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Free With Registration: Bankruptcy Practice
Thursday, January 8, 2009
By John J. Rapisardi

" John J. Rapisardi, a partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft and an adjunct professor of law at Pace University School of Law, writes: Given the widespread nature of weakness pervading the U.S. economy, the trend of increased bankruptcy filings is likely to continue into 2009 as the disruptions in the credit markets strike at the core of corporate America. As we look ahead to the coming year, it is instructive to review the important bankruptcy decisions of 2008. As bankruptcy filings continue to increase, these decisions may have important ramifications on a variety of issues."

Matrimonial Practice
Thursday, January 8, 2009
By Timothy M. Tippins

 "Timothy M. Tippins, an adjunct professor of law at Albany Law School, writes that attorneys sometimes hope to enlist a testimonial expert into 'double duty,' especially when financial resources are limited. For example, the practitioner might consider asking the testimonial expert to assist in preparing questions to be used in the cross-examination of an opposing expert or to assist in formulating overall trial strategy. Though perhaps appealing at first blush, this temptation is to be resisted."

CORPORATE UPDATE:

Employment Law Issues
Thursday, January 8, 2009
By Philip M. Berkowitz

" Philip M. Berkowitz, a partner at Nixon Peabody, writes: Your corporate client is sued for alleged discrimination by a former employee. In the course of discovery, you identify to your adversary certain current and former employees as witnesses. After determining there are no conflicts of interests between your client and the individuals, and your client is indeed willing to fund your firm's representation of them, you contact them, informing them that they may need to testify, and that, if they wish, your firm will represent their interests at no cost to them. What's wrong with this picture?"