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February 2012     Vol. 34, No. 11

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Special Status Seekers
The Los Angeles Superior Court has adopted innovative practices to implement the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status classification
By Kristen Jackson

Into the Breach
Proving injury-in-fact has been the main obstacle for plaintiffs in cases involving breaches of personal data
By Carolyn A. Deverich, Brian R. Strange, and David A. Holop

Aesthetic Appeal
When given the opportunity to do so, the Ninth Circuit has declined to renounce the aesthetic functionality doctrine in trademark litigation--but applies it rarely
By Nancy Clare Morgan

Special Section
2012 Guide to Trial Support Services

Barristers Tips
A Checklist for Getting Organized
By Rachel E. K. Lowe

Practice Tips
Advising Employers on the Use of Social Media in the Workplace
By Nicky Jatana, Cynthia Sandoval, and Leslie Glyer

Practice Tips
Applying the Attorney-Client Privilege to In-House Counsel
By Michael L. Turrill and Adam W. Bentley

Closing Argument
The Trouble with Time-Pressured Settlements
By Michael A. D'Andrea

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