New Rules Open Court Records to Public Access
~Pose confidentiality concerns for Maryland lawyers~
By Janet Stidman Eveleth

MICPEL Expands Electronic Access to CLE
~Enhanced audio CD and DVD seminar library places continuing legal education in easier reach for attorneys~
By Janet Stidman Eveleth

ABA Jury Poll Reveals Most Americans Support Jury Duty
By Janet Stidman Eveleth

Taking the Words Right Out of Their Mouths
~Through MSBA Speakers' Bureau, volunteer attorneys give community groups lessons in the law~
By Tom Breihan

Maryland Estate Tax Increases
By Edwin G. Fee, Jr.

Top HR Concerns Point to Evolution of Benefits Program for Law Firms
By R. Dane Rianhard

Bar Bulletin Focus: Immigration Law

The Roles of Various Agencies in Employment-Based Immigration
By Sheela Murthy and Carla V. O'Donoghue

Illegal Aliens Need Not Apply
~Maryland state driver's license requirements for alien residents~
By Edward Neufville

Immigration Issues for the Family Law Attorney
By Jonathan S. Greene

Only a Misdemeanor?
~For non-US citizens facing criminal charges, the stakes are often much higher~
By Marvin J. Muller, III

The Expanding Criminal Grounds of Removal
~A closer look at aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude~
By Bryan Perry

Creative Sentencing for the Immigrant Defendant
~A checklist of considerations for criminal defense attorneys representing immigrant clients~
By Eugenia Korsak Ordynsky

Monthly Features

Singing the Song of the Islands
By Patrick Tandy

Solo/Small Firm Practitioner
"Going From Good to Great"
~Are you interested? Do you know how?~
By Pat Yevics

THE LAP ZONE:
"The Voice of Recovery - Part I of II"
By Anonymous (introduction by Carol P. Waldhauser)

PRO BONO PROFILE:
"Serving Special Needs in the Immigrant Community"
By Lisa Muscara

Membership News
By Janice Jones-Branch

Et Alia