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

April 2004
Vol. 27, No. 2

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Burning Issues
Both defendants and plaintiffs have important tactical and ethical decisions to make when litigating under burning limits insurance policies
David L. Brandon

Multiple Choice
Successfully navigating California's choice of law tests requires as much art as science
Brian Panish and Kevin Boyle

Secret Weapon
A well-timed motion requesting trade secret specifications may be the best defense against a claim of misappropriation
Brent Caslin

Special Section
Semiannual Guide to Expert Witnesses

Practice Tips
Clarifying the Confidentiality of Mediation Evidence
Joel M. Grossman

Practice Tips
Drafting Protective Orders for Confidentiality of Documents
Michael H. Strub Jr.

Practice Tips
Protecting Trademarks under the Madrid Protocol
Paul D. Supnik

Ethics Opinion No. 510
Fee Sharing between Financial Planning Company and Lawyer Employee Rendering Legal Services to Customers

Computer Counselor
Is There a Bluetooth in Your Future?
Gordon Eng

Barristers Tips
Practical Implications of HIPAA
Alexander S. Gareeb

Closing Argument
Speed Has Been Deliberate
Judge Terry J. Hatter Jr.