American Bar Association: 312 books

The Civil War Lawyers is a comprehensive and fascinating look at the underappreciated role of the law—and of lawyers—during the United States' Civil War. Great Constitutional issues were addressed by the Supreme Court in tense courtrooms where individual lives were at stake. Presidents struggled...

"From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an Iron Curtin has descended across the continent."—Winston Churchill, from a speech to Westminster College in Missouri, March 5, 1946 During the four decades of the Cold War, there were periods of intense crisis, when, almost...

Let's face it. The entire legal industry is in a state of flux. If you're a new lawyer in today's economy, you're probably asking yourself one of the following questions:How do I transition from law school to law practice?How do I get a job?How can I find like-minded mentors and colleagues?How do I develop...

In The Practice, Tannebaum riffs on everything from asking yourself what type of lawyer you want to be, to the most effective way to market yourself in an industry where lawyers increasingly over-rely on social media to prove their relevance. It also discusses other important topics, including the...

Following Sputnik, the international community quickly recognized that outer space was a legal vacuum. Spacecraft have since become essential to life on Earth. They perform a wide variety of useful functions, including telecommunications, navigation, exploration, mapping, environmental monitoring,...

Beyond the Fracking Wars provides an accessible and credible reference for lawyers, public officials, planners, and citizens. It avoids a "pro" or "anti" position and serves as a balanced resource on common issues associated with unconventional oil and gas exploration and development....

Learning from Law Firm Leaders imparts what these legal professionals learned from their experiences; and allow you to expand your own thinking on the topic of leadership. The book aims to crystallize views on a number of relevant aspects of leadership that have not been discussed in great depth in the...

The law is a wonderful profession. It is also demanding and stressful and requires a multitude of talents—speaking, writing, researching, analyzing, advocating, and dealing with people. This engaging collection of articles, from author Kenneth Nolan, captures the insights and knowledge of an experienced...

Since the original publication of A Practitioner’s Guide to Class Actions, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Wal-Mart Corporation v. Dukes—and has continued to decide class action issues each year. Those decisions have had a trickle-down effect on the federal circuit and district courts, as well...

This book is an analysis of ADR use and practice in state and local government for practitioners, government officials, court administrators, ADR specialists, and judges.

Franchising is experiencing explosive growth in the U.S. and abroad, triggering more legal transactions and queries about this multi-faceted area of law. Written specifically to help lawyers and non-lawyers brush up on franchise law, this respected publication – now in its fourth edition – is...

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...

Reliance on manual and keyword search methods alone is increasingly seen as inadequate for searching large volumes of information. There are concerns about the accuracy and efficiency of these methods, especially as compared with more advanced search techniques. This book provides a set of perspectives...

In the wake of highly publicized corporate shake-ups, internal investigations have gained national prominence and established themselves as an important tool of management. This trend offers stimulating and challenging opportunities to lawyers, both inside and outside counsel, retained to conduct...