Wyeth v. Levine: U.S. Supreme Court refuses to swallow “Big Pharma’s” preemption pill
The decision is being hailed as a resounding victory for victims’ rights. Leslie A. Brueckner

Banish the “barking dogs” before they take over your file cabinet
Accepting the “wrong” case can be emotionally, financially and professionally costly. The author offers a detailed checklist for case intake.
Claude A. Wyle

You can do better at mediation
For mediation to succeed, counsel must 1) get the client’s buy-in; 2) invest in case preparation; 3) make a conscious decision to disclose its best case; 4) prepare a winning brief and 5) agree to a joint session regardless of emotions. The author, a 24-year veteran mediator, explains why and how.
Joe Ramsey

 

Profile: Miriam Bourdette
Central Valley lawyer provides a strong and persuasive voice for equality. Stephen Ellison

LawLink.com: Professional and social networking for lawyers
Post a public profile or set up a group to share documents privately. Market, network and get questions answered in forums on this innovative legal site, the brainchild of an Oakland trial attorney.
A.T. Kippes

What to do when a reporter calls
Getting quoted in the newspaper or on TV is invaluable, but talking to the media requires skill and preparation.
Bob Weiss

Values-based living for lawyers
Identifying and beginning to live your personal values can help achieve balance between your professional and personal lives before it becomes a problem.
Cami McLaren

Reminiscing with John Keker
A giant in the Northern California bar, Keker reminisced about his career and the practice of law when he addressed the Lawyers Club of San Francisco.
Johnson Hor

Trial Practice and Procedure
Effective expert cross-examination
Here are some tips that are useful in cross-examining expert witnesses.
George Ellard and William L. Veen

Managing your Office
Stick it to the cell phone man
Never fear, there is something one can do about the amount paid each month to the cell phone robber baron.
Michael Mortimer

Book Review
California Motions In Limine
Reviewed by Douglas Parker & Laura McLennan

Appellate Reports
A review of recent cases of interest to plaintiffs’ attorneys.
Jeffrey Isaac Ehrlich