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

Table of Contents, Vol. 23, No. 7 

FEATURES

Method Madness
Despite the public uproar over the granting of Internet-based business method patents, they fit well within the objectives of U.S. patent law
By Robert E. Lyon and Christopher A. Vanderlaan

Stock in Trade
Equity compensation plans have become high-tech start-ups' preferred means of retaining key employees, consultants, and vendors
By Julia Caputo Stift 

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Unholy Covenants
Although covenants not to compete are rarely enforceable under California law, practitioners can employ alternatives to achieve similar ends
By Catherine H. Helm 

DEPARTMENTS

Tax Tips
The choice of entity decision for an IPO candidate
By William C. Staleyr

Practice Tips
Employment agreements for new economy chief executives
By Jonathan M. Ocker and Gregory C. Schick 

Practice Tips
Using the H-1B visa to fill staffing needs with foreign professionals
By Hyacinth Leus 

Practice Tips
Tailoring nondisclosure agreements to client needs
By David L. Hoffman and Robert J. Lauson 

Computer Counselor
Using the Internet to stay up-to-date on high-tech issues
By Carole Levitt 

COLUMNS

President's Page
Blue Ribbon Commission issues final report
By Rex S. Heinke

Barristers Tips
Making a case for small claims court
By Robert Klepa 

Closing Argument
The appeal of big jury verdicts
By Dana B. Taschner 

Letters to the Editor

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