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Social Justice Lawyering: The Rule and the Limits of Law

Harvard Law School Professor Charles Ogletree presents a fascinating discussion of the legal strategies that preceded, shaped, and propelled the civil rights movement of the 1960s. In laying bare these strategies, Ogletree showcases the contributions, genius, and vision of such stalwarts as Dr. Martin Luther King, Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, Oliver Hill, and Constance Baker Motley.
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Second Circuit Rules on the Doctrine of “Collective Scienter”

On June 26, 2008, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an eagerly anticipated opinion addressing the use of the doctrine of "collective scienter" in securities fraud cases. In Teamsters Local 445 Freight Division v. Dynex Capital, Inc., No. 06-2902-cv, 2008 WL 2521676 (2d Cir. June 26, 2008), the Second Circuit reversed the district court and held that the plaintiffs failed adequately to allege scienter against corporate defendants Dynex Capital and Merit Securities.
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Trial Practice 2008

Trial Practice 2008 continues in the ABA Section of Litigation’s tradition of delivering winning strategies to members. Focusing on fundamental trial skills and advocacy, Trial Practice 2008 covers the development of facts and arguments, through briefs and memoranda, to bring a client’s story to life; strategies to help the court focus on the most critical issues in a case; and the crafting of jury instructions and closing arguments to achieve a favorable outcome. This collection of articles, from different editions of Tips from the Trenches, presents strategies to help you prevail.
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“Litigation is an art, not a science,” says Steven Weiss in the latest episode of the ABA Section of Litigation podcast. Listen and learn several lessons to help you become an artist rather than a mere technician. Click the play button to the left to listen or click here to download this latest installment.
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Law Makers, Law Breakers and Uncommon Trials

Read about remarkable trials and intriguing people in this fascinating book by Robert and Marilyn Aitken. From the makers of the Constitution to Rosa Parks’ protest again discrimination, our history is replete with stories of the search for justice under law. This unique collection offers little-known facts and fresh perspectives on the people and events that have shaped the legal system and the profession.

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