Trial Practice, Practice, Practice
Just as a great actor develops his or her talent, a lawyer can hone skills in the courtroom. The author, an actor and jury consultant, suggests exercises to improve your performance.
Katherine James

Profile: Mary Alexander — Attorney embarked on a mission to be a protector of people
A widowed single mother, she turned down a good-paying job to become a plaintiff’s attorney.
Stephen Ellison

U.S. Supreme Court further interprets ADEA
The Court has parsed a fine distinction between an employer’s pension policies that take age into account and favor younger employees versus directly taking age into account and discriminating against older employees.
Frank P. Sarro

A rare victory for the homeless
Berkeley woman’s challenge leads to repeal of an unconstitutional loitering ordinance.
East Bay Community Law Center

Tough economic times don’t deter lawyers from pro bono cases
There are as many reasons for offering pro bono representation as there are lawyers in the American legal system.
Tami Kamin-Meyer

Videotape depositions: Take one!
One picture is worth a thousand words: A new view on why you should videotape depositions.
Jeffrey Huron

Looking back at the end of the case: What will your client think of you?
It can be useful to understand what goes through a client’s mind after he or she has been to trial.
Donna Bader

Public Interest Forum
Using the law to advance social justice
Thinking outside the courtroom box may help to bring about true social reform.
Michele Magar

Settlement Matters
When defendants are fighting each other
How to settle a multi-party case where the defendants are fighting with each other over liability and coverage
Jeffrey Krivis

Managing Your Office
Dealing with Federal Electronic Litigation
Why wait until a case forces you to deal with federal e-filing and ECF procedures? Learn what to do by reading this article.
A.T. Kippes

U.S. Supreme Court slashes punitive damages in Exxon Mobil Shipping Company v. Baker
Leslie Brueckner, Public Justice