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

From Issue: 2009 April

You can do better at mediation

Prepare well and be ready to present your strongest case — don’t hold back

Joe Ramsey

From Issue: 2009 April

Values-based living for lawyers

Identifying and beginning to live your values will improve your work-life balance, before it becomes a problem

Cami McLaren

From Issue: 2009 April

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

From Issue: 2009 April

LawLink.com offers 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.

Althea T. Kippes

From Issue: 2009 April

Banish the “barking dogs” before they take over your file cabinet

Accepting the “wrong” case can be emotionally, financially and professionally costly

Claude A. Wyle

From Issue: 2009 April

California Motions In Limine By David N. Finley

Reviewed by Douglas Parker & Laura McLennan

Douglas Parker
Laura C. McLennan

From Issue: 2009 April

What to do when a reporter calls

Talking to the media requires skill and preparation

Bob Weiss

From Issue: 2009 April

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

From Issue: 2009 April

Profile: Miriam Bourdette

Central Valley lawyer provides a strong and persuasive voice for equality

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2009 April

Effective expert cross-examination

Be wary of “killing” the defense witness in deposition; you can often use him at trial

George Ellard
William Veen

From Issue: 2009 April

Appellate Reports

A review of recent cases of interest to plaintiffs’ attorneys

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2009 April