Feb. 17, 2010 — Irving Younger's landmark instructions for cross-examination are simple enough, but wording questions to draw the most effective answer and maintaining control over a troublesome witness's testimony are harder than they appear. Law professor Stephen Easton offers tips on adopting Younger's techniques.

Feb. 17, 2010 — Lawyers selling their services are most successful when they take the time to understand and fulfill the clients' true needs. Practice management consultants recommend a variety of ways to assist lawyers with creating those opportunities to serve clients.

Feb. 17, 2010 — Many hot-button issues in the legal world, such as the diploma privilege, judicial recusal, and citation to unpublished decisions, come directly before the supreme court without having worked their way through the court system. In this article, Adam Bazelon demystifies the process, guides parties interested in petitioning the court for the amendment or creation of a rule, and highlights recent changes in the rule-making process.