A good fit? Married in life and the practice of law
Is it a good idea for married couples to practice law together? Despite some obstacles, these attorney couples offer insights into combining marriage and a successful law practice.
Tami Kamin-Meyer

Beyond time management: Using “time shifting” to tap your own inner resources
Can’t find enough time to meet your deadlines? The author demonstrates how changing your perception of time can free you to accomplish more in the same amount of time.
Leslie Keenan

New amendment to California Rule of Court, rule 3.724
Cases are won and lost in discovery, and e-discovery lays traps for the unwary. California Rules of Court, rule 3.724 has been amended to deal with the discovery of electronically stored information (ESI).
Will Hoffman

Profile: Don Ernst – State-wide practice from a small town
Former CAOC president is a small-town lawyer at heart who, from his long-time San Luis Obispo offices, has built a metro-sized reputation for protecting consumer rights.
Stephen Ellison

Establishing “alter ego” liability
The author examines how pursuing alter ego liability partially transforms your personal injury case into a business litigation matter, and why PI attorneys should not shy away from such claims.
Ara Jabagchourian

 

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Castaneda, Public Justice leads the fight
Oakland litigator Conal Doyle is lead trial counsel as the Public Justice leads the fight to the Supreme Court for a decision on whether Federal officials may be sued for damages for violating the Constitution or whether the people they injure or kill can only sue the U.S. government under the more restrictive Federal Tort Claims Act.
Adele P. Kimmel

Trial Practice and Procedure
Products liability: Beating the component parts defense
A component manufacturer can avoid strict products liability if the manufacturer supplies a non-defective part and plays no role in designing the finished product. This is the component parts defense. Recent cases have shown how to beat this defense through more effective discovery.
William L. Veen and Oliver Vallejo

Managing your Office
2009 Netbook Buying Guide
Great deals abound this holiday season for netbooks. Check out the features and benefits before you buy. The latest models offer more at low cost. Also, a look at Windows Version 7.
Michael Mortimer

Appellate reports
Summary Judgment – If you handle summary judgment motions – and what plaintiff’s lawyer doesn’t? – then you need to read Nazir v. United Airlines Inc.
Jeffrey Isaac Ehrlich

Book Reviews
Paul Luvera on Trial Strategy
The renowned practitioner offers concrete advice to trial attorneys in a DVD set. On Trial Strategy addresses communication with the jury, making specific suggestions for every phase of the trial.
Reviewed by Rick Friedling

AAJ Update
AAJ fights medical malpractice reform in health-care bill.
Ingrid M. Evans

A Winning Verdict
Trial lawyers: Actors or boxers?
A trial can unfold as a play with a plot and characters, or seem more like a boxing match. How should you approach the courtroom?
J. Gary Gwilliam