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

November 2004
Vol. 27, No. 8

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Unauthorized Entry
Practitioners need to be wary of their relationships with individuals who are not authorized to practice law in California
Fernando Gaytan and Deborah A. Kelly

Bad Compromises
Ambiguity over the right to correct drafting errors and what constitutes a reasonable offer has undermined the effectiveness of Section 998
Judith Ilene Bloom

Faith and Credit
A careful reading of the Federal Credit Reporting Act makes clear that it does not preempt California's credit reporting law
Robert F. Brennan

Special Section
Semiannual Guide to Expert Witnesses

Barristers Tips
Compelling Arbitrations and Confirming an Arbitration Award
Wendy L. Wilcox and Thomas H. Schelly

Tax Tips
The Use of Private Annuities in Estate and Tax Planning
F. Bentley Mooney Jr.

Practice Tips
Proving Willfulness in Copyright Infringement Actions
Frederick F. Mumm

Computer Counselor
Considering the Utility of Digital Pens
Gordon K. Eng

Closing Argument
Judging at the Games
Robert L. Bastian Jr.

Special Section
LACB Foundation 2003-2004 Fund Drive Results