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A Death in the Islands

The Unwritten Law and the Last Trial of Clarence Darrow

de Mike Farris ...

Lies, murder, and a legendary courtroom battle threaten to tear apart the Territory of Hawaii.In September of 1931, Thalia Massie, a young naval lieutenant’s wife, claims to have been raped by five Hawaiian men in Honolulu. Following a hung jury in the rape trial, Thalia’s mother, socialite Grace Fortescue, and husband, along with two sailors, kidnap one of the accused in an attempt to coerce a ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

Lies, murder, and a legendary courtroom battle threaten to tear apart the Territory of Hawaii.In September of 1931, Thalia Massie, a young naval lieutenant’s wife, claims to have been raped by five Hawaiian men in Honolulu. Following a hung jury in the rape trial, Thalia’s mother, socialite Grace Fortescue, and husband, along with two sailors, kidnap one of the accused in an attempt to coerce a
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Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense

The Courtroom Battle to Save His Legacy

de David Fisher, Dan Abrams ...

Look for Dan Abrams and David Fisher’s new book, Kennedy’s Avenger: Assassination, Conspiracy, and the Forgotten Trial of Jack Ruby.THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER2020 Audie Finalist—History/BiographyA Mental Floss Book to Read in Summer 2019**“Gripping.… Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense is a must-read.” —NPRA President on Trial. A Reputation at St... ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Look for Dan Abrams and David Fisher’s new book, Kennedy’s Avenger: Assassination, Conspiracy, and the Forgotten Trial of Jack Ruby.THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER2020 Audie Finalist—History/BiographyA Mental Floss Book to Read in Summer 2019**“Gripping.… Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense is a must-read.” —NPRA President on Trial. A Reputation at St...
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Kennedy's Avenger

Assassination, Conspiracy, and the Forgotten Trial of Jack Ruby

de Dan Abrams, David Fisher ...

**NOW A NATIONAL BESTSELLERNew York Times** bestselling authors Dan Abrams and David Fisher bring to life the incredible story of one of America’s most publicized—and most surprising—criminal trials in history.No crime in history had more eyewitnesses. On November 24, 1963, two days after the killing of President Kennedy, a troubled nightclub owner named Jack Ruby quietly slipped into the Dallas ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**NOW A NATIONAL BESTSELLERNew York Times** bestselling authors Dan Abrams and David Fisher bring to life the incredible story of one of America’s most publicized—and most surprising—criminal trials in history.No crime in history had more eyewitnesses. On November 24, 1963, two days after the killing of President Kennedy, a troubled nightclub owner named Jack Ruby quietly slipped into the Dallas
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United States Tax Court: A Historical Analysis

A Historical Analysis

de Harold Dubroff, Brant J. Hellwig ...

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRODUCT-OVERSTOCK SALE -Significantly reduced list priceThe United States Tax Court has played a key role in the development of Federal tax law since its founding as the Board of Tax Appeals in 1924.The United States Tax Court-An Historical Analysis (Second Edition) is a 13-part scholarly work which provides insight into the forces which created and shaped the ... Leer más

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NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRODUCT-OVERSTOCK SALE -Significantly reduced list priceThe United States Tax Court has played a key role in the development of Federal tax law since its founding as the Board of Tax Appeals in 1924.The United States Tax Court-An Historical Analysis (Second Edition) is a 13-part scholarly work which provides insight into the forces which created and shaped the
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Three Strikes and You’re Out!

The Chronicle of America’s Toughest Anti-Crime Law

de Mike Reynolds, Bill Jones, Dan Evans ...

This is the story of the toughest sentencing law in America as chronicled by those who were intimately involved in the fight to see it enacted, and who believe in it passionately. It is the story of one family’s heartbreak, of behind-the-scenes political maneuvering by consistently soft-on-crime, liberal politicians in an effort to eviscerate the law, and it’s the story of the ultimate ... Leer más

$2.69 USD

This is the story of the toughest sentencing law in America as chronicled by those who were intimately involved in the fight to see it enacted, and who believe in it passionately. It is the story of one family’s heartbreak, of behind-the-scenes political maneuvering by consistently soft-on-crime, liberal politicians in an effort to eviscerate the law, and it’s the story of the ultimate
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The Moral Compass of the American Lawyer

Truth, Justice, Power, and Greed

de Richard A. Zitrin, Carol M. Langford ...

These are perilous times for Americans who need access to the legal system. Too many lawyers blatantly abuse power and trust, engage in reckless ethical misconduct, grossly unjust billing practices, and dishonesty disguised as client protection. All this has undermined the credibility of lawyers and the authority of the legal system. In the court of public opinion, many lawyers these days are ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

These are perilous times for Americans who need access to the legal system. Too many lawyers blatantly abuse power and trust, engage in reckless ethical misconduct, grossly unjust billing practices, and dishonesty disguised as client protection. All this has undermined the credibility of lawyers and the authority of the legal system. In the court of public opinion, many lawyers these days are
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The Expert Expert

The Path to Prosperity and Prominence as an Expert Witness

de Douglas L. Field ...

Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an
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The Art of Cross-Examination

Enriched edition. With the Cross-Examinations of Important Witnesses in Some Celebrated Cases

de Francis L. Wellman, Kara Brackley ...

In "The Art of Cross-Examination," Francis L. Wellman presents a meticulous and insightful exploration of one of the most pivotal skills in the legal profession. This seminal work delves into the strategies and psychological nuances of effective cross-examination, illustrated through historical case studies and practical anecdotes. Wellman's elegant prose blends theoretical concepts with practical ... Leer más

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In "The Art of Cross-Examination," Francis L. Wellman presents a meticulous and insightful exploration of one of the most pivotal skills in the legal profession. This seminal work delves into the strategies and psychological nuances of effective cross-examination, illustrated through historical case studies and practical anecdotes. Wellman's elegant prose blends theoretical concepts with practical
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Lawyers' Poker

52 Lessons that Lawyers Can Learn from Card Players

de 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 ... Leer más

$21.41 USD

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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Reversal of Fortune

Inside the Von Bulow Case

de Alan Dershowitz ...

Defense attorney and Harvard law professor provides an insider's account of the trial, appeal, subsequent retrial, and acquittal in the murder case of Claus von Bulow, profiling the people involved.NOTE: This edition does not include photographs. ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Defense attorney and Harvard law professor provides an insider's account of the trial, appeal, subsequent retrial, and acquittal in the murder case of Claus von Bulow, profiling the people involved.NOTE: This edition does not include photographs.
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Trial

A Guide from Start to Finish

de Mikal C. Watts, Sawnie A. McEntire McEntire ...

In a world of high-dollar discovery, lengthy motion practice, prohibitively expensive experts, pervasive Daubert practice, detailed pretrial exchanges, and more formal trial rules, it is more difficult than ever for young lawyers to get the courtroom experience they so desperately need to become real trial lawyers. It is this deficit of courtroom experience that created this book.Trial: A Guide ... Leer más

$64.79 USD

In a world of high-dollar discovery, lengthy motion practice, prohibitively expensive experts, pervasive Daubert practice, detailed pretrial exchanges, and more formal trial rules, it is more difficult than ever for young lawyers to get the courtroom experience they so desperately need to become real trial lawyers. It is this deficit of courtroom experience that created this book.Trial: A Guide
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Cross Examination

A Primer for the Family Lawyer

de Stephen Gassman ...

In direct examination, you are directing the witness, with the witness being permitted to answer in narrative form. In cross examination, you are leading the witness, with the goal of the witness giving a monosyllabic answer of "yes" or "no." Stated otherwise, direct examination builds, while cross examination leads. If performed correctly, in direct examination, you guide the witness; in cross ... Leer más

$58.31 USD

In direct examination, you are directing the witness, with the witness being permitted to answer in narrative form. In cross examination, you are leading the witness, with the goal of the witness giving a monosyllabic answer of "yes" or "no." Stated otherwise, direct examination builds, while cross examination leads. If performed correctly, in direct examination, you guide the witness; in cross
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HOW TO DRAFT ORDERS OF JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD

"A MANUAL FOR NON JUDICIAL OFFICERS"

de Athokpam Chinglemba Luwang ...

The manual book entitled "HOW TO WRITE ORDERS OF JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD" aims at providing technical knowhow of drafting orders for the newly appointed Social Worker Members of a Juvenile Justice Board. It contains various model orders which can be used as framework for similar orders."In this regard, Athokpam Chinglemba’s manual book entitled “How to Draft Orders of Juvenile Justice Board” is ... Leer más

$1.79 USD

The manual book entitled "HOW TO WRITE ORDERS OF JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD" aims at providing technical knowhow of drafting orders for the newly appointed Social Worker Members of a Juvenile Justice Board. It contains various model orders which can be used as framework for similar orders."In this regard, Athokpam Chinglemba’s manual book entitled “How to Draft Orders of Juvenile Justice Board” is
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O Novo Processo Civil - Os Princípios Estruturantes

de Fernando Pereira Rodrigues ...

O novo modelo do processo civil, introduzido pela Lei n.º 41/2013, de 26 de junho, mais simples, flexível e menos formal, persevera, contudo, na sua estrutura à roda de um conjunto de princípios, alguns de longa tradição no direito e outros de mais recente instituto, que consubstanciam a real expressão do nosso ordenamento jurídico processual. Não tendo sido opção da nova lei promover rotundas ... Leer más

$22.76 USD

O novo modelo do processo civil, introduzido pela Lei n.º 41/2013, de 26 de junho, mais simples, flexível e menos formal, persevera, contudo, na sua estrutura à roda de um conjunto de princípios, alguns de longa tradição no direito e outros de mais recente instituto, que consubstanciam a real expressão do nosso ordenamento jurídico processual. Não tendo sido opção da nova lei promover rotundas
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Reconstructing Reality in the Courtroom: Justice and Judgment in American Culture

de W. Lance Bennett ...

Coauthored by W. Lance Bennett and Martha S. Feldman, 'Reconstructing Reality in the Courtroom' explains what makes stories believable and how ordinary people connect complex legal arguments and evidence presented in trials to assess guilt and innocence. The explanation takes the core elements of narrative—the who, what, where, when, how, why—and shows how average people who hear hundreds of ... Leer más

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Coauthored by W. Lance Bennett and Martha S. Feldman, 'Reconstructing Reality in the Courtroom' explains what makes stories believable and how ordinary people connect complex legal arguments and evidence presented in trials to assess guilt and innocence. The explanation takes the core elements of narrative—the who, what, where, when, how, why—and shows how average people who hear hundreds of
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Federal Rules of Evidence to Pass Your Bar Exam Test Prep and For Your Legal Practice

de Benjamin Morton ...

Series series Legal
Your guide for the Federal Rules of civil procedure of your Bar Exam & your practice thereafter. ... Leer más

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Your guide for the Federal Rules of civil procedure of your Bar Exam & your practice thereafter.
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California Guide to Criminal Evidence 2024-25 (8th edition)

Text, Cases, and Commentary on the Law of Evidence in California and Federal Courts for Attorneys and Judges

de Elia V. Pirozzi ...

This treatise is used by attorneys and judges throughout California as a comprehensive resource on evidentiary and constitutional issues. It is unique in its approach with numerous checklists, courtroom scripts and easy-reference charts. ... Leer más

$153.08 USD

This treatise is used by attorneys and judges throughout California as a comprehensive resource on evidentiary and constitutional issues. It is unique in its approach with numerous checklists, courtroom scripts and easy-reference charts.
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Preparing to Moot

A Step-by-Step Guide to Mooting

de Sarah L. Cooper, Scarlett McArdle ...

Mooting is an increasingly important activity in UK law schools. This is because mooting offers students the opportunity to develop advanced analytical, research, drafting and advocacy based skills, which help to improve their general academic achievement and employability profiles. Tangible evidence of these skills is invaluable in a progressively competitive job market.The ideal guide for the ... Leer más

$47.69 USD

Mooting is an increasingly important activity in UK law schools. This is because mooting offers students the opportunity to develop advanced analytical, research, drafting and advocacy based skills, which help to improve their general academic achievement and employability profiles. Tangible evidence of these skills is invaluable in a progressively competitive job market.The ideal guide for the
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The Education of a Lawyer

Essential Skills and Practical Advice for Building a Successful Career

de Gary Muldoon ...

The Education of a Lawyer is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers.Derived from the author’s decades of experience as a lawyer ... Leer más

$32.39 USD

The Education of a Lawyer is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers.Derived from the author’s decades of experience as a lawyer
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Mastering Voir Dire and Jury Selection

Gain an Edge in Questioning and Selecting Your Jury, Fourth Edition

de Jeffery T. Frederick ...

The voir dire and jury selection process is one of the most challenging aspects of a jury trial. It is at this time that lawyers must identify and remove potential jurors who harbor some bias or hold beliefs that would make them less beneficial than others. Success in jury selection requires lawyers to draw upon a number of basic skills. These skills include the ability to:Operate effectively ... Leer más

$103.67 USD

The voir dire and jury selection process is one of the most challenging aspects of a jury trial. It is at this time that lawyers must identify and remove potential jurors who harbor some bias or hold beliefs that would make them less beneficial than others. Success in jury selection requires lawyers to draw upon a number of basic skills. These skills include the ability to:Operate effectively
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Images with Impact

Design and Use of Winning Trial Visuals

de Kerri L. Ruttenberg ...

Many studies have been conducted over the years on the importance of visual perception and visual communication. The consistent takeaway is that using visuals makes a difference in how humans communicate. And then there’s the jury setting itself—it is like no other. And that matters, too. Appreciating how jury trials are fundamentally different from other communication settings is critical to the ... Leer más

$84.23 USD

Many studies have been conducted over the years on the importance of visual perception and visual communication. The consistent takeaway is that using visuals makes a difference in how humans communicate. And then there’s the jury setting itself—it is like no other. And that matters, too. Appreciating how jury trials are fundamentally different from other communication settings is critical to the
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Contos que Eu Conto: Advogando com a Alma – Crônicas do Direito do Trabalho

de Wilson Sadao Silva Yamagutt ...

Contos que eu conto: Advogando com a Alma ― Crônicas do Direito do Trabalho, de Wilson Sadao Silva Yamagutt, é uma coletânea perspicaz de narrativas que desvendam os bastidores da advocacia trabalhista na vibrante Curitiba. A obra apresenta a jornada de dois advogados com personalidades complementares: o Dr. De Pende, um jovem idealista e apaixonado pela justiça, e o Dr. Com Cluso, o sócio ... Leer más

$5.39 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Contos que eu conto: Advogando com a Alma ― Crônicas do Direito do Trabalho, de Wilson Sadao Silva Yamagutt, é uma coletânea perspicaz de narrativas que desvendam os bastidores da advocacia trabalhista na vibrante Curitiba. A obra apresenta a jornada de dois advogados com personalidades complementares: o Dr. De Pende, um jovem idealista e apaixonado pela justiça, e o Dr. Com Cluso, o sócio
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PRAWO SKORPIONA czyli PODSTĘPNA TEMIDA

de Adam Brzeski ...

O polskim wymiarze sprawiedliwości powiedziano już wiele krytycznych słów. Znana powszechnie jest przewlekłość postępowań. Również w tej publikacji zwrócono na to uwagę. Książka ta opowiada los jednego przedsiębiorcy uwikłanego w tryby nierychliwej sprawiedliwości. Sprawiedliwości na dodatek trochę na opak. To wszystko zdarzyło się naprawdę w Polsce w okresie transformacji ustrojowej. Czy ktoś ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

O polskim wymiarze sprawiedliwości powiedziano już wiele krytycznych słów. Znana powszechnie jest przewlekłość postępowań. Również w tej publikacji zwrócono na to uwagę. Książka ta opowiada los jednego przedsiębiorcy uwikłanego w tryby nierychliwej sprawiedliwości. Sprawiedliwości na dodatek trochę na opak. To wszystko zdarzyło się naprawdę w Polsce w okresie transformacji ustrojowej. Czy ktoś
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Ultime conviction

de Philippe Froget ...

Series series Théâtre
Véritable huis clos judiciaire, Ultime conviction est une pièce de théâtre qui interroge avec intelligence l’erreur, l’enfermement et le doute. Nette, efficace et sans fioriture, elle pointe du doigt les faiblesses du système, remet en question nos a priori et interroge notre capacité de jugement, à la recherche de la vérité. Glaçant, essentiel et efficace. ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Véritable huis clos judiciaire, Ultime conviction est une pièce de théâtre qui interroge avec intelligence l’erreur, l’enfermement et le doute. Nette, efficace et sans fioriture, elle pointe du doigt les faiblesses du système, remet en question nos a priori et interroge notre capacité de jugement, à la recherche de la vérité. Glaçant, essentiel et efficace.
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