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Editor in Chief Book Review Editor René Harrod (954) 627-9916 Henry Cohen (202) 707-7892 T [email protected] Judicial Profile Editor Managing Editor Michael Newman (513) 977-8646 Stacy King (571) 481-9100 Sarah Kemerling, Production Coordinator Editorial Board: Kelle Acock, Nathan Brooks, Julie China, Henry Cohen, R. Johan Conrod Jr., Thomas Donovan, Raymond Dowd, Kim Koratsky, David Lender, Jeffrey McDermott, Michael Newman, Jonathan Redgrave, Hector Ramos, Becky Thorson, Michael Tonsing, October 2008 Volume 55 Number Nine Daniel Winslow, Vernon Winters Columns 3 President’s Message 8 At Sidebar Employment Claims Based on 10 Washington Watch 24| 12 The Federal Lawyer In Cyberia Association with Another Person 14 IP Insight BY MICHAEL R. LIED 16 Labor and Employment Corner What types of personal relationships will provide legal protection in the workplace? Husband and 18 Commentary wife? Parent and child? Friendship? In several recent Export Control Violations cases, courts have explored the boundaries of situa- 20 Judicial Profile tions in which family or other relationships resulted Hon. Irma C. Ramirez in consequences that led to litigation. 22 Commentary Oral Argument Tips for Judges Departments 5 Chapter Exchange 42 Language for Lawyers 32| International Litigation: The U.S. 50 Membership Roundup Jurisdiction to Prescribe and the 52 Last Laugh Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens BY ALLAN I. MENDELSOHN Since Judge Learned Hand’s 1945 decision in the “Alcoa” case, it has become well-established law Book Reviews that the Sherman Antitrust Act—legislation that was 43 Liberty of Conscience: In Defense of America’s adopted over 100 years ago—applies to and prohibits Tradition of Religious Equality conduct in foreign countries if that conduct has an By Martha C. Nussbaum illegal “effect” in the United States. But to what extent Reviewed by David Ackerman does the Sherman Act and other U.S. legislation apply to conduct in foreign countries? Recent U.S. Supreme 45 The Next Justice: Repairing the Supreme Court Court decisions do not clearly define the exact reach Appointments Process and limits of U.S. jurisdiction on the international By Christopher L. Eisgruber scene. In the United States, this jurisdiction is now Reviewed by Charles S. Doskow known as the “jurisdiction to prescribe”—in contrast to 46 Striking First: Preemption and Prevention in the jurisdiction that we all know as the jurisdiction to International Conflict adjudicate. By Michael W. Doyle Reviewed by Todd Garvey 48 Law Firm Fees & Compensation: Value & Growth Dynamics By Edward Poll Reviewed by John C. Holmes The Federal Lawyer (ISSN: 1080-675X) is published 10 times per year, monthly, except for March/April and Nov./Dec. when it is bimonthly, by the Federal Bar Association, 1220 N. 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Fillmore Street, Ste. 444 | Arlington, VA 22201 | Telephone (571) 481-9100| 24-Hour Fax (571) 681-9090| E-mail: [email protected] 2 | The Federal Lawyer | October 2008 President’s Message JUANITA SALES LEE On Sections and Divisions N SEPT . 20, 2008, at the FBA Annual Meeting and Convention held in Huntsville, Ala., I was installed as the president of the OFederal Bar Association. I want to thank the North Alabama Chapter; the chapter’s president, Margaret Simmons; the 2008 Annu- al Meeting and Convention Planning Committee; Judge U.W. Clemon, honorary chair of the planning committee; and all the elected deputy secretary of the FBA under speakers for their time and effort in making this a the old governance structure. wonderful event for the FBA and a very special time And now, 17 years after my first FBA for me. leadership position, I am beginning my I appreciate the opportunity you have given me to term as national president. If you are look- serve as the association’s president for 2008–2009. In ing for an organization that serves the le- any given year, the president of the FBA may come gal community and offers opportunities for meaning- face to face with only 10 percent of the membership. ful leadership, I urge you to become actively involved So to get us off on the right foot, allow me to tell you in the Federal Bar Association. a little about me: I am a native Alabamian. I gradu- Let me clear up some misconceptions that may be ated from the University of Alabama with degrees in inhibiting some federal employees. Some federal em- social work and law. I am employed by the U.S. Army ployees think that being active in a nonfederal pro- in Huntsville and have been a federal employee for fessional organization is prohibited by the Standards more than 25 years. My area of practice is mainly la- of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive bor and employment law. Branch, 5 CFR 2635, and supplemental guidance issued I first became active in the association through my by one’s agency. This is not the case;