June 2008     Vol. 31, No. 4

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California Confidential
So-called confidentiality agreements are generally enforceable only to the extent that they cover cognizable trade secrets
By James W. Denison

Wage Scales
Employers need to be ever more vigilant to ensure they are in compliance with the state's wage and hour laws
By Steven B. Katz

Taking It Back
Failure to comply with the technicalities of terminating a copyright grant can result in forfeiture of an author's rights
By Bill Gable

Special Section
2008 Lawyer-to-Lawyer Referral Guide

Letters to the Editor

Barristers Tips
Ten Rules for Success in the Practice of Law
By Neville L. Johnson

Practice Tips
Materiality in Oral and Unsigned Contracts
By Glen A. Rothstein

Closing Argument
Does the Central District Improperly Award Expert Witness Fees to Prevailing Parties?
By Robert M. Swerdlow

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