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.

Connecticut Appellate Practice and Procedure Fifth Edition
Connecticut Appellate Practice and Procedure Fifth Edition

Author: Colin C. Tait

Publisher:

Published: 2016-09-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781628811827

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Authors Colin C Tait, Professor of Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law along with Judge Eliot D. Prescott teamed up to create the Connecticut Appellate Practice and Procedure, 3rd Edition. In 1996 the Connecticut appellate courts extensively reviewed all appellate rules and adopted major revisions. This third edition integrates and updates all significant changes in statutes, case law, rules and procedure since that time. The book is420+ pages and includes ten chapters with a detailed Table of Contents as well as a comprehensive Index and Table of Cases at the back of the book referenced by section number. Updated bi-annually, this legal treatise is used by seasoned appellate litigators as well as those about to handle their first appeal in Connecticut state appellate courts. NEW For This Year s All New 4th Edition The Fourth Edition integrates the 2012 Supplement, and updates all significant developments in Connecticut appellate practice and procedure since 2000. The book has been streamlined, and a new index has been added. This title also includes six tables of authority, including cases, statutes and practice book sections."

The Appeal
The Appeal

Author: John Grisham

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2010-03-16

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 0307576124

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste into a small town’s water supply, causing the worst “cancer cluster” in history. The company appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court, whose nine justices will one day either approve the verdict—or reverse it. The chemical company is owned by a Wall Street predator named Carl Trudeau, and Mr. Trudeau is convinced the Court is not friendly enough to his interests. With judicial elections looming, he decides to try to purchase himself a seat on the Court. The cost is a few million dollars, a drop in the bucket for a billionaire like Mr. Trudeau. Through an intricate web of conspiracy and deceit, his political operatives recruit a young, unsuspecting candidate. They finance him, manipulate him, market him, and mold him into a potential Supreme Court justice. Their Supreme Court justice. Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!

Civil Appeals
Civil Appeals

Author: Michael Burton

Publisher: Xpl Pub

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9781858113791

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Any practitioner faced with the decision as to whether to appeal, or who has questions arising at each stage, will benefit enormously from a book that examines the law, principles, procedures, and processes involved. This leading work has been updated and restructured, to ensure it provides guidance on the complete and complex process of making a civil appeal. Clearly written and cross referenced, the books UK/European coverage of appeals includes: -- District Judges to Circuit Judges in the County Court -- Masters and District Judges to High Court Judges -- Court of Appeal -- House of Lords -- Privy Council -- The European Court -- The European Court of Human Rights -- Administrative Law and Elections

ABA Standards for Criminal Justice
ABA Standards for Criminal Justice

Author: American Bar Association

Publisher:

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 9781570737138

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"Project of the American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Standards Committee, Criminal Justice Section"--T.p. verso.

Final Appeal
Final Appeal

Author: Lisa Scottoline

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-03-17

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0061743593

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“Scottoline is a master.”—Philadelphia Inquirer Murder, intrigue, and romance collide in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline’s clever and fast-paced legal thriller. Starting over again after her divorce, Philadelphia lawyer Grace Rossi works part time for handsome Judge Armen Gregorian in the federal appeals court. Assigned to an explosive death penalty appeal, a long day of work unexpectedly leads to a night of passion with the chief judge. But when Gregorian is found dead the next morning, an apparent suicide, Grace knows she must uncover the truth. Suddenly this working mother finds herself investigating a murder, unearthing a secret bank account, and following a trail of bribery and judicial corruption hidden even from the FBI. In no time at all, Grace under fire takes on a whole new meaning. With the help of an undercover federal agent, she will risk everything to see justice done.