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Kidnapped by a Client

The Incredible True Story of an Attorney's Fight for Justice

by Sharon R. Muse, JD ...

“He promised to kill me when he got out. I believed him. If I wanted justice, I had to fight both him and the courts...maybe kill him first. If I didn’t do something, I was going to die.”This is not a manufactured dialogue from a thriller but the words of attorney Sharon Muse. They came after she survived an attempted kidnapping, rape, and murder at the hands of Larry Morrison, a former client. On ... Read more

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“He promised to kill me when he got out. I believed him. If I wanted justice, I had to fight both him and the courts...maybe kill him first. If I didn’t do something, I was going to die.”This is not a manufactured dialogue from a thriller but the words of attorney Sharon Muse. They came after she survived an attempted kidnapping, rape, and murder at the hands of Larry Morrison, a former client. On
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Evil Angels

The Case of Lindy Chamberlain

by John Bryson ...

The basis for the Meryl Streep film A Cry in the Dark: The dramatic true story of a mother's worst nightmare and the murder trial that shocked Australia.On a camping trip at Ayer's Rock, the Chamberlain family's infant daughter disappeared in the middle of the night. Her distraught mother, Lindy, claimed she saw a dingo carry her off into the Australian outback. Two years later, their tragedy ... Read more

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The basis for the Meryl Streep film A Cry in the Dark: The dramatic true story of a mother's worst nightmare and the murder trial that shocked Australia.On a camping trip at Ayer's Rock, the Chamberlain family's infant daughter disappeared in the middle of the night. Her distraught mother, Lindy, claimed she saw a dingo carry her off into the Australian outback. Two years later, their tragedy
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Lawfare

by Geoffrey Robertson ...

How Russians, the Rich and the Government Try to Prevent Free Speech and How to Stop Them.‘ESSENTIAL’ Amal Clooney‘AUTHORITATIVE’ Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC‘IMPORTANT ’Baroness Helena Kennedy KC‘COULD HARDLY BE MORE TIMELY’ Alan RusbridgerThe British tradition of “free speech” is a myth. From the middle ages to the present, the law of defamation has worked to cover up misb... ... Read more

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How Russians, the Rich and the Government Try to Prevent Free Speech and How to Stop Them.‘ESSENTIAL’ Amal Clooney‘AUTHORITATIVE’ Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC‘IMPORTANT ’Baroness Helena Kennedy KC‘COULD HARDLY BE MORE TIMELY’ Alan RusbridgerThe British tradition of “free speech” is a myth. From the middle ages to the present, the law of defamation has worked to cover up misb...
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The Landmark Court Battle over Argentina's $100 Billion Debt Restructuring

by Gregory Makoff ...

The dramatic inside story of the most important case in the history of sovereign debt lawArgentina's 2001 default on $100 billion in bonds and the messy litigation that followed has had an outsized impact on sovereign debt markets, sovereign debt law, and the International Monetary Fund's policies. This is the sovereign debt case study that scholars, legal practitioners, investors, and ... Read more

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The dramatic inside story of the most important case in the history of sovereign debt lawArgentina's 2001 default on $100 billion in bonds and the messy litigation that followed has had an outsized impact on sovereign debt markets, sovereign debt law, and the International Monetary Fund's policies. This is the sovereign debt case study that scholars, legal practitioners, investors, and
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The Art of Impasse-Breaking in Mediation

A Handbook for Mediators, Lawyers, and Other Conflict Resolvers

by David A. Hoffman ...

David Hoffman's The Art of Impasse-Breaking in Mediation provides hands-on guidance for lawyers and mediators seeking to overcome roadblocks to settlement – a comprehensive manual that describes more than 50 tools that mediators use and why they work. As Harvard Lecturer on Law and past chair of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, Hoffman draws on more than thirty years of mediating family, ... Read more

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David Hoffman's The Art of Impasse-Breaking in Mediation provides hands-on guidance for lawyers and mediators seeking to overcome roadblocks to settlement – a comprehensive manual that describes more than 50 tools that mediators use and why they work. As Harvard Lecturer on Law and past chair of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, Hoffman draws on more than thirty years of mediating family,
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Challenging Conflict

Mediation Through Understanding

by Gary Friedman ...

This revolutionary book shows how through mediation parties can escape the trap of conflict rather than remain ensnared within its grasp at enormous cost to themselves and others. The authors demonstrate how mediators, and lawyers, can support parties to work together effectively in ways that deeply respect their humanity. Through the telling of ten riveting stories of actual commercial mediations ... Read more

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This revolutionary book shows how through mediation parties can escape the trap of conflict rather than remain ensnared within its grasp at enormous cost to themselves and others. The authors demonstrate how mediators, and lawyers, can support parties to work together effectively in ways that deeply respect their humanity. Through the telling of ten riveting stories of actual commercial mediations
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Lawyers' Poker

52 Lessons that Lawyers Can Learn from Card Players

by Steven Lubet ...

Great poker players are master tacticians. Not only do they calculate odds with lightning speed and astonishing precision, but they also cunningly anticipate and manipulate the actions of their adversaries. In short, they boast skills that every lawyer can envy. This highly entertaining work might best be summed up as "better lawyering through poker." Steven Lubet shows exactly how the tactics of ... Read more

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Great poker players are master tacticians. Not only do they calculate odds with lightning speed and astonishing precision, but they also cunningly anticipate and manipulate the actions of their adversaries. In short, they boast skills that every lawyer can envy. This highly entertaining work might best be summed up as "better lawyering through poker." Steven Lubet shows exactly how the tactics of
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The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract

by Issaka Ndekugri, Michael Rycroft ...

The Joint Contracts Tribunal's (JCT) Standard Form of Building Contract, one of the most common standard contracts used in the UK to procure building work, is updated regularly to take account of changes in legislation and industry practice and relevant court decisions from litigation. The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration is a second edition to the authors' earlier award ... Read more

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The Joint Contracts Tribunal's (JCT) Standard Form of Building Contract, one of the most common standard contracts used in the UK to procure building work, is updated regularly to take account of changes in legislation and industry practice and relevant court decisions from litigation. The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration is a second edition to the authors' earlier award
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Stalking Justice

by Paul L. Katz JD ...

If you like courtroom drama, these cases read like finely-crafted short stories, each laid out to create tension and capture the reader. This is Mr. Katz's autobiographical anthology of court cases he selected from a legal career that spanned over forty years. He was an assistant district attorney, a public defender, an insurance defense attorney, and a civil plaintive in Louisiana state and ... Read more

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If you like courtroom drama, these cases read like finely-crafted short stories, each laid out to create tension and capture the reader. This is Mr. Katz's autobiographical anthology of court cases he selected from a legal career that spanned over forty years. He was an assistant district attorney, a public defender, an insurance defense attorney, and a civil plaintive in Louisiana state and
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Property Insurance Litigator's Handbook, Third Edition

by Jay M. Levin ...

Property insurance disputes make headlines when they are catastrophic in nature. Our society wants to see communities, businesses, and individuals rebuilt and insurance provides a great mechanism for risk management and rebuilding. However, for fundamental business and public policy reasons, certain losses are simply not covered by property insurance. When policyholders believe their loss is ... Read more

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Property insurance disputes make headlines when they are catastrophic in nature. Our society wants to see communities, businesses, and individuals rebuilt and insurance provides a great mechanism for risk management and rebuilding. However, for fundamental business and public policy reasons, certain losses are simply not covered by property insurance. When policyholders believe their loss is
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民诉小全书

by 刘哲玮 ...

本书分为法典；法规、解释；规范类文件及附录4个部分，内容包括：中华人民共和国民事诉讼法、中华人民共和国仲裁法等。 ... Read more

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本书分为法典；法规、解释；规范类文件及附录4个部分，内容包括：中华人民共和国民事诉讼法、中华人民共和国仲裁法等。
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Can They Do That? Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion

by Melba V. Pearson Pearson ...

This volume presents the voices of prosecutors, but also of judges, public defenders, theorists, and advocates for reform. Rather than taking a purely critical approach, this volume brings much-needed nuance to the complex issue of prosecutorial discretion.Aspects of prosecutorial discretion explored in this volume include:Theory and historical context;Checks on prosecutorial power;Positive and ... Read more

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This volume presents the voices of prosecutors, but also of judges, public defenders, theorists, and advocates for reform. Rather than taking a purely critical approach, this volume brings much-needed nuance to the complex issue of prosecutorial discretion.Aspects of prosecutorial discretion explored in this volume include:Theory and historical context;Checks on prosecutorial power;Positive and
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Je suis copropriétaire

25 questions-réponses pour connaître mes droits et obligations

by Valérie Samsel ...

En 25 questions, ce guide aborde les droits et les devoirs des copropriétaires, et donne des arguments, des exemples et des conseils en cas de litige à régler à l'amiable ou devant la justice : quels sont les rôles du conseil syndical et de l'assemblée générale, comment résoudre des problèmes affectant les parties communes ou privatives, etc. ... Read more

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En 25 questions, ce guide aborde les droits et les devoirs des copropriétaires, et donne des arguments, des exemples et des conseils en cas de litige à régler à l'amiable ou devant la justice : quels sont les rôles du conseil syndical et de l'assemblée générale, comment résoudre des problèmes affectant les parties communes ou privatives, etc.
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Crafting Effective Settlement Agreements

A Guidebook for Attorneys and Mediators

by Brendon Ishikawa ...

With the majority of legal disputes being resolved in settlement, crafting strong, enforceable settlement agreements is critical. Most attorneys prepare to negotiate their case, but few get ready to write an effective settlement agreement that optimally addresses all of the issues between the parties and comports with statutory requirements. Crafting Effective Settlement Agreements: A Guidebook ... Read more

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With the majority of legal disputes being resolved in settlement, crafting strong, enforceable settlement agreements is critical. Most attorneys prepare to negotiate their case, but few get ready to write an effective settlement agreement that optimally addresses all of the issues between the parties and comports with statutory requirements. Crafting Effective Settlement Agreements: A Guidebook
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The Rising Behemoth

Multidistrict and Mass Tort Litigation in the United States

by Douglas Smith ...

Over the last few decades, multidistrict litigation in the federal courts has exploded. Originally a mechanism for consolidating relatively small numbers of commercial cases, with the advent of large-scale mass tort litigation, it has become the primary vehicle for resolving hundreds of thousands of tort claims pending in the federal court system. From asbestos to opioids, MDL proceedings are now ... Read more

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Over the last few decades, multidistrict litigation in the federal courts has exploded. Originally a mechanism for consolidating relatively small numbers of commercial cases, with the advent of large-scale mass tort litigation, it has become the primary vehicle for resolving hundreds of thousands of tort claims pending in the federal court system. From asbestos to opioids, MDL proceedings are now
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Civil RICO

A Definitive Guide, Fifth Edition

by Gregory P. Joseph ...

This valuable book provides a concise, yet thorough, analysis of the major legal issues arising in civil actions litigated under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Well-organized and indexed, this fifth edition of Civil RICO: A Definitive Guide, directs you through the complex statute and the thicket of related concepts and case law, and helps you quickly locate answers ... Read more

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This valuable book provides a concise, yet thorough, analysis of the major legal issues arising in civil actions litigated under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Well-organized and indexed, this fifth edition of Civil RICO: A Definitive Guide, directs you through the complex statute and the thicket of related concepts and case law, and helps you quickly locate answers
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IT'S OVER!! What Happens to the House?

How To Apply For An 'Order For Sale' If Your Ex Won't Sell Or Buy You Out

by Ronica E. Akins ...

* Do you jointly own a UK property with an ex partner, family member or friend?* Have you been left with no option but to apply to the court for an Order For Sale but don't know where to start?* Are you willing to represent yourself in the county court?If the answer is yes then this book is for you.A dispute may arise when the relationship between joint owners breaks down and one joint owner wants ... Read more

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* Do you jointly own a UK property with an ex partner, family member or friend?* Have you been left with no option but to apply to the court for an Order For Sale but don't know where to start?* Are you willing to represent yourself in the county court?If the answer is yes then this book is for you.A dispute may arise when the relationship between joint owners breaks down and one joint owner wants
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Model Witness Examinations, Fifth Edition

Fifth Edition

by Paul Mark Sandler, James K. Archibald ...

The Fifth Edition adds new material addressing the many authentication issues that can arise as digital evidence is presented at trial. The authors have drawn upon excellent work by others to present the new material so that it is clear and understandable.Table of Contents:Section I: Direct ExaminationPurpose, Form, and StructureRecollectionDocuments and Electronically St... ... Read more

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The Fifth Edition adds new material addressing the many authentication issues that can arise as digital evidence is presented at trial. The authors have drawn upon excellent work by others to present the new material so that it is clear and understandable.Table of Contents:Section I: Direct ExaminationPurpose, Form, and StructureRecollectionDocuments and Electronically St...
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Litigation Story

How to Survive and Thrive Through the Litigation Process

by Stephanie Cousins ...

Filing a lawsuit or a claim is a big decision, but you can successfully navigate the legal process with the knowledge and skills in this legal guide.Stephanie Cousins, a veteran freelance court reporter, walks you through critical steps to take if you’ve been injured in a personal accident or on the job. By following her guidance, you will avoid becoming just another client, just another case … or ... Read more

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Filing a lawsuit or a claim is a big decision, but you can successfully navigate the legal process with the knowledge and skills in this legal guide.Stephanie Cousins, a veteran freelance court reporter, walks you through critical steps to take if you’ve been injured in a personal accident or on the job. By following her guidance, you will avoid becoming just another client, just another case … or
... Read more
International E-Discovery

A Global Handbook of Law and Technology, Second Edition

Edited by Mark Surguy ...

Key takeaways: •Learn new e-discovery techniques and stay competitive. •Offer clients and customers real service in tackling difficult problems. •Cut-through the overwhelming amount of data. •Give regulators and judicial decision-makers exactly what they want. The second edition of International E-Discovery provides an analysis from across the globe of the different approaches to and cutting-edge ... Read more

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Key takeaways: •Learn new e-discovery techniques and stay competitive. •Offer clients and customers real service in tackling difficult problems. •Cut-through the overwhelming amount of data. •Give regulators and judicial decision-makers exactly what they want. The second edition of International E-Discovery provides an analysis from across the globe of the different approaches to and cutting-edge
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Técnicas para la argumentación de textos jurídicos

by Nitish Monebhurrun ...

Series Book 15 - Palestra Extramuros
Este manual ofrece pistas y técnicas para construir y sustentar una argumentación jurídica convincente y también para incitar a los juristas a no descuidar y descartar el valor del método en sus trabajos. Uno de sus objetivos es demostrar el valor agregado del uso de un método —en especial, del método que el autor plantea— durante un trabajo jurídico. La primera parte del libro se dedica, por ... Read more

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Este manual ofrece pistas y técnicas para construir y sustentar una argumentación jurídica convincente y también para incitar a los juristas a no descuidar y descartar el valor del método en sus trabajos. Uno de sus objetivos es demostrar el valor agregado del uso de un método —en especial, del método que el autor plantea— durante un trabajo jurídico. La primera parte del libro se dedica, por
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Stories Mediators Tell

by Eric Galton, Lela P. Love ...

Stories Mediators Tell is a collection of inspirational stories shared by experts in the field who want others to experience the art of mediation. Their stories share advice on how to handle certain situations. The stories were not collected to glorify or to vilify mediation, but to make it accessible to readers generally to share what mediation is about and how certain situations were handled. ... Read more

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Stories Mediators Tell is a collection of inspirational stories shared by experts in the field who want others to experience the art of mediation. Their stories share advice on how to handle certain situations. The stories were not collected to glorify or to vilify mediation, but to make it accessible to readers generally to share what mediation is about and how certain situations were handled.
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Asset Forfeiture

Practice and Procedure in State and Federal Courts, Third Edition

by Dee R. Edgeworth ...

This updated and expanded third edition is a useful "How to," guide to common legal and practical issues faced by attorneys litigating cases involving asset forfeiture.This book is written for both the criminal defense attorney and the criminal prosecutor. It covers the federal statutes and the laws of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to find common principles and then break those down ... Read more

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This updated and expanded third edition is a useful "How to," guide to common legal and practical issues faced by attorneys litigating cases involving asset forfeiture.This book is written for both the criminal defense attorney and the criminal prosecutor. It covers the federal statutes and the laws of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to find common principles and then break those down
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Greed on Trial

Doctors and Patients Unite to Fight Big Insurance

by Theresa Barta ...

A trial attorney recounts her fight against insurance companies who put profit before patients—and wrongfully terminate doctors who don't comply.In the modern world of American medicine, insurance companies call the shots. Their policies often require cutting corners on patient care in pursuit of profit. These policies often reduce the amount of time doctors spend with patients, push older and ... Read more

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A trial attorney recounts her fight against insurance companies who put profit before patients—and wrongfully terminate doctors who don't comply.In the modern world of American medicine, insurance companies call the shots. Their policies often require cutting corners on patient care in pursuit of profit. These policies often reduce the amount of time doctors spend with patients, push older and
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