Los Angeles Lawyer
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September 2009     Vol. 32, No. 6

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Pickoff Moves
Despite the ruling in Chindarah v. Pick Up Stix, class counsel may still be able to thwart efforts by employers to solicit waivers from potential class members in wage and hour disputes
By Aashish Y. Desai

Where on Earth?
While courts have been lenient in approving nonconsensual use of GPS technology in criminal cases, civil law practitioners face a roadblock in California's Penal Code
By Tracy J. Hasper and Gordon F. Lull

Jailhouse Call
Knowledge of the basics of DUI law, bail procedures, and criminal evidence will help a civil law attorney when a client calls from jail
By Anthony V. Salerno and David M. Murphy

Barristers Tips
Applying Neurolinguistics during Trial
By April A. Christine

Practice Tips
Permanent Residency for Immigrants of Extraordinary Ability
By Josh Effron

Practice Tips
The Impact of an Adversary Filing for Bankruptcy during Civil Litigation
By Susan S. Davis and Alicia N. Vaz

By the Book
Bad Advice
reviewed by Stephen F. Rohde

Closing Argument
A Breakdown in the Attorney Discipline System
By Jerry Abeles

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