Wed, 15 July 2009. Announcing 2009 International Human Rights Award Recipient
The recipient of the Section of Litigations 2009 International Human Rights Award is Edwin...

Wed, 15 July 2009. Can Email Create Personal Jurisdiction over a Foreign Defendant?
A recent Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision, finding that email and telephone...

Wed, 15 July 2009. Turning to the Internet for Savings on Legal Research Costs
As more legal content becomes freely available on the web, many lawyers find that the Internet...

Wed, 15 July 2009. Federal Judges Try Again for Cost-of-Living Raises
AA suit pending in the United States Court of Federal Claims has revived the debate over the...

Wed, 15 July 2009. Advanced Workshop for Corporate Counsel: How to Get the Best Out of Alternative Fee Arrangements
Tuesday, August 11, 2009. In this economic downturn, everyone is talking about alternative fee...

Wed, 15 July 2009. National Conference for the Minority Lawyer
September 24?25, 2009. Join us for the National Conference for the Minority Lawyer, sponsored by...

Wed, 15 July 2009. 2009 ABA Annual Meeting
July 30?August 2. The ABA Section of Litigation invites you to explore the professional learning...

Wed, 15 July 2009. Ten Practical Tips for Making Your Case Appealable
In the heat of battle at trial, it can be challenging to remember that the legal war may not end...

Wed, 15 July 2009. Preparing for Your First Civil Trial, Part One: Where and How to Begin
Even if you have never tried a case?if all of your cases have settled after three long years of...

Wed, 18 March 2009. Irizarry and Rule 32(h): Be Ready for Anything
Supreme Court addresses aspect of sentencing that had been subject of split among circuits.

Wed, 18 March 2009. Navigating New Waters: Working with a Legal Secretary
Effective communication, mutual respect are critical in forging successful working relationship.

Wed, 18 March 2009. Affinity Groups in Large Law Firms: What to Consider
Groups that might thrive in a corporate environment could sabotage firm diversity.

Wed, 18 March 2009. Persuasion Starts with Strategy
Experience can, at times, divert attention from trial strategy to the routine laundry list of...

Wed, 18 March 2009. Amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure
Fourth amemdment dealing with amicus curiae briefs may generate controversy.

Wed, 18 March 2009. Dealing with the Difficult Adversary
Preparation, understanding of adversaries are keys to avoiding or ending disputes with opposing...

Wed, 18 March 2009. Third Circuit Raises Bar for Class Certification
Court clarifies ?rigorous analysis? required of district judges.

Wed, 18 March 2009. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Addresses the Section of Litigation Concerning State Court Judicial Campaign Contributions and Disqualification
The Section of Litigation is pleased to present audio recordings of the Honorable Sandra Day...

Wed, 18 March 2009. Model Rule 1.10 Amendments Affect Lateral Moves
Amendment raises concern over lack of need for client consent.

Wed, 18 March 2009. Siemens Rethinks Bribery as a Business Strategy
FCPA-related fine smashes existing record by factor of ten or more.

Wed, 18 March 2009. Computers to Replace Lawyers? Not Yet
New digital landscape creates challenges, opportunities for lawyers.

Fri, 13 February 2009. New Podcast Episode Available: Discrete Interrogatory Subparts Under Rule 33
Interrogatories during the discovery process can be terribly frustrating. Despite the frustration...

Fri, 13 February 2009. Court Denies Review of Use of Victim Impact Videos
Denial of certiorari leaves questions surrounding technology and evidence.

Fri, 13 February 2009. Appellate Court Affirms Sanction for Violating Protective Order
Sanctions upheld against lawyer for informing client about trade secrets.

Fri, 13 February 2009. Courts Continue Defining Scope of Arbitration Clause Survivability
Enforcing arbitration provisions after contract expiration is limited to labor contracts.

Fri, 13 February 2009. Court Hits Pause in Case Involving Internet Video of Deposition
First Amendment, jury pool issues surround Texas consumer fraud claim.

Tue, 23 December 2008. Amendment to Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.10
The Section of Litigation's Amendment, contained in Report 110, offers a compromise position to...

Tue, 23 December 2008. Litigation News: Conflict-of-Interest Rules to Be Reconsidered
Proposed amendment to Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.10 makes rounds, again.

Tue, 23 December 2008. Applications Now Being Accepted for JIOP
The Judicial Intern Opportunity Program is a full-time, six-week minimum, summer internship...

Tue, 23 December 2008. Subprime Mortgage and Related Litigation Study: Third Quarter 2008 Update
Credit Crisis spurs unprecedented volume of litigation, Navigant Consulting study shows.

Mon, 27 October 2008. Litigation News Now Available - www.litigationnews.org
News, Analysis & Publications from the ABA Section of Litigation in a fresh new layout.