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- Avoiding Legal Pitfalls That Can Come Back to Bite You at Work, at Home, and at Play by Gail Pruszkowski
So Sue Me, JACKASS! by Amy Epstein Feldman and Robin Epstein is a book that will answer all the legal questions you've been afraid to ask - no matter how outlandish they may be - and it does it in a practical, easy to understand and humorous way. - Form Your Own Limited Liability Company by Attorney Anthony Mancuso by Alain Burrese
Overall, this is a good basic book for someone who is looking to learn more about LLCs and how to form them. Again, the most important chapters are those that help with creating Operating Agreements. - Leases & Rental Agreements by Marcia Stewart and Attorneys Ralph Warner & Janet Portman by Alain Burrese
Why start from scratch and reinvent the wheel all by yourself? If you are a landlord, regardless if you own one rental or many, there are a variety of forms and agreements you will need. "Leases & Rental Agreements" by Marcia Stewart and Attorneys Ralph Warner & Janet Portman is a Nolo publication that is billed as your lease and rental documents companion. It's a good reference to get you started. - The Criminal Law Handbook - Know Your Rights, Survive the System by Alain Burrese
"The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System" by Attorneys Paul Bergman & Sara J. Berman is an impressive 678 page tome of information all about criminal law. The book sets out to assist you with understanding the confusing rules and procedures involved with criminal offences and to teach you how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and most importantly, what you can do to limit the harm. I feel it accomplishes that goal very well. Most of the book is written in an understandable question-and-answer format... - Legal Research - How to Find & Understand the Law by Alain Burrese
"Legal Research: How to Find & Understand the Law" by Attorney Stephen Elias and the Editors of Nolo is another book in the huge legal library published by Nolo, a publisher that prides itself on making the law accessible to everyone. I'm an attorney, and I still like the books put out by Nolo, especially the ones on areas I'm not as familiar with, but want a little knowledge. Nolo always delivers. - How Cyber Law by Brett Trout is an Example of POD Publishing by Michael Strozier
As the publishing industry undergoes violent upheavals of change, it is useful to track that change through the very books that are riding that change, and implementing it, through how they are created, published, distributed and sold. Cyber Law by Brett Trout is a perfect example of such a book. - Save Your Small Business - 10 Crucial Strategies to Survive Hard Times Or Close Down & Move On by Alain Burrese
If there were ever a timely business book, "Save Your Small Business: 10 Crucial Strategies To Survive Hard Times or Close Down & Move On" by Ralph Warner and Bethany K. Laurence is certainly it. Promoted as a road map to small business survival, Warner and Laurence provide simple, no-nonsense, steps that can make a huge difference in running, saving, or if needed closing, your small business. Running a small business has always been hard, but currently it can be brutally agonizing, if not downright scary. - A Review of Law School Confidential by John Newcomb
Review of the popular law book, Law School Confidential, and whether it is worth its hype or not. Law School Confidential has built up a formidable reputation since its publication as a must read book for every aspiring or current law student. If you ask an actual law student, you will find that most, if not all, have a copy of this book sitting in their book library. - Divorce Without Court - A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative Divorce by Alain Burrese
Going through a divorce is an emotionally and financially taxing time. To make matters worse, the complexities of the unknown process and the adversarial conflict that often accompanies divorces increase the stresses tenfold. One has to ask, "can you have a civilized divorce and minimize the financial and emotional conflict?" Attorney - Mediator Katherine E. Stoner answers this question with an unflinching, "Yes!" Her book, "Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative Divorce, 2nd Edition" provides a guide to the steps necessary to negotiate a divorce settlement using divorce mediation or the new innovative approach called collaborative divorce. - Law School Confidential Review by John Newcomb
We review the Law School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Law School Experience, By Students, For Students - long considered essential reading for anyone thinking of applying to law school, and see if it is worth the hype. - Every Landlord's Guide to Finding Great Tenants by Janet Portman by Alain Burrese
I just read the 2nd Edition of "Every Landlord's Guide to Finding Great Tenants" by Janet Portman, the author of "Every Landlord's Legal Guide." This book is a great resource for the new landlord who will do everything him or herself. - IRAs, 401(k)s & Other Retirement Plans - Taking Your Money Out by Twila Slesnick and John Suttle by Alain Burrese
There are many books on investing that include chapters on IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement plans. However these books usually give the advice to ensure you are contributing to these plans and offer suggestions on what investment vehicles to use to help save a nest egg for a person's retirement years. This book is different. "IRAs, 401(k)s & Other Retirement Plans: Taking Your Money Out 9th Edition" by Twila Slesnick and John C. Suttle is not for the person wanting to invest for retirement, it is for the person who has reached retirement, or about to, and wants to take money out of these types of accounts. There are various rules, and this Nolo legal guide helps the reader navigate them. - Learn the Legalities of Income Property and Home Rental Business - A Book Review by Lance Winslow
Have you ever consider owning rental properties, but were unsure about the issues and legalities of the rental business? If so, I sure have the perfect book for you, one that will help keep you out of trouble and prevent you from getting taken to the cleaners. The book is called; "Managing Rental Properties for Maximum Profits; Save Time and Money with Greg Perry's Foolproof System for Buying the Right Properties, Finding and Keeping Good Tenants, Getting Paid On Time, Fixing and Maintaining Your Properties, Handling Tenant Complaints, Keeping Good Records and So Much More," by Greg Perry; Prima ... - Child Custody For Mothers - How to Win Child Custody Review by Sarah Dillon
"Custody Strategy Strategies for Women" is a book written by 2 child psychologists who claim unique experience in assisting parents win child custody. It is assumed, wrongly, that the mom will always get custody of the child in a failed relationship. - Drowning Accident - Should You Sue? by Micheal X Russell
A drowning accident is scary for any family. Sadly there are a large number of drowning accidents every year. A drowning accident can happen quickly. - Estate Planning For Blended Families - Providing For Your Spouse & Children in a Second Marriage by Alain Burrese
Estate planning can be difficult enough, but for those in their second marriage, it can be even more complex. "Estate Planning for Blended Families: Providing for Your Spouse & Children in a Second Marriage" by Attorney Richard E. Barnes guides you through the process of planning your estate to be fair with everyone and minimize family fights. - Saving the Family Cottage - A Guide to Succession Planning by Alain Burrese
I first learned of "Saving the Family Cottage: A Guide to Succession Planning for Your Cottage, Cabin, Camp or Vacation Home" by Stuart J. Hollander, Rose Hollander, & David S. Fry a couple of years ago from a fellow attorney who recommended it. This is a very good book if you plan on passing on a cottage or vacation home to your children, if you have inherited a cabin with siblings or other relatives, or you just want to know how to keep property in the family and reduce or avoid the squabbles over it. - MS-13 is a Real Threat - They Are Serious, Powerful and Have the Numbers to Raise Hell by Lance Winslow
Most folks that live in America do not fully comprehend the MS-13 Gang, but regardless we are all effected in some way by their actions and endeavors. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is working with local jurisdictions in nearly every state in the US to try to stop this entrenched group. How are they doing? - Intellectual Property Law in the Information Age - Book Review by Lance Winslow
When it comes to Intellectual Property law in the computer age, there are far too many patent infringement cases, and far too much legal maneuvering, which gets in the way of the speed of innovation in the industry. Probably the best book that I've ever read on this subject is the one about how Microsoft changed its strategy and just said; the hell with it, and went all in! - Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary by Alain Burrese
"Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary" by the Editors of Nolo, Gerald N. Hill and Kathleen Thompson Hill is promoted as, "This is 'not' your grandfather's law dictionary." This law dictionary is written in clear English and contains compete definitions of legal terms you need today. - An Entitled Nation - A Legal Book Review on the Mortgage Subprime Crisis by Lance Winslow
One of the best books that I've read on the subprime mortgage crisis has to be one written by Sheri Olefson, a lawyer in the field. Watching here on CSPAN book review prompted me to buy her book, and it was worth every penny. So, I like to recommend it to you as well; "Foreclosure Nation; Mortgaging the American Dream" by Sheri B. Olefson J.D. L.L.M; Prometheus Books, New York, NY; (2009). - First-Time Landlord - Your Guide to Renting Out a Single-Family Home by Alain Burrese
"First-Time Landlord: Your Guide to Renting Out a Single-Family Home" by Attorney Janet Portman, Marcia Stewart, and Michael Molinski is one of the NOLO/USA TODAY collaborations that are described as the leading publisher of legal information for consumers teamed with the nation's largest circulation newspaper, to produce great books that feature up-to-date legal and financial expertise, a reader-friendly style, and USA Today's famous graphics. I find these books to be just that, a great series of books and this one is no exception. I liked it and found it very practical. - The Sharing Solution - How to Save Money, Simplify Your Life & Build Community by Alain Burrese
Many of us share all the time. We carpool to work, loan the lawn mower to the neighbor, and job sharing has even become more popular. "The Sharing Solution: How to Save Money, Simplify Your Life & Build Community" by Janelle Orsi and Emily Doskow takes sharing to a whole new level. This 400 plus page practical and legal guidebook shows anyone how to create and maintain successful sharing arrangements. - Important Legal Book to Read on Government Regulations - Legal Book Review by Lance Winslow
Lately in the US many have called for more regulation of banks, rating agencies, Wall Street, insurance companies, real estate industry and Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Still, there are regulations in place already, many were ignored and unenforced, while some regulations actually helped cause the crisis. - What is Your Constitutional IQ? What If I Told of a Little Book That Could Boost It? by Lance Winslow
How well do you know the law of the land, how well do you understand our founding father's designs, and how well do you know your rights as a citizen? Well, did you know that we own the government of the United States of America, if so, do you know why? Have you ever considered how fortunate you are to have such a right? Do you realize why it is so important to take the responsibility to know and understand these guiding principles? - Why You Should Oppose Lax Immigration Laws in the US by Lance Winslow
Many nations of the world are being overrun by immigrants who have entered their country's illegally, and yes the United States is one of them. Luckily, with 300 million plus people it is not as big of a deal as a smaller nation, but we do have laws here for legal entry. And before I go much further, I ask that you please buy and read this book. I recommend it to anyone who cares about this serious issue... - Legal Business Development - A Step by Step Guide, By Jim Hassett, PhD by Julie A. Fleming
I must admit that I'm always a little skeptical about non-lawyers who purport to teach rainmaking or practice development skills. Nothing against non-lawyers, obviously, but I've seen too many suggestions that might work beautifully in another field but wouldn't fit at all in law. And so I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up Legal Business Development. However, it turned out to be one of the best client development books I've ever read. - Why a Little Paranoia of Foreign Regimes is Wise - A Book Review on International Trade Law by Lance Winslow
President Ronald Reagan used to say; "trust but verify" and although that meant taking a foreign leader at his word, it also meant, check to make sure that their words are legitimate. Why? - The Happy Lawyer - How to Gain More Satisfaction, Suffer Less Stress, and Enjoy Higher Earnings by Julie A. Fleming
The Happy Lawyer bears the tag line, "How to gain more satisfaction, suffer less stress, and enjoy higher earnings in your law practice." Who doesn't want that? The book is a quick 188-page read, full of exercises to help clarify the practice and the clients that will allow you to create a satisfying practice. It then continues with suggestions on how to create that practice once you've identified it, how to attract the clients who will appreciate your efforts, and how to engage in a happy practice. The bottom line is not terribly surprising, though I like the way it's presented: to be a happy lawyer, figure out what you like about practice and then find ways to get more of that. - Get it Together - Organize Your Records So Your Family Won't Have to by Melanie Cullen - Shae Irving by Alain Burrese
I found the 3rd edition of "Get It Together: Organize Your Records So Your Family Won't Have To" by Melanie Cullen with Shae Irving, J.D. to be a very helpful and practical guide for gathering records and key documents and organizing them for future use. It clearly lays out a method to help you and more importantly, those you leave behind, organize and keep track of essential information and important documents.
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