Ellis

July 26, 2006 | Law.com

Many lawyers who are adept at finding case law online lack the skills to conduct in-depth research to determine if the cited case or statute is the most applicable or relevant. "By starting their research online," says Tracy Bridgman, librarian relations manager at West Integrated Library Systems, "the tendency is to find the first good answer and then stop." While technological know-how is an important aspect of any law library, sometimes those old print sources speak volumes.

By Anne V. Ellis

7 minute read

July 12, 2000 | Law.com

Although London is still the world's center for "serious" plays, the current crop of theatricals offers some Hollywood star power.

By David Ellis

4 minute read

July 15, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer

There's a new fashion trend among law librarians: hats.

By Anne Ellis and Tom Jared

7 minute read

May 21, 2008 | Law.com

Thirty years ago, nearly 10 percent of federal tort cases were resolved by a jury or bench trial. Currently, no more than 2 percent are resolved by trial (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2008). During the same timeframe, the number of cases resolved through alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration has skyrocketed. This trend may be largely attributed to the rising cost of litigation, judges' frequently requiring parties to participate in a settlement conference or mediation before going to trial, and arbitration clauses in contracts that are commonly used in many standard business contracts.

By Leslie Ellis and Jocelyn Cinquino

9 minute read

July 26, 2006 | Law.com

Many lawyers sporting online research skills fall flat when they face an in-depth research problem. A senior librarian at West Integrated Library Systems says, "the tendency [online] is to find the first good answer and then stop." Although tech know-how is important, print sources speak volumes.

By Anne V. Ellis

7 minute read

August 08, 2008 | The Recorder

Bay Area criminal defense lawyer Alan Ellis, who lived in Shanghai last year, says encouraging those Chinese who support political reform will accomplish more than symbolic protests.

By Alan Ellis

5 minute read

April 14, 2000 | Law.com

Taxing questions confront lawyers for both plaintiffs and defendants at the conclusion of employment cases. Whether a case ends by settlement or verdict, tax issues can significantly lessen the amount of recovery, which makes reaching a settlement more difficult or makes a plaintiff less satisfied with a judgment. This article provides an overview of the tax treatment awards in employment cases receive.

By Deborah Ellis and Andrew Dwyer

10 minute read

July 26, 2006 | National Law Journal

Many lawyers sporting online research skills fall flat when they face an in-depth research problem. A senior librarian at West Integrated Library Systems says, "the tendency [online] is to find the first good answer and then stop." Although tech know-how is important, print sources speak volumes.

By Anne V. Ellis

7 minute read

August 07, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

Integrated training can help attorneys and researchers see the light about the value of combining the best of print and online research.

By Anne V. Ellis

7 minute read