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December 07, 2009 |

Travel: Cruising With All That Jazz

Performances, lectures and time to mingle with some of the art form's legends.
7 minute read
January 09, 2006 |

K Street Mulls Jack Factor

Many lobbyists are putting on a brave face in the wake of Jack Abramoff's (right) plea deal. But privately, some say they're worried about what calls for reform will do to their business.
10 minute read
August 15, 2008 |

Criticizing Guidelines, Judge Gives Sentences 25 Years Less Than Recommended Minimum

Two brothers facing 30 years to life under federal sentencing guidelines for their roles in a securities fraud scheme received five-year sentences Thursday. In departing downward from the minimum recommended sentence by 25 years, a New York federal judge issued a 21-page opinion -- the longest sentencing memorandum of the senior judge's career -- which criticized the guidelines' "fetish with absolute arithmetic."
5 minute read
April 07, 2008 |

Go Beyond PowerPoint to Make Your Case

As traditional whiteboard-and-photo-enlargement courtroom presentations give way to multimedia testimony and computer animations, smart attorneys and paralegals are ramping up their presentations to stay current with cutting-edge technology and connecting with increasingly tech-savvy jurors.
7 minute read
Law Journal Press | Digital Book White Collar Crime: Business and Regulatory Offenses Authors: Otto G. Obermaier, Robert G. Morvillo (deceased), Robert J. Anello, Barry A. Bohrer View this Book

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November 30, 2007 |

U.S. Supreme Court Declines Review of $20M Malpractice Verdict Against Pa. Hospital

A long battle to defend a $20 million medical malpractice verdict ended this week when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a series of decisions by Pennsylvania courts in a case against Temple University Hospital. In 2003, a Philadelphia jury found that a Temple student suffered brain damage because of a slow response by hospital staffers. In appeals of the $20 million verdict, lawyers for the hospital argued that the jury mistakenly included punitive damages in its compensatory damages award.
4 minute read
September 09, 2005 |

The Judiciary Committee's Star Turn

Next week's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, now upgraded for the chief justice seat, promise to be as theatrical as Congress gets. But the telegenic John Roberts Jr. will, in some respects, be a supporting actor, sharing the stage with 18 senators who view the hearings as their own star vehicle.
8 minute read
July 15, 2013 |

Rallies, Marches Follow Zimmerman Verdict

Thousands of demonstrators from across the country — chanting, praying and even fighting tears — protested a jury's decision to clear neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager while the Justice Department considered whether to file criminal civil rights charges.
5 minute read
February 17, 2005 |

Mighty Mites for Road Warriors

Forget about which book to bring on your next long flight -- think about which gadget to grab. Portable devices are on a roll these days, slimming down but, in other ways, bulking up. They can do more in less space than ever before, making them increasingly handy when you hit the road -- whether you're on the job or on vacation. Our reviewer checks out a pocket video recorder, a wide-screen laptop and a pocket PC.
8 minute read
December 18, 2008 |

Holiday Shopping Guide for Gift-Giving Lawyers

Despite the looming economic crisis, this is not the year to be cheap. In fact, it is a year to dig a little deeper, especially for recipients who are less fortunate. Take on a new pro bono matter.
4 minute read

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