Appellate Court Agrees to Hear NYC Soda Ban Appeal

A New York appellate court recently agreed to hear the city’s appeal of the prior rule striking down the large soda bank, or what has become known as the Portion Cap Rule.

Supreme Court Reaffirms Heightened Standards for Class Certification

The Court reaffirmed the recent trend toward heightening pleading and evidentiary requirements in federal class-action litigation.

Return of Child to a Foreign Country Does Not Render Appeal Moot

The Supreme Court decided that there there is still live dispute between the parties as to where their children will be raised.

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Demystifying the Advance Health Care Directive

By Carrie L. Anderson

Be prepared in the event you cannot make decisions on your own.

Advice for Young Lawyers: Becoming an Expert on Experts

By George Abele and Adam Reich

Everything you need to know about handling expert witnesses.

Gender Identity: Breaking Ground in Employment Law

By Evan Schlack

Claims based on gender-identity discrimination are gaining traction.

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Rain-Making for Younger Attorneys: Don’t Forget Opportunities in Your Own Firm

By Paul McDonald

Paul McDonald, in-house counsel at Kraft Foods, Northfield, Illinois, and a leader in the ABA Section of Litigation, describes how younger attorneys can take advantage of opportunities within their own firms for client development.

Creating a New Culture of Civility in the Courtroom

By The Honorable John G. Koeltl

U.S. District Judge John Koeltl of the Southern District of New York makes the case for civility among lawyers, both before and during trial, as a way of not only making the practice of law more satisfying for lawyers, but also less costly for clients, and more focused for judges and juries.

Tweet, Tweet, You’re Fired

Although blogging and social networking may have benefits for companies, employers are beginning to take note of the legal risks of employee use of Web 2.0 technology.

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Roundtables »

Career Development 101: Practical Advice for Establishing a Network and Finding an Advocate for your Advancement Final

How can young lawyers turn these challenges into opportunities? What are some ways young lawyers can establish and build a network? Listen and learn. (1:13:25)

Everyday Ethics from Superhero Attorneys

James Daily discusses the legal ethics issues raised by superhero attorneys such as Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil) and Jennifer Walters (aka She-Hulk). (52:23)

In-House Counsel and Beyond

Maximize your professional growth and potential with in-house opportunities. (59:09)

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