Los Angeles Lawyer
The Magazine of the Los Angeles County Bar Association

Time Bandits (HTML) (PDF)
Overbilling of clients not only exposes the practitioner to liability but also damages the reputation of the entire profession
By Gerald F. Phillips

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A Thousand Points of Blight
Courts have consistently blocked projects by community redevelopment agencies that use their powers inappropriately
By R. Bruce Tepper

Without Precedent
The California Supreme Court's depublication practices are at odds with the intent of the California Rules of Court
By Steven B. Katz

DEPARTMENTS

Practice Tips
Federal standing in Unfair Competition Law litigation
By Catherine L. Rivard

Practice Tips
Guiding families through the maze of Medi-Cal eligibility
By Terry M. Magady

Computer Counselor (HTML) (PDF)
Internet marketing and lawyer-client matchmakers
By Carole Levitt

COLUMNS

President's Page (HTML)  (PDF)
Moving forward in the Internet age
By Rex S. Heinke

Barristers Tips
Staying informed makes professional sense
By Justin H. Walcott

Closing Argument
Protecting the integrity of discovery
By David H. Martin

Letters to the Editor