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

Decisions Reflect Limitations of Evidence Obtained from Internet

By Robert C. Rodriguez

Use of evidence from social networking sites presents admissibility issues.

Restrictions on Legal Aid Organizations Do Not Violate First Amendment

By Lisa R. Bliss

Ninth Circuit upholds restrictions on legal aid organizations receiving LSC funds.

Examining the Feasibility of a National Uniform Bar Exam

By Tiffany M. Williams

Resurgence of interest in national exam sparks debate in legal community.

Eleventh Circuit Excludes Attorney Fees from Money Laundering Statute

By Sherry L. Talton

Decision in U.S. v. Velez, et al. shields attorneys from criminal prosecution under 1988 law.

Practical Advice for Lawyers Dealing with Slow-Paying Clients

Implementing good business practices and firmly insisting on payment may yield positive results, especially for those small-firm and solo practitioners who understand that the practice of law is also the business of law.

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CADS Report: Fall 2009

Of Zombies and Class Actions
State Courts and the Resolution of Factual Disputes at Class Certification
Class Action Waivers
Keeping Your State Court Class Action in State Court

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Criminal Litigation: Fall 2009

Recipients of Federal Money Beware: Recent Amendments Expand False Claims Act Liability
Make Your Arguments Memorable
Death by a Thousand Cuts: Further Repudiation of Selective Waiver
Victim Status under the MVRA: Considerations for Plea Agreements

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