September 2003
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Individual Articles:
- » SEC Continues Considering Mandatory “Noisy Withdrawal” Rules
Both the ABA and the Section of Litigation weigh in against SEC proposals - » Five-Justice Majority Upholds IOLTA Program
Although IOLTA funds are private property, Court finds no unconstitutional taking - » Anonymous Jury Use Is on the Rise
Does balance favor juror safety and convenience at expense of fair and open trials? - » $25 Million Punitive Damage Arbitration Award Overturned on Appeal
Some wonder whether more meddlesome courts are in the forecast - » Department of Justice Toughens Business Prosecution Guidelines
Civil and criminal risks related to criminal investigation of employees are increased - » Task Force Report Identifies Trial Training Methods
Firms employ different ways to teach trial skills to new lawyers - » Changes to Sentencing Laws Spark Controversy
Judges and lawyers decry new limitations on judicial sentencing discretion - » Outside Counsel Fees Remain Top Concern of In-House Counsel
Surveys say controlling costs is priority number one - » An Up-to-Date Guide to Internal Corporate Investigations Now Available
- » Court Adopts Detailed Analysis For Shifting Cost of Producing E-Mail
Ruling permits but does not encourage cost-shifting - » How Do You Handle the Pro Se Adversary?
"Be professional" is often the best advice - » Pro Se Litigants Pose Challenges
Section and other groups searching for answers - » Proposed Changes to Model Rules Allow Permissive Disclosure of Client Confidences to Outsiders
ABA Task Force amendments parallel SEC proposals - » Should Attorneys Verify Their Clients’ Pleadings?
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