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February 2013     Vol. 35, No. 11

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Painful Prescriptions
The Department of Justice has not always agreed with doctors about the "legitimate medical purpose" of pain medications
By Becky Walker James and Kathryn Lohmeyer

Class Control
The Ninth Circuit has included consideration of business interests as part of California's choice-of-law test
By Eric Y. Kizirian and Michael K. Grimaldi

Redevelopment after RDAs
After supporting many development projects in California, tax increment financing has fallen victim to the state's budget crisis
By Seth Merewitz and Ethan J. Walsh

Special Section
2013 Guide to Trial Support Services

Barristers Tips
Waiting to Become an Attorney after Passing the Bar
By Devon Myers and Sergio Garcia

Practice Tips
Applying a Uniform Fiduciary Standard for Financial Professionals
By Art Gharibian

Ethics Opinion No. 525
Ethical Duties of Lawyers in Connection with Adverse Comments Published By a Former Client

Closing Argument
Reclaim the Civil Right, Duty, and Power of Jury Service
By William L. Buus

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