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publications

Mercer K. “Bud” Clarke

  • Opening Statement from the Defense Perspective The Defense Speaks, 2006
  • Advocacy Practice and Procedure Committee Newsletter, International Association of Defense Counsel Newsletter 94/95 - 04 February; Products Liability Committee Newsletter
  • The Privilege of Self-Critical Analysis in the Context of Cases Involving Personal Injury or Injury to Property, International Association of Defense Counsel Newsletter 94/95 - 04, October.
  • FDA Preemption: How Far Has It Come and How Far Can It Go?, International Association of Defense Counsel, Drug, Device & Biotech Committee Newsletter, December 2006
  • Jury Selection from the Defense Perspective, Trial Tactics Defense Litigation Manual, DRI, 2006
  • Defending the Damages-Only Case, FDCC Quarterly, Spring, 2008

Spencer H. Silverglate

Dennis M. Campbell

American Bar Association:

  • Sexual Harassment—The Rights of the Accused—1995
  • The Bankruptcy Reform Act—1996
  • The Care and Feeding of Expert Witnesses—1997
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Damages But Were Afraid to Ask—Business Damages After Khumo Tire—2000
  • Employee Raiding—What To Do When the Pied Piper Pipes—2007

National Marine Bankers Association:

  • The Tables Turned—Borrower's Liability

Florida International Bankers Association:

  • Totten Trusts—Are They Safe From Foreign Claims?

Dade County Bar Association:

  • Covering Your Assets—An Overview of Criminal and Civil Forfeitures
  • Mediation—The Alternatives to Litigation
  • Foreclosure Made Easy—The New Statute
  • SEC Investigations: Parallel Civil and Criminal Proceedings

Lorman Business Centers:

  • Collection Law in Florida
  • Damages in Commercial Tort Cases

National Business Institute:

  • Advanced Real Estate Law

American Corporate Counsel Association:

  • Creditor Remedies in Bankruptcy

Florida Land Title Association:

  • Recoupment Actions in Bankruptcy to Revoke or Block Discharge and Exceptions to Discharge—"Chasing the Bad Actor"

Attorneys Title Fund:

  • Bankruptcy Issues in Real Estate Transactions

The Florida Bar:

  • Post Trial Remedies
  • Basic Commercial Litigation
  • Farside: Real Estate Contracts

Florida Defense Lawyers Association:

  • Unchoosing the Forum—Forum Non Conveniens Dismissals

Francisco Ramos

Books:

  • Editor-In-Chief The Defense Speaks, Florida Defense Lawyers Association Defense Manual (2006)
  • Editor-In-Chief Trial Tactics Defense Litigation Manual, Defense Research Institute (2006)
  • Author, From Law School to Litigator, Florida Bar (2007)

Blogs:

  • Advice For the Young Lawyer - http://advicefortheyounglawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Business Column for Hispanic Magazine - www.hispanicbusiness.com
  • Articles:

    • "Florida’s Mechanics Lien Law," El Proyecto (2002)
    • "Court of Appeals Declares Portion of Miami-Dade County Zoning Code Unconstitutional," El Proyecto (2002)
    • "The Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act: The Excavator’s Duties," El Proyecto (2002)
    • "How Writing Things Down Can Help You Win in Litigation," Hispanic Business (2002)
    • "Before You Sign Your Next Contract...Look out for the Following Ten Traps Hiding in the Fine Print," Hispanic Business (2002)
    • "Deposing Plaintiff’s Treating Physician: A Primer," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2002)
    • "Thinking Like A Lawyer: How to Advocate on Behalf of Your Special-Needs Child," Exceptional Parent (2003)
    • "Working for Kings," The Voice (2003)
    • "Non-Compete Agreements in Florida," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2003)
    • "Avoiding Malpractice: Steps Nurse Practitioners Can Take to Reduce Their Exposure to Malpractice Suits," Advance Nurse Practitioner (2003)
    • "Closing the Deal: How to Be a Better Negotiator," Hispanic Trends (2003)
    • "What to Expect and How to Prepare for Your Deposition," Hispanic Business (2003)
    • "Should You Sign that Employment Contract? You May be Limiting Your Future Career Options by Doing So," South Florida Business Journal (2003)
    • "Florida Appellate Court finds Sexual Predator Law Unconstitutional," Good News in South Florida (2003)
    • "Pap Smear Litigation," Advance for Laboratory Professionals (2003)
    • "Fewer Things, More God," Unless the Lord (2002); Christian Reader (2003)
    • "Protecting Trade Secrets in Florida," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2003)
    • "Tips for the Young Lawyer: Preparing for a Hearing in State Court," The Bulletin (2003); Florida Bar News (2003)
    • "United States Supreme Court Declares ’Megan’s Law’ Constitutional," Good News in South Florida (2003)
    • "Florida Tackles Medical Malpractice Reform," Good News in South Florida (2003)
    • "You Want Me to Sign What?! Non-Compete Agreements in the Workplace," Hispanic Trends (2003)
    • "The Federal Government Makes It Easier to Understand HIPAA’s Privacy Rules," Advance Nurse Practitioner Magazine (2003)
    • "Life’s Blood," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2003)
    • "Florida Supreme Court Says Patients Can Sue Their HMOs," Good News in South Florida (2003)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: How to Interview a Witness," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2003); Florida Bar News (2003)
    • "Estate Taxes and You," Business Reform (2003)
    • "Embracing the Lying Plaintiff," The Defense Post (2004)
    • "Yesterday’s Sexual Abuse—Today’s Lawsuits," Good News in South Florida (2003)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: How to Prepare to Take a Deposition," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2003)
    • "Can Anti-Discrimination Laws Undermine Diversity in the Workplace?," Hispanic Magazine (2004)
    • "Will You Raise Your Right Hand—Preparing for Your Deposition," Advance for Nurse Practitioners (2003)
    • "Your Rights Under Florida’s Lemon Law," Good News in South Florida (2003)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: How to Prepare to Take the Expert’s Deposition," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2003)
    • "United States Supreme Court Embraces Diversity But Rejects Quotas," Hispanic Magazine (2003)
    • "What Insurance is Right for Your Business?," Business Reform (2003)
    • "Public Libraries Must Block Internet Pornography to Receive Federal Funds," Good News in South Florida (2003)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: How to Write a Motion in State Court," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2003); Florida Bar News (2003)
    • "Stop Calling Me! The Federal Government Creates a Do Not Call List," Good News in South Florida (2003)
    • "How to Investigate Any Personal Injury Case," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2003)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: How to Handle Defense Medical Examinations," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2003)
    • "Cruise Lines May be Sued for the Malpractice of Ship Doctors," Good News in South Florida (2003)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: How to Prepare for Mediation," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2003)
    • "My Sons’ Eyes," The Professional (2003)
    • "Advice for the New Defense Lawyer: How to Handle Defense Medical Examinations," For the Defense (2003)
    • "Telemarketers Challenge the National Do Not Call List," Good News in South Florida (2003)
    • "How to Prevent a Lawsuit from Crashing Your Child’s Party," South Florida Parenting (2004)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: How to Prepare Your Client for His Deposition," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2004)
    • "Writing Tips for Lawyers," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2004)
    • "How to Prepare a Case for Trial," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2004);, Florida Bar News (2004)
    • "A Life Worth Living," The Professional (2004)
    • "Hispanics Hiring Hispanics: You May Be Inviting a Lawsuit by Choosing Latinos Over Anglos," Hispanic Trends (2004)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: Keeping Clients Happy," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2004)
    • "Defending the Negligent Security Case," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2004)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: How to Hire the Right Expert," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2004)
    • "Tips for the New Lawyer: How to be a Better Writer," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2004)
    • "Stopping Sexual Harassment Before it Begins," Hispanic Trends (2004)
    • "How to Be Your Own Investigator," CABA Briefs (2004)
    • "What Documents Should You Ask the Plaintiff to Produce?," The Defense Post (2004)
    • "Stop Touching Me! Confronting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," Hispanic Magazine (2004)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: How to Improve Your Research Skills," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2004)
    • "Negligent Security Bills Die in the Legislature," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2004)
    • "Life’s Blood—Part Two," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2004)
    • "Advice for the New Lawyer: How to Draft Interrogatories," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2004)
    • "Less Space, More Family," Today’s Christian (2004)
    • "Living Wills: Choosing Life or Death When the Choice Is Still Yours," South Florida Parenting (2004)
    • "Caring for Your Employees and Their Families: Your Obligations Under the Family Medical Leave Act," Hispanic Trends (2004)
    • "Advice for the New Attorney: Ten Ways to Improve Your Resume," The Young Lawyer (2004)
    • "Travel Tips for Associates," The Young Lawyer (2004)
    • "Advice for the New Defense Lawyer: Drafting Requests for Production—Getting the Documents You Want," The Defense Post (2004)
    • "Submitting a Writing Sample that Gets Noticed," The Young Lawyer (2004)
    • "The Man and the Tower: A Parable," The Professional (2004)
    • "Tips for the New Attorney: How to Get Trial Experience," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2004)
    • "Defending the Small Claims Court Case," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2004)
    • "The Proper Care and Feeding of Associates: Creating an Associate Training Program that Works," Small Firm Business (2004)
    • "Cross-Examination," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2004)
    • "Checklists Aren’t Just for Groceries: They’re for Litigators Too," Second Chair (2004)
    • "Building a Better Lawyer," Second Chair (2004)
    • "Picking the Right Firm," Young Lawyer (2005)
    • "Know Your Opponent," The Advocate (2005)
    • "An Employer’s Responsibilities Under the Americans With Disabilities Act," Hispanic Trends (2005)
    • "Getting Published," Across the Bar (2005)
    • "Get Involved," The Young Lawyer (2005)
    • "E-Mail Etiquette," The Young Lawyer (2005)
    • "Picking the Right Mentor," DRI Young Lawyers Newsletter (2005)
    • "Why Do I Need a Mentor?," DRI Young Lawyers Newsletter (2005)
    • "Making the Most of Your Mentor," DRI Young Lawyers Newsletter (2005)
    • "The Last Day on Earth," The Bencher (2005)
    • "Books Every Attorney Should Read," Across the Bar (2005)
    • "Religious Discrimination in the Workplace," Hispanic Trends (2005)
    • "Time Management 101," Second Chair (2005)
    • "How to Interview Your Client," Second Chair (2005)
    • "How to Set a Deposition," Second Chair (2005)
    • "What to Do When You First Get a Case," The Defense Post (2005)
    • "Taking the Corporate Representative Deposition," Miami-Dade County Bar Association Bulletin (2005)
    • "How Bankruptcy Reform Will Affect You," Hispanic Trends (2005)
    • "Career Day," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2005)
    • "How to Hire an Investigator," The Defense Post (2005)
    • "You’re Suing Me?! What to Do When Your Company Is Served with a Lawsuit," Hispanic Trends (2005)
    • "Death Comes Softly," The Professional (2005)
    • "Our Senator, Mel Martinez," CABA Briefs (2005)
    • "What is this Case Worth?," CABA Briefs (2005)
    • "You Can’t Win Without a Theme," Strictly Speaking (2005)
    • "15 Mistakes Companies Make and How to Avoid Them," Hispanic Trends (2005)
    • "How to Write to the Client," The Whisper (2005)
    • "What Is Your Long Range Plan?," Noticias (2005)
    • "Improving Your Firm’s Writing Style," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2006)
    • Why Do I Belong to a Minority Bar Association," SOLO Newsletter (2005
    • "No Se Habla Espanol—English Only Policies in the Workplace," Hispanic Trends (2005)
    • "Legal Research on the Internet," The Defense Post (2005)
    • "Keeping Clients Feliz," Hispanic Trends (2005)
    • "Preparing for the Expert’s Deposition," DRI Drug and Medical Device Newsletter (2005)
    • "Landing that Job Interview," Res Ipsa Loquitor (2005)
    • "Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Our Secretary of Commerce," CABA Briefs (2005)
    • "Learning from Others’ Mistakes—How a Mentor Can Make You a Better Business Person," Hispanic Trends (2005)
    • "Mistakes Associates Make and How to Avoid Them," The Defense Post (2005)
    • "Wrestling Goliath—Negotiating with Large Companies," Hispanic Trends (2006)
    • "Our Florida Bar President—Frank Angones," CABA Briefs (2006)
    • "What Being a Lawyer Has Taught Me," Trial Advocate Quarterly (2006)
    • “Defending the Case You Can’t Win,” Defense Post (2006)
    • "Book Review: Judge for Yourself," Diversity and the Bar (2006)
    • "Preparing for Trial," For the Defense (2006)
    • "How to Write to a Partner," The Whisper (2006)
    • "Getting Past the Fear," ABA Litigation Update (2006)
    • "Being Latino-Being a Lawyer," ABA Diversity in the Profession Committee Newsletter (2006)
    • "2006 Election—Mexicans Have Spoken," Vista Magazine (2006)
    • "Using Your Expert to Win Your Case," Second Chair (2006)
    • "Preparing for and Taking the Plaintiff’s Deposition," The DRI Defense Manual (2006)
    • "Preparing for Trial," For the Defense (2006)
    • "The One in Fifty Mentality," The Defense Post (2006)
    • "Define Your Own Legacy," Trial Magazine (2006)
    • "How to Be a Rainmaker," Litigation Update (2006)
    • "10 Qualities of a Superstar Candidate and 10 Ways to Pick One," Diversity & The Bar (2007)
    • "A Checklist for Defending Class Actions: 20 Best Practices Tips," Diversity & The Bar (2007)
    • "What Judges Expect from the Lawyers Who Appear Before Them," The Defense Post (2007)
    • "How to Start Your Own Firm," Second Chair (2007)
    • "Defending Your Client’s Deposition," The Defense Post (2007)
    • "Preparing Your Expert for His Direct Examination at Trial," Trial Tactics’ Newsletter (2007)
    • "Diversity in the Workplace: Where We Are," Hispanic Business (2007)
    • "Facing the Threat to Diversity," Diversity & The Bar (2007)
    • "Discussing Diversity: Law Firm Leaders Discuss How Their Firms Have Increased Diversity," Diversity & The Bar (2007)
    • "Facing the Threats to Diversity," Diversity & The Bar (2007)
    • "Round the Table with Top Managing Partners," Diversity & The Bar (2007)
    • "The Lost Art of Letter Writing," Hispanic Business Magazine website (2008)
    • "Making the Most of the Drive to Work," Hispanic Business Magazine website (2008)
    • "Join the 10x10x10 Campaign!," Diversity & The Bar (2008)
    • "Association Profile - National Bar Association - Commercial Law Section," Diversity & The Bar (2008)
    • "Association Focus - National Asian Pacific American Bar Association," Diversity & The Bar (2008)
    • "Association Focus - National Lesbian and Gay Law Association," Diversity & The Bar (2008)
    • "DuPont's Minority Counsel Network and Its 10th Anniversary Minority Counsel Conference," Diversity & The Bar (2008)
    • "Association Focus - Association of Corporate Counsel," Diversity & The Bar (2008)
    • "The Many Faces of Hispanic," Diversity & The Bar (2008)
    • "Association Focus - Hispanic National Bar Association," Diversity & The Bar (2008)
    • "Association Focus - Council on Legal Education Opportunity," Diversity & The Bar (2008)
    • "Starting Your Own Blawg" ABA Pretrial Practice and Discovery Newsletter (2008)
    • "Ten Things Your Expert Neglected To Tell You" ABA Litigation News (2009)
    • "How College Football Has Made Me A Better Lawyer" ABA Litigation News (2009)

    Timothy M. Ravich

    Mr. Ravich has written and spoken extensively about aviation issues in the United States and abroad, including:
    • AVIATION LAW AFTER SEPTEMBER 11TH (forthcoming))
    • “Should Bad Airline Service Be Illegal?,” (forthcoming))
    • “2010: Space Law in the Sunshine State,” Florida Bar Journal (forthcoming 2010))
    • “Sunset 2010: The Sunshine State, in Space,” Journal of Air Law & Commerce (forthcoming 2010))
    • “Aviation Litigation and Mass Torts: A Crash Course,” Am. Bar Ass’n, Section of Litigation, Mass Torts (2010))
    • “The Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles into the National Airspace,” 85 North Dakota Law Review 597 (2009))
    • “Mandatory Retirement for Airline Pilots: A Solution in Search of a Problem?,” Airliners (2008))
    • “New York’s Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights: Air Transport Ass’n of America v. Cuomo, --- F. Supp. 2d ---- (N.D.N.Y. 2008),” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Claims against the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2671 et seq.,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Antitrust Issues and Predation in the Airline Industry,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Airline Liability arising under the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air (the ‘Montreal Convention’),” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Choice-of-Law Issues in Aviation Cases,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Airline ‘Code-Sharing’ Lawsuits,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “The Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine in Aviation Accident Litigation,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Death on the High Seas Act (‘DOHSA’),” 46 U.S.C. § 30301 et seq.,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “The Railway Labor Act, 45 U.S.C. § 151 et seq.,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Air Carrier Access Act, 49 U.S.C. § 41705 et seq.,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Alleged Racial Discrimination in Commercial Airline Transportation: Cerqueira v. American Airlines, --- F. 3d ---- (1st Cir. 2008),” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Airline ‘Bumping’ Claims,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Mandatory Airline Pilot Retirement: A Solution in Search of a Problem?,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “The General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994, 49 U.S.C. § 40101 Note (“GARA”),” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Medical Certification for Pilots,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Defense and Appeal of FAA Certificate Actions,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “FAA Airmen Certificate and Civil Penalty Actions,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Admiralty Jurisdiction in Aviation Accident Litigation,” LexisNexis® Expert Commentary (2008))
    • “Is Airline Passenger Profiling Necessary?,” 62 University of Miami Law Review 1 (2007))
    • “Airline Alliances: Code-Sharing, not Blame-Sharing,” Airliners (2007))
    • “Airline Passenger Profiling Systems after 9/11: Personal Privacy versus National Security,” 44 Journal of the Transportation Research Forum 127 (2005))
    • “Deregulation of the Airline Computer Reservation Systems (CRS) Industry,” 69 Journal of Air Law and Commerce 387 (2004))
    • “Without Reservations,” Daily Business Review (Special Report: Antitrust Issue, Aviation) (2004))
    • “Antitrust and Online Airline Travel Distribution: Assessing Deregulation of the Computer Reservations Systems (CRS) Industry,” Aviation Advisor (2004))
    • “Re-Regulation and Airline Passengers’ Rights,” 67 Journal of Air Law and Commerce 935 (2002))
    • “The U.S. Airline Industry after September 11, 2001,” 8 International Travel Law Journal 254 (2001))
    • “Flight or Fight: The Passengers’ Bill of Rights,” 8 International Travel Law Journal 102 (2001))

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