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"This book demystifies career trajectories for law students and young attorneys pursuing careers in the public interest by providing accessible tips for crafting impactful resumes and cover letters, and a professional development strategy to employ using those materials"--

While technology has improved the speed and efficiency for providing legal services, one aspect that may be overlooked is how the rapid growth of social media has affected the landscape of almost everything a lawyer may touch--for better or for worse.Legal Ethics and Social Media: A Practitioner's Handbook, Second Edition covers all areas of social media from both the attorney's perspective as well as that of the attorney's clients. Topics include: Being digitally competentRepresenting and advising clients in this digital ageJudges, courts and legal ethicsGoogle, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTubeAttorney advertising and social mediaPreservation and spoliation of digital evidence"Facebooking" a juryEthically filtering a response to a negative online comment or reviewDigital assets and much moreIn addition, the book includes references to Legal Ethics Advisory Opinions and a Table of Cases. Any lawyer, judge, law student or legal professional who uses social media or has faced obstacles in court with client's social media activity will find this an invaluable--and essential--tool for their practice or firm.

"How to effectively represent and aide a client during mediation"--

A concise resource for practitioners actively involved in managing the unique aspects of PTAB trials, this guide is written by attorneys who have handled hundreds of PTAB proceedings. They share their practical experience in this developing aspect of patent law, and provide a unique perspective for lawyers advising clients and planning strategy during PTAB trials.Trials before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), introduced to U.S. patent law by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, are a hybrid of conventional patent prosecution and patent litigation practices. Successfully navigating a PTAB trial may entail tasks ranging from analyzing highly technical prior art to deposing scientific experts, drafting patent-claim amendments, and arguing at an oral hearing before an expert panel. Now updated and significantly expanded, the new Third Edition of The Practitioner's Guide to Trials Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board is a concise resource for practitioners actively involved in managing the unique aspects of PTAB trials. Having handled several hundred PTAB proceedings, the authors share their practical experience in this developing area and provide a unique perspective for practitioners advising clients and planning strategy during PTAB trials. Organized for ease of use, the book's practice-focused information includes: A quick reference for PTAB statutes and rules, including recent updates and rule changesLessons learned from the growing body of Federal Circuit case law reviewing final PTAB decisionsStrategic considerations for coordinating PTAB trials with your litigation strategyA detailed description of a PTAB trial from petition preparation to appeals to the Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitHandy references synthesizing supporting laws, rules, and regulationsThe "Practical Tools" chapter compiles, in one place, all of the statutes, rules, and PTAB guidance covering PTAB trials, organized by topic. A busy practitioner can look up a topic, such as discovery, claim construction, or joinder, and have all of the collected guidance in one place. These are organized using a simple, standard framework including CFR citations; PTO comments during rulemaking; PTAB orders and decisions; references to the PTAB trial practice guide; and informal guidance such as PTAB training presentations.

"Fifteen authors from ten countries describe efforts to secure women's right to vote and the related effects over the past century. Contributing authors brilliantly outline what has been accomplished and what tasks remain to close political gender gaps. They underscore the transformational leadership role women have played to achieve gains that all of us, women and men, enjoy today"--

The Commercial Office Lease Handbook: Second Edition provides a fuller understanding of each critical provision of an office lease: why it is included, why it is important to both the landlord and the tenant, and why and how to best negotiate it. The authors focus on the provisions of the standard printed office lease most commonly used in New York and compare that form with a more complex commercial office lease having the same structure. They offer practical insights about the perspectives of both landlord and tenant in the negotiating process, noting which clauses are essential and which, if not amended, may provide traps for the unwary. Although it examines two New York model forms, the book's practical comparative format, expert commentary, and negotiating tips are valuable tools for real estate practitioners in any jurisdiction.The book combines, side-by-side and clause-by-clause, organized commentary on the Real Estate Board of New York, Inc.'s ubiquitous "Standard Form of Office Lease," along with a common but sophisticated model form of manuscript lease that might be prepared for any office building landlord. Because the section headings in both forms are almost identical, this format assists the real estate lawyer by providing easy-to-find, helpful examples and practice commentary for any lease form, in any state, provision by provision. The book is organized into 54 chapters, with each corresponding to a single functional article of two different model lease forms covered in the text. Each chapter contains sections detailing the lease form: General Purpose: explains the need met by the article and how it functionsSample Clause: sets forth the applicable article of the sophisticated form office leaseLandlord Concerns: explains why the article is important to the landlord and distinguishes between the portions that are most vital to the landlord's concerns and those that are desirable but ultimately optionalTenant Concerns: explains the pitfalls of the article from the tenant's perspective, shows which portions the tenant must negotiate and how to negotiate them, and those portions that should be acceptable to the tenant, if not desirableStandard Real Estate Board of New York Clause: sets forth the parallel article from the REBNY "Standard Form"Comments on the Standard Real Estate Board of New York Clause: explains how the model article differs from the REBNY "Standard Form"Litigation Issues: discusses case law applicable to the article, including citationsThis is an invaluable resource for understanding and negotiating all likely office space lease provisions in addition to several less common clauses. The book's unique treatment explaining each clause with contrasting party commentary makes this a valuable tool for negotiating the best possible lease for a client, whether for a landlord or a tenant.

This guide focuses on key issues in impact investing, including legal structure, measurement and reporting, forming an impact investment fund, and doing the deal. It also examines regional and country coverage using the comparative approach and drawing on the expertise of local experts across multiple jurisdictions.

"The content in this book, focuses on just the most important points that financial crime lawyers in London, New York, Los Angeles, or Washington are likely to encounter. The rationale for writing this book was to create a resource that many may have wished existed when they began a cross border practice: a holistic, easy-to-follow explanation of the American and British statutes and procedural rules that govern the investigation and prosecution of white collar crime, along with their key differences. The author has sought to present this information objectively, and hopes that it may be equally useful to those in law enforcement and other lawyers in private practice"--

Design Your Law Practice: Using Design Thinking to Get Next Level Results is a one-stop resource to learn the basics of design thinking, gain insight into how design thinking principles have been successfully applied in the legal services sectors, and equip the reader to immediately apply different design thinking approaches to gain tangible improvements and increased lawyer and client happiness. The book introduces each of the key design thinking steps, with different expert contributors demonstrating how each step can be adapted to address challenges faced by lawyers, law firms and our justice systems. Design Your Law Practice also provides real, practical case studies of how design thinking has been successfully used in a range of law firm and legal services contexts. With action-oriented summaries and downloadable design tools, readers can take their learnings from off the page and into action.

A must-read for anyone preparing for trial before the U.S. Tax Court, this book takes the reader step-by-step through the Federal Rules of Evidence as applied by the Tax Court and brings coverage of Tax Court opinions current through 2021.This compilation results in an easy-to-follow collection of cases to support or guide a practitioner facing an evidentiary problem before the Tax Court. New material in the third edition includes a discussion of the scope of review for different types of cases and additional examples of how the Tax Court has applied the rules of evidence.

Effectively Representing Your Client Before the IRS is a comprehensive collection of everything a tax professional should know when dealing with the IRS.

Based on a questionnaire that provided a common framework, this survey focuses on the choice-of-law complexities and substantive similarities and differences involved in international secured transactions. Covering more than 40 jurisdictions, this resource reveals the richness and complexity of commercial law in respect of security interests in financial collateral for international transactions.

Litigating Fiduciary Duty Claims is a practical guide for lawyers who are either beginning a fiduciary litigation practice or handling a fiduciary duty case in an unfamiliar area.

An essential resource for anyone working on an acquisition of a company that performs government contracts.

This step-by-step manual helps family lawyers navigate through the complexities of domestic litigation - a much-needed resource as divorce lawyers spend more time in court than in other legal practices. A complete rewrite of the first edition, this hands-on book puts into words the lessons taught during the renowned Trial Advocacy Institute, providing divorce lawyers a comprehensive guide to managing and trying a divorce case.

Draft strong patents, avoid problems, and maximize leverage with the detailed advise in this treatise. Now in its fourth edition, this two-volume hardcover resource helps practitioners draft the broadest possible patent that can sustain a validity challenge by synthesizing and applying lessons from the case law.

Many states have established trusts that offer the protection of the trust assets from the settlor's creditors which are generally referred to as Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs). This resource provides information on the trust rules and regulations in the states that have allowed them, as well as general guidance on key issues, such as selecting a DAPT state, defending or challenging a DAPT, and how trust assets are handled in bankruptcy.

For concise, specific information in an easy-to-use format, this Essentials resource is a practical starting point for answers to basic Clean Air Act questions. A practical overview of the CAA and its implementing regulations, this book covers the act's historical developments as well as the impact of recent cases and regulatory developments. Includes FAQs, case descriptions, glossary, websites, and bibliography.

Construction Defects, Second Edition provides an analytical guide to the non-uniform construction defects law in the United States.

When policyholders believe their loss is covered but the insurer disagrees, the parties may ultimately find themselves in litigation. This practice-focused book examines the fundamentals of how first-party property claims are litigated.

Providing balanced coverage from both in-house and outside counsel, this is a practical yet comprehensive guide to establishing and maintaining a successful corporate compliance program. From intellectual property to termination, this guide covers every aspect of franchise law and will help you protect the franchisor's property, limit liability, and prepare for and limit the inevitable tensions of a franchise system.

"[This book] examines the intersection of the U.S. Constitution and federal and state taxation going back to the earliest years of the nation. Citing only Supreme Court cases, author Jack Cummings organizes and categorizes the opinions for maximum accessibility by practitioners and others involved in law practice, law making, and legal scholarship. The book includes, for example, a detailed analysis of the 25 Supreme Court cases that ruled a federal tax provision was unconstitutional. Another chapter discusses the 121 decisions related to the intergovernmental immunity doctrine. And another chapter explores the Court's 2012 decision in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius. Another chapter makes clear the confusing intersection of fees, taxes, and regulatory charges"--Publisher's description.

Physician Law: Evolving Trends & Hot Topics is an excellent reference for clinicians and professionals who want to stay abreast of current legal and regulatory issues impacting their practice.

Renowned author David Slenn examines the intersection between fraudulent transfer law and its application to modern day wealth transfer planning transactions. Providing a thorough history of the applications of fraudulent wealth transfer law, the book discusses fraudulent transfer law and wealth transfer planning, issues for wealth transfer planners and creditors, the uniform acts, and more.

Learn how the Anti-Kickback Statute protects the healthcare system and beneficiaries from the influence of money on referral decisions.

This book places lemon laws in the context of actual controversies, offering a useful reference for those entering the automotive fray between manufacturers, dealers, leasing companies, and consumers.

This book is essential reading for government lawyers who want an introduction to various topics within the practice of government ethics, particularly at the state and local levels. With a series of chapters authored by experts in the field, it provides practical insights to help lawyers and their public sector clients choose the most ethical course of conduct.

The Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) has created important new strategic considerations for both plaintiffs and defendants. This book provides both plaintiff and defense counsel with a clearer picture of the statute, its case law, and helpful strategies, so attorneys can make better-informed decisions for their clients.

Unlike traditional express trusts that are planned well in advance with all parties involved agreeing to roles as trustee and beneficiary, a constructive trust is one created solely by a judge as a distinct remedy-powerful, nuanced, and often complex and daunting. Whether you are litigating in their favor or defending in such a case, this book is an essential guide on the topic, covering crucial considerations a practitioner will need to know including strategies for handling pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trials.