In The Nine, acclaimed journalist Jeffrey Toobin takes us into the chambers of the most important—and secret—legal body in our country, the Supreme Court, revealing the complex dynamic among the nine people who decide the law of the land. An institution at a moment of transition, the Court now stands at a crucial point, with major changes in store on such issues as abortion, civil ...

Manufacturer: Anchor
Written By: Jeffrey Toobin

In their professional lives courtroom lawyers must do these two things well: speak persuasively and write persuasively. In this noteworthy book, two of the most noted legal writers of our day Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner systematically present every important idea about judicial persuasion in a fresh, entertaining way. Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges is a guide for ...

Manufacturer: Thomson West
Written By: Antonin Scalia, Bryan A. Garner

"Can we get some reality in here?" asks Judy Sheindlin, former supervising judge for Manhattan Family Court. For twenty-four years she has laid down the law as she understands it: If you want to eat, you have to work. If you have children, you'd better support them. If you break the law, you have to pay. If you tap the public purse, you'd better be accountable. ...

Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
Written By: Judy Sheindlin

A favorite among law students and professors alike, the Examples & Explanations series is ideal for studying, reviewing and testing your understanding through application of hypothetical examples. Authored by leading professors with extensive classroom experience, Examples & Explanations titles offer hypothetical questions in the subject area, complemented by detailed explanations that ...

Manufacturer: Aspen Publishers
Written By: Best

For two decades Civil Procedure: Examples and Explanations has helped students understand the intricacies of civil procedure. Professor Glannon, using the extremely successful Examples and Explanations format that he created, teaches students about civil procedure in an entertaining and elucidating way. Now in its Sixth Edition, this amazing study aid continues to provide clear, engaging ...

Manufacturer: Aspen Publishers Inc.
Written By: Joseph W. Glannon

Presents to the reader a selection of the finest closing arguments in American history. Softcover. DLC: Summation (Law)--U.S.

Manufacturer: Scribner
Written By: Michael S Lief, Ben Bycel, H. Mitchell Caldwell

A distinguished and experienced appellate court judge, Richard A. Posner offers in this new book a unique and, to orthodox legal thinkers, a startling perspective on how judges and justices decide cases. When conventional legal materials enable judges to ascertain the true facts of a case and apply clear pre-existing legal rules to them, Posner argues, they do so straightforwardly; that is ...

Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
Written By: Richard A. Posner

The Glannon Guides form a new series conceived by Joe Glannon, author of the highly successful Examples & Explanations titles "Civil Procedure" and "Law of Torts." Through multiple choice Q&A, test your knowledge and use the detailed explanations of right and wrong answers to analyze your responses. Many new titles are coming soon!

Manufacturer: Aspen Publishers
Written By: Joseph W. Glannon

Ideal for reviewing legal topics point-by-point, these comprehensive Law in a Flash Card Sets contain succinct questions and provide precise answers on the flip side. Perfect for a portable, on-the-go review.

Manufacturer: Aspen Publishers, Inc.
Written By: Steven Emanuel

This study aid features an innovative method of content organization. It uses a checklist format to lead students through questions they need to ask to fully evaluate the legal problem they are trying to solve. It also synthesizes the material in a way that most students are unable to do on their own, and assembles the different issues, presenting a clear guide to procedural analysis that students ...

Manufacturer: West
Written By: Benjamin Spencer