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Further, I communicated to Jack Hanna and Bruce Green my firm belief that we as a section and
a magazine must reach out more to “Main Street” lawyers. Well written practice oriented
articles are needed and welcome. This includes not just “nuts and bolts” legal scholarship but
also articles addressing the economics and practicalities of practicing law in these fiscally
challenged times. While I promised not to reiterate the spring report I will break from that
momentarily to remind everyone that the magazine is your baby – feed it.
In these unsettled economic times, the magazine is making strides to curb costs by cutting
expenses for art and travel (both staff and member). ABA Publishing executed a new printing
contract that substantially reduced print costs, though the cost of paper and postage continue to
fluctuate with market demand. The editorial board will continue these austerity measures in
2010‐2011 with the goal of zero increase in expenditure over last year’s budget – despite
projections for increases in paper and postage. We’ve realized some savings this year, although
reluctantly.
There was good news and bad news with respect to the William Greenhalgh student writing
competition. The good news was that we had a good level of participation from students but
the bad news is that the quality of writing and/or legal scholarship was significantly lacking.
After considerable deliberation the consensus of the Greenhalgh judges was that none of the
entries was worthy either of the prize or publication. This was a very difficult decision but we
felt that it would not honor Bill to publish or recognize a deficient work. We hope that this will
not be the case next year.
The magazine produced four issues in fiscal year 2009‐10 (fall 2009 through summer 2010),
including a symposium on post‐conviction practices. Other topics included the landmark NSA
report on forensic science standards; updates to courtroom technology; the potential of
technology to interfere with Fourth Amendment privacy rights; the logic of strict liability; and
rules of defense in juvenile delinquency courts. The summer issue has just mailed and will
feature a look at the upheaval of Padilla v. Kentucky; the January 2009 DOJ memos to prosecutors
regarding exculpatory evidence; new criminal justice standards on treatment of prisoners; using
Lawrence v. Texas in criminal defense; and what to do when you discover a juror is not a citizen.
The fall issue will feature a white collar symposium under the watch of issue editor Sherri
Schornstein.
I’m grateful for the many contributions of my fellow board members, especially in this year of
unanticipated transition, and particularly for Vince Aprile’s wise counsel. The greatest thanks
goes to our editor, MaryAnn Dadisman, who has weathered many storms and has been the glue
that had been able to hold all of this together.
Criminal Practice Management/Solo & Small Firm Committee
Chair: Anthony Colleluori and Danny Ferreira
No Report Submitted
Communication, Awards and Memberships Committee
Co‐Chairs: Sidney Butcher, Judith Friedman, Michael Hamden, and Kurt Stitcher
See Membership Activity Report on page 19.
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