HOT TOPICS
Moving parties in all federal courts may soon have to file a statement of uncontested material facts.
Employee Emails Not Protected
Attorney-client privilege may be lost for emails sent via work computer if the employer has reserved its right to access such email.
Decision Allows Jurisdiction over Out-of-State Law Firm
A “coast-to-coast” platform may have unforeseen ramifications.
TIPS FROM THE TRENCHES
Most lawyers who argue in court assume the judges have the same knowledge and outlook as the lawyers. That is wrong.
SECOND CHAIR
Psychologists have criticized the traditional form of witness preparation. Time for some fresh perspective.
SIDEBAR
With the downturn in the economy, lighter workloads and associated lay-offs are increasingly common.
PODCAST
How do young attorneys go from just another associate to a superstar associate? Listen to the latest podcast episode to unlock the secrets.
LESSONS LEARNED
Deer in the Headlights Decision Making
Most transactional lawyers don’t know the first thing about litigating. I learned just how true this is when I teamed up with a litigation colleague to do a pro-bono immigration case. At the hearing, I was 100 percent certain about the process—that is, until the judge opened his mouth. I froze like a deer in headlights. Fortunately my colleague jumped in immediately. It was then that I realized I do not belong in court. Lesson Learned: If it’s your first time in court, bring someone who has experience with you.
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MORE FEATURES
Now is the time to counsel your clients on getting their information management plans in order.
» Read more from the Commercial & Business Litigation Committee.
The modern law office thrives on technologies that make work more efficient and help lawyers become more responsive, capable attorneys.
» Read more from the Minority Trial Lawyer Committee.
INSIDE THE SECTION
The materials from the programs at this year’s Section of Litigation Annual Conference are available on the Section’s website. The conference covered a wealth of topics that affect the practice of today’s litigator.
CALENDAR
May 13
Litigation Series CLE TeleConference
May 20
TeleConference
June 5
New York, NY
BOOKSTORE
Read about remarkable trials and intriguing people in this fascinating book by Robert and Marilyn Aitken. From the makers of the Constitution to Rosa Parks’ protest against discrimination, our history is replete with stories of the search for justice under law. This unique collection offers little-known facts and fresh perspectives on the people and events that have shaped the legal system and the profession.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor-in-Chief
Michael D. Yablonski
Associate Editors
Hon. Michael B. Hyman
Thomas A. Marrinson
Effie D. Silva
Richard T. Victoria
Robin Page West
Daniel S. Wittenberg
Managing Editor
Kevin Bailey
