"I start a world tour for Bodyglove that runs to the end of the year. I've also formed a production company, Sharkbait Productions, Incorporated, to develop reality series and documentaries centered on diving and shark research. Oh, and I have to do my freshman chemistry homework."

That got her laughing. "I'll let you get back to your studies." The camera turned off. "That was Oregon State University freshman Vicki Lawrence, who has enough on her plate without nuisance lawsuits. In the next segment, legal expert Veronica Marist and Congressman Louis Washburn debate whether it is time to bring a loser-pays rule into civil court."

I let out a breath as...