House of Delegates Wrap-Up
House of Delegates adopts new policies Meeting at the 2007 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, the ABA House of Delegates adopted new policies, elected officers, heard from distinguished speakers and saw the presentation of the ABA Medal. Read more...
Around the Annual Meeting
Planning, organization, financials oh my! Practical session from GP/Solo helps lawyers understand that knowing the law is not enough to set up a practice, and that business, tax and technology considerations are important as well. Read more...
Nanotechnology: threat or promise Representatives from the FDA, non-profit consumer groups and chemical companies come together to discuss the implications of nanotechnology on people and the planet. They all agreed that nanotechnology is a big area and is getting bigger. Read more...
Famous marks and the brands they stand for The cost of having an internationally recognized brand is constant vigilance, and the courts want to help protect well-known trademarks. They're just very careful about doing it – and you'd better be well-known. Read more...
Where do we go from here? Appellate mediation brings together opposing counsel who disagreed with each other in the original trial and now are supposed to work together. Read more...
A first chance to make a good impression Law students receive a jump on their job search competition by attending a career fair that included a review of their resumes and practice in meeting hiring attorneys. Read more...
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Standing room only for sitting judges at dispute resolution session Mediation and settlement techniques available for the bench should meet expectations for all participants. Read more...
What do juries think and why? Because juries only hear what they know, the challenge is to help them know more about your client's position. Read more...
Begin at the beginning Then weave your trial theme throughout testimony, arguments and summations to reinforce the story you want told on behalf of your client. Read more...
The basics of client development can lead to an enhanced book of business Session covering the three Rs—rainmaking, retention and referral—of building a practice shows how small steps can lead to big results. Read more...
Paying attention to details is key to success as a real estate lawyer Referring to themselves as lawyers who play in dirt, a panel of exceptional professionals gave tips on how to create a successful real estate practice. Read more...
Just because it's in your body, doesn't mean it's yours Patents on sequences of human genes mean that you might not own what's in your body, creating ethical dilemmas and civil liberties concerns. Read more...
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