March 2008 Issue

Cover Story

Mac v. PC

The decades-long Mac versus PC battle recalls those video games in which the Big Boss Bad Guy just can’t seem to squash our nim­ble little hero.

Clever marketing and product development vie against massive market share. And with each round, the question grows: Is there a reason to switch to Apple, and is now the time?

This year the ABA Journal is letting some real advocates argue the case. Ben Stevens and Rick Georges are not only lawyers using opposing systems; they are proponents who advise on the use of technology in the law office.

They have strong opinions, and they’re not afraid to state them. No games, no rules and no punches pulled.

Feature Section

The Lawyer Who Took on Jesse James ... and Won

A lost case uncovered by a Missouri litigator pits the rule of law against an infamous outlaw.

Canning Your Client

You have a pretty good idea when enough is enough. But how can you limit the fallout when you give a client the boot?