Author: Mark Bernstein

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Published: 2020-01-28

Total Pages: 490

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This is Volume II of a two-volume set. For the complete set, make sure to buy Volume I as well. "Counsel will find answers quickly, and with plenty of authority to cite, no matter on which side of the aisle they stand... Its real value, however, comes from the fact that nearly every Common Pleas Court judge in the commonwealth uses the book." -- Philadelphia Bar Reporter The 2020 edition--the 15th edition of "Judge Bernstein on Evidence"--has been significantly revised to focus on current legal issues. Judge Bernstein has added an entirely new section on electronic communication as evidence, including social media, emails, text messages and instant messages, and a revised section on cross-examination of expert witnesses. This year the Supreme Court decided BouSamra v. Excela Health which significantly changes the work product privilege in Pennsylvania. This case is extensively reviewed. SELECTED JUDICIAL RESPONSE "[T]here is no other book on Pennsylvania Evidence as insightful and 'reader friendly' as yours. From the standpoint of a trial court judge, who was once a trial lawyer, the numerous comments which follow the rules are invaluable... [I]f I were teaching Pennsylvania Evidence, I have no doubt that I would be using your book." - Montgomery County Judge "As one of the newest judges, I can't begin to tell you how invaluable your treatise has been. No matter what evidentiary question I have encountered I have found the answer." - Lancaster County Judge "I read the first edition cover-to-cover and it has made me a far better judge." - Philadelphia County Judge "[B]ristles with post-it notes from use." - Western Pennsylvania Judge "[T]he best work of its kind anywhere." - Allegheny County Judge Free online access is available at JudgeBernstein.org to a purchaser of both volumes of this book.