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March 2003
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Individual Articles:
- » Law Clerks Taking Different Routes to the Courthouse
More federal judges are hiring law clerks with other work experience - » Most Motions Now Decided on the Papers
Lawyers note oral argument rarely given - » New District Judgeships Expected
Relief on the way, especially for Southwest Border States - » South Dakota Voters Reject Jury Nullification
Initiative lacks broad support, but dissent remains - » EEOC to Get Firm Records to Determine If ADEA Applies to Partners
Are law partners employees or employers? - » Circuits Disagree On Allowing Punitive Damages Absent Compensatory Awards
New case allowing punitives without compensatories adds to circuit split - » Courts Now Defining Parenthood
Courts impose child support obligations on non-custodial lesbian partners - » Opportunities Exist to Advocate for Children
A look at the Children’s Rights Litigation Committee - » Court Uses Video Technology for Appellate Arguments
"Neither rain, nor snow . . . ." - » Confronting Contrary Authority Makes Persuasive Arguments
A reputation for candor and honesty can be a trial lawyer’s most effective professional weapon - » In-House Counsel Give Surprising Answers in Ethics Survey
Corporate counsel express confidence their own clients are ethical — not sure about others - » Media and Technology Alter Jurors’ Views
Jurors admire tough lawyers but remain skeptical of judicial system - » Lawyers Discuss Impact of Digital Photography on Today’s Litigation
Benefits of digital photographs weighed against concerns regarding manipulation - » Section Responds to Criticism of Legal Profession
Task Force and workshops set to improve lawyers’ image - » Utah Allows Fee-Sharing with Employee Paralegals
Independent contractor paralegals ineligible to share - » New York City Ethics Committee Loosens Interpretation of No-Contact Rule
Now lawyers can sometimes advise clients regarding substance of communications with represented parties
