American Bar Association imprint: 291 books
The Rights of the Accused Under The Sixth Amendment
Trials, Presentation of Evidence, and Confrontation
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2013
This essential resource takes a close look at The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and those key provisions which impact mightily on defendants in criminal prosecutions.
The book was authored by four noted legal professionals, each from different backgrounds (private practice of law,...
by James R. Silkenat, William M. Hannay
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2012
This new and updated reference, the ABA Guide to Foreign Law Firms, Fifth Edition, is designed to help both U.S. and non U.S. lawyers in identifying qualified legal counsel in the many foreign jurisdictions with which such lawyers are likely to come into contact, particularly those in countries emerging as significant factors in international commercial transactions.
STAR!
Finding Artistic and Commercial Success in the New Entertainment Industry
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2013
Covering all major genres of entertainment, Star! provides a unique overview of the artistic, business and legal aspects of the entertainment industry. It features in-depth interviews with some of the most prominent attorneys in the country practicing in entertainment law today, and interviews with experienced...
Winning the Jury's Attention
Presenting Evidence from Voir Dire to Closing
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2012
Today's jurors, consumed in their own demanding personal and professional lives, are not going to hand over their undivided attention in the courtroom. Author Trey Cox presents seven principles for communicating effectively with a jury.Implementing these practical techniques through each phrase of trial...
Wildlife Law & Ethics
A U.S. Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Exploring how the law can be used to influence the lives of the billions of individual animals we call wildlife, the approach that Wildlife Law & Ethics takes is first to present the law as a solid background and then provide social context regarding the circumstances facing the global community....
Confronting Mental Health Evidence
A Practical PLAN to Examine Reliability and Experts in Family Law
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2015
Confronting Mental Health Evidence—Second Edition describes and applies the four-step PLANModel to help lawyers organize, critique, and use psychological materials and testimony when examining experts and framing legal arguments.
This Second Edition refreshes previous topics, including understanding...
Cybersecurity for the Home and Office
The Lawyer's Guide to Taking Charge of Your Own Information Security
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2018
This title helps individuals take control of their cybersecurity. Every day in the news, we see cybercrime — a multi-billion-dollar-a-year criminal industry whose actors have little fear of law enforcement. Incidents of cybercrime and cybercrime-related identity theft continue to grow exponentially....
by Ben M. Schorr
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2014
Take control of your e-mail, calendar, to-do list, and more with The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2013. This essential guide summarizes the most important new features in the newest version of Microsoft Outlook and provides practical tips that will promote organization and productivity in your law practice.
Find Info Like a Pro
Mining the Internet's Publicly Available Resources for Investigative Research
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2011
This complete hands-on guide shares the secrets, shortcuts, and realities of conducting investigative and background research using the sources of publicly available information available on the Internet. Written for legal professionals, this comprehensive desk book lists, categorizes, and describes...
by Andrew Elowitt
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2013
Become more efficient and profitable in your law practice by employing a professional coach. The Lawyer's Guide to Professional Coaching will teach you to find, select, and work productively with the right coach for your needs--and transform your practice in the process. Learn how to get the...
IRA Guide to IRS Compliance Issues
Including IRA Trust Violations
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2014
This essential guide outlines many of the mistakes that are made by IRA account holders from an IRS compliance point of view, understanding that it is quite easy for a taxpayer who has an IRA or inherits an IRA to fall into a tax trap and violate the IRA rules. The IRA Guide to IRS Compliance Issues...
by Ronald S. Cope
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
This book will help the busy general practitioner answer the most frequently asked questions and provide guidance on basic zoning procedures, property rights, and the nature of zoning litigation. In addition, this handbook provides an introduction to zoning law for land use practitioners, and will be helpful to laypersons and professionals not familiar with land use or zoning law.
The Art of Practicing Law
Talking to Clients and Colleagues
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2013
This collection of 70 essays covers a wide range of legal areas and cases large and small, complex and simple, criminal and civil. Music, painting, architecture, and ethics are also discussed. These stories transcend the specific cases in which they occurred; they combine to teach you effective ways...
by Mortimer Smith, Andrea D. Lyon
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2015
This powerful new guide provides the guidance you need to prepare you for success as a defense advocate within a team environment. This nuts-and-bolts resource provides solid information for your team on these topics including both practical advice, and anecdotal explanations:
• Handling and Understanding...