Fall 2007, Vol. 1, Issue 4

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Responsibilities of the Bar
An Informed Citizenry . . .

Feature Articles
In the Crosshairs: Missouri's Judicial System Hanging in the Balance
Missouri's methods of judicial selection have been questioned frequently throughout the state's history.  But that criticism has reached a new level in recent years.

Independent Courts - Accountable to Whom?
As recent events in Pakistan have demonstrated, checks and blanaces within a democratic government are essential to the preservation of civil liberties - a lesson all Americans would do well to heed.

Writing It Right
Those Pesky Footnotes - Part II

Around Missouri

Law Practice Management
Survival in Turbulent Times: Using a Business Plan to Focus the Small Law Firm

Ethics
Dealing with Clients with Diminished Capacity Under Rule 4-1.14

The Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court of Missouri: Who, About What, and How Does It Advise?

Informal Advisory Opinions

Career Path
Exploring Alternate Careers for Lawyers

Professionalism
The Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Program

Living with Integrity

Technology
The Nuts and Bolts of Electronic Discovery: Technology Issues You Need to Know

Transitions

From the Bench
If the Gloves Don't Fit, You Didn't Check the Evidence

Economics of the Profession
Missouri Bar Releases Economic Survey Results

Client Relations
The Proper Care and Feeding of Clients

The Business of Law
Fiscal Aerobics: 25 Tips to Improve Your Financial Fitness

MOLAP
Stress Seeking v. Stress Management
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ABA Techshow
Benefits of Bar Membership
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