Trying plaintiffs’ cases when the economy is on everyone’s mind
In hard economic times, the attorney must give extra attention to the factors affecting jurors’ judgment when it comes to damages.
Lois Heaney

“The Wolf Was Framed!”
The Little Red Riding Hood story may not be what it seems. It depends on who’s telling it and who’s listening says the author, a trial consultant.
Diane F. Wyzga

Federal tort claims: Is the Feres doctrine fair?
The Feres doctrine has been successfully applied as an exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act without any clear uniformity for almost 60 years and continues to bar plaintiffs’ actions, both on and off the battlefield.
Donna Bader

Profile: Peter J. Hinton – Pupil of the world
Lead counsel for victims of the 1991 Oakland Hills fire, this East Bay attorney says that “plaintiff law is learning about the world from the inside of a law office.”
Stephen Ellison

Your four most important social networking tools
Want to get started using social networking to market your practice? These tips will help you maximize the latest trends in Web 2.0 communication.
Dean Guadagni and Susan Hanshaw

Trial Practice and Procedure
Opening Statement: Appeal to your jury without getting appealed
Avoid the pitfalls of falling into objections which can get witnesses or evidence stricken.
Karen Stromeyer and William Veen

From the Trial Consultant’s Seat
The importance of storytelling
Why do “storytelling rules” keep changing in court?
Katherine James

Public Interest Forum
Settlement provides reservations, assurances for disabled travelers who book online
Now, disabled travelers will be able to take advantage of discounts and convenience through online booking.
Sarah Dean

Managing your Office
Capturing and saving Internet evidence
For a $20 investment, you can obtain smoking-gun evidence from the Web and satisfy your Perry Mason fantasies.
Michael Mortimer

Appellate Reports
Recent cases of interest to members of the plaintiff’s bar.
Jeffrey Isaac Ehrlich

Settlement Matters
The elephant in the room
When the client’s spouse gets involved.
Jeffrey Krivis