Medical marijuana mayhem: The debate continues
Medical marijuana: Gateway drug, sly cover for criminal enterprise, or a cost-effective, homeopathic approach to ease the pain and suffering of sick and dying patients? We take a look at the legal procedural history at both the state and federal levels.
Brian Brunkow

Old warriors
Don’t mention the “R” word to this over-70 club. These trial lawyers’ hearts are strong and their weapons are as effective and deadly as ever. Five noted attorneys talk about age and its impact – or lack thereof – on their practices.
J. Gary Gwilliam

Five ways to display spinal injuries
The author, an expert on trial presentations, looks at how to best present complex medical conditions to a jury or mediator, and why just talking about the MRI you entered into evidence may not be enough.
Jeff Davis

Southern Poverty Law Center: The ultimate plaintiff’s law firm
The plaintiff is tolerance: Morris Dees’ father’s strong sense of justice still affects his son’s crusade to right the wrongs of inequality.
Richard Friedling

Profile: Larry Drivon – “He never walked away from a fight.”
This “retired” Central Valley attorney helped take down Enron and the Catholic church, among other Goliaths.  His secret formula combines determination and an unfaltering sense of justice.
Stephen Ellison

Trial Practice and Procedure
Injury and Illness Resource Guide for clients
Making your client aware of resources and benefits available outside the civil justice system.
Anthony L. Label and William Veen

Managing your Office
I don’t need to do any stinkin’ timekeeping
Attorneys on contingency may not think they need to keep track of billable hours. Here are some really important reasons you should watch the clock. The author presents practical tips to aid keeping track of the time you spend to help your client win the case.
Michael Mortimer

Appellate Reports
Recent cases of interest to members of the plaintiff’s bar.
Jeffrey Isaac Ehrlich

Book Reviews
Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be
Author Carolyn Elefant says, “sole practice remains one of the best-kept secrets of the legal profession,” but now word has gotten out. With rising unemployment and layoffs, many attorneys are going solo and it’s not always by choice.
Donna Bader

Settlement Matters
OODA Loop: Using a military strategy to defend attacks on your case
The OODA Loop is not a hip-hop dance step. What it really can do is help you gain a strategic advantage in a negotiation. Sound confusing? Not as difficult as you might think.
Jeffrey Krivis