November 2005

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Individual Articles:

• » Supreme Court Reverses Arthur Andersen Conviction
  Implications for document retention policies follow
• » Rash of Courthouse Violence Prompts Security Reviews
  Vigilance and common sense action are required
• » Electronic Devices Face Limits in Court
  Differing local rules make litigators call ahead
• » Protecting Client Confidences in Metadata
  Where ethics and technology intersect
• » Referrals for Former Employees Riskier Than Ever
  Negligent misrepresentation claim may result
• » Federal Courts Streamline Jury Duty
  Fewer jurors left waiting at the courthouse
• » Court Can Raise Limitations Defense in a Habeas Case
  “What’s sauce for the goose … ”
• » Right to Counsel for Plea Appeals Upheld
  Constitutional bases invoked
• » Large Law Firms Hiring More General Counsel
  Taking a lesson from clients
• » Underwriter Held Potential Fiduciary of Issuer
  Theory rests on advice beyond underwriting contract
• » “Harmless” Pleading Mistakes Excused
  Forgiving standard for pro se complaints
• » YOUNG LAWYERS: Where Have All the Trials Gone?
  How to get trial experience in a tightening court system
• » ETHICS: Use of Future Conflict Waivers Expanded
  ABA ethics opinion urges caution