A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions

A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions
Author: Marcy Hogan Greer
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 1412
Release: 2010
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781604429558

Complete with a state-by-state analysis of the ways in which the class action rules differ from the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23, this comprehensive guide provides practitioners with an understanding of the intricacies of a class action lawsuit. Multiple authors contributed to the book, mainly 12 top litigators at the premiere law firm of Fulbright and Jaworski, L.L.P.

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.

Professional Responsibility in Litigation

Professional Responsibility in Litigation
Author: Douglas R. Richmond
Publisher:
Total Pages: 939
Release: 2016
Genre: Legal ethics
ISBN: 9781634254410

Facing numerous professional responsibility challenges, trial and appellate lawyers must handle significant problems that can arise suddenly or in difficult circumstances. Written by experienced trial and appellate lawyers, this updated edition focuses on the responsibilities of practicing lawyers. Organized as an anthology with chapters that trace the life of a lawsuit from start to finish, each chapter covers a key aspect of litigation in depth. It begins with an examination of the professional responsibility issues attending pre-suit investigations and the initiation of litigation, and concludes with a discussion of the professional responsibilities unique to appellate lawyers. Chapters address key issues, such as pre-suit investigation; co-counsel and referral relationships; surreptitious investigations and discovery; ethics of e-discovery; receipt and release of confidential information; expert witness conflicts of interest; false testimony; lawyers as witnesses; and more.

Toxic Tort Litigation

Toxic Tort Litigation
Author: Arthur F. Foerster
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781627221276

Trying a toxic tort case is very different from other high-stakes litigation. This practice-focused guide explores the specific and often unique elements that distinguish this type of litigation, including the differing theories of liability and damages and the key procedural and substantive defenses to toxic tort claims. Other topics include scientific and medical evidence and causation, case strategy, trial management, settlement considerations, and causation standards that apply in four regions of the country, reviewing the standards that apply in every state.

Litigating the Aviation Case

Litigating the Aviation Case
Author: Andrew J. Harakas
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781634255806

Aviation law is a constantly evolving area of practice, continuing to change in response to the many challenges facing the industry. Litigating these cases is notoriously complex and challenging, requiring extensive expertise with aviation and engineering principles coupled with detailed legal analysis. A long-trusted resource, this updated edition of Litigating the Aviation Case provides current information and strategic guidance on all aspects of aviation litigation. An overview and analysis of the current legal issues in aviation litigation by the most prominent names in the aviation legal community, this revised edition offers important updates and insights on traditional issues as well as in-depth discussion of current and evolving topics, many of which are in response to the multijurisdictional nature of aviation. The book's 38 chapters address critical issues in aviation litigation, including: - Jurisdiction- Forum non conveniens- Preemption- The Montreal Convention- Unruly passengers- Preservation of evidence- Insurance coverage- Damages- The impact of trade sanctions and Medicare on litigation, and moreWritten by practicing litigators who share their insights and expertise, this compendium offers strategic guidance on the full array of aviation litigation issues, including: - Locating recognized sub-specialists- Maximizing the effectiveness of evidence- Presenting effective opening and closing statements- Cross-examining witnesses- Developing winning trial strategies

Ridesharing Law and Liability

Ridesharing Law and Liability
Author: Zachary B. Pyers
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020
Genre: Automated vehicles
ISBN: 9781641057783

"This book can serve as a resource to the practitioner who is examining both the liability and regulatory issues surrounding ridesharing companies"--

The Handbook on Additional Insureds

The Handbook on Additional Insureds
Author: Michael Menapace
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Additional insureds (Insurance law)
ISBN: 9781614381594

At its most fundamental nature, the purpose of additional insured coverage is to protect the additional insured from claims of vicarious liability, that is, liability based entirely on the relationship between two insureds, as opposed to any active negligence on the part of the additional insured. The Handbook on Additional Insureds serves as that resource by addressing all aspects practitioners are faced with when dealing with this complex coverage.