This non-fiction book informs the potential client and/or client of situations in which the interests of the attorney and the client may be adverse, e.g. negotiating attorney's fees, and how to address those adversities. This book also informs the client of common errors (legal neglect or legal malpractice) committed by lawyers so as to arm the client with information to monitor the progress of many common legal matters.

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Titles in Barron’s Business Review series are widely used as classroom supplements to college textbooks and often serve as a main textbook in business brush-up programs. Business Law, Seventh Edition focuses on the importance of legal theory in the everyday business world, explaining such subjects as tort responsibility, government regulations, contracts, environmental law, product liability, consumer protection, and international law, among many other topics.Also discusse...

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"[A] comprehensive and well-organized directory to areas of law that affect the average person's everyday life."— BooklistWhat are your rights if the car you bought is useless? If your ex-boss refuses to let you take along your Rolodex? Who gets custody of the children after a divorce? Do you worry about laws governing your use of the Internet? What rights are accorded to the elderly, disabled, and other social minorities? How can you successfully sue in s...

You don't need a law degree to understand your rights—just this book.Whether you're signing a lease, responding to a court summons, or simply want to know what the law says, Law 101 (2nd Edition) is your essential plain-English guide to America's legal system. Written by seasoned attorney Brien A. Roche with John and Sean Roche, this trusted reference demystifies civil and criminal law, contracts, torts, constitutional rights, and more—making it easy for anyone to ...

Law 101 is an essential reference that explains:how laws are madehow the court system works andhow each area of the law impacts your daily life.Key information for important questions:How does a lawsuit begin?What is the difference in civil and criminal law?When do state laws trump federal laws?What makes a contract solid?What can you expect if called as a juror?What can you exp...

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A comprehensive examination of the law as it affects insurance contracts and provisions.Compiled from the best sources available on contract law, this textbook will teach you in layman language the intricacies of insurance contract law, from general principles to agency, from privacy to constitutional issues.Objectives• Learn contract law in depth, from structure and source of law to landmark insurance law enactments such as the McCarran Act.• Develop basic sk...