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Following is the index to articles appearing in the April/2004 issue of New Jersey Lawyer Magazine.

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April/2004, No. 227 Immigration Law

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Article Details	Page Number in Printed Publication
President’s Perspective By Karol Corbin Walker Changes may be on the horizon for medical malpractice insurance legislation and the Consumer Fraud Act.	5
Message From the Special Editor By Susan Storch	7
Evolution of U.S. Immigration Law: 1776-2004 A timeline highlighting U.S. immigration law.	10
Immigration Law: Review and Outlook for the Deployment of Workers in a Global Economy By Gwendolyn M. Robosson and Scott J. FitzGerald A look at the L-1 visa program and its equivalents, as well as recently introduced and enacted legislation that may impact global workforce mobility.	11
The Violence Against Women Act: Remedies for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence By Amy Gottlieb What are the issues of concern to foreign-born victims of domestic violence?	18
Lifting the Lamp: Will New Jersey Create a Safe Harbor for Gay and Lesbian Immigration Rights? By Thomas Prol and Daniel Weiss A thorough review of immigration issues facing partners of gay and lesbian immigrants.	22
Strategies for Avoiding Adverse Immigration Consequences When Representing Foreign-Born Defendants By William E. McAlvanah An introduction to some of the current issues that should be considered in representing the non-citizen in a criminal matter.	30
The Affidavit of Support and its Impact on Nuptial Agreements By Shereen C. Chen In an immigration context, marriage can have lasting ramifications unless the proper steps are taken.	35
Filing Immigration Applications and Petitions: Ethical Responsibilities and Criminal Penalties By Edwin R. Rubin What are the ethical and criminal issues that may arise in completing and filing immigration-related petitions and applications?	39
Cross-Cultural Client Contact: Achieving Effective Communications By Norma C. Connolly and Marilyn R. Tayler The basics to smooth communication when dealing with linguistic and cultural differences.	45
Legal Practice: The Alternatives to Hourly Billing By Anthony E. Davis and Julianne Splain There are compelling reasons to consider alternatives to hourly billing.	52
Law Office Management: How to Request Contact Information from Prospects Who Value Their Privacy By Trey Ryder The basics to gaining prospects’ trust, as well as their contact information.	56
Off the Beaten Path: Taxing Issues Surrounding Settlement Proceedings By Leo J. Zatta A look at structuring settlements.	58
Winning Websites	59
Lawyer’s Bookshelf Reviews by Steven Richman and Gianfranco Pietrafesa Courtroom Psychology and Trial Advocacy by Richard C. Waites Examining Witnesses by Michael E. Tigar Model Witness Examinations by Paul Mark Sandler and James K. Archibald The Trial Lawyer—What it Takes to Win by David Berg	60
Professionalism in the Law: Professionalism and Independence A brief look at professionalism and ethics.	63
Legal Creativity By Don Robinson Doodles	64