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Collects Asa Rountree's well-honed views on how to practice law. This book also hints at the great pleasure that can be had in aiming for excellence as a lawyer.

Much has changed in the fashion industry since the end of World War II to require more highly developed legal skills and, happily, a much greater allocation to legal expense. The industry is entirely global and a surprisingly large number of members have grown into mega multi-nationals, with large in-house legal departments and brand-name law firms to match the power of their own brand names. Explore the glamour and grit of the fashion world in this fun look at the stories behind the dresses, sunglasses, perfumes, and handbags.

Injuries to the spine are controversial and many turn on questions of credibility. This book helps practitioners, judges and insurance professionals to understand the multifaceted medical and legal issues in a claim involving this part of the human anatomy.

In this volume, a collection of his ABA Journal litigation column published between 1994 and 2011, Jim McElhaney provides comprehensive advice on how to avoid the snares, traps, and pitfalls that challenge every trial lawyer, veterans and novices alike. In the tradition of the first volume of McElhaneys Litigation, Volume II covers virtually every aspect of trial practice, identifying potential problems and offering clear, concrete techniques, tactics, and strategies. Jim McElhaney shows you, with wit, clarity, and simplicity, how to conduct the best trial you are capable of conducting. McElhaneys Litigation, Volume II offers techniques and strategies based on actual courtroom experience, with multiple examples and anecdotes that illuminate, clarify, reveal, and help you be better prepared for the pitfalls of litigation.

Examines the key issues and legal concepts that US companies and their lawyers face with construction projects that cross international borders, as well as providing practical tips for handling these projects. This book draws on the practical knowledge of construction lawyers experienced in all areas of international and cross-border projects.

Invention Analysis and Claiming: A Patent Lawyers Guide, Second Edition, presents a comprehensive approach to analyzing inventions and capturing them in a sophisticated set of patent claims. A central theme is the importance of using the problem-solution paradigm to identify the inventive concept before the claim-drafting begins. The books teachings are grounded in old school principles of patent practice that, before now, have been learned only on the job from supervisors and mentors. Questions at the end of each chapter have been added to:*;Confirm the understanding of the principles presented;*;Explore the jurisprudential and practical implications of those principles; and*;Try out the invention analysis and claim drafting skills taught in the chapter.

Many lawyers use Facebook[registered], the world's most popular social networking platform, to communicate with friends and family across the globe. But lawyers are missing a major opportunity if they do not consider the business possibilities of their Facebook[registered]accounts. This title deals with this networking platform.

Provides a detailed rationale for the creation of ombudsman offices; suggestions for structuring and documenting an ombudsman program and how to address issues that arise in litigation; a comprehensive presentation of various legal issues associated with organizational ombudsman programs; and numerous examples of how ombudsmen function.

The weak economy and large number of firm layoffs have resulted in a flood of potential new solo and small firm lawyers starting their own practices in the wake of the exodus from BigLaw. Small practice lawyers, well seasoned or just starting out, can gain immeasurably by just applying even a few of the myriad tips within this book.

This is a practical guide to help attorneys in the financial services industry, and financial industry professionals on complexities of this far-reaching law. Divided into eight parts, each section represents a financial services sector where the book addresses the factual and regulatory background behind the pertinent Dodd-Frank provisions, the known changes in federal law caused by Dodd-Frank, and any upcoming deadlines for new regulations that will implement the statutes.

Having the most compelling evidence and airtight argument does not mean you'll win your case if you cannot clearly and expertly express yourself. Using common examples from every-day legal documents, the Grammar and Writing Handbook shows you precisely which rules need to be followed, how to choose the correct words, and the most effective way to structure every sentence. The book includes a brief history of the English language, as well as comprehensive information on:Parts of speechVerb propertiesSingular vs. pluralPunctuation and mechanicsUsing words to convey meaningAgreementComposing sentencesVariety in composing sentencesComposing paragraphsComposing a legal memorandumFaux pas: miscellaneaExtra credit for grammar maestrosThis essential handbook also includes an appendix of common irregular verbs, and another appendix with a sample legal memorandum. The Grammar and Writing Handbook is the thorough resource you need that will help you compose more persuasive, stronger material that's flawlessly written--which can be the difference you need to win you the case or the client.

Offers a set of 27 chapters with a CD-ROM spanning a range of substantive areas within business law. This title provides an overview of business and corporate litigation topics that have emerged during the past year.

LexisNexis CaseMap is a computer program that makes analyzing cases easier and allows lawyers to do a better job for their clients in less time. This guide is filled with many tips designed to help you get the most from LexisNexis CaseMap. It includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations. It is suitable for beginners and longtime users.

Nobody I know is funnier, smarter, or has a wider breadth of references than my friend Jonathan Shapiro. This book is a bit of a miracle: informative, insightful, poetic, and funny. Paul Reiser, comedian, actor, and bestselling authorUsing famous real-life court transcripts, television scripts, and story after story, Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling shows the reader how to get their message across and the result they want using the time-tested elements and basic structure of great stories. Part how-to manual, part memoir, always entertaining and never lecture, this book provides storytelling lessons gleaned from years of trial practice and television writing, wrapped inwhat else?great stories.

A practical, slightly tongue-in-cheek business guide to negotiating and closing a business deal. Peppered with actual stories from the deal-making capitol of the world - Hollywood, California, it includes strategies that are suitable for any business environment.

This book is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers. Derived from the authors decades of experience as a lawyer and teacher, the book is filled with stories and telling anecdotes. Some are hilarious, some are cautionary, but nearly all contain a nugget of practical insight that readers can apply to their own practice. Decidedly original and consistently entertaining, The Education of a Lawyer will make readers laugh, think, and nod in recognition. And most importantly, it will help readers to become better lawyers.

Offers a complete guide to important national security law source material. This 2014 edition includes: President Barack Obama's remarks on issues of national security and signals intelligence; Congressional Statements by key intelligence officials; New Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Directive and Framework, and more.

Now completely revised and updated, this book is a self-help and career-management book for lawyers of all levels of experience. The book is a step-by-step method for imagining and realizing your path to personal and professional satisfaction. The book will:* give you a template for envisioning and managing your own professional development, whatever path you choose* help you to manage your career so that you can stay happy. If you are not sure what you think about your career * give you a framework for sorting things out and moving forward amidst ambiguity, and more! Brilliantly written, consistently practical, and filled with scores of illuminating exercises, including many new ones, The Creative Lawyer is the book that the profession has been waiting for. "e;Professional satisfaction,"e; the author writes, "e;is a question of creating what you want, not just waiting for it to appear."e;

Expert Witnesses, Valuation, and Damages discusses how to best use experts, when to hire them, how to find good ones, and how to test whether they have adequate knowledge. It can be used whenever expert skills in economics, IP valuation analysis, and IP business management issues are needed.

The Second World War saw the rise not only of new technologies, new freedoms, new terrors, and a new world order, but of new legal issues. This book takes a global perspective in looking at the legal situations in seven major countries affected by the war. Fifty legal issues are identified from the war, ranging from subverting the judiciary and creating a divine military to economic and social issues to genocide and nuclear weapons. And more than 300 lawyers and judges, from more than 20 countries around the world, are brought to life. Whether you want to read this book to gain a global perspective to WWII legal issues or gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal issues involved this book has something for everyone, lawyer, history buff, or general reader.

Instead of running your own practice, or associating with a firm where law is the business, corporate lawyers become an operational and managerial resource within a company where "law" is a supporting element of the business. This book is devised to be a beginning and a framework for a long-lasting career and client relationship.

Like so many other professionals, lawyers can benefit from a coach, a mentor, as you embark on your legal career. This book is suitable for lawyers who are just beginning their careers, who want to do more than show up, act eagerly, and not get fired.