yes, We Can!: Minority Women Attorneys and Politics
Leading Your First Committee
Exercising Leadership: A Call to Diversify the Judiciary
How to Lead a Winning Trial Team

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Rosa Parks: An American Icon
While it would be impossible to list the most important people in the history of the law in Law Makers, Law Breakers and Uncommon Trials, Robert and Marilyn Aitken highlight 25 people whose impact on the law and trials will never be forgotten.

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Considerations for Determining When to File a Summary Judgment Motion

By Michele L. Maryott

Despite a lack of sexiness, the summary judgment motion is a critical weapon in the arsenal.

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Should Jurors Ask Questions

By Michael D. Wade and Sharon Walburn

Juror questions require careful planning, preparation of witnesses, and vigilance on the part of counsel.

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Preparing for Your First Civil Trial, Part Two: Depositions

By Jennifer L. Saulino, Maureen R. Knight, and LaQuita S. Wornor

Trial themes, strategies are critical to deciding whom to depose and what to ask.

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Transparency In Troubled Times: Communication for Law-Firm Leaders

By Margaret Lockhart

Firms lacking clear communication risk losing attorneys or staff they want to keep.

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Diversity Coalition Building: From Theory to Practice

By Rachel Saloom

The potential to bring about broad changes in the legal field grows exponentially with coalitions.

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The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008

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