Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019
Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019

Author: Peter Wright

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781892320001

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Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019 is designed to make it easier for you to stay up-to-date on new cases and developments in special education law.Learn about current and emerging issues in special education law, including:* All decisions in IDEA and Section 504 ADA cases by U.S. Courts of Appeals in 2019* How Courts of Appeals are interpreting the two 2017 decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court* Cases about discrimination in a daycare center, private schools, higher education, discrimination by licensing boards in national testing, damages, higher standards for IEPs and "least restrictive environment"* Tutorial about how to find relevant state and federal cases using your unique search terms

The Corporate Counsel's Guide to Mediation
The Corporate Counsel's Guide to Mediation

Author: Gary P. Poon

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781604426465

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This book is designed to help corporate counsel successfully settle commercial disputes through mediation. It examines the unique role that corporate counsel can play in mediation and offers step-by-step guidance. Topics include: an overview of the mediation alternative for corporate counsel; drafting mediation clauses; court-directed mediations; selecting the right mediator; preparing a case for mediation; participating in the mediation sessions; follow-up action after the mediation; and cross-cultural mediations.

Dispute Resolution Field Manual
Dispute Resolution Field Manual

Author: Rodney G. Romano

Publisher: Page Publishing Inc

Published: 2019-11-07

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1645844250

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As litigation costs and risks continue to skyrocket, mediation has become the preferred alternative to settling disputes. As a result, many people view mediation as a kind of career gold rush and are drawn to the prospect of easy money. In Dispute Resolution Field Manual, author Rodney Romano lays out the reasons and obstacles that cause a nearly 90 percent failure rate and how to overcome them. Holding nothing back, he provides frank and practical information about necessary traits and skills to be a good mediator, how to establish and maintain a successful mediation practice, and how mediators can positively affect those who use their services. He details the steps needed for every aspect of mediation both in practice and on the business side. This concise, no-nonsense book is meant to be used as a daily reference for all dispute resolution practitioners and participants.

Renegotiating Family Relationships
Renegotiating Family Relationships

Author: Robert E. Emery

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1609189817

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Long recognized as the authoritative guide for clinicians working with divorcing families, this book presents crucial concepts, strategies, and intervention techniques. Robert E. Emery describes how to help parents navigate the emotional and legal hurdles of this painful family transition while protecting their children's well-being. The book is grounded in cutting-edge research on family relationships, parenting, and children's adjustment, including Emery's groundbreaking longitudinal study of the impact of divorce mediation versus litigation. It provides a detailed treatment manual for mediating custody and other disputes, developing collaborative parenting plans, and fostering positive postdivorce family relationships. New to This Edition *Reflects the latest psychological research, as well as divorce and custody law. *Chapters on understanding and addressing divorcing partners' anger and grief. *Treatment manual chapters have been extensively revised. *Incorporates the author's 12-year follow-up study.

How to Mediate Like a Pro
How to Mediate Like a Pro

Author: Mary Greenwood

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 0595469620

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For over twenty-five years, Author Mary Greenwood has been resolving disputes in her professional career as an Attorney, Mediator, Human Resources Director, Union Negotiator, and Labor Arbitrator. Her book How to Negotiate Like a Pro, Which has won six book awards, was based on her experience as a Union Negotiator. The sequel How to Mediate Like a Pro is based on her experience as a Mediator in over 7000 cases. Greenwood noticed that there were certain Rules or characteristics of The cases that settled that were not present in the cases that did not settle. Among those Rules you will find the following: Be A Devil's Advocate You Can Mediate With A Lunatic Everyone Makes Mistakes Let The Parties Tell Their Story Know When To Fold Greenwood lists each Rule and Script and offers a concise explanation on how and when to use it in Mediation. How to Mediate Like a Pro presents strategies and practical tips for the Mediation process. It will give you insight on how to deal with difficult parties, how to break an impasse and how to close the deal. After you read this book, you will be able to Mediate Like A Pro.