Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590318737

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.

Civil Trials Bench Book

Civil Trials Bench Book
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2007
Genre: Civil procedure
ISBN:

This book provides guidance for judicial officer in the conduct of civil proceedings, from preliminary matters to the conduct of final proceedings and the assessment of damages and costs. It contains concise statements of relevant legal principles, references to legislation, sample orders for judicial official to use where suitable and checklists applicable to various kinds of issues that arise in the course of managing and conducting civil litigation.

Enforcement of Judgments and Liens in Virginia

Enforcement of Judgments and Liens in Virginia
Author: Doug Rendleman
Publisher: LexisNexis
Total Pages: 536
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1558341587

With the increasing emphasis on consumers' rights & developments in federal debtor-creditor law, Enforcement of Judgments & Liens in Virginia helps the practicing lawyer solve frequently-occurring collection problems.

The Judicial Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Judicial Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Maria Dakolias
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1996-01-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780821336120

"Professional analysis of essential elements of judicial reform, as provided in any country-specific review by the World Bank. As political and economic development continue, greater attention needs to be given to judicial reform. Basic elements of judicial reform include: guaranteeing judicial independence through changes in judicial budgeting, judicial appointment, and disciplinary systems; adopting procedural reforms; enhancing public access to justice; incorporating gender issues in the reform process; and redefining/expanding legal education and training"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.