YourABA: November2007


	November 2007 e-news for members

First Focus

Restore justice in Pakistan, says ABA An estimated 600-700 lawyers marched past the Supreme Court building during an ABA solidarity event on Nov. 14 to draw attention to their demand for an end to martial law in Pakistan. Read more...

Q and A

Technology resources for solo and small firm practitioners: Solosez and more As an expert on law firm technology, Bruce Dorner offers tips for advancing your practice and shares the value of Solosez for those in the profession. Read more...

Around the ABA

Becoming a small firm lawyer With law school recruitment focused on large firms and government agencies, finding a position with small firm can be a challenge. GP/Solo members offer tips. Read more...

Avoid irritating a judge Thinking of the court as a classroom is one of the tips shared in this helpful review of judges’ pet-peeves. Read more...

Helping clients navigate recent laws of financial reporting The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is considered by some to be the most far-reaching overhaul of U.S. securities regulations since the New Deal. The SEC and others offer guidance on compliance. Read more...

Strengthening your divorce practice with CDFAs Certified Divorce Financial Analysts add value to your case and increase client satisfaction. Read more...

Lawyers may charge reasonable fees to represent veterans, says new law Congress repealed a 144-year old law that prohibited lawyers from charging fees to veterans whom they represent in Veteran's Affairs proceedings. The ABA weighs in on the new law and its implementation. Read more...

Collaborative law practice, ABA approves An increasingly popular form of dispute resolution, collaborative law practice does not create inherent conflicts, says ethics opinion from the ABA. Read more...

Intellectual property crimes growing, lawyers react Billions of dollars are lost each year because of intellectual property crimes. "Movie pirates aren't just crooks, they're our competitors," lamented John G. Malcolm of the Motion Picture Association of America. Read more...

ABA's legal aid program earns legislative funding victory The Legal Services Corporation gets $42 million restored after ABA opposition to proposed cuts. The increase is a victory for low-income citizens. Read more...

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Eye on Ethics

Oh where, oh where, has my client gone?

You were retained six months ago to represent a client in a personal injury matter.

After attempts to negotiate a settlement have failed to bear fruit, you would like to prepare and file a complaint in the matter, but the client has since moved leaving no forwarding address or phone number and you have been unable to contact him.

The statute of limitations is fast approaching, and you are concerned about whether you can file the complaint to toll the statute.

What should you do?
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