“Can we talk?” The guide to communicating with class members
These guidelines will prove valuable when you need to deal with the issue of class member discovery.
Gregg A. Farley

Where did the defendant go? An overview on seeking default
The author shows you how to achieve a rapid recovery for your client while avoiding the pitfalls that arise with obtaining a default judgment.
David L. Cheng

Sharpening your oral-argument skills
The author looks at how to advance your oral argument even if the Court seems to take control of it.
Donna Bader

 

Westlaw versus Lexis: The debate rages on
Rising costs and a weak economy may influence the outcome of the libraries’ choice of search engines. A Stanford Law School study suggests Westlaw has the edge.
Tami Kamin-Meyer

Helpful tips for healthy holiday eating
You can still enjoy holiday treats without dire consequences as long as you remember a few simple tricks.
Dr. Chady Wonson

Tips on opposing motions
The devil is in the details! Here is a sensible approach for organizing the logistics and mechanics of opposing a defendant’s motion.
Michael Mortimer

Profile: Ingrid M. Evans
The gift for playing guardian embodies her life’s work.
Stephen Ellison

Settlement Matters
Making your settlement story “sticky”
“Selling” routine cases and increasing their value requires making the case’s message “sticky.”
Jeffrey Krivis

Trial Practice & Procedure
Jury consultants and mock trials
Sometimes it pays to get the help of jury consultants and their stable of mock jurors to get a handle on the more difficult cases.
William L. Veen and Corey N. Friedman

From the Trial Consultant’s Seat
Jurors: What they see trumps who they are
The way you tell the story may be more important than the jury you pick. Also, a look at different types of trial consultants.
Edward P. Schwartz

Katherine James

Managing your Office
Protect yourself from hackers, crackers and thieves by using a “Net-only” notebook computer
Using a “Net-only” computer can prevent a computer catastrophe.
Michael Mortimer