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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy : Repay Your Debts (11th Edition)
Published in Paperback by NOLO (2006)
Authors: Stephen Elias and Robin Leonard
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Repay Your Debts (8th Edition)
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2007-09-14
This book was very informative, I own a Bankruptcy Petition Preparer Service. To broaden my expertise in Chapter 13, I purchased this book. With the information in this book alone, I am now able to expand my business by offering Chapter 13 service to Attorneys. Five Stars for this book.

Good job
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2004-05-09
The author did a good job organizing the information in this book.

I would also recommend Surviving Financial Disasters by Tiffany R. Love which comes with a CD ROM and actual sample court documents from someone who has been there and done that. Also tells what to expect after you filed your papers.

A top reference both for filers and for public library reference sections.
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2007-03-04
If you're behind on your bills and creditors are threatening, you can consider filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection - and the 8th updated edition of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy will save you a fortune in attorney fees and confusion. Learn how to determine qualifications, understanding the law's protections, fill out and file forms, pay off debts and represent yourself in court: it's been completely rewritten to reflect the latest changes to federal bankruptcy law and includes all the latest facts, making this a top reference both for filers and for public library reference sections.

This is another great one,
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 14 total.
Review Date: 2002-10-16
This book also showed me how to MOtions and I feel like I can now do a motion for anything. Another great one for nolo.

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City on Fire: The Explosion That Devastated a Texas Town and Ignited a Historic Legal Battle
Published in Paperback by Harper Paperbacks (2004-01-01)
Author: Bill Minutaglio
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pipi
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-08-14
This is a book about a bit of history I had never knew about.

It is a great read, very interesting.

Page Turner
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-06-13
I went to school on Galveston Island and the disaster was discussed during the anniversary of the horrific event, so I was pleased to get a very readable account. Short chapters make it easy for even the busiest reader to get through. It has intrigue,politics,race relations,corporate greed and human interest antedotes. The author is from Texas so he is able to add some of the regional seasoning to the story. Was glad to see there was some follow up of the main characters years after the event. A must read!!!

Unknown tragedy
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-05-28
As a fan of disaster books, I was surprised to find that I had never read about the Texas City explosion. Apparently it was soon forgotten and I am dismayed, but not surprised, at the outcome for the survivors.
This book clearly outlines the explosion and aftermath. However,it would certainly have been helpful to have some maps as the photographs were taken afterwards and it is sometimes difficult to get oriented.
I am actually rating this a 4.5, mainly because the writing style is very composed and almost flat. While I am not a fan of exclamation points and screaming capital letters, the author is a bit too detatched. I would like to have had a bit more emotion in the telling of what was certainly a major tragedy.

Fantastic tragedy long forgotten
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2004-12-12
Mr. Minutaglio's City on Fire was very hard to put down after the first few pages. A priest foreshadows his own death in the Texas City Disaster. You feel like you really get to know the people in the story, which is amazing since it covers the whole town's experience leading up to and following the ammonium-nitrate explosions. It wasn't too long ago this explosion happened in sight of known history. However, little do we learn from the past as we watch big goverment, big business, greed and human ignorance take us down similar paths that we are helpless to control collectively, whereas individuals find grace by doing what they believe to be right.

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Clinicians in Court: A Guide to Subpoenas, Depositions, Testifying, and Everything Else You Need to Know
Published in Hardcover by The Guilford Press (2002-08-15)
Authors: Allan E. Barsky, Jonathan W. Gould, and Allan Barsky
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super course
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2002-11-22
Used this for a college course - very informative and fun to use.

No trial and error
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2002-10-15
Very useful... helps when you need it most. Demystifies court processes. Takes the advantage away from lawyers when you're on the witness stand. Thanks.

Practical and helpful
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2003-11-08
Clinicians in Court is a clearly written, practical guide for therapists who find themselves drawn into the legal system. It provides a map for clinicians navigating the potentially risky terrain of the courts. The book cuts to the chase and provides much needed "how to" info in a manner that is very accessable to those who never intended to spend their time testifying in court, but find themselves in that position.

Saved me
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2002-11-22
When I got a call from a lawyer, I didn't know what to do. I found this book online, and wow was I lucky. Lots of useful trips which kept me out of trouble. Thank you.

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Combating Arson-For-Profit: Advanced Techniques for Investigators
Published in Paperback by Battelle Press (1998-07)
Authors: David J. Icove, Vernon B. Wherry, and J. David Schroeder
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combating arson.
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 12 total.
Review Date: 2002-05-11
hi my name is chris j coombes and i am a firefighter and arson is not good in california. arson is a big combat for firefighters. i wish that evere arsonist knows how hard we fight the fire's they dont want us to get them but we will fight fire with fire.. and they will see that we are going to get them and mack them pay. thank you chris j coombes..

A must for any serious arson investigator or academician
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 1998-08-27
Having used the 1st edition for many years, I was most interested to discover that the 2nd edition has been revised to include the latest in technological innovations including computer modeling. An invaluable publication!

quite informative a must buy for the serious arson invest.
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 1998-08-02
This is one of the first books written in regards to this type of arson. The civilized world loses billions of dollars every year in property and lives do to this crime. This book should be read by all serious arson fighters

An authoritative, easy-to-follow investigative resource.
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 10 total.
Review Date: 1998-10-02
Combating Arson for Profit is a most welcome guide to the investigation of fraud. As an insurance company S.I.U. investigator, I recommend this to all those involved in these complex cases. The reader will discover how to conduct the "paper chase", document evidence, write professional reports, and assure the most comprehensive case for court. Highly recommended!

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A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy)
Published in Paperback by Wiley-Blackwell (1999-06-11)
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Thank God He Wrote This
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-11-22
The diversity and varying depth of legal theories and critical perspectives created a clear need for this book. Its compartmentalized structure and breadth of vision is deeply appreciated. Prospective readers can be assured that the various articles, written by well-respected leading scholars, are aimed at the introductory level. Their achievement is one of complete comprehensibility - no advanced degree required. The superior quality of the various articles in this most commendable work cannnot be understated.

(Paperback edition) The paper is of acceptable but lower grade quality. The text font is readable but left me with the impression that the publishing company used an old IBM Selectric typewriter.

Admirably fills a void in legal education
Helpful Votes: 11 out of 12 total.
Review Date: 2000-04-09
The editor's goal in assembling this Companion was to make the philosophy of law accessible and interesting to the non-specialist. He states that he wanted to publish a text that introduces law students to the theoretical underpinnings of the law. He has succeeded admirably in reaching his goal. It is unfortunately the case that most law schools in the United States fail to introduce law students to the philosophy of law-such courses are usually elective, and most students take only courses that will help them pass the bar or assist them in their jobs. As a result, many American lawyers have only a superficial understanding of our legal system-they lack an understanding of the nature and functions of law that would not only enrich their lives, but that would also prepare them to make more meaningful contributions to the profession and to society. The Blackwell Companion can fill this void in law school curriculum, and it should be required reading for all law school students. Moreover, the approachable nature of the Companion should prove inviting to the undergraduate. It may even encourage students that are interested in the nature and functions of law to attend law school-an institution that is often the haven of those that are only interested in pursuing or preserving money and prestige. Highly recommended.

Immensely valuable.
Helpful Votes: 21 out of 22 total.
Review Date: 2000-09-18
I recently started law school myself at the age of 37. A few months before I did so, I took reviewer Richard King's advice (below) and bought this Companion. It is indeed everything he describes.

Not only will the articles provide solid, helpful overviews on specific topics, but the bibliographies will lead the reader on to other works on specific topics. This one is a keeper.

Although parts of it will be easier to read for those with some background in philosophy, such a background is not strictly necessary. And the essays on introductory topics (torts, contracts, property, etc.) may serve the intelligent student as well as a shelf-full of "Nutshell" volumes.

This volume will also be of interest to readers who are already involved in the philosophy of law; a number of the articles herein were written by well-known names in the field (e.g. Jules Coleman, Ernest Weinrib) and can't be found elsewhere.

And if you're just now introducing yourself to a particular field of legal theory -- law and economics, say, or legal formalism -- the introductions in this volume are worth reading _before_ picking up specific books on the topic in question. You'll be better equipped to read even, say, Mercuro/Medema's excellent _Economics and the Law_ or Weinrib's also excellent _The Idea of Private Law_ after reading the overviews presented here.

Complete, thorough, and well written.
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 1999-11-28
This book is a magnificent resource for law students and lawyers. Each chapter is written by a different author, and it explains the philosophy of a different legal aspect (ie contracts, torts, criminal law, etc). Also, each section contains a thorough bibliography of each subject, which is extremely useful.

If you don't want to spend as much, buy the paperback edition, but I highly recommend you get the hardcover, as this will be a book you will use throughout your carreer and professional life, and the hardcover is very nicely binded.

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The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases, and Licenses
Published in Paperback by Carolina Academic Press (1999-02-01)
Author: Michael L. Rustad
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The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases, and Licenses
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Review Date: 2001-01-29
Suffolk University Law School's Thomas F. Lambert Jr. Professor of Law and Director of High Technology Law Program, Michael L. Rustad's The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases and Licenses is a clear, concise text that provides useful and easily understandable examples for learning and applying the Uniform Commercial Code's Articles 2, and 2A. The text is laid out in chapter format each dealing with a different aspect of the UCC and is published in softbound text by Carolina Academic Press. The text also contains a section on proposed Article 2B which has evolved into NCCUSL's Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA).

The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases and Licenses is a tremendous resource for the law student who requires a mastery of sales and leases law, and how the Uniform Commercial Code's Articles 2 and 2A apply to real-world situations. Professor Rustad's treatise tames the "terrible 2s beast" for the most timid through the use of examples, and useful quick-reference charts.

The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases and Licenses contains practical problems that apply and analyze the methodology of Articles 2 and 2A with unpretentious, straightforward, succinct model answers. The text contain useful hints segments and indispensable tables for use as quick reference to determine which specific UCC section applies to a given set of facts. The treatise contains an informative discussion on the Federal Counterpart to Article 2, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act and provides information on other relevant bodies of sales law. There is a clear summary of the Vienna Convention or the Convention for the International Sale of Goods which applies to many international sales of goods between merchants.

Professor Rustad's draws upon his boyhood on a Minnesota farm to illustrate concepts of sales law. Those raised in a large metropolitan city learn all about agricultural commodities and the travails of farm life. His examples include such oddities as Alvin, the "Beefalow" and examples of sales nightmares to educate the law student to protect his against clients against, such as the defective watermelon seeds that required the farmer to destroy his harvest equipment and entire crop where his only remedy was the cost or replacement of the seeds. The text provides insightful examples on offer, tender, acceptance and rejection of goods and latent damages such as when a wool manufacturer shipped defective wool that did not manifest its defect until woven into sweaters, sold to consumers, and subsequently washed by the consumer. The text walks the student through the methodology of the UCC clearly demonstrating which specific sections of the code to apply and how to apply them in a real-world setting as a lawyer.

The text discusses how to apply common law causes of action through Article 1 of the UCC and provides useful tests to determine if a transaction is actually a sale or a lease. The text also describes the predominant purpose and gravamen tests for hybrid transactions such as computers loaded with software to determine which body of law applies.

Overall, the book is an exceptional resource of information containing practical and useful material for preparing for an exam or the multistate bar. The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases and Licenses is highly recommended for the law student and law library. The book is also a useful reference for associates or business persons interested in a good overview of sales, leases and licenses.

The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases, and Licenses
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2001-01-29
Suffolk University Law School's Thomas F. Lambert Jr. Professor of Law and Director of High Technology Law Program, Michael L. Rustad's The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases and Licenses is a clear, concise text that provides useful and easily understandable examples for learning and applying the Uniform Commercial Code's Articles 2, and 2A. The text is laid out in chapter format each dealing with a different aspect of the UCC and is published in softbound text by Carolina Academic Press. The text also contains a section on proposed Article 2B which has evolved into NCCUSL's Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA).

The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases and Licenses is a tremendous resource for the law student who requires a mastery of sales and leases law, and how the Uniform Commercial Code's Articles 2 and 2A apply to real-world situations. Professor Rustad's treatise tames the "terrible 2s beast" for the most timid through the use of examples, and useful quick-reference charts.

The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases and Licenses contains practical problems that apply and analyze the methodology of Articles 2 and 2A with unpretentious, straightforward, succinct model answers. The text contain useful hints segments and indispensable tables for use as quick reference to determine which specific UCC section applies to a given set of facts. The treatise contains an informative discussion on the Federal Counterpart to Article 2, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act and provides information on other relevant bodies of sales law. There is a clear summary of the Vienna Convention or the Convention for the International Sale of Goods which applies to many international sales of goods between merchants.

Professor Rustad's draws upon his boyhood on a Minnesota farm to illustrate concepts of sales law. Those raised in a large metropolitan city learn all about agricultural commodities and the travails of farm life. His examples include such oddities as Alvin, the "Beefalow" and examples of sales nightmares to educate the law student to protect his against clients against, such as the defective watermelon seeds that required the farmer to destroy his harvest equipment and entire crop where his only remedy was the cost or replacement of the seeds. The text provides insightful examples on offer, tender, acceptance and rejection of goods and latent damages such as when a wool manufacturer shipped defective wool that did not manifest its defect until woven into sweaters, sold to consumers, and subsequently washed by the consumer. The text walks the student through the methodology of the UCC clearly demonstrating which specific sections of the code to apply and how to apply them in a real-world setting as a lawyer.

The text discusses how to apply common law causes of action through Article 1 of the UCC and provides useful tests to determine if a transaction is actually a sale or a lease. The text also describes the predominant purpose and gravamen tests for hybrid transactions such as computers loaded with software to determine which body of law applies.

Overall, the book is an exceptional resource of information containing practical and useful material for preparing for an exam or the multistate bar. The Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases and Licenses is highly recommended for the law student and law library. The book is also a useful reference for associates or business persons interested in a good overview of sales, leases and licenses.

Detailed explanation of Articles 2, 2A and 2B of the UCC
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 1999-02-21
For the interested business person, lawyer, or law student, this book unpacks difficult sales, leases and software licensing law in an easy to read and humorous manner. This is the first book to offer a detailed analysis of proposed Article 2B of the UCC which will apply to cyberspace and online transactions.

Clear, practical analysis of Articles 2, 2A, and proposed 2B
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 1999-03-03
Michael Rustad's book on the Concepts and Methods of Sales, Leases and Licenses clearly presents how U.C.C. Articles 2 and 2A work in the real world. It also covers proposed Article 2B. This book is a superior resource for legal professionals and law students because it is organized and concise without being dry. The Helpful Hints are excellent summaries of the issues discussed in the main text. Another strong feature is the Practice Problems, which unlike many other texts, include answers and don't merely pose questions. These Practice Problems are generally based on real legal controversies. The Article 2B section contains an informative overview of the ALI's development of a legal structure intended to cover computer information transactions. Since proposed Article 2B is still being drafted, the book also notes the web site where the most recent draft of Article 2B may be found. Finally, the Appendix contains a review section designed to assist law students in exam preparation. I heartily recommend this book for those interested in this area of the law.

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Conduct in Question: The First In A Trilogy
Published in Paperback by iUniverse, Inc. (2005-09-29)
Author: Mary E. Martin
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Reviewed by Janelle Martin
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Review Date: 2007-01-28
Harry Jenkins, a lawyer with a small firm in Toronto, is viewed by many lawyers as a dinosaur. Believing in hard work and honesty, he often finds his beliefs challenged by fellow lawyers and his wife. Yet it is exactly these traits which endear him to some of his oldest, and the firms most valuable, clients. And it is his perseverance which both gets him involved in his clients' troubles, and often save the day - but not his marriage. Yet there is a reward waiting for Harry, a burgeoning relationship with the beautiful real estate agent, Natasha.

Harry Jenkins has worked under his senior partner's thumb for years in a Toronto small estates practice. When his partner drops dead from a stroke in their office, suddenly Harry is on his own and free to run their law-firm his own way. Almost immediately, he is swept into the conflict surrounding the estate of his wealthy client, Marjorie Deighton, and his naïveté lands him in the midst of a massive money-laundering scheme, engineered by the enigmatic Mr. Chin. Harry is convinced Marjorie was murdered but Sergeant Welkom gives little credence to his theories until Marjorie's will is stolen and her maid found murdered


At the root of Conduct in Question is the sadistic murderer dubbed by the media as "The Florist." The Florist haunts Toronto, a serial killer who marks his victims with his "art," floral designs he carves into their skin. The Florist hides behind the rigidly controlled mask he presents the world. Is The Florist somehow involved in the money-laundering scheme in which Harry is mired? Will Harry, despite his naïveté and personal troubles, find the answers before The Florist kills again?

Mary E. Martin has crafted a solid beginning to her trilogy of legal thrillers. A bit slow at the start, readers will soon be drawn into the drama created by the bickering members of Marjorie's family, and the slowly blossoming relationship between Harry and realtor Natasha Boretsky. Harry is a very human character who is torn between his desire to uphold the ethics of the law and to keep his practice afloat. The manner in which Harry faces these dilemmas provides heart to this thriller.

Mary E. Martin, a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, practiced law in Toronto for twenty-eight years. Conduct in Question is her first novel.

Can't wait for the next installment...
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2005-11-23
CONDUCT IN QUESTION is an intricately woven web of greed, power and insanity. I was caught up from page one.
Harry's character develops through the novel, and you can't help but cheer him on. The other characters are finely detailed, as is the plot.
Harry's life has always been on the conservative side, he has a routine job in a small firm, and he wonders if things will ever change. Then his partner drops dead, his wife seems to be gone more and more, and the death of a long-time client leads to secrets that shatter Harry's once calm existence. Harry is caught up in corporate greed, money laundering, fraud, murder, and some newly awakened feelings of desire for the beautiful Natasha.
Can he ever again find the calm existence that he once despised?
This is the first in a trilogy by author Mary E Martin, and I can't wait for the second installment!

Roxanne Sailors Taplett
Editor, Simple Things

Highly Original Plot With Some Psychological Horror Thrown In
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2005-12-20
Toronto based author Mary E. Martin, who at one time practiced law in a small estates firm, has made a promising foray into the mystery arena with her debut novel Conduct in Question: The First In A Trilogy.

Martin's principal protagonist, Harry Jenkins, is portrayed as an honest and sincere general family solicitor specializing in estate law, who finds himself over his head, as he becomes innocently involved in money laundering and murder.

The story unfolds when Jenkins witnesses his partner Richard Crawford drop dead in front of him, as a result of a massive heart attack-leaving Jenkins the sole remaining partner in the law firm of Crane, Crawford and Jenkins.
Prior to his death, Crawford had instructed Jenkins to draw up a trust for one of the firm's clients, Marjorie Deighton.
Jenkins had also just received a retainer of two hundred thousand dollars from a new client, Albert Chin, who had been referred to him by one of his colleagues. The sum was to be used to purchase several parcels of land that were located very near Marjorie Deighton's property. Jenkins suspects something fishy, however, the lure of earning some "big bucks" causes him to turn a blind eye and not to delve too closely into the source of these funds or the client's motives as to why he wishes to purchase the real estate.

When Jenkins tries to deposit the two hundred thousand dollars in his trust account, the teller informs him that the assistant manager, Mr. Mudhali, wishes to have a word with him. After being ushered into Mudhali's office, Jenkins is informed that the firm's line of credit of fifty thousand dollars is in arrears and in order for him to deposit the two hundred thousand dollars he will be required to immediately repay the arrears. Completely taken aback, Jenkins is further astonished to discover that Crawford pledged the firm's account as his own personal line of credit for a loan of five hundred thousand dollars. How was this possible without Jenkin's signature?

Placed into a very difficult situation, Jenkins realizes that if he fails to clear the arrears, the trust account would be frozen and he would be obliged to return the retainer to Chin. Against his better judgment, Jenkins uses fifty thousand dollars of the trust funds to pay the arrears and the balance he deposits into the firm's trust account.

While all of this is going on, we learn that there is a serial killer on the loose in Toronto named the florist , who after murdering his victims, carves rose petals on their bodies. To add a little more suspense, Marjorie Deighton dies under very suspicious circumstances, leaving as her legatees her two nieces, Katherine and Suzannah and a nephew, Gerry. However, complicating matters is that Marjorie Deighton's last will, that was prepared by Harry Jenkins, seems to have been misplaced, lost or stolen. The previous will had bequeathed the house to her niece Suzannah, while the last will had the estate divided into three equal shares, including the house.

Martin whips up a highly original plot spicing it with a mix of some psychological horror. All of the characters are subtly interwoven into the threads of the story, and with its quick pace and gruesome details, the novel is an auspicious inauguration to Martin's trilogy.

Norm Goldman Editor Bookpleasures

Such a great book...
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2005-11-01
This is really a fabulous book, I have never read anything like it. It is suspenseful and thrilling, but not in that cheesy classic thriller way so many books are. There are lots of twists and turns, and it is fast-paced. The best part about this book is that it deals with deeper and more intellectual themes that most suspense novels never cover. What a great read, I HIGHLY recommend it!

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Constitutional Law (Crunchtime)
Published in Paperback by Aspen Pub (2000-06)
Author: Steven L. Emanuel
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Concise, thorough, accurate
Helpful Votes: 15 out of 15 total.
Review Date: 2002-05-08
I bought the Emanuel for property and liked it so much I got this one and the one for substantive criminal law. While I didn't use the crim law one so much (terrific prof), this was absolutely indispensable. We had so much reading in that class that there was no way I could have (a) understood it all on my own or (b) had time to read Tribe or any other hornbook, helpful as they may be.

As with all the Emanuels, this one is organized very well, packing a lot of info in and still making it readable. I recommend periodically surveying the summarized outline at the beginning; then look up your assigned cases in the index and read enough to give you a feel for the issues before you read the cases. Unless your prof is going for breadth and not depth, you won't get through half of this bad boy, but what you do cover will be in here.

Best of all, this supp is very accurate. I regularly brought it to class to refer to, and I thought I had stolen my prof's lecture notes. It clarifies ambiguous doctrines, while appropriately throwing up its hands when commenting on the Court's stance would be guesswork.

I hear all sorts of great things about Tribe, but this was the bomb for me, a lot cheaper and more versatile.

BUY THIS BOOK IF YOU WANNA PASS CON LAW NOW!!!
Helpful Votes: 17 out of 17 total.
Review Date: 1999-04-14
Emanuel once again proves to be the savior for law students. This outline takes otherwise convolted ideas (i.e. the equal protection clause, freedom of speech, and justiciability to name a few) and presents them in a very readable bullet-point fashion, pinpoint accuracy and with crystal clear clarity. This outline will become a surrogate for your text, classes and even your professor. (I know it was for me). This is a "must-buy" for all law students. Buy this book NOW!!!

I was lost, and then with Emanuel, I was found...
Helpful Votes: 8 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2004-07-21
This book saved my grade in Constitutional Law. A week before the final I was so confused and lost in the material and I was freaking out! I bought this book as a last hope at saving my grade, and not only did it save my grade, I got one of the best grades in the class!! This is the BEST supplement I have seen yet that explains and ties everything together. I would recommend it a thousand times over to all law students who need a little (or a lot) of help with Constitutional Law.

How to Succeed in Law School
Helpful Votes: 8 out of 10 total.
Review Date: 2004-06-20
Emmanuel is the greatest. Law School is generally not the most fun experience of one's lifetime (although it's a million times more fun than working in a law firm!), but using Emmanuel Outlines can make it so much easier and more interesting. I know, I used his outlines and graduated with honors. Thank you Steven Emmanuel.

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Constitutional Law 2005 (Emanuel Law Outlines)
Published in Paperback by Aspen Publishers (2005-10)
Author: Steven L. Emanuel
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Exceptional Service
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 14 total.
Review Date: 2007-09-30
The service was great. The item arrived faster and in better shape than believed.

Great efficient, time saver
Helpful Votes: 12 out of 13 total.
Review Date: 2006-11-30
This book offers law students with a time saving alternative to piecing together the 120+ cases in your textbook to form a picture of Constitutional Law.

Unlike your law professor, the author of this book does not play hide the ball. The relevant Constitutional Law issues and conclusions are clearly identified with no tricks, answerless hypotheticals, or the shameful deceptions that you are likely to find in a Constitutional Law textbook.

The book is well organized and written in a way that you can easily come up with the "black letter law" and modes of argument so that you can be successful in your class.

This book's coverage is very broad; it can be used for both Constitutional Law and Constitutional Rights classes.

It has a "Capsule Summary" that briefly explains the major points that the book will cover. I read over the Capsule Summary and found it very helpful in creating a framework that helped me understand everything in detail throughout the rest of the book.

Emanuel has already peiced the cases together for you. You can figure out what the common state of Constitutional Law very quickly. This is very helpful if your professor is going to give you an issue-spotter/essay test.

I am very pleased with the experience that I had with this book (2005 edition). I rarely went to my Constitutional Law class and never did any of the readings. I studied this book in the days leading up to the final exam and scored in the top 10% of the class! If I could do this, then it is not too far fetched to believe that a diligent/more intelligent student would have even more impressive results.


happy student
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2008-04-14
this book has been very useful in my preparation for final exams. i definitely recommend it.

Great companion book
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-28
This book is a great companion book for any of the texts (or any courses you may take) on Con Law. In fact, at this late date in the semester, I am using it exclusive of the required text and it is getting me to all the necessary points. Highly recommended.

Legal
The Consultant's Legal Guide [A Business of Consulting Resource]
Published in Hardcover by Pfeiffer (1999-10-15)
Authors: Elaine Biech and Linda Byars Swindling
List price: $55.00
New price: $18.09
Used price: $5.95

Average review score:

Indispensible A-Z Resource
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2005-10-27
Attention, consultants. This book is worthy of prime real estate on your book shelf. It's been my invaluable business resource for several years, and one I usually review even when I know we'll eventually have to consult our legal counsel. The topics cover key legal consulting issues from soup-to-nuts and in plain English. The chapters are set up so you can easily access the specific topic or issue at hand. Generous case studies provide real-world context. Highly recommended.

Nonprofit/charity sector consultants' reference book
Helpful Votes: 19 out of 19 total.
Review Date: 2000-11-25
This book is a well-crafted, easily readable treatment of an important topic for all consultants. The authors do an excellent job of stressing that consulting is a serious business without overwhelming readers with jargon and legal process.

The book's sixteen chapters cover basic and advanced topics, from retaining an attorney BEFORE starting a consulting practice to how to handle the legal problems that may come up despite the consultant's best efforts to avoid them through good planning. Concise narrative, entertaining case studies, and solid analysis are interspersed with examples of contracts and forms a consultant can use in their own practice.

The contracts and forms discussed and shown in the book are also included in a 3.5" floppy disk. The documents on the single PC-formatted diskette are stored in Word 6.0/95 format.

One of my personal pet peeves is sole-practitioner consultants who do not treat their consulting practice as a business. The first few chapters of the book address all the contracts, agreements, and situations that a consultant faces before dealing with a client -- leasing office space, contracting for insurance, banking, telephone, advertising, and other services. It's a useful reminder that a consultancy is more than a one-man-band, and that "being your own boss" involves significant responsibility and risk as well as significant freedom and personal satisfaction.

The chapter that discusses working with nonprofit clients is written from a for-profit perspective; the stereotypical case studies center on agencies with no budgets and volunteers making promises and representations the board can't or won't honor. This is unfortunate, since most nonprofits, like their for-profit brethren, are fiscally sound, responsible corporations that can and do retain consultants in a businesslike way and compensate them based on their value.

Whether you're a novice or experienced consultant, The Consultant's Legal Guide is valuable as both a tutorial and a reference/resource work to help your practice succeed.

-- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Selecting an Attorney -- The Relationship of Ethics and the Law -- Setting Up a Consulting Practice -- Starting Your Office -- Contracts and the Law -- Employment Issues -- Working with Other Consultants -- Client Issues -- Clients Outside the Corporate Arena -- Unique Consulting Situations -- Protecting Work Product, Trade Secrets, and Intellectual Property -- Giving Credit Where Credit is Due -- Protecting Assets Through Insurance -- Buying or Selling a Consulting Practice -- Avoiding Legal Problems -- What to do When You Have a Legal Problem -- Glossary -- Index

Don't even think about calling your lawyer....
Helpful Votes: 27 out of 27 total.
Review Date: 1999-11-29
As a consultant, don't even think about calling your lawyer without having read this book first. Unless you like to pay legal fees, this book will prepare you to get much more input for less money from your attorney. Plus it will show you how to run your practice more effectively, and efficiently while protecting your intellectual property rights. No matter how many books you have read on consulting, this book plows new territory. A must for any consultant's library.

very comprehensive. Could save you a bundle of money.
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 17 total.
Review Date: 1999-11-02
She covers it all--could be worth many times over the price by one preventative measure in how you handle your consulting practice.


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