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Table of Contents: PART I: Foundations of Wealth Introduction Getting Started Paying Off Your Student Loans Managing Irregular Income Buying a House The Biggest Money Mistakes Attorneys Make PART II: Growing Rich: Investing for Attorneys The Time Value of Money Introduction to Investments Investment Strategies Assessing Your Risk Tolerance Guide to Asset Allocation by Age Real Estate Investing Biggest Investing Mistakes to Avoid PART III: Tax Minimization for Attorneys Retirement Accounts The Roth Backdoor and Mega-Backdoors Turbocharged Tax Deferral The Stealth IRA Contingency Fee Tax Deferral Charitable Tax Strategies Life Insurance Tax Strategies 10 Tax Tips for Attorneys PART IV: Protecting Your Wealth Life Insurance Protection Disability Risk Liability Risk PART V: Running Your Own Practice Choosing a Business Structure Improving Your Bottom Line Business Continuity Planning Surviving a Recession PART VI: Planning for Retirement How Much Do I Need to Retire? Retirement Income Planning Getting the Most Out of Social Security PART VII: Law Firm Succession What’s a Law Firm Worth? How Do You Sell a Law Firm? Making the Sale Successful

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The federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is one of the best-known federal fraud and abuse statutes, due largely to its wide-ranging effects on business relationships in the health care, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors. The newly-updated second edition of this primer explains how AKS is a criminal statute that prohibits transactions intended to induce or reward referrals for items or services reimbursed by the federal health care programs. It further details the anti-corruption statute and how it is designed to protect federal health care program beneficiaries from the influence of money on referral decisions and thus is intended to guard against overutilization, increased costs, and poor quality services.

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Executive compensation is a critical topic for companies of all sizes and the subject is more complex than many practitioners anticipate. This book provides the tools to help you navigate this complex are of law in a user-friendly manner. The guide includes an overview of many key areas of the law and highlights opportunities and pitfalls that are common in executive compensation. The most essential rules and laws that you should be familiar with when navigating an executive compensation matter are highlighted. This book is intended to aid lawyers, accountants, business owners, and tax and human resource professionals. Beginning with an introduction to executive compensation, the chapters focus on the legal and regulatory compliance of the non-qualified incentive and deferred compensation components of an employee's compensation package - that portion of the package provided in the form of incentive pay, equity compensation, and/or deferred compensation plans. Topics addressed include: The stakeholders and which employees should receive executive compensation Negotiating the employment agreement and compensation package Tax aspects, deductions, and exceptions to the Tax Code Types of plans - ERISA, nonqualified deferred plans, and equity plans Why deferred compensation plans matter in M&A Tax exempt and government entities Relevance of securities laws Partnerships and LLCs taxed as partnerships Enforcement of executive agreements And much more!

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As an introduction to banking law, Banking Law Essentials lays the groundwork for lawyers to decipher this complex area of law. The author, Karol K. Sparks, delivers "just the basics" with practical tips and proven advice, in an easy-to-read conversational tone. The book shares decades of accumulated legal learning by the author and contributors and reflects their experience and knowledge as practitioners and educators. They simplify banking law and highlight what you need to know to get started on the substance. Beginning with "what is a bank?" to knowing your client and addressing your role as risk advisor, the book covers: The roles of the banking regulatory agencies The dual banking system The corporate family - bank holding companies, subsidiaries, and more The business of banking Capital basics Nuts and bolts of prudential law - 23A and B, Regulation O and Lending Limits Fundamentals of bank examination and enforcement and more! To help you navigate the acronyms, jargon, and obscure historical references to cases and statutes, the "Acronyms, Lingo, and Jargon" appendix is a quick and convenient resource. Included are banking terms, legal references, definitions, and chapter references to locate the terms in the discussion.

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Table of Contents Congressional Districts Political Question One Person, One Vote State Legislative Districts Gerrymandering Manageable Standard for Resolving Gerrymandering Appendix A. Congressional Districting Following the 1800 Census: Population Disparities and Geographical Distortions Appendix B. Occurrences of Certain Provisions Regarding State Legislative or Congressional Redistricting in Each State’s Constitution as of June 2019 Appendix C. Disparities in Apportionment Showing Congressional Districts in Each State Having Largest and Smallest Populations

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Insurers have a right to require that those applying for insurance will truthfully answer all questions contained in their application, and they rely on the statements made by an insurance applicant. But what happens when an application for life, health, or disability insurance contains misrepresentations or intentional concealments? This comprehensive publication provides practitioners in the area of life, health, and disability insurance with a national survey of each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the federal circuits regarding misrepresentations in applications as well as the applicable case law interpreting relevant statutes and developing the common law regarding misrepresentations. In addition, iit addresses the evolving issues related to misrepresentations in the context of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"). Whether you represent insurers or insureds, you will find that Misrepresentation in the Life, Health, and Disability Insurance Application Process, Third Edition covers the full gamut of issues arising in the application process, including what constitutes a misrepresentation, how a policy is appropriately rescinded, and the defenses that may be raised to contest a decision to rescind a policy. This book is organized by jurisdiction and addresses how state common law and statutes address misrepresentations in the life, health, and disability insurance application context. In addition, there is a chapter for each federal circuit that provides an overview of misrepresentations in the context of an employee welfare benefit plan governed by ERISA. This important book will be a useful tool for any practitioner, whether representing an insured, an insurer, or in-house counsel. If you deal with life, heath and disability insurance, this book will be an essential and important addition to your library.

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The Legal Guide to Affordable Housing Development, Third Edition covers the most important areas of applicable law and provides a comprehensive overview of affordable housing laws. This continues to be a time of challenges for affordable housing, with the now-familiar mortgage and foreclosure crises resulting in a period of deep uncertainty and long-term adjustment. This timely third edition provides not only a past and future perspective from seasoned professionals, but also includes critical updates to all of the chapters from the second edition. New chapters have been added to address the greening of affordable housing, the unprecedented number of severely cost-burdened households and innovative state and local policy responses, and the mortgage crisis of 2008 and the rental crisis caused by COVID-19. The Legal Guide to Affordable Housing Development is a clearly written, practical resource for attorneys representing local governments (municipalities, counties, housing authorities, and redevelopment agencies), housing developers (both for-profit and nonprofit), investors, financial institutions, and populations eligible for housing. With substantial cross-referencing between chapters and an extensive index for quick access to on-point information, the guide is organized into three separate parts.

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Thorough due diligence is one of the most important ways to reduce risks in international M&A transactions, but relying solely on the buyer's domestic due diligence practices can be wasteful of time and resources and contribute to a buyer missing a critical issue or unknowingly assuming an unwanted liability. Understanding the intricacies of the legal landscape, cultural nuances, and trends in market practices in the jurisdiction in which a target is located will undoubtedly help ensure the next transaction is a successful one. International M&A Due Diligence, Second Edition, drafted by the International M&A Subcommittee, is structured to provide lawyers with an overview of essential considerations in planning and conducting M&A due diligence in each of the 20 covered countries. Based on a Model Questionnaire, the questions asked are generally from the perspective of a U.S. lawyer with limited familiarity with the local jurisdiction involved. The Model Questionnaire is included and can also be used as a helpful guide when embarking on due diligence in a country not covered in this book. In addition, local counsel were asked to "localize" a sample due diligence request list, which is based on the Form of Document and Information Request from the Manual of Acquisition Review. The localized request lists are presented in "redline" format, which the transactional lawyer will find particularly instructive.

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Table of Contents Introduction Why a field guide? Healthy child and family development Bias and family forensic practice The motives that yield destructive family dynamics The professional’s humility, limitations, and role within the system Triangulation The Chameleon child The Polarized child Enmeshment Adultification Parentification Infantilization and the helicopter parent Estrangement or justified rejection Alienation The Language of Experts Remedies Where metaphors fail Resources

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Directors and officers of organizations grapple with how to manage and govern cyber risks. From asking simple questions about whether their company has a mature cybersecurity program to fielding more complex queries about ransomware and cyber insurance, boards and executives should understand what cyber governance really means and how they should be exercising oversight of digital risks. This practical and timely guide will help directors and officers, and those who counsel them, understand how to appropriately govern cyber risks. Written by leading expert Jody Westby, this resource provides the basic information directors and officers need to know to meet their fiduciary duties, exercise appropriate cyber governance, and protect their organization against shareholder derivative and securities lawsuits. Practical and user-friendly, this guidebook contains checklists, practice tips, charts, and resources to help you: Develop a governance framework in alignment with best practices and standards Understand the elements of a cybersecurity program Ensure privacy and security compliance requirements are met Manage a cybersecurity incident and make hard decisions Develop appropriate risk transfer and management strategies And more! As an added bonus, the book includes a cyber governance checklist, a cyber lingo cheat sheet, and a list of abbreviations that serve as a guide and reference.

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Nonprofit Law provides lawyers who represent nonprofit organizations with basic information and guidance on legal issues that commonly arise for nonprofits. It provides an overview of the law with regard to particular issues with limited statutory and regulatory citations. This resource covers the formation, tax, governance, and documentation, as well as other areas including mergers and sale of assets of nonprofits, and dissolution of nonprofits. For lawyers who need a quick reference, Nonprofit Law: Reviews some basic questions an attorney should ask a client when advising on nonprofit issues, whether the attorney is asked to help form a new nonprofit corporation or advise on some other nonprofit matter Addresses issues relating to formation and describes important documents that are part of the formation process, including articles of incorporation and bylaws Discusses taxation issues with a focus on the types of federal tax exemptions that are available under the Internal Revenue Code Addresses governance matters and describes the individuals involved in the governance of a nonprofit corporation as well as the fiduciary duties imposed on the board of directors Focuses on other matters that often arise in representation of a nonprofit and includes discussion on subsidiaries of nonprofits, the merger, sale of assets and other entity combinations involving nonprofits, and dissolution of nonprofits And much more! The appendices include a checklist for articles of incorporation and bylaws, a list of tax exemptions under the Internal Revenue Code, as well as resource materials that can provide more detailed information on the subject matter.

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Making the decision to pursue an in-house counsel position can be a daunting experience, in part because in-house positions are so different from working in a firm and can vary by company and industry. Written by William E. Kruse, Regulatory Compliance Officer and in-house legal counsel at Gallup, The Corporate Counsel Survivor Guide offers helpful insights into the unique aspects of serving as in-house counsel and provides a foundation for anyone who wants to learn more about in-house counsel life. But beyond the book's wise counsel, the author’s witty and clever words make his advice fun to read and easy to follow. As he puts it in the Preface, this is a book that passes "on valuable advice for new in-house counsel that won't bore anyone to death in the process." Topics cover the essentials for anyone starting or considering an in-house counsel position, including: How to get your bearings during your first hundred days Managing an internal crisis, from not overreacting to understanding the critical importance of the signs that are being sent Getting work done and how to use time wisely Avoiding land mines The business of law in a business Working with others in your company and how to make arguments to convince people of what's in their best legal interest Surviving a crisis, adapting to change, relocation, training, mentoring, and other challenges of corporate life "Bill Kruse's book is exactly what both in-house and outside counsel need. It not only reveals the unvarnished reality and challenges that in-house face on a daily basis, but it does so entertainingly, with humorous flair. The Corporate Counsel Survival Guide also confirms, to outside counsel, that no in-house counsel actually wants to hire a lawyer. Rather, they want outside counsel who understands the organization’s industry, business, and goals. In other words, inside counsel wants to engage outside counsel as business partners who will help them achieve the organization’s goals." -- Robert T. Rhoad, Sheppard Mullin, Washington, DC

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Starting a specialized law practice always presents its own unique considerations. If you’re considering focusing your law practice on Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) law, or adding it as a significant component in your family law practice, you’ll find that marketing yourself as an attorney in this area requires exceptional analysis, creativity, and focus. Developing a Successful Assisted Reproductive Technology Law Practice is a nuts-and-bolts handbook to understanding and mastering the key elements of specializing in this growing and important field. The book’s authors each have a successful legal practice focused on the complex area of ART and related legal issues affecting future families. From their respected practice backgrounds, they bring an authoritative perspective and practice-proven guidance to a pertinent analysis of what an ART legal practice is, what it isn't, and how to craft your own practice in this area. Throughout the text, the authors contribute practice tips about handling common situations and provide strategies for handling the issues raised. Topics cover all essential elements for starting or enhancing your ART law practice: Marketing must be purposeful as it focuses on a limited population: how to define your target market, and strategic points to consider in your marketing materials Networking and the importance of collecting colleagues and allies to build a referral network The importance of staying current with ART law in your jurisdiction. (Hint: it's a moving target) Drafting effective client forms, from intake documents to setting fees, retainer agreements, surrogacy agreements, estate planning documents, and more Frequent issues that might be overlooked: insurance coverage, escrow services, tax considerations, impact on future family law issues, same-sex couples, and interstate/international surrogacy A library of essential forms, including retainer agreement, sample agreement with commentary, affidavits, checklists, glossary, and more

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This former BBC journalist's passionate search for justice is a suspenseful confrontation with World War II history. A fascinating journey." Anne-Marie O'Connor, national bestselling author of The Lady in Gold Dina Gold grew up hearing her grandmother's tales of the glamorous life in Berlin she once led before the Nazis came to power and her dreams of recovering a huge building she claimed belonged to the family - though she had no papers to prove ownership. When the Wall fell in 1989, Dina decided to battle for restitution. When the Third Reich was defeated in 1945 the building lay in the Soviet sector - just past Checkpoint Charlie - and beyond legal reach.

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Impeachment of witnesses is "an alien, mystifying and obtuse area of the law" write the authors of MacCarthy on Impeachment. While there are many books on evidence and trial advocacy, there is very little written specifically on the law of impeachment. Generally, impeachment law is found in the law of evidence, however, it frequently involves different applications of the law of evidencewhich can be confusing. In MacCarthy on Impeachment, 16 methods of impeachment are discussed: inconsistent statements; contradictions; motivation; truthfulness; convictions; what the witness could of done, but did not; capacity; bad acts, crimes, and wrongs; habit, writing used to refresh memory; an opposing party's statement; the hearsay defendant; character witnesses; and certain evidence of sexual behavior by the alleged victim of the defendant. And for expert witnesses only, two methods of impeachment: qualifications and curriculum vitae and learned treatises. From the author of the legal classic, MacCarthy on Cross Examination, MacCarthy on Impeachment is a groundbreaking work that will become an indispensable resource for trial attorneys seeking to improve their skills and better serve their clients.

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Representing parents in child welfare cases can be a lonely job. Natural biases against an accused parent can create substantial obstacles. This book is a practical step-by-step guide for attorneys representing parents accused of parental unfitness due to abuse or neglect. Leading experts provide insights into every aspect of the legal process, from the initial interview with the parent(s), through court hearings, to issues attendant to the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry System.

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This guide covers open-end funds (typically referred to as mutual funds), closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds. It is intended to assist directors of investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 in fulfilling their responsibilities. Since 2006 when the third edition was published, there have been significant developments affecting funds in the wake of the 2008-2009 financial crisis and the resulting legislation, the Dodd-Frank Act. There also has been increased civil litigation involving funds and their service providers, and a more active role of the SEC and its staff in asserting securities law fund-related violations, including SEC enforcement actions against independent directors brought under the 1940 act's compliance rule. This guidebook provides directors with an overview of the functions, responsibilities, and potential liabilities of fund directors; information about the structure and operations of the board and its relationship to the investment adviser, the distributor, and others; assistance to directors in discharging their responsibilities; suggestions as to how independent directors can best fulfill their responsibilities.

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Leaning on the Arc: A Personal History of Criminal Defense is a memoir by renowned trial lawyer M. Gerald Schwartzbach, who is perhaps best known for successfully defending actor Robert Blake against charges he had murdered his wife. Each chapter details a different trial in the author's illustrious career that run the gamut from murder to malpractice, sexual assault to domestic abuse, from protecting the right of dissent to advocating expanded rights for defendants. Schwartzbach stands at the intersection of some of the key issues of our time and demonstrates how true justice can only happen when we refuse to objectify the defendant, whoever he or she may be, whatever his or her alleged crime. Finally, Leaning on the Arc is a firsthand, material, and applicable account of what it takes to practice criminal defense law at a high level, how it really works, what to watch out for, and how it all feels. "Gerry Schwartzbach's fascinating book is not only packed with great tales of injustice subverted by intelligence and passion, but it reminds us how the litany of prosecutorial injustices we read about daily, can be overthrown by the old industrial-age values of diligence, deep thought, and a burning commitment to justice. Though many of the cases in this book are about the famous, I met him when he was defending a penniless and unknown close friend of mine. I know a stand-up man when I see one, and you should read this book to gain an introduction." -Peter Coyote, Actor/Author "This is the fascinating memoir of an excellent, highly accomplished, practical and idealistic criminal defense lawyer, as committed to his clients, the proper functioning of the criminal justice system and the rule of law as any lawyer could be. The lesson to be drawn is that thoughtful and the most thorough preparation is the key ingredient for success in the practice of law, regardless of one's specialty." -Robert Helman, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP, Adjunct Professor University of Chicago Law School

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Caregiving is inevitably fraught with complex issues-emotional as well as medical, financial, and legal. The ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Caregivers by Sally Balch Hurme can help organize the responsibilities that caregivers face. In one place, you'll be able to record and update the myriad details you need to keep track of. And if you don't know where to start, this invaluable tool tells you, step by step, what you need and why. You can easily personalize the to-do lists, either in the book or electronically, and have them available for quick reference for your caregiving team-family, friends, aides, and medical, financial, and legal professionals. This new book-third in the Checklist series from AARP and the ABA-will save you time and simplify the daunting tasks of caregiving. Hurme shows you how to become a trusted steward-without losing your sanity. A companion to the PBS documentary (June 2015) and Amy Goyer's ABA/AARP Juggling Life, Work, and Caregiving.

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Paralegals and legal assistants need a thorough guide to all the rules and regulations dictating their job performance, as well as a repository of the many forms they see every day. The revised and updated 2015 Legal Assistant's Complete Desk Reference explores these myriad responsibilities and types of paperwork in six easy-to-use sections: PART I: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEGAL ASSISTANT PART II: COURT SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES PART III: PREPARING LEGAL INSTRUMENTS, DOCUMENTS AND COURT FILINGS PART IV: LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING PART V: TRIAL PREPARATION PART VI: AREAS OF PRACTICE This is a complete guide to the rules and regulations guiding paralegals and legal assistants, as well as the many different types of forms they are responsible for each day. This comprehensive handbook also explores the career opportunities open to paralegals and legal assistants, as well as some common areas of legal practice and what they entail. With a CD of writable sample forms and letters, a state-by-state resource guide, a glossary of common legal terms, and a thorough index, this is the guide you need to efficiently complete all your many duties. This updated edition contains new forms and additional samples.

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This handy resource will help any lawyer develop their legal writing skills so that they can more effectively communicate with others in the language of the law. There are over 90 illustrative exercises throughout the book. By proceeding through these exercises, and then reading the correct answers, you'll sharpen your legal writing skills. In addition, this isn't a dry text on grammar and writing, humorous comments are sprinkled throughout to lend a certain approachability to the subject matter. It's an approachable way to polish your skills!

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Providing an excellent and current resource for understanding the complexities of ocean and coastal law and policy, Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy is trusted resource that brings together the expertise of the country's leading scholars and practitioners in theses fields. Covering the full array of issues involved - from maritime jurisdiction and boundaries to water quality protection to fisheries management and marine mammal protection to offshore energy development and climate change - each chapter addresses the current state of the law for the topic, followed by analysis of the emerging and unresolved issues. Its final chapters address the principles, legal authorities, and planning for a transition toward an ecosystem-based management approach to U.S. coastal and ocean areas. Topics covered include:* Maritime jurisdiction and boundaries* The Public Trust Doctrine* The role of the states* Regulation of coastal wetlands and other U.S. waters* Managing coastal development* National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)* Coastal water quality protection* Ocean dumping and marine pollution* Oil spill liability* Offshore renewable energy* Fisheries management and trade in fish and fisheries products* The 1982 U. N. Convention on the Law of the Sea* Offshore energy development

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Celebrating its 20th anniversary this updated third edition of an ABA best-seller outlines the fundamentals of running a successful law practice. Whether you are starting a law practice from the ground up or you are looking to enhance the practice you have, this book contains the information you need to achieve success. Ed Poll, respected columnist and management consultant with over four decades of experience in business and in law, has simplified the mystical process of operating a law practice so that anyone can be more effective with his/her clients and become more profitable. New and updated in this edition are the sections on internet marketing, social media, legal technology, and overcoming stress in your legal career.

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Winning your case in court is only half the battle. It's a fact that some people hide their assets to avoid paying debts and judgments. This truly unique book will show you how to find and reach that hidden money. Author David J. Cook is a veteran collections attorney who has been chasing down debtors for over 39 years. This colorfully written book will teach you the basics of civil remedies, real estate, finance, and sleuthing. The author outlines for you the power of the bluff and the outer parameters of threat, when a threat becomes extortion, and when you need to walk away from a situation. This book is about collecting debts, finding assets, enforcing judgments against difficult people, or, should you be so inclined, beating out your creditors.

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Sharing A Mediator's Powers: Effective Advocacy in Settlement is an invaluable guide for lawyers and mediators that explains how to harness mediator's techniques to maximize effectiveness in bargaining. Using examples from actual mediations, Golann offers specific suggestions about how to use mediators, and the process, to best effect. The theme of this book? Don't approach the mediation process passively. Instead, use it in an active way to achieve your bargaining goals.

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This primer explains the structure and principles of UCC Article 2 as it applies to typical sales transactions providing readers with a coherent approach to analyzing issues encountered in a sale of goods transaction. Use this resource as a review of issues previously encountered or as an introduction to Article 2. Refer to the bibliography at the end of this book as a starting point for further research on this area.

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Spoliation of Evidence, Third Edition, helps resolve problems involved with the destruction of evidence. Developing case law has shown that spoliation may subject parties to additional litigation expense, potential tort liability, and sanctions that may be outcome determinative. Additionally, negative publicity and the impact on the professional and personal reputation of counsel and parties are other considerations. Whether you represent parties to litigation, or are counseling clients who want to avoid litigation, at some point you will face issues involving the destruction of evidence. The book serves as a guide for the litigation practitioner faced with the loss of evidence in a civil suit in a state or federal court. Among other key topics, the book covers: * Record keeping obligations * The duty to preserve evidence * Independent causes of action for the destruction of evidence

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Supreme Ambitions details the rise of Audrey Coyne, a recent Yale Law School graduate who dreams of clerking for the U.S. Supreme Court someday. Audrey moves to California to clerk for Judge Christina Wong Stinson, a highly regarded appeals-court judge who is Audrey’s ticket to a Supreme Court clerkship. While working for the powerful and driven Judge Stinson, Audrey discovers that high ambitions come with a high price. Toss in some headline-making cases, a little romance, and a pesky judicial gossip blog, and you have a legal novel with the inside scoop you’d expect from the founder of Above the Law, one of the nation’s most widely read and influential legal websites. Supreme Ambitions is the first novel by David Lat, founder and managing editor of Above the Law. This is legal fiction with an ‘insider’ scoop, a page-turner that will have readers both within and outside of the legal community enthralled. In addition, fans of Lat’s incredibly successful and influential Above the Law blog will find this a real treat from one of their favorite writers. What others are Saying About Supreme Ambitions "This fine novel by a leading Internet commentator and analyst of the courts provides disquieting insight into the secretive world of federal judges, and their brilliant anxious young law clerks." --Judge Richard A. Posner “So realistic, it makes your teeth hurt. So much fun, you can’t put it down. A sprightly, gripping novel with a serious message about the rewards and dangers of unbridled ambition.” --Chief Judge Alex Kozinski “Lat’s novel is a cross between a serious look into the heart of darkness and an insouciant study of Manolo Blahnik footwear.” --Judge Richard G. Kopf, Hercules and the Umpire “[A] legitimate page-turner. Overall, it’s a smashing success.” --Steve Klepper, Maryland Appellate Blog

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In this compelling new tip book you'll find innovative and surprising ways to keep your personal diversity journey moving and the diversity commitment of your organization. Written to make this information bite-size and accessible, you'll find quick answers to typical What should I do? questions, like: What if I say the wrong thing, what should I do? What if I am work and someone makes a sexist joke, what should I say? Purchase copies for everyone at your organization to make sure everyone knows the culturally effective way to approach diversity situations. With this book they can be prepared and practiced at moving diversity forward!

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This book offers a blend of accessible theory and tools for practical application to benefit any reader willing to learn about diversity. It thoughtfully explores ideas that are often left unspoken regarding underlying challenges to successful diversity and inclusion efforts.

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Never Enough: One Lawyer's True Story of How He Gambled His Career Away is the shocking, true story of Michael J. Burke, who went from being a successful lawyer, loving father and husband, and respected member of his community to a closet alcoholic and gambling addict to the tune of $1,600,000, using client's trust account funds. Follow Michael Burke as he descends into his addictions, then must confess all to his family and clients. Then read about his arraignment, and the actual transcripts from his sentencing. Burke then shares stories of his prison life, and then the painful narrative of how his lies and deceit affected his family. In the last two chapters of this important book you'll learn how you can identify a compulsive gambler, and what treatment options are available for this devastating disease. The appendix features comments Mr. Burke has received from the many presentations he has made on the dangers of compulsive gambling, as well as the letters to the court written by Michael Burke's friends in the community before his sentencing, and a list of gambling addiction resources for each state. Never Enough: One Lawyer's True Story of How He Gambled His Career Away is a succinct, powerful book that will open your eyes to the reality of gambling and alcohol addiction and what it can do to any professional's life -- even in the happiest and most successful of situations.

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The weak economy and large number of firm layoffs have resulted in a flood of potential new solo and small firm lawyers starting their own practices in the wake of the exodus from BigLaw. Small practice lawyers, well seasoned or just starting out, can gain immeasurably by just applying even a few of the myriad tips within this book.

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The Second World War saw the rise not only of new technologies, new freedoms, new terrors, and a new world order, but of new legal issues. This book takes a global perspective in looking at the legal situations in seven major countries affected by the war. Fifty legal issues are identified from the war, ranging from subverting the judiciary and creating a divine military to economic and social issues to genocide and nuclear weapons. And more than 300 lawyers and judges, from more than 20 countries around the world, are brought to life. Whether you want to read this book to gain a global perspective to WWII legal issues or gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal issues involved this book has something for everyone, lawyer, history buff, or general reader.

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The Auditor's Letter Handbook, Second Edition contains the original 1975 Statement of Policy Regarding Lawyers' Responses to Auditors' Requests for Information. Much has changed since the American Bar Association Statement of Policy Regarding Lawyers' Responses to Auditors' Requests for Information (the ABA Statement) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (AICPA) related Statement of Auditing Standards No. 12 (SAS 12) were approved in December 1975 and January 1976, respectively. The Second Edition addresses the increased emphasis on: * the quality of loss contingency disclosure; * a new regulatory regime for the accounting profession established by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; * the increasing relevance of international accounting and auditing standards; * the expansion of cross-border practice by law firms; * and much more! This resource is a must-have for inside and outside counsel in dealing with the auditor's need for corroboration of information furnished by management concerning litigation, claims, and assessments. It comprises a consolidated presentation of the principal official pronouncements and unofficial commentaries on the subject of audit inquiries and lawyers' responses.

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As the role of organized religion in American public life continues to evolve, religious organizations face complicated questions about land use and the ownership of real property. This book on religious property law covers three types of religious property disputes: Between the local church and a denomination over the ownership of land and real property when the church leaves the denomination; Over the ownership of religious property within an independent church; and Between a religious entity and a local community over land use and zoning. Dan Dalton, a nationally recognized litigator of religious property disputes, shares expert insights that will be valuable for religious organizations and their counsel.

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While much of the transfer of wealth comes in the form of inheritance, today inter vivos expenditures for a good education may be even more important than intergenerational transfers at death. This accessible resource focuses on Section 529 plans, comparing and contrasting them with other education planning techniques. The authors identify the need to develop strategies for financing K-12, college, graduate, or professional education, detail the rules by which these goals may be accomplished, and explain how to integrate education planning into an individual's comprehensive paradigm for financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. Although the book's primary focus is on 529 plans, this accessible resource also provides a thorough introduction to the other education savings vehicles that are available. In addition, the book addresses strategies for financing education when savings prove inadequate, including guidance on financial aid planning. Throughout the text, Planning Pointers address some of the critical planning issues that arise in the education planning context. Invaluable appendices contain various materials--glossary, acronyms, abbreviations, statutes, forms, and other resources--to assist the planner. A roadmap for creating effective strategies for education financing, this guide's clear information and practice tips make this a useful and accessible resource for a broad audience, including estate planners, general practitioners, tax lawyers, accountants, financial planners, trust officers, and financial aid administrators.

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Even in the best of cases, an adoption involves high emotions and a need for certainty. While the legal guidelines and relevant statutes for a particular case may be clear, there is the potential for pitfalls and challenges throughout the entire process. To make certain that the practitioner's efforts are focused on the best interests of the child, Contested Adoptions: A Legal Guide to All Sides provides guidance, practice commentary, and client-focused insights drawn from the authors' combined decades of practice in the area of adoption law. Throughout the book, the authors address topics from the perspective of each of the various parties involved in adoption: the expectant mother and father, the prospective and adoptive parents/family (mother, father, child), and the public or private adoption agency. Topics address the full range of issues that can be involved in an adoption, including: The legal definition of the various terms involved in an adoption case and the importance of using them judiciously and correctly Terminating parental rights and setting aside an adoption decree How to start and handle a contested adoption case Preparing for and avoiding trial Post-adoption issues The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) The Indian Child Welfare Act and its application in contested adoptions Relevant state law summaries, and more

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PDFs have become the standard for creating, analyzing, storing, and exchanging digital documents, for filing documents in courts with electronic filing systems, and for many other uses. The completely updated second edition of The Ultimate Guide to Adobe® Acrobat® DC includes instructions for Windows and Mac users. This practical resource provides step-by-step instructions and nearly 300 screenshots showing how to get the most from Acrobat, from its most common tools to its most advanced features. The book will introduce you to the product's many benefits, including: Editing and annotating PDF files Sharing PDF files Sending PDF files electronically Redacting and Bates numbering documents Allowing users with free Adobe® Reader to fill forms, add comments, and suggest revisions Inserting notes and comments Storing e-mail Securing PDFs to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the files Securing documents of all types to prevent the disclosure of confidential information Removing metadata and other information from PDF files Preventing other users from making changes to PDF files Improving workflow and increasing productivity Reducing the use of paper The most comprehensive guide available, the fully updated second edition of The Ultimate Guide to Adobe® Acrobat® DC discusses and demonstrates the features that all businesses and law offices use, and explains and illustrates what the features are, why they are important, and how to use them.

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This fifth edition of Sword & Shield: A Practical Approach to Section 1983 Litigation is substantially reorganized to provide practitioners with easier access to the information they need as they are handling civil rights claims. As in prior editions, the authors provide a timely analysis of practical considerations necessary to practice effectively in this technically difficult and ever-evolving area of law. The chapters are now more tightly focused to provide a roadmap for handling civil rights litigation under § 1983. Topics covered are: A Comprehensive review of the fundamentals of Section 1983 litigation into state court, including a discussion of state court jurisdiction, forum choice considerations, the methodology of state court Section 1983 litigation, and more; Procedural intricacies of Section 1983 litigation in federal court identifying ripeness, forum choice, and removal, and more; A defense-oriented view of municipal liability under Section 1983; Police misconduct claims in the context of the complex search and seizure rules that police must follow under the Fourth Amendment; The constitutional rights of public employees; The Section 1983 land use case from its inception to the Supreme Court’s recent expansion of the right of property owners; Students’ constitutional rights in public school settings; and Individual immunity defenses under Section 1983.

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Addressing the numerous and significant professional responsibility challenges in litigation, this compendium traces the ethical issues in the life of a lawsuit from start to finish. In discussing the various subjects, the authors broadly define “professional responsibility” to include not only legal ethics but also the related issues of sanctions and professional liability. This completely revised edition now includes new chapters on conflicts of interest and accidental and impromptu clients, and also provides a wider discussion of social media ethics in a focused chapter on this evolving topic. All other chapters have been substantially updated and, in some cases, prudently condensed for ease of use and provide ample citations to authority to guide readers in their own research. Each chapter covers a key aspect of litigation in depth, compartmentalizing the subjects so that readers do not have to jump back and forth between chapters to understand the principles and rules in play. Topics covered include: Conflicts of interest Pre-suit investigation and frivolous claims Surreptitious investigations and discovery Compensating fact witnesses Ex parte communications Civility and candor False testimony by clients and witnesses Lawyers as witnesses Negotiation and settlement Social media Accidental and impromptu clients Ethics on appeal, and more

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"The best way to find the right solutions is to spend more time understanding the problems. Haserot delves deep into the problems that prevent law firm leaders from engaging and retaining multi-generational talent. A great read for anyone committed to changing perspectives and creating a culture that embraces age and generation diversity in the workplace." -- Michele DeStefano, author, Legal Upheaval; founder, LawWithoutWalls; professor, University of Miami School of Law Embrace GENgagement is a cross-generational resource that's full of checklists for lawyers and the greater legal community. Read this book if you want: To take the stress, frustration, and negative energy out of working with people of different generations so you understand and accomplish common goals--and do it faster with more engaged and committed workers To build confidence in all generations that you are prepared to gain and retain clients and other external stakeholders of all generations Action steps and tools for winning over other generations and being an effective "bridge" leading change with empathy To start the conversations that enable you and your colleagues to thrive in work and life Tips for maintaining relevance at each stage of your career and new ways to contribute meaningfully This book will help you be an agent of positive change to humanize business in a collaborative manner and foster a culture of camaraderie.

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An advance directive helps give a person some control over medical decisions needing to be made at a time when the person may be unable to express what medical treatment or care they would like to receive. While every state has statutes regarding end-of-life decision making, the decision-making powers and the forms used to make those decisions can vary. It is important to ensure you are familiar with your state's laws on living wills, have your state's living will form or an acceptable variation of it, and understand the options presented in the living will when going over it with a client. Ever-advancing medical technology begs the question of patient autonomy and the use of extraordinary measures to save or extend a patient's life. This book focuses on a person's ability to make decisions regarding end-of-life medical treatment and health care decisions and how each state's laws allow a person to make these decisions ahead of time. It will also touch on other end-of-life planning devices and look at special problems that may come up when an individual is considering end-of-life planning and executing an advance directive.

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Community resilience requires collaboration across many sectors and professions, and this book’s interdisciplinary authorship reflects that collaboration. Chapters present perspectives on: Recommended approaches and resources; Resilient infrastructure; Avoiding legal challenges to higher standards for development and redevelopment; Organizational resilience and business continuity; Resilient agriculture and environmental considerations; Financial considerations; Measuring and assessing risk; The role of lawyers in promoting resilience; Government leadership in promoting resilience; Collaboration and building a culture of continuity; and International standards on resilience.

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Automated vehicle law is a growing and rapidly changing area of law. Currently the industry has limited current commercial activity, but many people expect the industry to grow and be vibrant. It will be one of the legal community's first significant encounters with artificial intelligence and its effects on existing doctrines. As the automated vehicle industry shifts from research and development to commercialization, attorneys will have a significant role in shaping policy, design, and deployment; suing or defending crashes of automated vehicles; protecting privacy rights and data collection; and prosecuting or defending persons who use these vehicles. This book is framed around five areas of automated vehicle law: Background on automated vehicles The regulation of automated vehicles Civil liability for automated vehicle crashes Data security and privacy Criminal law This book is a reference guide for automated vehicle law and will provide you with legal authority and context to apply the law to the new factual situations created by automated vehicles.

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