ABA Journal 1995 - Abstracts

ABA Journal 1995
TitleSubjectAuthors
ABA's World Wide Web page offers linkup to member services.(Cover Story)LawDavid Hambourger
A changing landscape: as Congress struggles to rewrite the nation's tort laws, the states already may have done the job.(Cover Story)LawMartha Middleton
A jury of your peers: is it in the best interests of justice to have lawyers serve on juries? Yes: it's everyone's duty - including lawyers.LawColleen McMahon
Alabama: tort capital or whipping boy? At the center of the debate is winning plaintiffs' lawyer Jere Beasley. (includes a list of top five punitive verdicts in 1994)LawMike Hudson
A lawyer group with a mission: Guild tries to buck Communist label, conservative tide. (National Lawyers Guild)LawPatricia G. Barnes
A learned profession: law students need grounding in values, responsibilities of the law.LawRobert C. Cumbow
A matter of forms: standard documents provide a legal foundation in construction matters.LawAlan B. Stover
Art of the argument; beyond the shouting.LawGerald Leonard Spence
A tribunal waiting for work: trial likely soon for only one of 22 indicted for war crimes. (in former Yugoslavia)LawBarbara Franklin
At the halfway point: light docket makes it hard to read trends in Supreme Court decisions.LawWilliam Banks
At the seat of power. (Orrin G. Hatch)(Interview)LawGary A. Hengstler
Bouncing back. (nine partners laid off from Phoenix, Arizona's Streich Lang Weeks Cardon and French in 1990 rebuild their lives successfully)LawJoel Kaplan
Breaking the rules. (Philip K. Howard, author of 'The Death of Common Sense')LawNina A. Burleigh
Breaking up is hard to do: liability risks lurk in the process of dissolving a law firm.LawPamela A. Bresnahan
Bulwarks stand test of time: landmark statutes provide path through maze of securities law. (Securities Act of 1933, Securitie Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940)LawRobert C. Boehm
Chief enigma. (reversal of the opinions of US Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger's court)LawA.E. Dick Howard
Confessions of the rodent: the elusive hero of frustrated associates has a thing or two to say about creative billing, big egos and, of course, the rat race.LawPaul Reidinger
Continuing protection: converting a limited liability structure raises key insurance issues.LawKirsten L. Christophe
Cutting classes: many law schools are shrinking along with the job market.LawPatricia G. Barnes
Damage control: fire's aftermath is lesson in how lawyers can avoid problems with clients.LawMargaret M. Eckenbrecht
Defending American democracy: lawyers play a key role in ensuring that the Constitution remains vibrant.LawRoberta Cooper Ramo
Differences of opinion. (states' rights and tort and securities law)Law 
Disaster planning: appropriate insurance coverage will help businesses minimize losses.LawRhonda D. Orin
Divorced dads challenge tuition law: Pa. statute allows court to order former spouses to pay college expenses.(Pennsylvania)LawAlexandra Dylan Lowe
Dreams really do come true. (young lawyers with dream jobs)LawJoel Kaplan
Employer dilemma: reducing workers' comp costs may be undercut by conflicting federal laws.LawJonathan R. Mook
Enhancing client protection: lawyers need to demonstrate their trustworthiness, not worry about image.LawKenneth J. Bossong
Equal justice: would color-conscious jury selection help? Yes: a racially diverse jury is more likely to do justice.LawAlbert W. Alschuler
Expanding the plaintiff pool; some nonclients are succeeding in malpractice claims against lawyers.LawH. Robert Fiebach
Fingerprints exonerate convict; on second try, automated system finds another suspect. (James Newsome exonerated of murder) (Illinois)LawGera-Lind Kolarik
For a bigger, better ABA: three special task forces to examine member relations, services.(President's Page)LawRoberta Cooper Ramo
For whom the bill tolls: quantity, not quality becomes the goal when hourly fees prevail.LawDavid S. Rosenstein
Get it in writing: lawyers often fail to document due diligence in securities offerings.LawEdward C. Mendrzycki
Ground cover(up): real estate brokers face higher duty to disclose environmental hazards.LawDaniel J. Gibby
Hardball discovery.; for drama, the pre-trial in a claim of nicotine-spiked cigarettes could have been scripted for a movie. But these scenes are from real life.LawSteve Weinberg
High cost of doing good; more law grads would enter public service with loan-forgiveness plan.LawWilliam P. Hoye
How a prosecutor learned all he needs to know from Johnny Cash.LawVictor I. Vieth
Hurdle cleared for tobacco suit; with class action OK, plaintiffs' lawyers promise massive effort, cooperation. (includes related article)LawMark Curriden, Joseph Wharton
Inadmissible lies. (a spoof of legal thrillers)(Cover Story)LawAlan M. Dershowitz
In the 'bigs:' Supreme Court appearances are a rare opportunity for small firm lawyers.LawAlexander Wohl
In the shoes of the wrongly accused: Americans worried about jury fairness, serious about service, study says.LawGeoffrey A. Campbell
In the Simpson spotlight: commentators find lots of fame but little fortune from media exposure. (O.J. Simpson murder trial) (California)LawDeborah Graham
Jurors ignore, misunderstand instructions; the result, says study's principal researcher, is a bias in favor of death penalty. (William Bowers, Capital Jury Project)LawScott Burgins
Law's new entrepreneurs. (women attorneys forming their own firms) (includes related article on working for a female boss)LawDeborah Graham
Lawsuit pipeline: dueling polybutylene class actions make choices plumb difficult for homeowners.LawErik Milstone
Lawyers as peacemakers: our Navajo peers could teach us a thing or two about conflict resolution.(President's Page)LawRoberta Cooper Ramo
Learning curve: lawyers must confront impact of changes on litigation strategies. (includes related article on the purposes of tort law)(Cover Story)LawBarbara Franklin
Limiting mental health inquiries: ABA urges bar examiners to narrow focus on current, recent disabilities.LawH. Rutherford Turnbull III
Long-term prospects; Fannie Mae switches to third-party ratings in search for reliable title insurance.LawT. Mary McDonald
Malpractice case alleges 'lawsuit abuse'; lawyers accused of stirring up groundless toxic-tort litigation after plant fire. (Texas)LawGeoffrey A. Campbell
Missing and presumed murdered. (a possible murder with no body makes prosecution hard)LawSteve Weinberg
Mr. Thompson takes on Washington: whether as a lawyer, actor or now U.S. senator, Fred Thompson follows his own script.LawGary A. Hengstler
New gains for battered-child defense: executive clemency granted in two cases where parent killers claimed abuse.LawJohn D. McKinnon
New meaning for the First Amendment: free speech may be seen as a tool for protecting those in power. (44 Liquormart, Inc. v. Rhode Island and United States v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co.)LawMark V. Tushnet
No: clients should get the benefit of full disclosure.(Contingent Fees: Do Lawyers Deserve Them When Cases Settle Quickly?)LawLisa G. Lerman
No: cultural heritage is important. (Interracial Adoption: Is the Multiethnic Placement Act Flawed?)LawCarol Moseley-Braun
No: drawing racial lines has a toxic effect on society.(Equal Justice: Would Color-Conscious Jury Selection Help?)LawRandall L. Kennedy
No: good intentions cannot justify bad law.(Professional Responsibility: Should Sexist Comments Be a Disciplinary Offense?)LawCarol A. Sobel
No: keeping standards high protects the public. (Practicing Law Without A License: Is It Time For the Bar to Drop Its Opposition to Independent Paralegals?)LawF.M. Apicella, John A. Hallbauer, Robert H. Gillespy II
No: look at the facts, not rhetoric.(Affirmative Action: Have Race- and Gender-Conscious Remedies Outlived Their Usefulness?)LawKathryn J. Rodgers
No: mere illusion of safety creates climate of vigilante justice. (Megan's Law: When a Sex Offender Moves In, Is There a Duty to Warn the Community?)LawEdward Martone
No: tabloid television does not belong at trial.(Cameras in the Courtroom: Should Judges Permit High-Profile trials to Be Televised?)LawWendy Kaminer
No: the founding fathers would be cheering.(The Line-Item Veto: Both Political Parties Want It, But Is It Unconstitutional?)LawBruce Fein
No: the law is clear, only the Court has changed. (Entitlements for Undocumented Aliens: Is California's Proposition 187 constitutional?)LawHerman Schwartz
No: the SEC is our best line of defense against crooks. (Deregulation: Should the Securities and Exchange Commission Be Abolished?)LawA.A. Sommer Jr.
No: the temptation to take over is too great.(A Jury of Your Peers: Is It in the Best Interests of Justice to Have Lawyers Serve on Juries?)LawLarry D. Sharp
Playing to the bench. (Art of the Argument)LawMichael A. Ponsor
Privilege an obstacle in Groom Lake suit: government refuses even to name secret air base in litigation over pollution.LawRobert Granader
Professional responsibility: should sexist comments be a disciplinary offense? Yes: offensive speech limits access to justice.LawRoberta M. Ikemi
Prospecting the internet.(Cover Story)LawPeter W. Martin
Public discontent: the debate goes beyond tort law; it's about lawyers.(Cover Story)(Panel Discussion)Law 
Questionable tactics: lawyers can protect against suits that second-guess litigation choices.LawJoseph P. McMonigle, Gerald K. Carroll
Read all about them: Supreme Court justices have become popular subjects for biographers. (includes bibliography)LawAlexander Wohl
Real reform. (reform of the legal system)(1995 Ross Essay)LawJohn W. Toothman
Return of the problem-solvers: the profession needs to focus on helping people, not just fighting battles.LawAnnette J. Scieszinski
Rewards in diversity: conference showcases minority-opportunity programs at businesses, law firms.LawStephanie B. Goldberg
Seeking a wider role: underrepresented in high-level law positions, Hispanics struggle for access.(President's Page)LawMary Hernandez
Separate and equal: in a racially divided America, minorities have to empower their own futures.LawKevin D. Brown
Seven years for keeping mum; Illinois court upholds continued civil contempt jailing for child abductor. (Sanders v. Shepard)LawSharon Cohen, Sarah Nordgren
Signals are mixed on employer liability for injuries caused by drunk workers.LawMartin E. Segal
Small firms big clients. (corporate legal work increasingly going to smaller firms)Law 
Specialists at risk: impact of certification on malpractice insurance is uncertain. (legal specialization)LawAlan H. Robbins
Star rising for Simpson jury consultant: social science and luck helped Jo-Ellan Dimitrius choose sympathetic panel.LawKevin Davis, Marc Davis
Stopping the chase; solicitation regulations are well-intentioned, but may be unconstitutional.LawL. Anita Richardson
Superfund in limbo: debate over changing law creates uncertainty in current cases.LawPeter B. Prestley
Techshow 95 (A.B.A.'s ninth annual technology exhibit and seminar)Law 
Thanks for the memories: retiring executive director fondly recalls 28-year career at ABA.LawDavid J.A. Hayes Jr.
The gamble that paid off: the casino boom is forging new relationships between American Indians and the law.LawDick Dahl
The innocent-spouse rule; measure can protect client from unfair tax burden.LawKenneth M. Barish
The jagged edge. (scam of military lawyer Jeffrey Zander included unauthorized practice of law and awarding himself many medals)LawLincoln Caplan
The law after O.J. (O.J. Simpson murder trial) (California)LawCharles B. Rosenberg
The law lists. (experts' advice on various legal practice issues)Law 
The longest victory: fifty years later, profound changes spawned by World War II are still shaping American and international law. (includes related articles)(Cover Story)LawJames Podgers, Joseph Wharton
Through prisoners' eyes: a lawyer lay chaplain discovers why inmates misunderstand the system.LawThomas E. McLaughlin
Tiger by the tail. (increasing foreign investment in Vietnam)LawJonathan L. Golin
Time check: UCC provisions can drastically reduce limitations period for breach of contract.LawJonathan R. Kamisar
Toiling in the vineyards: young leaders in public service work give meaning to 'professionalism.' (President's Page)LawGeorge E. Bushnell Jr., Hector Vargas
Toward a more diverse judiciary: the ABA needs to look at its process of evaluating nominees for the bench.(President's Page)LawH.T. Smith
Trial over, Simpson analyst re-evaluates: educating the public is noble, but how commentators do it needs scrutiny.LawErwin Chemerinsky
Unequal loyalty. (federal public defenders torn between their clients and the judges who appoint the defenders)(Cover Story)LawLincoln Caplan
When an ex-spouse goes bankrupt: new rules help keep financial obligations intact under divorce decrees.LawMargaret Dee McGarity
When things go bump in the night. (fatigue as cause of accidents and death)LawMartin Moore-Ede
Who's the boss? Identifying employers can be a complicated matter under the ADA. (Americans with Disabilities Act, Carparts Distribution Center v. Automotive Wholesalers Ass'n)LawPeter N. Cultice
Widening the net. (networking by women lawyers in traditional firms) (includes a list of sources of information for female attorneys) (part of test of article missing)LawAnne S. Gallagher
Winning and losing: Supreme Court raises questions about taxability of personal injury awards.LawDorothy A. Brown
Winning the information revolution. (automation of law firms)(Panel Discussion)Law 
Wired for savings; sorting through the tangle of long-distance calling plans can cut costs.LawMark Calvey
Yes: cameras reflect the process, for better or worse.(Cameras in the Courtroom: Should Judges Permit High-Profile trials to Be Televised?)LawFloyd Abrams
Yes: community self-defense laws are constitutionally sound. (Megan's Law: When a Sex Offender Moves In, Is There a Duty to Warn the Community?)LawBruce Fein
Yes: lawyers should have the benefit of the bargain.(Contingent Fees: Do Lawyers Deserve Them When Cases Settle Quickly?)LawLawrence J. Fox
Yes: monopolizing the market serves no one. (Practicing Law Without a License: Is It Time For the Bar to Drop Its Opposition to Independent Paralegals?)LawWilliam R. Fry
Yes: race-matching is horrendous.(Interracial Adoption: Is the Multiethnic Placement Act Flawed?)LawRandall L. Kennedy
Yes: reverse discrimination serves no one.(Affirmative Action: Have Race- and Gender-Conscious Remedies Outlived Their Usefulness?)LawLino Graglia
Yes: the mission is over, but the agency lingers on. (Deregulation: Should the Securities and Exchange Commission Be Abolished?)LawJonathan R. Macey
Yes: the Supreme Court must re-evaluate existing law. (Entitlements for Undocumented Aliens: Is California's Proposition 187 Constitutional?)LawDan Stein
Yes: unbundling omnibus bills won't work.(The Line-Item Veto: Both Political Parties Want It, But Is It Unconstitutional?)LawAlan Morrison
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