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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Terrorism Will Not Win
BY ROBERT E. HIRSHON

September 11, 2001, is a day that will forever be inscribed in our minds, in our souls and in our hearts. Similar to the last time America was surreptitiously attacked, almost six decades ago, it is a day of infamy and cowardice. President Roosevelt’s words then apply now: “Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.”

Last month, as we returned from our summer vacations, we were at peace. We never fully anticipated that such an act of hatefulness and terror could ever occur within the security of our borders. As Americans, we pride ourselves on our freedoms and the ease with which we move about the world.

But freedom has its price and we have just paid that price in blood and tears. The shattered lives and pointless deaths created by the maniacal acts of a few extremists will live in the collective consciousness of this nation for all of time. The loss of so many of our extended ABA family, colleagues and friends is devastating. (More.)

FROM THE ABA JOURNAL eREPORT
LAWYERS WHO REMAINED CALM AMID CHAOS
One lawyer in the World Trade Center was nearly thrown out of his chair when the plane hit. He had to find his way down 33 flights of stairs to safety. Another missed a train that would have put him in the path of the devastation. We recount their stories, and others. A common thread that runs through all their accounts: their concern for lost colleagues and friends.
Special ABA Journal eReport Sent to Members

The ABA Journal was in the midst of planning for the January launch of a new weekly electronic publication when the tragic events of September 11 took place. We join the nation in grieving over those we have lost—so many friends, colleagues, loved ones.

While the general media will bring us breaking news, the Journal can provide important stories about how the terrorist acts affect lawyers and the law. With this in mind, we decided to issue a Special Edition of the ABA Journal eReport so that we could bring ABA members these stories in a more timely fashion. On Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, we sent that eReport to every ABA member who had provided the association with an e-mail address. (More about the eReport SPECIAL EDITION.)
 

In Your Own Words

The terrorist attack on the United States has touched the lives of numerous lawyers and their families. For many, the coming weeks will be spent focusing on personal and professional priorities.

If you would like to share a story about how you or a colleague has been affected by this tragic event, send it to us at the Journal. We can share with others in the legal community how lives, practices and outlooks changed after Sept. 11, 2001.

We may publish some of these stories in the ABA Journal or its electronic publications, or use them in the future. Please include your name, law firm and phone number with your submission and e-mail it to abajournal@abanet.org. Stories may be edited for publication.

OCTOBER 2001

LAW PRACTICE
Building a Niche from Scratch No idea for a specialty is too unusual if it's researched, planned and implemented in the right way. Bryan Schwartz learned that lesson when he created a niche law practice representing gay and lesbian entrepreneurs.
LAW PRACTICE
Learning How to Ad Corporate marketing pros like Silvia Coulter are moving into law firms and bringing cutting-edge sales techniques with them.
LAW PRACTICE
Detoured to ADR A new round of employment issues is coming to court as companies refine the wording of workers' contracts.
LAW PRACTICE
Law in the Vast Lane As many areas of the Great Plains states lose population, access to legal services may be at risk as well. But lawyers plan to stick it out as long as they can.

IN THE OFFICE
Go With the Flow Feng shui energy in office decor.

Don't Knock Desk Jobs The switch from lawyering to administration.
BOOKS
Corruption, Chicago-Style The hit man who almost got off.
YOUR FINANCES
In Terms of the Rest of Your Life... Shopping for best deals in term life insurance.


ANNUAL MEETING REPORT
Model Rules Rehab Ethics 2000 revisions to Model Rules debated.
Off to a Running Start Pres. Hirshon speaks out on billing, student debt.
The ABA's Kind of Town ABA meeting site changes; new headquarters.
A Step Onto Common Ground Commission nears consensus on easing MJP rules.
Cavalry Charge Opposition to bankruptcy reform legislation.
Closing Argument Ex-pres. Barnett supports death-penalty equity.
Jumping Into the Mainstream Pres.-elect Carlton looks ahead; minority retention.
Double Billing CEELI, women's group honor war crimes judge.
The Acquittal Next Time Chicago 7 trial revisited; medical pot debate.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A Staff With the Right Stuff Kudos to ABA's professional/administrative staff.

 


Bursting Class Action Bubble Attorneys split on proposed class-action-rules changes.
Taking Up the Slack Law firms cut associates and costs in slowed-down economy.
Lien-ing on Lawyers Contingency fee agreements at risk after lawyer bankruptcy.
Family Values in Flux Hostility to 'friendly parent' idea in custody fights.
Just What the Doctor Ordered In-hospital programs treat legal needs of sick kids.
Obiter Dicta
Supreme Court Report
Back to Work Employment discrimination crowds docket.
Prurient Protections, Prohibitions Sexually oriented expression in free speech cases.


LITIGATION
Fault Lines Looking at mistakes that can come back to bite you.
ETHICS
No Substitutions Some tasks lawyers should not delegate to legal aids.
FOCUS: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW
Still Working After All These Years Fair Labor Standards Act employee suits are on the rise.
In Re Technology
Is Either 'Word' Perfect? Upgraded Microsoft word processors may be the best bet.
Who Got There First? Intellectual-property search businesses thrive on Web.

 

 
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