http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Book-Reviews:Law-Legal EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 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. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:04:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Avoiding-Legal-Pitfalls-That-Can-Come-Back-to-Bite-You-at-Work,-at-Home,-and-at-Play&id=3175854 http://ezinearticles.com/?Avoiding-Legal-Pitfalls-That-Can-Come-Back-to-Bite-You-at-Work,-at-Home,-and-at-Play&id=3175854 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. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:48:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Form-Your-Own-Limited-Liability-Company-by-Attorney-Anthony-Mancuso&id=3133924 http://ezinearticles.com/?Form-Your-Own-Limited-Liability-Company-by-Attorney-Anthony-Mancuso&id=3133924 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. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:38:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leases-and-Rental-Agreements-by-Marcia-Stewart-and-Attorneys-Ralph-Warner-and-Janet-Portman&id=3053707 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leases-and-Rental-Agreements-by-Marcia-Stewart-and-Attorneys-Ralph-Warner-and-Janet-Portman&id=3053707 "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... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:21:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Criminal-Law-Handbook-Know-Your-Rights,-Survive-the-System&id=3054220 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Criminal-Law-Handbook-Know-Your-Rights,-Survive-the-System&id=3054220 "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. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:01:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Legal-Research-How-to-Find-and-Understand-the-Law&id=2986094 http://ezinearticles.com/?Legal-Research-How-to-Find-and-Understand-the-Law&id=2986094 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. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:37:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Cyber-Law-by-Brett-Trout-is-an-Example-of-POD-Publishing&id=2860484 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Cyber-Law-by-Brett-Trout-is-an-Example-of-POD-Publishing&id=2860484 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. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:45:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Save-Your-Small-Business-10-Crucial-Strategies-to-Survive-Hard-Times-Or-Close-Down-and-Move-On&id=2948890 http://ezinearticles.com/?Save-Your-Small-Business-10-Crucial-Strategies-to-Survive-Hard-Times-Or-Close-Down-and-Move-On&id=2948890 "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. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:49:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Child-Custody-For-Mothers-How-to-Win-Child-Custody-Review&id=2663197 http://ezinearticles.com/?Child-Custody-For-Mothers-How-to-Win-Child-Custody-Review&id=2663197 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. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:59:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-Law-School-Confidential&id=2885592 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Review-of-Law-School-Confidential&id=2885592 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. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:41:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Divorce-Without-Court-A-Guide-to-Mediation-and-Collaborative-Divorce&id=2869155 http://ezinearticles.com/?Divorce-Without-Court-A-Guide-to-Mediation-and-Collaborative-Divorce&id=2869155 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. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:02:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Law-School-Confidential-Review&id=2804358 http://ezinearticles.com/?Law-School-Confidential-Review&id=2804358 Sometimes we just want to yell fire in a crowded theater, if that would get people to take notice of the systematic suppression of legitimate speech. But that is not protected speech. Cut and paste might not be either. But surely a rehashed novel is not worth such a sensation. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:56:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Copyright-Law-and-Free-Speech-Coming-Through-the-Rye,-Again&id=2785880 http://ezinearticles.com/?Copyright-Law-and-Free-Speech-Coming-Through-the-Rye,-Again&id=2785880 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. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:53:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Every-Landlords-Guide-to-Finding-Great-Tenants-by-Janet-Portman&id=2808993 http://ezinearticles.com/?Every-Landlords-Guide-to-Finding-Great-Tenants-by-Janet-Portman&id=2808993 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. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:27:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?IRAs,-401(k)s-and-Other-Retirement-Plans-Taking-Your-Money-Out-by-Twila-Slesnick-and-John-Suttle&id=2758244 http://ezinearticles.com/?IRAs,-401(k)s-and-Other-Retirement-Plans-Taking-Your-Money-Out-by-Twila-Slesnick-and-John-Suttle&id=2758244 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 ... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:50:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-the-Legalities-of-Income-Property-and-Home-Rental-Business-A-Book-Review&id=2693363 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-the-Legalities-of-Income-Property-and-Home-Rental-Business-A-Book-Review&id=2693363 "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. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:37:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Child-Custody-For-Mothers-How-to-Win-Child-Custody-Review&id=2663197 http://ezinearticles.com/?Child-Custody-For-Mothers-How-to-Win-Child-Custody-Review&id=2663197 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. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:53:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Drowning-Accident-Should-You-Sue?&id=2564383 http://ezinearticles.com/?Drowning-Accident-Should-You-Sue?&id=2564383 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. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:18:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Estate-Planning-For-Blended-Families-Providing-For-Your-Spouse-and-Children-in-a-Second-Marriage&id=2572723 http://ezinearticles.com/?Estate-Planning-For-Blended-Families-Providing-For-Your-Spouse-and-Children-in-a-Second-Marriage&id=2572723 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. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:48:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saving-the-Family-Cottage-A-Guide-to-Succession-Planning&id=2567823 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saving-the-Family-Cottage-A-Guide-to-Succession-Planning&id=2567823 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? Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:30:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?MS-13-is-a-Real-Threat-They-Are-Serious,-Powerful-and-Have-the-Numbers-to-Raise-Hell&id=2559364 http://ezinearticles.com/?MS-13-is-a-Real-Threat-They-Are-Serious,-Powerful-and-Have-the-Numbers-to-Raise-Hell&id=2559364 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! Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:38:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Intellectual-Property-Law-in-the-Information-Age-Book-Review&id=2550172 http://ezinearticles.com/?Intellectual-Property-Law-in-the-Information-Age-Book-Review&id=2550172 "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. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:01:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nolos-Plain-English-Law-Dictionary&id=2518397 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nolos-Plain-English-Law-Dictionary&id=2518397 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). Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:07:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Entitled-Nation-A-Legal-Book-Review-on-the-Mortgage-Subprime-Crisis&id=2491335 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Entitled-Nation-A-Legal-Book-Review-on-the-Mortgage-Subprime-Crisis&id=2491335 "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. Thu, 07 May 2009 15:51:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?First-Time-Landlord-Your-Guide-to-Renting-Out-a-Single-Family-Home&id=2312848 http://ezinearticles.com/?First-Time-Landlord-Your-Guide-to-Renting-Out-a-Single-Family-Home&id=2312848 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:59:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Sharing-Solution-How-to-Save-Money,-Simplify-Your-Life-and-Build-Community&id=2284165 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Sharing-Solution-How-to-Save-Money,-Simplify-Your-Life-and-Build-Community&id=2284165 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. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:17:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Important-Legal-Book-to-Read-on-Government-Regulations-Legal-Book-Review&id=2253426 http://ezinearticles.com/?Important-Legal-Book-to-Read-on-Government-Regulations-Legal-Book-Review&id=2253426 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? Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:31:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Your-Constitutional-IQ?-What-If-I-Told-of-a-Little-Book-That-Could-Boost-It?&id=2252799 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Your-Constitutional-IQ?-What-If-I-Told-of-a-Little-Book-That-Could-Boost-It?&id=2252799 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... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:51:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Should-Oppose-Lax-Immigration-Laws-in-the-US&id=2242302 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Should-Oppose-Lax-Immigration-Laws-in-the-US&id=2242302 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. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:23:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Legal-Business-Development-A-Step-by-Step-Guide,-By-Jim-Hassett,-PhD&id=2241713 http://ezinearticles.com/?Legal-Business-Development-A-Step-by-Step-Guide,-By-Jim-Hassett,-PhD&id=2241713 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? Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:40:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-a-Little-Paranoia-of-Foreign-Regimes-is-Wise-A-Book-Review-on-International-Trade-Law&id=2242213 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-a-Little-Paranoia-of-Foreign-Regimes-is-Wise-A-Book-Review-on-International-Trade-Law&id=2242213 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. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:02:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Happy-Lawyer-How-to-Gain-More-Satisfaction,-Suffer-Less-Stress,-and-Enjoy-Higher-Earnings&id=2205365 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Happy-Lawyer-How-to-Gain-More-Satisfaction,-Suffer-Less-Stress,-and-Enjoy-Higher-Earnings&id=2205365 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. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:29:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-it-Together-Organize-Your-Records-So-Your-Family-Wont-Have-to-by-Melanie-Cullen-Shae-Irving&id=1906060 http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-it-Together-Organize-Your-Records-So-Your-Family-Wont-Have-to-by-Melanie-Cullen-Shae-Irving&id=1906060 I was speaking with a client this week regarding a business related matter that I am helping him with and he mentioned the expense of his divorce that he had a different attorney handling. He commented that only the attorneys win and they were the ones making money. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:44:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nolos-Essential-Guide-to-Divorce-by-Attorney-Emily-Doskow&id=1856935 http://ezinearticles.com/?Nolos-Essential-Guide-to-Divorce-by-Attorney-Emily-Doskow&id=1856935 If you are a landlord, I wholeheartedly recommend owning and reading Nolo's "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" (9th Edition) by Marcia Steward and Attorneys Ralph Warner & Janet Portman. I've read and looked at a lot of books dealing with real estate and landlord issues, and this is one of the best around. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:19:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Every-Landlords-Legal-Guide-9th-Ed-By-Marcia-Steward-and-Attorneys-Ralph-Warner-and-Janet-Portman&id=1835750 http://ezinearticles.com/?Every-Landlords-Legal-Guide-9th-Ed-By-Marcia-Steward-and-Attorneys-Ralph-Warner-and-Janet-Portman&id=1835750 Tractor-trailers, also known as semi trucks or big rigs, are an essential part of the transport of a vast array of commercial, industrial, and consumer products in the United States. In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of tractor-trailers on US roadways. Over this same time period, there has also been a significant increase in accidents and fatalities related to these tractor-trailers. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:40:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Truck-Accident-Lawyers-Semi-Tractor-Trailer-Accident-Attorneys&id=1821879 http://ezinearticles.com/?Truck-Accident-Lawyers-Semi-Tractor-Trailer-Accident-Attorneys&id=1821879 Lawyer, a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law. The role of the lawyer varies significantly across legal jurisdictions, and therefore can be treated here in only the most general terms. Dispute resolution is the process of resolving disputes between parties Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:29:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawyers-and-Dispute-Resolution&id=1815333 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawyers-and-Dispute-Resolution&id=1815333 The information in "Working For Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants" by Attorney Stephen Fishman was helpful for assisting my clients at my law firm, and for my other businesses. NOLO books are exceptional at making legal issues understandable for the lay person. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:38:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Working-For-Yourself-Law-and-Taxes-For-Independent-Contractors,-Freelancers-and-Consultants&id=1795150 http://ezinearticles.com/?Working-For-Yourself-Law-and-Taxes-For-Independent-Contractors,-Freelancers-and-Consultants&id=1795150 The subtitle of Maxwell's book is "Follow Them, and People Will Follow You." Each time I read that, I hear a rejoinder in my head: "Don't follow them, and people won't follow you." Revised and updated in 2007 for the 10th anniversary of The 21 Irrefutable Laws, this book is rightly regarded as a foundational piece of the leadership literature. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:36:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-21-Irrefutable-Laws-of-Leadership&id=1753274 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-21-Irrefutable-Laws-of-Leadership&id=1753274 Although it includes a number of illustrative figures, the book's theme is presented in the context of the protagonist's experience, which has never been my favorite kind of book. I much prefer books that state the premise and then use examples to illustrate. Because I so dislike the parable approach, I wouldn't have finished Leadership and Self-Deception had I not already heard so many rave reviews. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:13:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leadership-and-Self-Deception-Getting-Out-of-the-Box&id=1121176 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leadership-and-Self-Deception-Getting-Out-of-the-Box&id=1121176 This is a 50-page booklet produced by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession based on focus groups interviews with lawyers in over 100 law firms and corporations. The project was clearly directed toward prescribing steps to correct the gaping discrepancy between female representation in law schools (50%) and that the number of female partners in large law firms (13% in 1995, rising to 17% as of 2005, according to a much-discussed New York Times article) rather than toward examining why that discrepancy exists. Lean, terse, and directive, the project hits its mark. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:12:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Empowerment-and-Leadership-Tried-and-True-Methods-For-Women-Lawyers&id=1121171 http://ezinearticles.com/?Empowerment-and-Leadership-Tried-and-True-Methods-For-Women-Lawyers&id=1121171 Maister invites readers to plunge in with any chapter, and after I got the flavor of his approach to strategy, I dived into Chapter 17: The Trouble with Lawyers. Almost any lawyer who reads this chapter will recognize that Maister is indeed speaking to us. He highlights four problems that prevent "lawyers from effectively functioning in groups." Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:11:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?David-Maisters-Strategy-and-the-Fat-Smoker&id=1121145 http://ezinearticles.com/?David-Maisters-Strategy-and-the-Fat-Smoker&id=1121145 Rubenstein, who was a trial lawyer for more than twenty-five years, has a good grasp of the challenges and explains clearly how the profession will benefit from widespread leadership development. It convincingly makes the case that leadership (and therefore leadership development training and coaching) offers solutions to many of the problems and challenges facing the profession, including high levels of attorney and client dissatisfaction, growing economic pressures on law firms, increasing lack of civility, and outdated law firm governance practices. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:10:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leadership-For-Lawyers,-Second-Edition&id=1121181 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leadership-For-Lawyers,-Second-Edition&id=1121181 In brief, the book examines the paths taken by numerous sports champions to find the common thread that allowed them to progress through the four stages of success that Citrin has identified: individual, champion, leader, and legacy. He asks what the individuals who managed to leave a legacy learned, what skills they possessed, and how those lessons may be applied in a business setting. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:10:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Dynamic-Path&id=1121184 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Dynamic-Path&id=1121184 The 4th edition of "The Public Domain: How to Find & Use Copyright-Free Writings, Music, Art & More" by Attorney Stephen Fishman is an exceptional guide to this often confusing topic of public domain works that just happen to be free for the taking if you know what to look for and where to look. Published by Nolo, a publisher that is passionate about making the law accessible to everyone, the book is easy to understand by the layperson, but still had depth that I as an attorney found quite satisfying for a basic text on the issues surrounding public domain works. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:45:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Public-Domain-How-to-Find-and-Use-Copyright-Free-Writings,-Music,-Art-and-More-by-Stephen-Fishman&id=1687596 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Public-Domain-How-to-Find-and-Use-Copyright-Free-Writings,-Music,-Art-and-More-by-Stephen-Fishman&id=1687596 Sometimes lawyers make it difficult for laymen to understand what they to know. But author and attorney Jeffrey Condon makes understanding Living Trusts very easy with his analogy to a football game. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:07:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?If-You-Understand-Football-You-Can-Understand-Living-Trusts&id=1682356 http://ezinearticles.com/?If-You-Understand-Football-You-Can-Understand-Living-Trusts&id=1682356 In these uncertain times, with more foreclosures than ever before, a book like this will be very helpful to many people. If you have received a formal foreclosure notice, or are being threatened with foreclosure, this book will guide you through the process and your options. If you just want to know more about foreclosures, this is a very easy primer on the topic. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:56:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Foreclosure-Survival-Guide-Keep-Your-House-Or-Walk-Away-With-Money-in-Your-Pocket&id=1587474 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Foreclosure-Survival-Guide-Keep-Your-House-Or-Walk-Away-With-Money-in-Your-Pocket&id=1587474 The Business Laws in our nation and our regulations have become so complex they seem to be choking the viability of not only our court system, but also adding layers of laws to companies to the point of suffocation. The bureaucracy is not only in government, but it has reached all levels of business small, medium and large. Of course, some rules of the game are needed to help our economic machine with standardization. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:18:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Did-Our-Business-Laws-and-Regulations-Come-From-How-Have-They-Changed?&id=1567962 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Did-Our-Business-Laws-and-Regulations-Come-From-How-Have-They-Changed?&id=1567962 There sure is a lot of talk lately about business regulation that is needed in financial markets, but one also needs to remember that much of the problems we see today are actually the cause and effect of previous regulations. Over regulation by government is almost always a bad idea, throw in a little politics and anything can happen. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:45:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Over-Regulation-on-American-Business&id=1528986 http://ezinearticles.com/?Over-Regulation-on-American-Business&id=1528986 Employment Law is one of the most critical issues facing employees, small business, and corporations. A strong suit of knowledge in this arena today, can save you much stress and a whole lot of money later. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:25:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Legal-Workplace-Investigations-A-Book-Review&id=1527105 http://ezinearticles.com/?Legal-Workplace-Investigations-A-Book-Review&id=1527105 The definition of law as defined in the dictionary shows that there are several types of laws. There are man-made laws, which we are all too familiar with and these include; traffic laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, tax laws, criminal laws and well, just about every type of law to tell us how to live our lives. Then there are laws of physics and natural laws; laws that if you break, there is no forgiveness. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:23:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Law-Book-Review-Murphys-Law-Book-Two&id=1514525 http://ezinearticles.com/?Law-Book-Review-Murphys-Law-Book-Two&id=1514525 The injury known as whiplash causes damage to your ligaments/tendons, which is the tissue that connects your bones; whiplash also causes damage to the muscles in your neck. It is an injury that you are mostly likely to gain in a road traffic accident, when the collision jolts your head forwards. Road traffic accidents may be the most common way that we end up suffering from whiplash but it isn't the only way. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:12:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Whiplash-Can-Affect-You-and-How-to-Make-a-Claim-For-Compensation&id=1490912 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Whiplash-Can-Affect-You-and-How-to-Make-a-Claim-For-Compensation&id=1490912 Vibration White Finger, known in short as VWF is a secondary form of Raynaud's disease, which is an industrial injury that is triggered by continuous use of vibrating hand held machinery. Back in 1911 was when vibration white finger was originally linked to power tools; however it wasn't recognised as a disease until 1985. Vibration white finger is a permanent condition but it is not life threatening. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:50:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Claiming-Compensation-After-Suffering-From-Vibration-White-Finger&id=1490966 http://ezinearticles.com/?Claiming-Compensation-After-Suffering-From-Vibration-White-Finger&id=1490966 Experiencing accidents is a part of life. Even if you take the strictest precautions, nothing will prepare you when accidents decide to strike. What is worse is that personal injury due to accidents may not be our fault. We have as much chance getting injured due to other people's negligence than our own lack of preparedness Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:42:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Personal-Injury&id=1471123 http://ezinearticles.com/?Personal-Injury&id=1471123 Accomplishing accident claims is a hard line to tow. At a crucial time when you need your accident insurance the most, they end up being a disappointment by coaxing you to take less money than what you are entitled to. An accident could mean lost work hours, missed opportunities, and serious physical disabilities. When you have a legit accident claim, you have to make sure that your full right as a policyholder is carried out. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:29:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Accident-Claims&id=1471029 http://ezinearticles.com/?Accident-Claims&id=1471029 Fathers Matter is a user-friendly and practical book and is a step-by-step guide for fathers seeking contact with their children after separation and divorce and all those connected with a father in that situation. It clearly sets out fathers rights to custody. It explains with clarity and compassion how the law affects fathers and navigates the reader through this increasingly complicated area of family law, and potential areas of conflict. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:19:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Essential-Guide-to-Fathers-Rights&id=1287354 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Essential-Guide-to-Fathers-Rights&id=1287354 Fathers Matter is a user-friendly and practical book and is a step-by-step guide for fathers seeking contact with their children after separation and divorce and all those connected with a father in that situation. It clearly sets out fathers rights to custody. It explains with clarity and compassion how the law affects fathers and navigates the reader through this increasingly complicated area of family law, and potential areas of conflict. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:31:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Essential-Guide-to-Fathers-Rights&id=1287354 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Essential-Guide-to-Fathers-Rights&id=1287354 The question in many researchers, law officials, administrators and laymen minds posits, will education attainment reduce criminal activity. In this research project, the writer seeks to describe the effects of education on crime and how it weighs into the development from grade school to university level people. This paper will explore the effects of education on crime, reflecting on the researchers previous project on the Pocono Dilemma, African American Men and Drugs. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:40:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Education-and-Crime&id=1264975 http://ezinearticles.com/?Education-and-Crime&id=1264975 Here are the 5 simple steps to winning lawsuits! It doesn't matter what the case is about ... the winning steps are always the same. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:12:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawsuit-Procedure-At-a-Glance&id=1235711 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lawsuit-Procedure-At-a-Glance&id=1235711 In brief, the book examines the paths taken by numerous sports champions to find the common thread that allowed them to progress through the four stages of success that Citrin has identified: individual, champion, leader, and legacy. He asks what the individuals who managed to leave a legacy learned, what skills they possessed, and how those lessons may be applied in a business setting. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:56:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Dynamic-Path&id=1121184 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Dynamic-Path&id=1121184 This is a 50-page booklet produced by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession based on focus groups interviews with lawyers in over 100 law firms and corporations. The project was clearly directed toward prescribing steps to correct the gaping discrepancy between female representation in law schools (50%) and that the number of female partners in large law firms (13% in 1995, rising to 17% as of 2005, according to a much-discussed New York Times article) rather than toward examining why that discrepancy exists. Lean, terse, and directive, the project hits its mark. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:55:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Empowerment-and-Leadership-Tried-And-True-Methods-For-Women-Lawyers&id=1121171 http://ezinearticles.com/?Empowerment-and-Leadership-Tried-And-True-Methods-For-Women-Lawyers&id=1121171 Rubenstein, who was a trial lawyer for more than twenty-five years, has a good grasp of the challenges and explains clearly how the profession will benefit from widespread leadership development. It convincingly makes the case that leadership (and therefore leadership development training and coaching) offers solutions to many of the problems and challenges facing the profession, including high levels of attorney and client dissatisfaction, growing economic pressures on law firms, increasing lack of civility, and outdated law firm governance practices. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:20:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leadership-for-Lawyers,-Second-Edition&id=1121181 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leadership-for-Lawyers,-Second-Edition&id=1121181 Although it includes a number of illustrative figures, the book's theme is presented in the context of the protagonist's experience, which has never been my favorite kind of book. I much prefer books that state the premise and then use examples to illustrate. Because I so dislike the parable approach, I wouldn't have finished Leadership and Self-Deception had I not already heard so many rave reviews. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:20:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leadership-and-Self-Deception-Getting-Out-of-the-Box&id=1121176 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leadership-and-Self-Deception-Getting-Out-of-the-Box&id=1121176 Maister invites readers to plunge in with any chapter, and after I got the flavor of his approach to strategy, I dived into Chapter 17: The Trouble with Lawyers. Almost any lawyer who reads this chapter will recognize that Maister is indeed speaking to us. He highlights four problems that prevent "lawyers from effectively functioning in groups." Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:16:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?David-Maisters-Strategy-and-the-Fat-Smoker&id=1121145 http://ezinearticles.com/?David-Maisters-Strategy-and-the-Fat-Smoker&id=1121145 Arbitration is the alternative choice available to resolve disputes without going for litigation or trial. Both the parties have to agree that a third party arbitrator will act as both judge and jury. Arbitration can be binding or non-binding but quite often it ends in a settlement. In a non binding arbitration no arbitration award what so ever is issued. The parties may even agree to follow the rules put down by the AAA (American Arbitration Association). Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:33:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Binding-and-Non-Binding-Arbitration&id=1115884 http://ezinearticles.com/?Binding-and-Non-Binding-Arbitration&id=1115884 Government agencies are no longer exempt from environmental laws and a city or municipality must know those laws if they are to make decisions without getting themselves into trouble or cut off from County or Federal Funding. Thus, every city must understand that the water and air pollution they create, they are legally responsible for. It's time for cities to clean up their act. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:13:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Complying-with-Environmental-Law-What-Municipalities-Must-Know&id=1105677 http://ezinearticles.com/?Complying-with-Environmental-Law-What-Municipalities-Must-Know&id=1105677 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.