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• Sizing up the Supreme Court
• With tech's help, a dose of reality
• A Supreme Court memoir
• First case against Toyota headed for trial next spring
• Millions of legal voters face barriers, Brennen Center warns
• Judges may take bigger role guiding pro se
• Making more out of less
• 9th Circuit vacates ruling that found Don't Ask, Don't Tell unconstitutional
• Class cases allege cows slaughtered to raise milk prices
• West may resell personal information of drivers, 7th Circuit rules
• Institute revokes offer to locate con law center at N.C. school after faculty, alums object to donor
• THE PLAINTIFFS' HOT LIST
• THE PRACTICE: The bar to appellate review of 'matters in abatement'
• OPINION: Expert liability for ratings agencies
• OPINION: An advocate's path to the judiciary
• Passing the buck
• Slideshow: 4th Annual Legal Times Awards
• LAW SCHOOLS: A SPECIAL REPORT
• SURVEY OF LAW FIRM ECONOMICS

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Sizing up the Supreme Court	Top
Tony Mauro leads a roundtable discussion with four Supreme Court experts in a preview of the upcoming term.
With tech's help, a dose of reality	Top
Advocates of simulation-based courses, in which law students act as lawyers to solve either a series of legal problems or one extended problem over the course of a semester, say they are a good way for law schools to beef up practical skills training.
A Supreme Court memoir	Top
Former Justice John Paul Stevens, who retired in June 2010 after nearly 35 years on the Court, has not written a formal autobiography, but instead recounts his memories of five chief justices that he knew or with whom he served.
First case against Toyota headed for trial next spring	Top
A Los Angeles judge has tentatively scheduled the nation's first trial against Toyota over its sudden acceleration defects for April 2012. Meanwhile, a federal judge tossed out the leading bellwether case in a related multidistrict litigation proceeding.
Millions of legal voters face barriers, Brennen Center warns	Top
A wave of election laws will make it more difficult for 5 million qualified voters to cast ballots in 2012, according to the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law.
Judges may take bigger role guiding pro se	Top
Noting the rise in pro se litigants, and acknowledging that traditional legal services groups can't always meet those needs, the D.C. Superior Court is considering changes to its judicial conduct guidelines that would encourage judges to take a more "affirmative role" in ensuring that unrepresented parties understand what's going on.
Making more out of less	Top
Since the recession took hold in 2008, many local firms have adopted new business practices in an attempt to limit real estate-related costs. This has led to making better use of existing space and becoming more value-conscious when considering a move to new office digs.
9th Circuit vacates ruling that found Don't Ask, Don't Tell unconstitutional	Top
A federal appeals court has vacated a ruling finding Don't Ask, Don't Tell unconstitutional, concluding that the Sept. 20 repeal of the military's ban on openly gay servicemembers rendered the case moot.
Class cases allege cows slaughtered to raise milk prices	Top
More than half a million cows have been slaughtered in order to raise the price of milk in the United States, according to a pair of class action lawsuits filed against some of the nation's largest dairy companies and trade associations.
West may resell personal information of drivers, 7th Circuit rules	Top
The Sept. 28 unanimous panel ruling in Graczyk v. West Publishing Co. affirmed a September 2009 dismissal by Judge Robert Gettleman of the Northern District of Illinois — but only on one of two grounds.
Institute revokes offer to locate con law center at N.C. school after faculty, alums object to donor	Top
Politics have derailed a proposed state constitutional law research center at North Carolina Central University School of Law.
THE PLAINTIFFS' HOT LIST	Top
These 20 firms are at the cutting edge of plaintiffs' work — and are giving defense players a run for their money. • Hare Wynn harvests big victory in rice row • In NYSE case, Labaton created a bull market • Whatley Drake finds healthy return in insurance fights
THE PRACTICE: The bar to appellate review of 'matters in abatement'	Top
Courts have mostly interpreted provision's terms to preserve their power of review, but that's changing, at least a little.
OPINION: Expert liability for ratings agencies	Top
An SEC no-action letter has created uncertainty on the ramifications of a Dodd-Frank provision intended to require the agencies to consent to liability.
OPINION: An advocate's path to the judiciary	Top
Nancy Gertner describes controversial cases she handled at a time when women weren't particularly welcome in courtrooms.
Passing the buck	Top
Very smart people can sometimes fall into the trap of blaming others, and tolerating a poisonous work environment. Mistakes are inevitable. False blame and recriminations are not.
Slideshow: 4th Annual Legal Times Awards	Top
The fourth annual Legal Times Awards were held on Sept. 15, recognizing the top legal talent from around the Washington metropolitan area.
LAW SCHOOLS: A SPECIAL REPORT	Top
Law schools around the country are launching solo and small firm "incubators" — programs that helps recent graduates establish solo practices while also encouraging free or low-cost legal services to underserved communities.
SURVEY OF LAW FIRM ECONOMICS	Top
Our national survey shows firms had a better 2010, and despite a hazy economy, they see promise in 2011.

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