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.

Recruiting Lawyers

Recruiting Lawyers
Author: Marcia Pennington Shannon
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Lawyers
ISBN: 9781634252263

Recruiting Lawyers: How to Hire the Best Talent, Second Edition provides you with effective and practical strategies that you can incorporate immediately into your recruitment procedures.

The Emergency Sasquatch Ordinance and Other Real Laws that Human Beings Have Actually Dreamed Up, Enacted, and Sometimes Even Enforced

The Emergency Sasquatch Ordinance and Other Real Laws that Human Beings Have Actually Dreamed Up, Enacted, and Sometimes Even Enforced
Author: Kevin Underhill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9781627222693

Here's a collection of wacky written laws where each one was actually thought up by real human beings who then decided after writing it down and upon further reflection that yes, this would be a good rule that everybody should follow. You'll find more than 200 unusual, bizarre, and absurd laws. Above all, all of the laws mentioned in this book are real. The author has even provided citations in case you want to check his work.

Medical Problems of Jail Inmates

Medical Problems of Jail Inmates
Author: Laura M. Maruschak
Publisher:
Total Pages: 9
Release: 2007-10
Genre: Prisoners
ISBN: 9781422316146

In 2002 an estimated 229,000 jail inmates reported having a current medical problem other than a cold or virus. Medical problems reported by inmates included: arthritis, hypertension, asthma, heart problems, cancer, paralysis, stroke, diabetes, kidney problems, liver problems, hepatitis, STD's, TB, or HIV. Other problems included learning impairment, mobility impairment, a mental health condition, or injury since admission. The findings here are based on the 2002 Survey of Inmates in Local Jails. Data are presented separated on medical problems, impairments, & injuries reported by jail inmates. Examines medical problems & other conditions by gender, age, time served since admission, & select background characteristics. Tables.