Robert Martin shines the spotlight of truth on the dismal state of free speech in Canada. With impeccable research and a clear, conversational tone, Robert provides devastating commentary on the absurdity of political correctness and post-modern liberalism.

Tomorrow's Lawyers predicts fundamental and irreversible changes in the world of law. For Richard Susskind, best-selling author of The End of Lawyers?, the future of legal service will be neither Grisham nor Rumpole. Instead, it will be a world of virtual courts, Internet-based global legal businesses, online document production, commoditized service, legal process outsourcing, and web-based simulated practice. Legal markets will be liberalized, with new jobs for lawyers and new employers too. This book is a definitive guide to this future - for young and aspiring lawyers, and for all who want to modernize our legal and justice systems. It introduces the new legal landscape and offers practical guidance for those who intend to build careers and businesses in law. Tomorrow's Lawyers is divided into three parts. The first is an updated restatement of Richard Susskind's views on the future of legal services, as laid out in his previous bestselling works, The Future of Law, Transforming the Law, and The End of Lawyers?. He identifies the key drivers of change, such as the economic downturn, and considers how these will impact on the legal marketplace. In the second part, Susskind sketches out the new legal landscape as he predicts it, including the changing role of law firms, and in-house lawyers, and the coming of virtual hearings and online dispute resolution. The third part focuses on the prospects for aspiring lawyers, predicting what new jobs and new employers there will be, and equipping prospective lawyers with penetrating questions to put to their current and future employers. This is the essential introduction to the future of law for those who want to succeed in the rapidly changing legal landscape.

The clergy abuse scandal has posed the greatest threat to the traditional understanding of the Catholic priesthood since the Protestant Reformation. Now, as then, the deadliest attacks are coming from within the Church. In an attempt to improve a system that allowed a small minority of the clergy to violate children and ameliorate the gross negligence of some bishops who recycled these predators, the American bishops instituted the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in 2002. It is, unfortunately, doing the Church more harm than good.

In Hope Springs Eternal in the Priestly Breast, Fr. James Valladares shows how justice and charity have been violated by some bishops in dealing with accused priests. He examines the pertinent canons that guide the Church's judicial system and finds that these are often ignored or wrongly applied. He provides true cases that highlight the injustice of the process and the agony of priests who have been subjected to the charter's draconian mandates.

The Church has incurred tremendous financial losses because of settlements rising from both legitimate and false claims. Her image has been marred by the secular media, which has taken advantage of the crisis. Even so, we often fail to understand how trivial these are in comparison to the damage done to the priesthood by the enactment of the charter's policies. This is the most pressing issue that the bishops need to address.

BASIC LEGAL DRAFTING offers down-to-earth instruction on how to draft well-organized and clearly articulated legal documents. A culmination of twenty-five years of teaching in the highly regarded Legal Drafting Program at the University of Florida College of Law, the book is designed to be used as a resource for law students and practicing attorneys, as well as a textbook for drafting classes. The text is particularly strong in its discussions of how to organize a document, often the most difficult task facing a drafter and typically under-addressed in other drafting manuals. Equally useful are the very concrete recommendations on how to articulate the language of a document in order to achieve clarity and precision. The text helpfully distinguishes traditional drafting principles from common conventions and stylistic preferences. The litigation chapter addresses complaints, answers and motions. Useful examples range from a simple negligence complaint to a complex statutory-based multi-count complaint and appropriate responses. The contracts chapter includes an extensive discussion, with examples, on how to create for any contract a logical, coherent framework that underlines the drafter's (and presumably the client's) intentions. The chapter addresses in detail the articulation of particular provisions, including definitions, termination and exculpatory provisions. Its comprehensive discussion of how to recognize and avoid various types of ambiguity will prove useful beyond the contract drafting context. The legislation chapter identifies common legislative protocols and applies, within those protocols, many of the organization and articulation principles set out in the contracts chapter. While the text uses litigation documents, contracts and legislation as the bases for its discussions, Basic Legal Drafting offers practical, realistic advice and instructions that will be useful to the drafter of any type of legal document.

This book is about knowledge management (KM) in law firms. Knowledge has gained increased recognition in management literature as well as in management practice over the last decade as an important strategic resource and differentiating factor. The focus of the book is on the academic and practical efforts directed at identifying essential KM issues such as the form of knowledge and cultural values in law firms, as well as mechanisms that, for example, support sharing and developing knowledge in law firms.

Human Rights Law provides trainee and practising solicitors with a comprehensive overview of human rights law and the sources of human rights protection in Ireland. The book lays out the foundations of human rights law and considers the protections afforded at national, European and international level, charting the integration of the ECHR into Irish law and the role of the UN. Featuring chapters on due process, liberty, freedom of expression, equality and the right to life and bodily integrity, it offers a unique discussion of key human rights from the perspectives of Irish, ECHR and EU law. Useful guidance on refugee and immigration law is also provided. This fourth edition has been fully updated to cover all recent legislative changes and case law. The manual's thorough approach and practical focus make it an essential reference not only for trainee solicitors on the Professional Practice Courses, but also for students, academics and practitioners in the field.

This candid, no-nonsense guide to excelling as a commercial lawyer offers a frank and forthright look at the modern solicitors' profession. The book advises those who seek to make a career out of commercial lawyering, and it goes far beyond the common-sense guidance found in other current texts. This is an honest and up-to-the-minute look at how to succeed early on in the profession, written by a UK lawyer who offers a unique combination of experience as a practitioner, trainer, and law firm voyeur. 21st-Century Solicitor takes into account the vast changes that the profession has undergone during the past few years. No longer is success in the law dependent on technical aptitude alone. While good solicitors undoubtedly have to be able to understand and apply the law, to achieve success they must also master a range of what used to be called 'soft skills.' Taking this into account, the book explores every facet of what makes a modern, successful solicitor, concentrating in particular on personal branding and recognizing the importance of self-awareness when working in a law firm. Combining humor with pragmatism, it surfs lightly through theory, concentrating on practical and easily accessible hints and tips for young solicitors wanting to make a positive lasting impression from day one.

The legal profession is currently undergoing a fundamental change in the way law is practiced as a result of technology, globalization, and an unstable economy. In order to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global market, solos and small firms need to learn how to integrate processes, technology, and sound business judgment into their practices. Discussing such relevant topics as cost containment, efficiency, and project management; cloud productivity tools; creating a virtual law office; security, ethics, and regulation in the cloud; the future of international security regulation; content marketing; and alternative fee agreements, Law Practice Strategy: Creating a New Business Model for Solos and Small Firms runs the gamut of pertinent information unlike any other resource available today. By showing how to integrate each of these concepts and practices, a successful business model with breadth and vision emerges for solos and small firms. There are currently a number of books being published that focus on just one or two isolated elements-or "pillars"-of the evolving law practice management landscape dealing with the integration of processes, technology, and sound business judgment. None, however, incorporate all of the pillars in a comprehensive, accessible format like Law Practice Strategy: Creating a New Business Model for Solos and Small Firms. Uniquely targeted and highly ambitious, it is the go-to source for constructing a viable business strategy for the solo and small firms in need of an entrepreneurial makeover to survive in a revolutionary new paradigm. Culled from a unique blend of twenty-two years of professional experience in both law practice and business, this cutting edge primer is the book for tomorrow available today, focusing not on how to keep up with the curve, but how to get ahead of it by understanding the curve as it forms and acting on that understanding.

In 1936 Piero Calamandrei, an Italian lawyer and law professor, published Elogio dei Giudici Scritto da un Avvocato, a wry collectionof maxims, anecdotes and observations on the nature of the legalprocess. Translated in 1946 as Eulogy of Judges, Written by a Lawyer, it gradually acquired a reputation among sophisticated legal circlesas the best lawyer's book ever written. Written by a self-describedmember of the "Piero Calamandrei Freemasonry Society," Eulogy ofLawyers revives the spirit of its great predecessor while shifting thefocus to the other side of the bench.Preface by Bryan A. Garner, President, LawProse, Inc.; Distinguished Research Professor of Law, SouthernMethodist University, Dallas, Texas; Editor, current editions ofBlack's Law Dictionary."Stein is a rare breed: a superb, noted advocate - one of the finestof his day - who is also a literary essayist. I can think of only twocomparable predecessors: Lord Brougham and Clarence Darrow." --Bryan A.Garner, Preface, xii-xiii.Jacob A. Stein has, for over 60 years, conducted a trial practice. Hehas been an adjunct professor at American University Law School, George Washington University Law School, and Georgetown University LawSchool where he has taught for the last 21 years. He has beenpresident of the District of Columbia Bar. He has served on variousjudicial committees connected with the Federal Judiciary. He wasappointed in 1985 to serve as the United States Independent Counsel toinquire as to the suitability of the President's choice as AttorneyGeneral of the United States. His articles have appeared in The American Scholar, Times Literary Supplement, The Washington Post, TheWilson Quarterly, the Washington Lawyer, the Green Bag, Litigation, and other publications. His books include Legal Spectator & More(2003), The Law of Law Firms (1994), Closing Argument: The Art and theLaw (1969) and other titles.

A step-by-step guide to starting a 21st century law office. For the solo practicioner who wishes to make a good living while embracing a new type of law practice. From picking an office to technology issues to advertising. You don't need big dollars to start and compete with other attorneys--you just need a plan and this book provides it.

Anyone who gets through law school knows a lot about the law. The problem is that they don't know how to run a law practice and provide legal services to clients. This book provides lawyers with the nuts and bolts of doing just that as well as how to keep clients coming back-in other words-how to be a lawyer and make money.
"How to be a Lawyer" is a collection of those proven techniques and procedures, along with insights gained from years of experience, in a format designed to help lawyers have a more rewarding experience in their chosen profession. The lawyer who attracts and satisfies more clients makes more money. This book tells you how to do that and more. It reveals the secrets to minimizing necessary administrative tasks and allowing lawyers to do what they are trained to do - provide legal services to clients.

A practical guide for the newly graduated court reporting student, this book is a great way to start your profession looking and acting like a seasoned veteran. Great for beginning students as well, it reveals scores of helpful hints you can put to use immediately in the field. It helps you create and sustain a reputation that will translate into more lucrative and fascinating assignments.

Amler: Pleitstukke is die Afrikaans vertaling van die bekende en gerespekteerde Engelse titel, Amler's precedents of pleadings, die vinnige en maklike gids tot pleitstukke en eisoorsake. 'n Groot verskeidenheid nuttige presedente voorbeelde is ingesluit om besige lede van die regslui by te staan met die optrek van pleitstukke. Daar is notas wat die presedente verduidelik en die wet in detail uiteensit soos dit deur die howe toegedien en ontwikkel word.

A Substantial Collection of Legal Maxims That is Now an Accepted Classic Each maxim is expertly translated, and enhanced by Broom's knowledgeable explanatory essays that provide the source and meaning, and are in themselves extremely well-annotated. Taken in light of his excellent classification system, Broom's essays will facilitate an understanding of the principles of common law. This popular book obtained a wide circulation and went through many editions, this being a reprint of the eighth (and last) American edition of 1882. Includes an Alphabetical List of Legal Maxims, a Table of Cases and Index. "His is the very best book of the kind extant." -J.G. Marvin, Legal Bibliography 152 Herbert Broom 1815-1822] was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and was called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1840, where he occupied the post of reader of common law. He was the author of two novels and several works on different aspects of law, including Commentaries on the Common Law (1856), Constitutional Law Viewed in Relation to Common Law and Exemplified by Cases (1866) and Philosophy of Law: Notes and Lectures 1876-8. CONTENTS Ch.I. Sec. I. Rules Founded in Public Policy Sec. II. Rules of Legislative Policy Ch. II. Maxims Relating to the Crown Ch. III. Sec. I. The Judicial Office Sec. II. The Mode of Administering Justice Ch. IV. Rules of Logic Ch. V. Fundamental Legal Principles Ch. VI. Acquisition, Enjoyment and Transfer of Property Sec. I. The Mode of Acquiring Property Sec. II. Property-Its Rights and Liabilities Sec. III. The Transfer of Property Ch. VII. Rules Relating to Marriage and Descent Ch. VIII. The Interpretation of Deeds and Written Instruments Ch. IX. The Law of Contracts Ch. X. Maxims Applicable to the Law of Evidence

This short helpful guide on the intricacies of Child Custody is written with the needs and wants of men in mind. Direct answers to the most asked questions, with explanations that are in regular English, make this book readable and useful. The case studies, and the Essays for Fathers are bonus features, that highlight the law of Child Custody.

Lawyers perform many tasks. This book focuses on the core tasks with law. The core tasks are as follows: Organising law. This covers ascertaining the overall structure of an area of law. It also covers the task of organising an individual legal rule by dividing it into its elements and consequences. Making law. This explains the making of statute law and common law. Interpreting law. This explains the interpretation of statute law and common law. Using law in litigation and transactions. This explains the overall task. This also explains two specific tasks, namely applying law to facts and proving facts Communicating law. This involves the major tasks of writing law. Discussion includes advice on how to answer a problem question. This also involves reading law. Discussion includes advice on reading cases and statutes.

Lawyers perform many tasks. This book focuses on the core tasks with law. The core tasks are as follows: Structuring law Making law Interpreting law Using law in litigation and transactions, which involves two major tasks, namely applying law to facts and proving facts This book: examines the concepts of rationality and irrationality describes the reasoning processes that should underlie the core tasks that lawyers perform. These reasoning processes should ensure that each task is done as effectively and efficiently as human endeavour can make it. The main reasoning processes are as follows - conditional statement, deduction, induction, abduction, analogy, probability, policy, analysing ambiguity and observation. explains how an understanding of the reasoning processes that should be used becomes a basis for legal method since it is the basic for constructing models for working with law. However, it explains these only briefly since there is a full discussion of these models in a companion book Legal Method.