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The Supreme Court's October 2023 Term was filled with blockbuster decisions that will have a dramatic effect on the law and on people's lives. The Court created broad immunity from criminal...

The guide addresses the FTCA's waiver of sovereign immunity, its purpose, scope, exclusions, exceptions, and the procedures for presenting administrative tort claims5 and fi ling suit. It discusses...

With A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, Kenneth A. Adams has created a uniquely in-depth survey of the building blocks of contract language. First published in 2004, it offers those who draft,...

Advising the Small Business, Third Edition includes many updates and new forms, in addition to all of the general guidance, forms, checklists, and resources from the first two editions, on issues...

Banks provide many different products and services, so there are a myriad of ways that litigation can result. This book addresses ten of the most common areas in which banks, lenders, and other...

The intersection between intellectual property law and video games and immersive entertainment is exciting, fast-paced, and complex, as technology evolves at breakneck speed and often outpaces...

Are you are bit restless--satisfied with life and career but concerned you are being shaped by your surroundings? Do you avoid serious discussion about retirement because you don't know what to do if...

The situation of animals--whether viewed at the level of individual animals, species, or ecosystems--is dire and among the most pressing challenges in today's world. Although there have been laws...

This book is designed to help lawyers at all levels of law firm management create and implement business strategies. After all, you can't have a successful law firm without knowing how to run a...

"Most of what makes a lawyer a star involves smart choices, hard work, and the ability to relate to people. You also need skills to succeed in a law firm that you probably did not learn in law school...

More than at any time in American history, except perhaps Abe Lincoln's own, we need his help. And not just to inspire us. Over sixty-thousand books have been written about him, and most give us the...

Complete and accurate land surveys are of fundamental importance in nearly all real estate transfers, yet they are one of the least understood elements in the transaction. Land Surveys: A Guide for...

Unlike overload in other demanding professions, attorney stress is specific to the legal world and can't be tackled with one-size-fits-all advice. In Lawyer Like an Athlete, clinical psychologist and...

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...

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has completed a total reexamination of its core contracts and issued a new form A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. The A201 is the...

Written for practitioners and nonprofit organizations, this unique guidebook offers a basic introduction to what a nonprofit corporation is; how it is formed; options for organizational structure;...

The Case for Eyewitness Identification Reform is divided into five chapters.Chapter 1 lays out the existing eyewitness identification practice in most jurisdictions.Chapter 2 sets forth the law...

Table of Contents: PART I: Foundations of WealthIntroduction Getting Started Paying Off Your Student Loans Managing Irregular Income Buying a House The Biggest Money Mistakes Attorneys Make PART...

Trauma-Informed Law discusses the many intersections of trauma and law where it is often denied, ignored, covered up, or avoided. The book is intended for lawyers, law students, legal educators, and...