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Full Disclosure

Jul. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

The Supreme Court remands a class action that attempts to use civil RICO claims against the employers of illegal immigrants. b...


In Pro Per

Jul. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

How does it feel to be the token minority? by Linda A. Mabry



Discipline Report

Jul. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn


Expert Advice

Jul. 1, 2006

Practical tips for preparing for the worst--losing an important motion--and getting relief through a writ petition. by Benjam...



Rosie's Ramblings

Jul. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Rosie opines on time and billing software, then abruptly changes the subject. by Sandra Rosenzweig


Rosie's Reviews

Jul. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Mix equal parts color laser printer, black-and-white laser printer, color and black-and-white fax, flatbed scanner, and color ...



The Case for Deterrence

Jun. 2, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Studying the deterrent effects of executions. ...


From Justice, with Baggage

Jun. 2, 2006
By Annie Gausn

As a lawyer in the U.S. Justice Department, Jay C. Bybee made a name for himself by writing an infamous memo on torture. Now, ...



Send Lawyers, Judges

Jun. 2, 2006
By Annie Gausn

In the rapidly growing Inland Empire, the legal system wrestles with a critical shortage of lawyers and judges. ...


A Summer to Remember

Jun. 2, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Greenberg Traurig takes a cue from Donald Trump. ...



Fuming Over Pot Clubs

Jun. 2, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Voters approved Prop. 215--the medical marihuana initiative--ten years ago amid great optimism by its backers. But the closure...


Lawyer or Lover?

Jun. 2, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Unless you found your soul mate in law school, you've probably had a hard time hooking up in the real world. Here's a quiz to ...



Letters

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn


Rosie's Ramblings

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

What the heck is podcasting, and why might you care?



In Pro Per

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

A physician ponders why even good doctors make mistakes. by Dr. Jack Hasson


Mergers and Acquisitions

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

A roundtable with Davis Polk & Wardwell; Fenwick & West; Manatt Phelps & Phillips; Morrison & Foerster; Skadde...



Ask Rosie

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Computers rarely work smoothly. Rosie tries to ease some of the bumps.


From the Editor

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn



Rosie's Reviews

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

A product we loved at first look gets a second once-over. (A twice-over?)


Tips & Tricks

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Time- and user-tested Windows support sites.



MCLE Self-Study

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Technology/IP Many people misunderstand the Copyright Revision Act and often ignore it--two mistakes you can't afford to make...


Legal Ease

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

The trouble with "the fact that". by Howard Posner



Full Disclosure

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

As large law firm practices consolidate, potential conflicts of interest are bedeviling would-be lateral partners and legal re...


Discipline Report

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn



Expert Advice

Jun. 1, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Boosting your search engine ranking is essential to remaining competitive, but it can be fraught with legal pitfalls. Here's h...


The EBay Effect

May 2, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Corporate law departments are now using reverse auctions, an ancient method of valuing commodities, to price fixed-rate lega...



Letter From East Palo Alto

May 2, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Cultures collide at an East Palo Alto office complex as some of Silicon Valley's premier law firms move into a former redevelo...


[Legislation Watch] Bound for the ballot?

May 2, 2006
By Jeanie Liun

Initiative ideas line up for a place on the November ballot ...



Animal Instincts

May 2, 2006
By Annie Gausn

Legal writing is littered with animal metaphors. Have we flown the coop, or is there an elephant in the room? by Jeff Bleich ...


As Ronald M. George celebrates his tenth year as chief justice of the California Supreme Court, observers marvel at his politi...