July 2003
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Individual Articles:
- » Supreme Court Reins in Large Punitive Damage Awards
Punitive damage awards presumptively capped at single-digit multiples of compensatory awards - » Federal Medical Liability Tort Reform Under Debate
ABA continues to oppose caps - » Jurors Disregard Confusing Instructions
Jury verdicts usually reasoned and defensible despite instructions - » Electronic Clearinghouse Proposed for Discovery Documents Obtained in Securities Litigation
Feasibility, cost, and usefulness to small investors remain open questions - » Court Imposes Sanctions for Negligent Failure to Provide Discovery
Relying on experts is no safeguard against sanctions - » Spoliation Primer Now Available
State-by-state survey describes law - » Sentencing Guidelines Stiffen Penalties for White-Collar Crime
Large-scale fraud cases specifically targeted - » Appellate Courts Adopt Standards for Internet-Based Personal Jurisdiction
More than passive online activity usually required - » Another Record-Breaking Year for Bankruptcy Filings
Judges are working harder than ever - » Lawyers Now Receive Bankruptcy Notices Electronically
Lawyers appreciate real-time access - » Section Members Offer Trial Training Suggestions
Readers respond to article about training young litigators - » McElhaney Has New Deposition Guide
Well-known teacher offers practical advice for litigators - » Online Bidding Raises Serious Ethical Issues
“Ebay” may not be “The Way” - » Arizona Excepts Unsolicited E-Mail from Duty of Confidentiality
Advisory opinion would allow disclosure - » Court Sanctions Attorney for Footnote Suggesting Lower Court Had Unethical Motivations
The limits of permissible advocacy?


