Fundamentals of Pretrial Litigation
Fundamentals of Pretrial Litigation

Author: Roger S. Haydock

Publisher: West Academic Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 820

ISBN-13:

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The Seventh Edition includes the latest developments in pretrial practice while enhancing the useful features of previous editions. The 2007 amendments to the federal rules are covered throughout, and the sections on pleading have been updated to discuss federal court pleading requirements in light of Bell Atlantic v. Twombly. Law professors and students praise the book's comprehensive coverage, thorough analysis of rules and procedures, balanced presentation of theories and skills, enjoyable writing style, and helpful questions and problems. It reflects 21st-century practice with the growing use of electronic discovery and court orders, the expanded use of pre-hearing discovery and motions in arbitrations and administrative hearings, and new procedural rule and case law developments across the spectrum of pretrial practice.

Pretrial Advocacy
Pretrial Advocacy

Author: Marilyn J. Berger

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780735590236

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Thoroughly updated and revised, Pretrial Advocacy: Planning, Analysis, and Strategy, Second Edition, provides an excellent conceptual and practical foundation for pretrial litigation. With a new page design that makes it user friendly for both teachers and students, it demonstrates the realities of law practice while maintaining an emphasis on case theory. This Newly Revised Edition: DVD with video of the crime scene, deposition demonstrations, computer animations, and software slideshow Checklists at the end of each chapter for easy reference and teachability CD with Case Files for civil and criminal cases with realistic document New Teacher's Manual, including a CD with Actors Guide (Witness materials for role-play of the Assignments) Website for faculty and students: digital downloads, faculty teaching tools and discussion, articles on pretrial and trial advocacy, settlement, and links to software New Chapters in the Second Edition: Taking and Defending Depositions, with effective techniques and strategies Discovery with E-Discovery emphasis Creating Visuals : For pretrial, trial and settlement featuring technological innovations 77 Assignments for student role-play performance and Discussion Questions featuring Daubert issues and diverse expert witness fields Up-to-date ethical considerations based on the ABA Model Rules are included in the text and assignments

Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals
Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals

Author: Thomas A. Mauet

Publisher: Aspen Publishers

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 606

ISBN-13:

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Enlivened with color and numerous visual aids, Tom Mauet and Marlene Maerowitz's highly successful text for litigation features comprehensive material in a very teachable format.In three coherent parts-----investigating and Planning the Litigation; Pretrial Litigation; and Settlement, Trial,and Post-Trial --- trial expert Thomas Mauet an paralegal educator Marlene Maerowitz clearly and thoroughly explain the steps paralegals must follow to assist lawyers in civil lawsuits---- from initial fact gathering through post judgment proceeding. Including the latest changes in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, The authors discuss and demonstrate the full range of litigation skills from drafting litigation documents (motion, pleadings, discovery request) and collecting data to interviewing clients and taking witness statements. In addition To The new attractive design, Fundamentals of Litigation for paralegals, Second Edition, Features: Chapters on provisional remedies, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution numerous visual aids: chart, forms, exhibits, and more to enhance student understanding key terms highlighted throughout the text and further explained in a comprehensive glossary chapter objectives and summaries that preview and review important points. review questions to test understanding of the main concepts a litigation file, which follows and illustrates the complete litigation process including forms, complaints, etc.) for one sample caseThis invaluable teaching tool not only helps students master the concepts of the litigation process,but also serves as a handy reference in practice.An updated Workbook and Instructor's Guide complete this superb package. Filled with questions and brief writing assignments, The Workbook gives students an opportunity to research statutes and become familiar with pertinent forms. The Instructor's guide provides guidance on using the text and Workbook