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June 2010     Vol. 33, No. 4

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Strength of Character
Stringent rules for the admission of character evidence in civil trials are designed to prevent jurors from deciding a case on the basis of which party is more likeable
By Michael D. Schwartz and Phillip R. Maltin

Parting of the Ways
Estate planning issues need to be evaluated during every stage of a marital dissolution
By Howard S. Klein

Screen Grabbing
Although proving infringement of a Web site’s look and feel is difficult, claims under trade dress law may prove more fruitful than those under copyright law
By Kevin D. Hughes and David E. Rosen

Special Section
2010 Lawyer-to-Lawyer Referral Guide

Barristers Tips
Performance of Due Diligence in Transactions
By Alison M. Pear

Practice Tips
The Diminishing Power of California's Rights of Privacy and Publicity
By Zac Locke

Practice Tips
Revocation of a Family Trust without the Knowledge of the Cotrustee
By Kira Masteller

Practice Tips
Determining the Reach of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
By Hernaldo J. Baltodano and David Martinez

Closing Argument
Healthcare Reform Should Not Follow MICRA's Example
Heather E. Stern

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