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3 FROM THE EDITOR At Delmar, Cengage Learning, our goal is to provide resources of the best quality products that engage and inspire. Our resources give students countless opportunities for hands-on practice, ensuring that they excel in their studies and become the best professionals possible. We are also committed to giving instructors comprehensive tools that allow them to spend less time planning and more time teaching. And we believe in the lifelong learner providing products for current professionals seeking to strengthen their skills or become certified. Our commitment extends to offering the most complete curriculum solutions and a variety of new options for the paralegal community. New interactive CD programs present real-life scenarios where the learner can practice applying concepts. Robust pre-built Online Courses can be used at any program for a fully online or hybrid solution. Other online resources, including WebTUTORs and Gale LegalTrac, offer additional learning opportunities in a dynamic environment. We want to fully meet your needs in the best way possible, so we welcome your feedback on any of our products or solutions. As always, we appreciate your support of our publishing program. Sincerely, Shelley Esposito Senior Acquisitions Editor Sandy Clark Director of Learning Solutions Shelley Esposito Senior Acquisitions Editor Melissa Riveglia Senior Product Manager Danielle Klahr Editorial Assistant Debbie Yarnell Director of Marketing Erin Brennan Marketing Manager Jonathan Sheehan Marketing Coordinator Look for these icons indicating digital or online content: Curriculum Solutions Accounting & Financials for the Law Office Administrative Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Bankruptcy Law Business Organizations / Business Law Careers and Employment Civil Litigation Computer Applications in the Law Office Constitutional Law Contracts Court Reporting Criminal Law Document Preparation Elder Law Employment Law Entertainment Law Environmental Law Ethics Evidence Law Family Law Health Care Law Immigration Law Intellectual Property Interviewing and Investigation Introduction to Law Introduction to Paralegal Studies Juvenile Law Law Office Management / Procedures Legal Nurse Consulting Legal Research and Writing Legal Terminology Liability Litigation Medical Malpractice Law Real Estate Law Social Security Sports Law Tort Law Wills, Trusts, and Estates Worker s Compensation Law References and Resources CLA Exam Study Materials/NALA Publications.. 59 Author Index Title Index

4 CURRICULUM SOLUTIONS Spend Less Time Planning and More Time Teaching With Cengage Learning s Instructor Resources to accompany featured paralegal titles, preparing for class and evaluating students have never been easier! This invaluable Instructor CD-ROM allows you anywhere, anytime access to all of your resources: The contains various resources and answers for each chapter of the book and is available in Microsoft Word format and/or Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The Computerized Testbank in ExamView 1 makes generating tests and quizzes a snap. With thousands of questions and different styles to choose from, you can create customized assessments for your students with the click of a button. Add your own unique questions and print rationales for easy class preparation. Customizable presentations in PowerPoint 2 format focus on key points for each chapter, and can also include video, animations, and photos. 1 ExamView is a registered trademark of einstruction Corp. 2 PowerPoint is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES LegalTrac Gale s Custom Journals Database for Legal Studies ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Customized portions of the world-renowned Gale journal database can now be bundled with Delmar s paralegal textbooks. Drawing on a wide variety of the most highly regarded legal publications, LegalTrac provides indexing for approximately 875 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Intended to be a 24/7 online library reference of the latest information and research, LegalTrac is a tool for learners who desire additional resources and research beyond the scope of their textbooks. Material drawn from magazines, academic journals, books, news, and multimedia Digital access allows easy-to-use, powerful search capabilities for an excellent reference tool Current articles help learners prepare for careers by way of industry journal information Additional tools including citation tools, downloads, and even translation features help students use the material in their research ABOUT GALE Gale, Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research, is best known for its accurate and authoritative reference content as well as its intelligent organization of full-text magazine and newspaper articles. The company creates and maintains hundreds of databases that are published online and in print. 4

5 TM CURRICULUM SOLUTIONS ONLY $8.00/$5.00 (list/net) added to cost of textbook! Instructors using WebTUTOR have access to premium supplemental content from Cengage Learning and the powerful customization, class management, and communication tools available from our Course Management partners WebCT, Blackboard, and ecollege. Some key features of WebTUTOR: It is customizable, so you can include your own content It is designed to help you organize your course It is available with powerful communication tools such as , discussion, and chat It is web-savvy, with links to real-world locations for timely content With WebTUTOR you ll know quickly what concepts your students are or aren t grasping. Students will also benefit from: Automatic and immediate feedback from quizzes and exams Interactive, multimedia-rich explanation of concepts Online exercises that reinforce what they ve learned Flashcards that include audio support Greater interaction and involvement through online discussion forums Incorporating WebTUTOR into a course is a quick and easy process. It provides a totally interactive educational experience that will turn everyone in your class into a front-row student. Whether you want to web-enhance your class, or put an entire course online, WebTUTOR delivers! To view a demo or adopt this product, go to: and select WebTUTOR components from products menu Case Study Series on CD-ROM Our Case Studies CD-ROM Series was designed to give students an opportunity to learn by doing. Unlike most textbook case scenarios, which are usually brief and only give pieces of the whole case, complete case files are thoroughly discussed in language more suitable to paralegal students. Each CD-ROM contains a case file, a series of documents that would be found in a litigation, criminal law, or family law file. None of the cases are state or time specific, so they can be used in any jurisdiction at any time. The focus is on paralegal responsibilities specifically Students can see full examples of important documents, such as pleadings and discovery Allows students to follow cases from incident through appeal Supplements theory, allowing students to gain hands-on experience Adaptable to any length course or jurisdiction StudyWARE is like the student s own interactive private tutor reinforcing the material in the text in an exciting and fun environment! Whether a student is working with quizzes or one of the various games or activities, StudyWARE enables him or her to learn quickly with helpful hints and immediate feedback. Quizzes Take quizzes in both practice and quiz mode. Practice mode can be used to improve mastery of the material. Instant feedback tells students whether they are right or wrong, and helps them learn quickly by explaining why an answer was correct or incorrect. Students can use quiz mode when they are ready to test themselves and StudyWARE will keep a record of their scores. Scores A student can view his or her last score for each quiz and print the results to hand in to the instructor. Activities Activities include case studies and crossword puzzles. 5

6 ONLINE PARALEGAL COURSES AVAILABLE NOW! Utilize with any degree/certificate program! Delmar's Online Paralegal Courses contain 16 distinct lessons consisting of an introduction (with audio), key terms, organizational tips, lesson objectives, lecture outlines, activities, web links, glossary, quizzing and much more! Instructors will also have access to support slides created in PowerPoint, syllabi with sample lesson plans, teaching suggestions, and test banks. Look inside this catalog for more information on each course and the topics covered. Discussion Activities include important topics to help users explore the many sides of legal issues. Courses are available in the following subject areas: Introduction to Paralegal Studies Blackboard ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research and Writing Blackboard ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Civil Litigation Blackboard ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: WebCT ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Glossary Terms (with audio pronunciations) are included as interactive flashcards. Contracts Blackboard ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Torts Blackboard ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Business Organizations Blackboard ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Family Law Blackboard ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: WebCT ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Real Estate Law Blackboard ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Quizzes appear in each lesson: matching, multiple choice, and true/false. Wills, Trusts, and Estates Blackboard ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Contact your sales representative or visit paralegal.delmar.cengage.com for a free preview! 6

7 VISIT US ONLINE! Delmar s Paralegal Web site has been completely redesigned and navigation has never been easier. Visit us today to take advantage of everything that our new site has to offer! paralegal.delmar.cengage.com Easy access to online instructor manuals and online companions. Under the Online Resources heading, click online instructor manuals or online companions. The online companions link provides access to the companions accompanying any Delmar title. The same is true of the online instructor manuals link, though instructors will be asked for a username and password before they are allowed access. Contact your sales representative for access information. Sign up for our enewsletter. Stay up to date! Click the sign up button to subscribe to any of our lists and we'll deliver news of our latest releases and special offers right to your inbox! Delmar s Legal Studies Award Recognizing excellence in paralegal education. The enthusiastic participation of paralegal educators has made the Legal Studies Award program a tremendous success! We encourage you to participate and hope that it will further your school's goals by recognizing and encouraging excellence. Easy access to our newest products! Click on the cycling cover images in the bottom right for a quick look at our newest titles! How does it work? From Delmar s Paralegal home page, click Student Awards under the Online Resources heading. You may select up to two students each term/semester who meet the criteria for your school and the award book that best fits the needs of those students. Each winning student receives a personalized certificate suitable for framing and one of five award books from Delmar. Visit our Web site for more information! 7

8 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIALS FOR THE LAW OFFICE Accounting and Tax Principles for Legal Professionals Beth Walston-Dunham 2008 Softcover 488 pages 8 x 9 1/4 ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: A Guide to Federal Taxation Jeffrey A. Helewitz 2005 Softcover 300 pages 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: As the private practice law firm enters an increasingly competitive environment, firms must provide a wide variety of collateral services to clients to retain current business and to attract new clients. Because the law firm frequently has more knowledge than anyone else with respect to a client s financial status, tax assistance is a logical choice in terms of revenue generating services that can be offered to clients at a cost effective rate. Accounting and Tax Principles for Legal Professionals will provide paralegal and law students with marketable skills to help assist in the financial management of the firm they join and to market these services to current and prospective clients. Provides guidance for cost-effective use of current staff Instructs students on developing specific, marketable skills Targets areas of tax services and accounting needs within a law firm that are a part of private practice but largely ignored or treated separately Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounting. Chapter 2: Accounting Foundations. Chapter 3. Concluding the Financial Reporting Period. Chapter 4. Business Organizations. Chapter 5. Accounting in the Law Office. Chapter 6. Basic Principles and Terminology of Tax. Chapter 7. Commonly Encountered Information Documents. Chapter 8. Common Federal Income Tax Individual Forms. Chapter 9. The Individual Income Tax Return. Chapter 10. Preparation of the Small Business Return. Chapter 11. Preparation of the Fiduciary Return. Online Companion (Includes chapter outllines, internet assignments, Web links and student quizzing) A Guide to Federal Taxation was developed to integrate law and tax policy, providing the legal professional with a basic theoretical understanding of federal taxation in the major areas that would arise in most small firm practices. Further, the text presents an overview of the workings of the Internal Revenue Service, and guides students line by line through all of the federal tax forms that a law office will encounter in daily practice. This book bridges the gap between law and taxation to provide the legal professional with the knowledge and skills necessary to represent clients effectively in all areas of practice. Exhibits of forms support the student s understanding of how the principles discussed are actually applied Exercise problems within each chapter provide a hands-on approach to tax law students Summaries of judicial decisions highlight the importance of tax planning and policy in a legal practice Chapter One: Overview of Federal Tax Law and Tax Research. Chapter Two: Federal Income Taxation of Individuals. Chapter Three: Federal Income Taxation of Sole Proprietorships. Chapter Four: Federal Income Taxation of Partnerships. Chapter Five: Federal Income Taxation of Corporations and LLCs. Chapter Six: Federal Estate Taxation. Chapter Seven: Federal Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts. Appendix A: Tax-Related Web Sites. Glossary. Online Companion (Includes application exercises, lecture notes, reviewer questions, and study tips for each chapter) 8

9 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Administrative Law John DeLeo 2009 Softcover 400 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution Martin A. Frey 2003 Softcover 480 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Administrative Law is a text written for college students taking an introductory course in administrative law. The goal of the text is to take the mystery out of administrative law and it is organized into three parts: creation of agencies, what agencies do, and how agencies are controlled. This organization brings clarity to the subject matter and allows students to focus on individual concepts while not losing sight of the big picture. The text uses a variety of practical examples to show how agencies are created, what they do, and how they are controlled. The emphasis of the text is on the function and control of agency processes, and is presented in a way that shows relevance to the student s every day life, leaving them with a working knowledge of how agencies operate. Includes exhibits that make concepts easier to understand Uses real life examples of administrative law to which students can relate Practical applications and internet exercises are interspersed throughout the text Sidebars include expanded information and clarification for the student Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Creation of Administration Agencies. Chapter 3: Rulemaking. Chapter 4: Enforcement of Regulations. Chapter 5: Adjudication. Chapter 6: Other Activities. Chapter 7: Agency Discretion. Chapter 8: Judicial Control. Chapter 9: Legislative Control. Chapter 10: Executive Control. Chapter 11: Other Control. Appendices Online Companion (Includes chapter outlines, study tips, internet activities, student quizzing) This text offers a functional approach to dispute resolution with its array of interrelated processes. Students learn distinguishing factors, advantages and disadvantages of each process, and how to select one process over another to create dispute resolution strategies. Part I introduces methods of dispute resolution and the participants. Parts II through VI consider different dispute resolution processes, grouping methods of each process by purpose and participation, advancing from the least technical to the most technical process. Part VII explores a dispute resolution strategy. Chapter concepts are illustrated by examples, and examples are followed by problems, giving students opportunities to find solutions and develop their reasoning skills as they apply each concept. Includes sixteen dispute resolution processes for a thorough discussion of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) Organizes the processes by chapter and progression to explain levels of ADR involvement Illustrates concepts with examples and then presents problems for readers to work on and practice what they learn Chapter 1: The Methods of Dispute Resolution. Chapter 2: The Participants. Chapter 3: Inaction. Chapter 4: Acquiescence. Chapter 5: Self-Help. Chapter 6: Negotiation. Chapter 7: Early Neutral Evaluation. Chapter 8: Summary Jury Trial. Chapter 9: Ombudsmanship. Chapter 10: Private Mediation. Chapter 11: Court-Sponsored Mediation. Chapter 12: Mini-Trial. Chapter 13: Private Arbitration. Chapter 14: Court-Annexed Arbitration. Chapter 15: Mediation/ Arbitration. Chapter 16: Litigation. Chapter 17: Private Judging. Chapter 18: Selecting A Dispute Resolution Process before The Dispute Arises. Chapter 19: Selecting A Dispute Resolution Process after The Dispute Arises. Appendices. Glossary. Online Companion (Includes ADR Web sites, court links, organization sites, news service sites, and electronic dispute resolution sites) Also Available Practical Administrative Law for Paralegals Anne M. Cohen ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Administrative Law and Procedure Elizabeth Richardson ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

10 BANKRUPTCY LAW BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Introduction to Bankruptcy Law Fifth Edition Martin A. Frey, Phyllis Hurley Frey, and Sidney K. Swinson 2007 Softcover 672 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Introduction to Bankruptcy Law, fifth edition, is designed for paralegal courses in bankruptcy law. This new edition corresponds to the changes in bankruptcy law after enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA). Material in this edition includes changes in the bankruptcy code and practice, new and revised official and procedural bankruptcy forms, revised bankruptcy rules, and bankruptcy cases that detail the case from initiation of the attorney/client relationship through the closing of the case. Illustrates each type of bankruptcy filing with its own flow chart so students can visualize the process Interactive text provides an example of how a concept works in practice or asks the student to solve a problem using a concept Revised flow charts for each type of filing emphasize the two track process the administration of the estate and the debtor s discharge The latest official bankruptcy forms are included with detailed explanations on how to complete each line of each different type of form Chapter 1: The Evolution of Bankruptcy Law. Chapter 2: Bankruptcy Law and Where to Find It. Chapter 3: The Cast of Characters and Their Roles in the Bankruptcy Process. Chapter 4: Information Gathering, Analysis, Counseling, and Drafting. Chapter 5: The Voluntary Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (Liquidation.) Chapter 6: The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (Adjustment of Debts of an Individual with Regular Income.) Chapter 7: The Chapter 12 Bankruptcy (Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer with Regular Annual Income.) Chapter 8: The Voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy (Reorganization.) Chapter 9: Selecting the Appropriate Type of Bankruptcy Filing. Chapter 10: The Involuntary Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 or Chapter 11. Appendix A: Interview Questionnaire for the Debtor-Client. Appendix B: Interview Questionnaire for the Creditor- Client. Appendix C: Chapter 9 - Debts of Municipalities. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web links and downloadable bankruptcy law forms) Delmar Cengage Learning s Online Paralegal Courses are designed to be utilized with any degree program and can be bundled with any text. Each course clearly and efficiently manages content by selecting key terms, objectives, and concepts the student should focus on. By breaking the content into manageable chunks the content is more easily digestible and applicable to real-life situations. The lessons are arranged to 1) explain specific concepts and procedures, including foundational background; 2) give real-life examples for better understanding; 3) offer hands-on activities that allow students to put that understanding into practice. KEY COMPONENTS: Introduction (with Audio) Key Terms Organizational Tips Lesson Objectives Lecture Outline Activities (Journal, Internet, Group, Discussion, Ethics, Video) Web links Glossary (with Audio) Quizzing (Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False) Lesson 1: Introduction. Lesson 2: Agency. Lesson 3: Sole Proprietorships. Lesson 4: General Partnerships. Lesson 5: Limited Partnerships. Lesson 6: Limited Liability Corporations. Lesson 7: Corporations Generally. Lesson 8: Corporations Types. Lesson 9: Corporations Formation. Lesson 10: Corporations Meetings. Lesson 11: Corporations Finances. Lesson 12: Corporations Securities Regulations. Lesson 13: Corporations Foreign Corporations. Lesson 14: Corporations Corporate Combinations and Changes in Corporate Structure. Lesson 15: Corporations Dissolution. Lesson 16: Employment and Compensation. To view a demo visit and click on online courses Business Organizations Online Course Blackboard Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: *See page 6 for more information Online Instructor Materials (Includes syllabus with sample lesson plans, teaching suggestions, test bank, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) Also Available Practical Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals, 3E Pamela Webster, Richard E. Boyer, and David Lauren ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Instructors Manual 10

11 BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS / BUSINESS LAW REVISED! Law of Corporations and Other Business Organizations Fifth Edition Angela Schneeman 2010 Hardcover 827 pages 8" x 9 3/8" ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Business Organizations and Corporate Law Neal R. Bevans 2007 Softcover 744 pages 8 x 10 ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Law of Corporations and Other Business Organizations, fifth edition, is a practical, in-depth introduction to the law of business organizations for paralegals. The discussions in this book focus on the Uniform and Model Laws used by most state legislatures when adopting their own state laws, with special attention given to the Model Business Corporation Act Corporate Paralegal Profiles put theory into practice and reveal variety in the profession Ethical Consideration feature highlights legal ethics specifically for paralegals Legal updates include references to state laws to help readers to research state-specific law NEW TO THIS EDITION StudyWARE CD-ROM with case studies, practice quizzes, and vocabularyrelated crossword puzzles New discussion on secured transactions and the Uniform Commercial Code Chapter 1: Introduction to Agency and Business Organizations. Chapter 2: Sole Proprietorships. Chapter 3: General Partnerships. Chapter 4: Limited Partnerships. Chapter 5: Limited Liability Partnerships and Limited Liability Limited Partnerships. Chapter 6: Limited Liability Companies. Chapter 7: Corporations. Chapter 8: Incorporations. Chapter 9: The Corporate Organization. Chapter 10: The Corporate Financial Structure. Chapter 11: Public Corporations and Securities Regulations. Chapter 12: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Changes to the Corporate Structure. Chapter 13: Foreign Corporation Qualification. Chapter 14: Corporate Dissolution. Chapter 15: Employee Benefit Plans and Employment Agreements. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint.) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Business Organizations and Corporate Law is a text designed for the paralegal student; it also provides reference for the training and practicing professional in the realm of business organizations. The unique perspective of this text was created specifically with the student in mind and focuses on being reader-friendly and paralegal centered. There is a strong emphasis on the role of the paralegal in helping to create different business organizations, and the focus is on building a strong foundation on theory followed up with reinforcing practical examples and applications. New terms are bolded to alert the student, and are immediately defined Web site references allow students to pursue further pertinent information that will lead to better understanding of the content Case excerpts lead to a thorough exploration of business law issues by the student Chapter 1: Introduction to Business Organizations. Chapter 2: Principals and Agents. Chapter 3: Sole Proprietorships. Chapter 4: Partnerships. Chapter 5: Limited Partnerships. Chapter 6: Limited Liability Companies. Chapter 7: The Rise of the Corporation. Chapter 8: Creating a Corporation. Chapter 9: The Participants in the Corporation. Chapter 10: Financing the Corporation. Chapter 11: Corporate Liability. Chapter 12: Terminating Corporate Existence. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes study tips, chapter outline, Web sites, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) Business Organizations Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Business Organizations Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Business Organizations Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Business Organizations Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

12 BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS / BUSINESS LAW Business Law: A Hands-On Approach Neal R. Bevans 2006 Hardcover 464 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Law of Business Organizations Sixth Edition John E. Moye 2005 Hardcover 888 pages 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Business Law: A Hands-On Approach is a practical, application-oriented, business law text written specifically for the paralegal. Designed to meet the needs of today s paralegal student, the text demystifies the basics of contracts and UCC, and emphasizes the daily tasks and responsibilities of a paralegal involved in business law. Learning features include numerous sidebars addressing a wide variety of issues; end-of-chapter exercises; Business Case File, which provides profiles of various businesses and how they negotiate, buy, sell, and carry out daily activities; and Help This Business, a tool which presents a wide variety of typical business problems and the legal methods used to address those problems. Practical, application-oriented, business law text written specifically for the paralegal Provides numerous examples of business organizational documents from letters of intent to the exploration of typical contracts Each chapter analyzes the elements of business law and business structures from basic contracts to UCC transactions Chapter 1: Introduction to Business. Chapter 2: Creating a Contract. Chapter 3: The Legal Concept of Acceptance. Chapter 4: Consideration (Bargained for Exchange). Chapter 5: Mutual Assent. Chapter 6: Capacity and Legality. Chapter 7: Putting it in Writing. Chapter 8: Contract Clauses. Chapter 9: Uniform Commercial Code. Chapter 10: Discharge and Performance. Chapter 11: Remedies in Contract Law. Chapter 12: Drafting Contracts. Chapter 13: Business Law in the Internet Era. Chapter 14: Negotiable Instruments, Securities, and Secured Transactions. Chapter 15: Business Entities. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes study tips, chapter outlines, Web links, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) Business Organizations Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Business Organizations Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Law of Business Organizations, sixth edition, is the most up-to-date, thorough, and complete guide to the law of business organizations on the market. It is a how-to-do-it practical guide for use in the classroom for paralegal and lawyer training, but it is also a useful desk reference that the students can use in their offices as they practice in this area. It has numerous forms, Internet resources, samples clauses and a complete substantive explanation of the use of these tools in the practice of business organization law. Current forms and clauses are provided throughout the book for students to reinforce their learning Only the most current laws are covered so students are learning the most modern interpretations of entity law All revisions to model and uniform acts are included in this edition Chapter 1: Agency in a Business Organization. Chapter 2: Sole Proprietorship. Chapter 3: General Partnership. Chapter 4: Limited Partnership. Chapter 5: Limited Liability Company. Chapter 6: Business Corporation. Chapter 7: Variations on the Corporate Form. Chapter 8: Formation of a Corporation Chapter 9: Corporate Financial Structure. Chapter 10: Meetings. Chapter 11: Corporate Dividends and Other Distributions. Chapter 12: Employment and Compensation. Chapter 13: Agreements Regarding Ownership. Chapter 14: Corporations in Foreign Jurisdictions. Chapter 15: Charges in Corporate Structure and Dissolution. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Business Organizations Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Business Organizations Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

13 CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT Lessons from the Top Paralegal Experts Carole Bruno 2008 Softcover 400 pages 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Job Placement Strategies for Paralegals Margaret E. Pickard 2008 Softcover 240 pages 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Lessons from the Top Paralegal Experts is a unique and much needed reference as there is nothing else like it for paralegal students and professionals on the market. It not only covers success stories about paralegal professionals but also shares their insights on how they do their work. The primary goal of the book is to help students learn hands-on techniques directly from paralegal leaders in the field. These top paralegal experts share the secrets that have helped them become the best of the best in their profession. The top fifteen paralegal experts helped to expand the paralegal profession and improve the efficiency of performing paralegal duties including creativity, leadership, and expertise in their specialty, technical skills, knowledge, mentoring, and organization. Caveats are included throughout, guiding the reader on the ethical rules that paralegals must follow Checklists are interposed throughout that may be used in class or on the job enabling the user to make sure their forms and writings include every item or action they need Includes Discovery Shortcuts For those paralegals who work in litigation or are studying litigation, the six Paralegal Litigation Experts discuss their shortcuts and how to save time Technology Techniques reinforce and expand the role and professional nature of the paralegal profession Part I. Litigation. Chapter 1: Dwayne E. Krager. Chapter 2: Nancy B. Heller, RP Chapter 3: Michele M. Boerder, CP Chapter 4: Patricia G. Gustin, CP, CFEI. Chapter 5: Susan G. Ippoliti Chapter 6: D. Grace Carter, NCCP, CP. Part II. Intellectual Property. Chapter 7: Victorialei N. Naka ahiki, RP. Chapter 8: Deborah A. Hampton. Part III. Legal Research and Writing. Chapter 9: Celia E. Elwell, RP. Part IV. Commercial Real Estate Chapter. 10: Susan M. Custer. Part V. Residential Real Estate. Chapter 11: Jill J. Hale, PP, PLS, CLA. PART VI. Corporate and Business. Chapter 12: Siobhan S. Smith. PART VII. Family Law. Chapter 13: Jennifer Arnold, CLA. Part VIII. Bankruptcy. Chapter 14: Mathew D. Laskowski. Chapter 15: Mary E. Rolland. Part IX. Compendium. Immigration Law: Patty Dietz-Selke. Criminal Law: Jena Powell. Job Placement Strategies for Paralegals is a job search guidebook for paralegal students and professionals. This practical workbook outlines placement skills and strategies for helping job seekers find a position in the fast growing paralegal profession. The book offers effective tools and strategies to help paralegals prepare a professional resume and cover letter, find job opportunities in the private and public sector, win over prospective employers in the job interview, and evaluate job offers, including salary, bonus structure, and benefits packages. The guide includes a detailed resume worksheet that will direct job seekers in preparing and customizing a resume for a successful job search. Specific interview questions, including the dreaded zinger questions are set forth with winning answers provided. This essential resource will help paralegals in all stages of their careers. Provides step-by-step instructions and worksheets for drafting a winning resume Sample resumes and cover letters illustrate important drafting Do s and Don ts Offers effective tips for today s successful online job search Provides keys to evaluate and negotiate the final job offer Chapter 1: Getting the Job You Want. Chapter 2: The Role of a Paralegal in the Legal Profession. Chapter 3: Resume. Chapter 4: Getting Started. Chapter 5: Everyone s an Expert: Good, Bad & Mediocre Resumes. Chapter 6: Introducing Your Resume With a Cover Letter. Chapter 7: Making a Good First Impression: Cover Letter Samples. Chapter 8: Job Search Techniques: Where to Start. Chapter 9: Finding Online Job Opportunities. Chapter 10: Preparing for the Interview: The Final Stage. Chapter 11: The Interview: The Final Stage. Chapter 12: Closing the Deal: The Offer Phase SUPPLEMENT Also Available Paralegal Careers Angela Schneeman ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Successful Paralegal Job Search Guide Chere B. Estrin and Stacey Hunt ISBN-10: X ISBN-13:

14 CIVIL LITIGATION Civil Litigation Online Course Blackboard Version Slimline ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: WebCT Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: *See page 6 for more information Delmar Cengage Learning s Online Paralegal Courses are designed to be utilized with any degree program and can be bundled with any text. Each course clearly and efficiently manages content by selecting key terms, objectives, and concepts the student should focus on. By breaking the content into manageable chunks the content is more easily digestible and applicable to real-life situations. The lessons are arranged to 1) explain specific concepts and procedures, including foundational background; 2) give real-life examples for better understanding; 3) offer hands-on activities that allow students to put that understanding into practice. KEY COMPONENTS: Introduction (with Audio) Key Terms Organizational Tips Lesson Objectives Lecture Outline Activities (Journal, Internet, Group, Discussion, Ethics, Video) Web links Glossary (with Audio) Quizzing (Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False) Lesson 1: Introduction. Lesson 2: United States Courts. Lesson 3: Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Personal Jurisdiction. Lesson 4: Venue and Statute of Limitations. Lesson 5: Complaint. Lesson 6: Service of Process. Lesson 7: Defendant s Response Pre-answer Motions. Lesson 8: Answer. Lesson 9: Adding Parties and Claims. Lesson 10: Adding Parties and Claims. Supplemental and Amended Pleadings. Lesson 11: Discovery Overview. Lesson 12: Discovery - Request for Inspection and Request for Production of Documents and Depositions. Lesson 13: Discovery - Medical Discovery, Motion to Compel, Requests for Admissions, and Response. Lesson 14: Resolving Litigation without Trial. Lesson 15: Trials. Lesson 16: Appeals. To view a demo visit and click on online courses Online Instructor Materials (Includes syllabus with sample lesson plans, teaching suggestions, test bank, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) Civil Litigation Case Study CD-ROMs Janis L. Walter 2009 Our Case Studies CD-ROM Series is designed to give students an opportunity to learn by doing. Each CD-ROM contains a case file, a series of documents that would be found in a criminal law file. Documents are included in their entirety instead of abbreviated versions. The student will therefore be involved in working on an entire case and not just parts of a case. None of the cases are state or time specific, so they can be used in any jurisdiction at any time. Focus on paralegal responsibilities specifically Student can see full examples of important documents, such as pleadings and discovery Allows students to follow cases from incident through appeal Civil Litigation Case Study CD-ROM #1, Robinson v. Adcock ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Civil Litigation Case Study CD-ROM #1 involves a criminal case with a man who has been fatally shot. The ensuing investigation results in an indictment of the deceased s widow. The student will be asked to assist either the prosecutor or the defense team. Civil Litigation Case Study CD-ROM #2, Cook v. Washington ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Civil Litigation Case Study CD-ROM #2 involves a civil action brought by a man for injuries received as the result of an automobile accident with the defendant. Claims include negligence and allegations of violating several statutes in the state s Revised Code. The defendant denies liability. Civil Litigation Case Study CD-ROM #3, Mosley v. Okeedoke ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Civil Litigation Case Study CD-ROM #3 involves a civil action brought by a couple who claim that one of them sustained injuries allegedly from taking an over-the-counter dietary supplement. Claims against the defendant, the manufacturer of the supplement, include negligence, product liability, strict liability and breach of warranty. SUPPLEMENT (NOTE: Accompanies all Case Study CD-ROMs) ALL THREE Civil Litigation Case Study CD-ROMs ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

15 CIVIL LITIGATION Civil Litigation Fifth Edition Peggy Kerley, Joanne Banker Hames, and Paul Sukys 2009 Hardcover 672 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: California Civil Litigation with Study Guide Fifth Edition Susan Burnett Luten 2009 Softcover 480 pages 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Civil Litigation, fifth edition, combines the principles of litigation practice with practical applications that are geared especially to the needs of the paralegal student. Regardless of the students' paralegal aspirations, the text provides information and the critical skills necessary for any area of legal practice. The litigation process is covered in detail in a variety of contexts so that students see the relevance of litigation to other legal specialties, such as personal injury, real estate, employment and intellectual property law. Numerous sample documents introduce students to the materials they will be using, reviewing, and preparing as legal professionals Practical exercises and projects give students the opportunity to develop paralegal skills and see how litigation relates to various areas of law practice Case commentaries put text material into practical context NEW TO THIS EDITION StudyWARE CD-ROM with case studies, practice quizzes, and vocabularyrelated crossword puzzles Complete update on all Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including a new section on the rules dealing with e-discovery Expanded discussion of electronic filing Chapter 1: Litigation and the Paralegal. Chapter 2: The Courts and Jurisdiction. Chapter 3: Preliminary Considerations. Chapter 4: Investigation and Evidence. Chapter 5: The Initial Pleadings. Chapter 6: Responses to the Initial Pleadings. Chapter 7: Motion Practice. Chapter 8: Overview of the Discovery Process. Chapter 9: Depositions. Chapter 10: Interrogatories. Chapter 11: Physical and Mental Examinations. Chapter 12: Request for Documents. Chapter 13: Request for Admissions. Chapter 14: Settlements, Dismissals, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Chapter 15: Trial Techniques. Chapter 16: Post-trial Practice Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint.) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes state specific supplements) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: California Civil Litigation, fifth edition, is designed to provide paralegal students and practicing paralegals with information, skills, and experience. It follows the litigation process chronologically from initial client questions and contracts, to ethical issues, through the pleading and discovery phases, to trial, post-trial and appeal. Each phase of litigation is explored through official forms and drafted documents and each chapter includes highlighted glossary words and definitions to enable the reader to learn the technical language of litigation. Discussion questions provide thought-provoking material that tests the reader's comprehension Includes examples of work product and court forms Study Guide provides outlines of materials, a variety of opportunities for self-testing, and alternative online projects and case work assignments NEW TO THIS EDITION Complete updating in the material and citations of the codes and rules reflecting changes in the law New material on electronic filing and service, calendaring and discovery New online projects and assignments highlighting electronic databases and new online resources Chapter 1: Litigation Overview. Chapter 2: Ethics in Litigation. Chapter 3: Initiating the Client Relationship. Chapter 4: Courts in California. Chapter 5: Subject Matter Jurisdiction. Chapter 6: Personal Jurisdiction. Chapter 7: Introduction to Pleadings. Chapter 8: Complaints and Cross-Complaints. Chapter 9: Answering the Complaint. Chapter 10: Attacking the Pleadings. Chapter 11: Amending the Pleadings. Chapter 12: Calendaring Pleadings. Chapter 13: Discovery Overview. Chapter 14: Interrogatories. Chapter 15: Depositions. Chapter 16: Requests for Admissions. Chapter 17: Obtaining and Using Tangible Evidence. Chapter 18: Independent Medical Exams. Chapter 19: Using Expert Witnesses and Expert Discovery. Chapter 20: Calendaring Discovery. Chapter 21: Law and Motion. Chapter 22: Summary Judgement. Chapter 23: Trial- Setting Procedures. Chapter 24: Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Chapter 25: Trial Preparation. Chapter Chapter 26: Trial Procedures. Chapter 27: Judgements and Post-Trail Motions. Chapter 28: Appeals. Chapter 29: Provisional Remedies and Extraordinary Writs. Online Companion (Includes Web links and downloadable forms) Civil Litigation Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Civil Litigation Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

16 CIVIL LITIGATION The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach with Student Workbook Fifth Edition James W. H. McCord 2008 Hardcover 624 pages 8 x 10 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach, fifth edition, is a resource combining the theories and principles of law with practical paralegal skills, paralegal ethics, numerous forms, checklists, practice tips, online resources, and a focus on the goals and needs of the paralegal profession. New revisions to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Civil and Appellate Procedure are examined, as are the practice requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Realistic case scenarios and assignments to better simulate the law office setting stimulates student interest and motivation References to key court decisions and examination of pertinent rules of law, evidence, and procedures enhance the student s understanding College of ethics standards, online resources, practice tips, forms, checklists, diagrams, and tables provide valuable practice New material on electronic filing, discovery, the duty to prevent spoliation and pertinent rule changes, coverage of the HIPAA standards, and more Chapter 1: Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation Introduction. Chapter 2: The Initial Interview. Chapter 3: Evidence and Investigation. Chapter 4: Drafting the Complaint. Chapter 5: Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment Introduction. Chapter 6: Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other Responsive Pleadings. Chapter 7: Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories. Chapter 8: Discovery: Depositions. Chapter 9: Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions, and Compelling Discovery. Chapter 10: Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute Resolutions. Chapter 11: Trial Preparation and Trial. Chapter 12: Post-Trial Practice from Motions to Appeal. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes study tips, additional resources, and Web links) Civil Litigation Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Civil Litigation Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Litigation & Trial Practice Sixth Edition William H. Hart and Roderick D. Blanchard 2007 Hardcover 768 pages 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Litigation and Trial Practice, sixth edition, provides comprehensive coverage of the civil litigation practice for paralegals. This thoroughly revised text covers the litigation process from the pre-suit investigation to the appeal. The text provides detailed information on how to assist the attorney at each phase as well as why each step is important to the client s success. Important topics such as litigation principles, lawyer and client relationship and ethics, gathering evidence, depositions, preparation for a civil trial, structure of a civil trial, judgments, appeals, and more are discussed in detail. Students learn how to assist attorneys at each phase Case study feature provides valuable opportunities for students to see the real-life application of the concepts presented in the text Provides samples of those documents the paralegal will most often be required to prepare Completely revised to include less legalese and more plain language Chapter 1: Litigation Principles. Chapter 2: Lawyer and Client Relationship and Ethics.Chapter 3: Court Organization. Chapter 4: Causes of Action and Remedies. Chapter 5: Affirmative Defenses. Chapter 6: Introduction to Federal Procedure. Chapter 7: Gathering Evidence. Chapter 8: Evidence. Chapter 9: Conducting an Investigation Chapter 10: Expert Witnesses. Chapter 11: Interrogatories. Chapter 12: Oral Depositions Chapter 13: Preparing Client for Deposition. Chapter 14: Medical Examinations and Records. Chapter 15: Inspection of Property, Documents, and Things. Chapter 16: Requests for Admissions. Chapter 17: Motions. Chapter 18: Preparation for Trial Chapter 19: Structure of a Civil Trial. Chapter 20: Judgments. Chapter 21: Appeals Chapter 22: Settlements, Releases, and Dismissals. Chapter 23: Arbitration and Mediation. Appendix A: Time Table for Lawyers in Federal Civil Cases. Appendix B: Deposition Transcript. Appendix C: Intraoffice Memorandums. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes chapter resources study notes, Web links, and additional activities and quizzes) Civil Litigation Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Civil Litigation Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

17 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THE LAW OFFICE Using Computers in the Law Office Fifth Edition Brent D. Roper 2008 Softcover 720 pages 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Computer Aided Legal Research Judy A. Long 2003 Softcover 248 pages x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Using Computers in the Law Office, fifth edition, provides up-to-date information regarding the use of technology by paralegals in all types of legal organizations. It includes basic computer concepts, including hardware and major software programs such as Word and Excel, and also addresses more complex skills and software programs available. Important topics covered include electronic discovery, Internet legal/factual research, legal timekeeping and billing, litigation support software, and case management and docket control software. Includes CD-ROM with demo software for hands-on learning In depth coverage of new hardware and software, including Microsoft Windows VISTA Expanded coverage of electronic discovery Additional coverage of PDF file creation, e-filing, and document assembly Chapter 1: Computers in the Law Office. Chapter 2: Computer Hardware and Software. Chapter 3: Word Processing, PDF Files and Document Assembly. Chapter 4: Spreadsheet Software. Chapter 5: Database Management Systems. Chapter 6: Legal Timekeeping and Billing Software. Chapter 7: Case Management and Docket Control Software. Chapter 8: Electronic Discovery. Chapter 9: Litigation Support Software and Electronic Discovery. Chapter 10: The Internet & Electronic Mail. Chapter 11: Computer-Assisted Legal Research and CD-ROM Legal Databases. Chapter 12: The Electronic Courthouse, Automated Courtroom and Presentation Graphics. Chapter 13: Specialized Legal Software. Appendix A: Windows Hands on Exercises - Windows95/98/2000/ME/ 2002/VISTA. Appendix B: Deposition Smith v. EZ Pest Control (NOTE: Appendices are on CD-ROM that comes with the text.) Computer Aided Legal Research describes various research tools available to the legal professional by using the computer. These tools are presented in three parts of the book: the Internet, Westlaw and Lexis, and CD based materials. Through use of these tools, students will learn how to perform legal research, a valuable skill to have when seeking employment in a law office. Students can also enhance their learning with word definitions, summaries, and review questions, which are included in each chapter. Information on Loislaw introduces students to less expensive alternatives to research subscriptions. Internet research sites provide optimum locations for finding information quickly Information on Lexis and Westlaw offers clear guidelines on the use of these research tools Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Manual Research. Chapter 3: Introduction to Internet Research. Chapter 4: General Uses of the Internet. Chapter 5: Legal Research on the Internet. Chapter 6: Federal Sources on the Internet. Chapter 7: State Sources on the Internet. Chapter 8: Secondary Sources and Finding Tools on the Internet. Chapter 9: Specialized Areas of Law on the Internet. Chapter 10: West Law. Chapter 11: Using Lexis. Chapter 12: CD-ROM and Other Research Materials SUPPLEMENT ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes chapter objectives, Internet resources, and text updates) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

18 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Legal Research Using Westlaw Judy A. Long 2001 Softcover 114 pages 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Constitutional Law C. Suzanne Bailey and Chana Barron 2006 Hardcover 592 pages x 11 ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Legal Research Using Westlaw is an ideal resource for any student preparing for a career in law. The entire text is devoted to Westlaw and teaches students all of the intricacies of this popular research vehicle. Fully illustrated, it acquaints the student with the look and feel of Westlaw and provides tutorials that enhance understanding of the material. End-of-chapter exercises present problems similar to those found in real law offices. Material is entirely devoted to the use of Westlaw offering a thorough instructional tool with regard to this popular research vehicle End-of-chapter exercises offer problems similar to those faced in a real law office Tutorials provide hands-on exercises designed to foster a better understanding of Westlaw Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Getting Online With Westlaw. Chapter 3: Finding Documents. Chapter 4: Printing and Downloading. Chapter 5: Searching the Databases - Case Law. Chapter 6: Searching the Databases - Statutes. Chapter 7: Searching the Databases - Secondary Sources. Chapter 8: Keycite. Chapter 9: Installing Westmate. Chapter 10: Using Westmate. With essential coverage of governmental powers, structures, and civil liberties, this text is distinguished from other law books by its concise approach for undergraduate study. Well-edited cases are used to illustrate the subject, as the authors describe and explain constitutional law in their own narrative. Students are also engaged in learning through the use of graphs, illustrations, and review discussion questions, which enable them to develop problem-solving and analytical abilities. Offers a shortened book length without compromising content, so classes are easier to plan and students aren t overwhelmed by the material Adds narrative to cases so instructors can choose what material to discuss and still benefit students with key information Includes material on 2005 Supreme Court decisions Part I: Governmental Structures, Authorities, and Limitations. Section I: History of the Constitution. Section II: Dividing Governmental Power: Horizontally and Vertically. Section III: The Judiciary; Its Role and Judicial Review. Section IV: The Judiciary: Jurisdiction. Section V: Congress. Section VI: Presidency. Section VII: Administrative Agencies. Part II: Civil Liberties. Section VIII: Fundamental Rights. Section IX: Due Process and Equal Protection. Section X: Discrimination. Section XI: The Right to Privacy. Section XII: Freedom of Expression and Association. Section XIII: Freedom of Press. Section XIV: Speech Not Protected by the First Amendment. Section XV: Freedom of Religion. Section XVI: The Establishment Clause. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes updates to sample materials, additional exercises, and Web links) 18

19 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW The Student s Guide to Understanding Constitutional Law John D. DeLeo Jr Softcover 300 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Constitutional Law: Principles and Practice Joanne Banker Hames and Yvonne Ekern 2005 Hardcover 600 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: This text successfully uses a host of techniques to help students learn about the complex subject of constitutional law at a level that college students can understand. Lists of key terms, related Web sites, practice questions and further readings combine with visual aids, chapter connectors and more to assist students in developing a basic, yet valuable understanding of constitutional law. Visual aids/models help students grasp concepts The constitutional timeline gives students historical perspective and the constitutional summary gives them an overall picture The constitutional organizer and connectors help link the subject matter of one chapter to that of another and provide a sense of clarity Chapter 1: The United States under the Articles of Confederation. Chapter 2: Madison Democracy and the Structure of the Constitution. Chapter 3: Legislative Branch Article I of the Constitution. Chapter 4: Executive Branch Article II of the Constitution and Separation of Powers. Chapter 5: Judicial Branch Article III of the Constitution. Chapter 6: Federalism Component II of Madisonian Democracy. Chapter 7: Commerce Power. Chapter 8: Guarantees of Rights and Protections of Rights by Judicial Review. Chapter 9: The Constitution and Criminal Justice. Chapter 10: Substantive Due Process. Chapter 11: Privacy and Abortion. Chapter 12: Equal Protection. Chapter 13: Struggle for Equality. Chapter 14: First Amendment Rights. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes chapter objectives, chapter outlines, study tips, additional exercises, including Internet exercises, and quizzes) This text not only explains the major legal principles and concepts, but relates these to the practical, everyday experiences of legal professionals as well as non-professionals. It discusses and explains major Supreme Court cases and provides examples of how these decisions impact law practice and daily lives. Selected cases, carefully edited for ease of reading, are included. Several relevant legal documents are included in the chapters and appendix materials (e.g., writs, subpoenas, complaint forms). Opening Case Scenarios put the chapter material into practical perspective Margin definitions of legal terms help student understand text Edited Supreme Court Cases provide students with a true feel for law Sample Legal Document illustrates the relevance of principles to law practice Chapter 1: Introduction to Constitutional Law. Chapter 2: The Constitution and the Federal Government An Overview. Chapter 3: Federal Judicial Power. Chapter 4: Federal Legislative Powers. Chapter 6: State Powers and the Constitution. Chapter 7: Constitutional Protections of Civil Rights and Liberties. Chapter 8: Equal Protection. Chapter 9: Due Process. Chapter 10: Economic Freedom and Property Rights. Chapter 11: Freedom of Expression. Chapter 12: Freedom of Religion. Chapter 13: The Right to Privacy Under the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses. Chapter 14: Criminal Justice and the Constitution. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes study tips, chapter outlines, Web sites, chapter quizzes, and learning exercises) 19

20 CONTRACTS Contracts Online Course Blackboard Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT Version Slimline ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: *See page 6 for more information Introduction to the Law of Contracts Fourth Edition Martin A. Frey and Phyllis Hurley Frey 2008 Hardcover 576 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Delmar Cengage Learning s Online Paralegal Courses are designed to be utilized with any degree program and can be bundled with any text. Each course clearly and efficiently manages content by selecting key terms, objectives, and concepts the student should focus on. By breaking the content into manageable chunks the content is more easily digestible and applicable to real-life situations. The lessons are arranged to 1) explain specific concepts and procedures, including foundational background; 2) give real-life examples for better understanding; 3) offer hands-on activities that allow students to put that understanding into practice. KEY COMPONENTS: Introduction (with Audio) Key Terms Organizational Tips Lesson Objectives Lecture Outline Activities (Journal, Internet, Group, Discussion, Ethics, Video) Web links Glossary (with Audio) Quizzing (Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False) Lesson 1: Introduction. Lesson 2: Offers. Lesson 3: Acceptance. Lesson 4: Consideration. Lesson 5: Mutual Assent and a Meeting of the Minds. Lesson 6: Capacity and Legality. Lesson 7: Third-Party Interests. Lesson 8: Written Contracts. Lesson 9: The Uniform Commercial Code. Lesson 10: Contract Clauses. Lesson 11: Discharge, Performance, and Cancellation. Lesson 12: Remedies in Contract Law. Lesson 13: Drafting Contracts. Lesson 14: Business Law in the Internet Era. Lesson 15: Negotiable Instruments, Securities, and Secured Transactions. Lesson 16: Real Estate Contracts. To view a demo visit and click on online courses Online Instructor Materials (Includes syllabus with sample lesson plans, teaching suggestions, test bank, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) Also Available Essentials of Contract Law Martin A. Frey and Phyllis Hurley Frey ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Introduction to the Law of Contracts, fourth edition, is carefully organized around a comprehensive road map that takes the student through the 6 steps of contract law. The new edition includes added benefits such as updated cases and examples, and each chapter ends with review questions to help reinforce the theories addressed in each chapter. The chapters also end with a checklist that helps to highlight the key concepts for the paralegal student. Includes selected cases to help illustrate how courts apply the rules to a set of facts End-of-chapter review questions allow students to test their comprehension of key concepts in each chapter and receive immediate feedback Includes a Contracts Paradigm A clear roadmap for organizing a breach of contract cause of action Theory/Example/Exercise The discussion is on three levels, theory followed by examples followed by a paralegal exercise to test the student s understanding of each theory Chapter 1: Determining the Rules Governing the Dispute. Chapter 2: The Offer Phase. Chapter 3: The Post-Offer/Pre-Acceptance Phase. Chapter 4: The Acceptance Phase. Chapter 5: The Post-Acceptance Phase. Chapter 6: Drafting a Contract. Chapter 7: Contract Enforceability: Protecting Members of a Class. Chapter 8: Contract Enforceability: Protecting a Party against Overreaching. Chapter 9: Contract Enforceability: Protecting the Judicial Process. Chapter 10: The Plaintiff s Allegation of the Defendant s Breach. Chapter 11: The Defendant s No Breach Compliance Response to the Plaintiff s Allegation of Breach. Chapter 12: The Defendant s No Breach Excuse Response to the Plaintiff s Allegation of Breach. Chapter 13: The Defendant s No Breach Justification Response to the Plaintiff s Allegation of Breach. Chapter 14: The Defendant s No Breach Terminated Duty Response to the Plaintiff s Allegation of Breach. Chapter 15: The Plaintiff s Common Law Remedies. Chapter 16: The Plaintiff s Remedies under Article 2 of the UCC. Chapter 17: Third-Party Interests. ISBN ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes exercises; exhibits from text; Web links; review questions; glossary; briefing cases and statutes; and primary and secondary authorities) Contracts Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Contracts Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

21 CONTRACTS Business Law: A Hands-On Approach Neal R. Bevans 2006 Hardcover 464 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: COURT REPORTING Legal Terminology for Transcription and Court Reporting Cathy J. Okrent 2009 Softcover 480 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Business Law: A Hands-On Approach is a practical, application-oriented, business law text written specifically for the paralegal. Designed to meet the needs of today s paralegal student, the text demystifies the basics of contracts and UCC, and emphasizes the daily tasks and responsibilities of a paralegal involved in business law. Learning features include numerous sidebars addressing a wide variety of issues; end-of-chapter exercises; Business Case File, which provides profiles of various businesses and how they negotiate, buy, sell, and carry out daily activities; and Help This Business, a tool which presents a wide variety of typical business problems and the legal methods used to address those problems. Emphasizes the practical, daily tasks of a paralegal involved in business law Provides numerous examples of business organizational documents from letters of intent to the exploration of typical contracts Each chapter analyzes the elements of business law and business structures from basic contracts to UCC transactions Chapter 1: Introduction to Business. Chapter 2: Creating a Contract. Chapter 3: The Legal Concept of Acceptance. Chapter 4: Consideration (Bargained for Exchange). Chapter 5: Mutual Assent. Chapter 6: Capacity and Legality. Chapter 7: Putting it in Writing. Chapter 8: Contract Clauses. Chapter 9: Uniform Commercial Code. Chapter 10: Discharge and Performance. Chapter 11: Remedies in Contract Law. Chapter 12: Drafting Contracts. Chapter 13: Business Law in the Internet Era. Chapter 14: Negotiable Instruments, Securities, and Secured Transactions. Chapter 15: Business Entities. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes study tips, chapter outlines, Web links, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) Students studying legal transcription, court reporting and legal terminology will find this book to be a must have for professional learning. Legal Terminology for Transcription and Court Reporting transforms the student into someone who is proficient in the language of law as a listener and speaker with judges, attorneys, witnesses, jurors and the parties in court. The student will master all the skills necessary to produce a transcript that accurately reflects court proceedings, depositions, legal stipulations, hearings, and intra/interoffice meetings. The complete understanding and usages of legal terms, as well as the related English grammar, punctuation, proofreading, and transcript production issues that contribute to an accurate record are the keys for all aspiring court reporters and transcriptionists. Over 1900 terms are presented Includes audio dictionary and transcription exercises on accompanying CD-ROM 20 Biggest Mistakes Court Reporters Make and How to Avoid Them feature appears throughout the book with encouraging tips on ethics, professionalism, career advancement, and good work practices Lesson 1: Courts and Legal Systems. Lesson 2: General Legal Terminology. Lesson 3: General Legal Terms I. Lesson 4: General Legal Terms II. Lesson 5: Litigation - Pretrial I. Lesson 6: Litigation - Pretrial II. Lesson 7: Litigation - Trial and Proceedings I. Lesson 8: Litigation - Trial and Proceedings II. Lesson 9: Litigation - Verdicts and Judgments. Lesson 10: Litigation - Judgments and Appeals. Lesson 11: Civil Actions I. Lesson 12: Civil Actions II. Lesson 13: Criminal Law I. Lesson 14: Criminal Law II. Lesson 15: Probate-Wills and Estates I. Lesson 16: Probate-Wills and Estates II. Lesson 17: Real Property I. Lesson 18: Real Property II. Lesson 19: Contracts. Lesson 20: Contracts and Leases. Lesson 21: Domestic Relations-Marriage, Separation and Divorce I. Lesson 22: Domestic Relations-Marriage, Separation and Divorce II. Lesson 23: Commercial Paper I. Lesson 24: Commercial Paper II. Lesson 25: Bankruptcy. Lesson 26: Agency. Lesson 27: Equity. Lesson 28: Partnerships. Lesson 29: Corporations I. Lesson 30: Corporations II. Lesson 31: Additional Legal Terms-General and Real Property. Lesson 32: Additional Legal Terms-Domestic Relations, Corporations, Probate, Bankruptcy, and Contracts and Leases. Online Companion (Includes additional exercises and study tips) Also Available Successful Freelance Court Reporting Dana Chipkin ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

22 CRIMINAL LAW Criminal Law Case Study CD-ROM, State v. Manion Janis L. Walter 2009 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Criminal Law and Procedure Fifth Edition Daniel E. Hall 2009 Hardcover 768 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Our Case Studies CD-ROM Series is designed to give students an opportunity to learn by doing. Each CD-ROM contains a case file, a series of documents that would be found in a criminal law file. Documents are included in their entirety instead of abbreviated versions. The student will therefore be involved in working on an entire case and not just parts of a case. None of the cases are state or time specific, so they can be used in any jurisdiction at any time. The Criminal Law Case Study CD-ROM involves a criminal case with a man who has been fatally shot. The ensuing investigation results in an indictment of the deceased s widow. The student will be asked to assist either the prosecutor or the defense team. Focus on paralegal responsibilities specifically Student can see full examples of important documents, such as pleadings and discovery Allows students to follow cases from incident through appeal SUPPLEMENT (NOTE: Accompanies all Case Study CD-ROMs) Criminal Law and Procedure, fifth edition, provides comprehensive coverage of both criminal law and criminal procedure. The book is designed to be used in combined criminal law and criminal procedure classes or may be split for use by programs that divide the two subjects. The first half of the book examines the elements of crimes, parties to crimes, and basic legal (constitutional and statutory) and factual defenses. The second half discusses the parties in the criminal justice system, basic constitutional framework, and the law of searches, seizures, arrests, interrogations, other law enforcement practices, and the process of criminal cases, from first appearance to appeal. Delivered in a style that challenges but does not overwhelm learners Sidebars can be used to spark class discussion and student interest in issues involving the criminal justice system and criminal law Review Questions call for content-related answers to reinforce and retain chapter concepts NEW TO THIS EDITION StudyWARE CD-ROM with case studies, practice quizzes, and vocabulary related crossword puzzles New feature entitled Ethical Considerations appears in each chapter Section on terrorism and civil liberties has been expanded Chapter 1: Introduction to the Legal System of the United States. Chapter 2: Introduction to Criminal Law. Chapter 3: The Two Essential Elements. Chapter 4: Crimes Against the Person. Chapter 5: Crimes Against Property and Habitation. Chapter 6: Crimes Against the Public. Chapter 7: Parties and Inchoate Offenses. Chapter 8: Factual and Statutory Defenses. Chapter 9: Constitutional Defenses. Chapter 10: Introduction and Participants. Chapter 11: The Constitutional Aspects of Criminal Procedure. Chapter 12: Searches, Seizures, and Arrests. Chapter 13: Interrogation and Other Law Enforcement Practices. Chapter 14: The Pretrial Process. Chapter 15: Trial. Chapter 16: Sentencing and Appeal. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint.) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web links) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Criminal Law Case Study CD-ROM Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13:

23 CRIMINAL LAW Criminal Law and Procedure: An Overview Third Edition Ronald J. Bacigal 2009 Softcover 495 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal: A Systems Approach Third Edition James W. H. McCord and Sandra L. McCord 2006 Softcover 656 pages x 11 ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Criminal Law and Procedure: An Overview, third edition, covers the essentials of both substantive criminal law and criminal procedure. Covering both subjects makes this book suitable for a single course designed to provide an overview of the entire criminal justice system, or it can be used in separate courses covering substantive and procedural law. The first part defines criminal responsibility and addresses the major felonies recognized in most, if not all jurisdictions. The second half covers the procedural aspects of the entire criminal justice system from arrest to appeal and habeas corpus. Particular emphasis is placed on the fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Exhibits, such as jury instructions, sample documents, and forms, illustrate how theories discussed in the chapter appear in a professional setting Discussion questions and practice exercises are designed to stimulate deliberation and practical application of the chapter material Helpful Web sites give readers additional online resources to explore NEW TO THIS EDITION Many new cases have been included in this edition to illustrate key concepts New information on Terrorism and the D.C. Sniper case New information on Electronic Video Surveillance and the Patriot Act Chapter 1: Defining and Proving Crimes. Chapter 2: Essential Elements of Crimes. Chapter 3: Parties to a Crime and Inchoate Offenses. Chapter 4: Defenses. Chapter 5: Crimes against a Person. Chapter 6: Crimes against Property and Habitation. Chapter 7: Crimes against Public Order and Public Morality. Chapter 8: Introduction to Procedure and the Right to Counsel. Chapter 9: Seizures of a Person and Identification Procedures. Chapter 10: Search and Seizure of Property. Chapter 11: Government Monitoring of Communication and the Fourth Amendment Exclusionary Rule. Chapter 12: Interrogation and Self-Incrimination. Chapter 13: Preliminary Stages of the Prosecution. Chapter 14: Pretrial Motions. Chapter 15: Trial. Chapter 16: Verdict, Punishment, and Judicial Review. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint.) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web links) Criminal Law Case Study CD-ROM Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: This comprehensive text blends theory with practice and incorporates insights into the fascinating world of crime and criminals and the legal professionals who work within the justice system. Important features of the text include sections on the criminal justice standards unique to prosecution, defense, and the court; coverage of the often competing rationales and public policies behind the law and judicial decisions; discussion of the impact of the PATRIOT Act and the war on terrorism; the many opportunities for students to apply both critical thinking and law-office practice skills. Realistic case scenarios and assignments simulate the law office setting and actual paralegal practice Numerous examples of real court decisions from many jurisdictions illustrate concepts and variations in the law Impressive collection of ethics standards, Web resources, practice tips, forms, documents, checklists, diagrams, tables, jury instructions, and thought-provoking quotations The Online Companion contains Web links, a sample systems folder, excerpts from the Constitution of the United States of America, updates to the text, and online quizzing Includes information on terrorism laws and 9/11 Chapter 1: Foundations of Criminal Law. Chapter 2: Administration of Criminal Law and the Role of the Paralegal. Chapter 3: Components of Crime. Chapter 4: Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Habitation. Chapter 5: Crimes Against Property, Public Order and Safety, Public Morals, and Justice and Public Administration. Chapter 6: Inchoate and Organized Crimes. Chapter 7: Defenses. Chapter 8: Intake and Drafting the Complaint. Chapter 9: Search and Seizure. Chapter 10: Confessions and Pre-trial Identification Procedures. Chapter 11: Pretrial: Initial Appearance to Preliminary Hearing. Chapter 12: Pretrial: Grand Jury to Pretrial Conference. Chapter 13: Trial: Rights, Procedure, Task. Chapter 14: Sentencing, Punishment, and Review. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes updates to sample materials, additional example cases and chapter outlines) Criminal Law Case Study CD-ROM Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

24 CRIMINAL LAW Crime Scene Investigation, Criminalistics, and the Law Thomas Buckles 2007 Softcover 360 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Criminal Law & Procedure for the Paralegal Neal R. Bevans 2003 Softcover 550 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Crime Scene Investigation, Criminalistics, and the Law is the first title to include not only crime scene investigation and criminalistics, but also the laws that govern them. It focuses on how the crime scene should be investigated, searched, and processed for evidence, but also includes an emphasis on the legal admissibility of these procedures. This book also discusses the forensic value of physical evidence and the role of forensic science and criminalistics in evaluating this evidence and presenting it in court. Real cases help the reader better understand procedures as well as the laws and legal issues that govern them CSI Checklists tie important concepts together Critical Thinking Questions challenge students to examine, discuss, and reflect on the material Crime Lab Problems allow for actual, hands-on practice Chapter 1: Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, Criminalistics, & the Law. Chapter 2: Sources of Laws Governing Crime Scene Investigations. Chapter 3: Investigating the Crime Scene. Chapter 4: Documenting and Processing the Crime Scene. Chapter 5: Laws of Crime Scene Searches. Chapter 6: Collection of Physical Evidence at Crime Scene. Chapter 7: Crime Scene Reconstruction Chapter 8: Criminalistics and the Crime Lab. Chapter 9: Forensic Value of Physical Evidence. Chapter 10: Admissibility of Forensic Evidence and Testing. Chapter 11: Presenting Crime Scene Evidence in Court. Chapter 12: Future of Crime Scene Investigation, Criminalistics, & the Law. SUPPLEMENT Criminal Law Case Study CD-ROM Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Providing an in-depth look at one of the most fascinating areas of legal practice, this text presents the real world of prosecutors, defense attorneys and paralegals in criminal law. Actual examples of criminal cases are investigated and explained, defenses are explored, and appellate processes are examined. Students are introduced to the foundations of criminal law and basic facts about three cases that are presented. Insider s Viewpoints demonstrate how practitioners approach and solve problems in daily practice Real-world examples and exercises involve students in actual cases to acquaint them with legal settings and procedural events Role of the Paralegal sections in each chapter outline activities of paralegals during criminal prosecutions from different perspectives Chapter 1: An Introduction to Criminal Law. Chapter 2: Arrest and Search & Seizure. Chapter 3: Post Arrest and Grand Jury. Chapter 4: Evidentiary Issues in Prosecution. Chapter 5: Interrogation, Confessions, and Miranda. Chapter 6: Arraignment and Discovery. Chapter 7: Principles, Accessories and Attempt. Chapter 8: Crimes Against the Person. Chapter 9: Sex-related Crimes. Chapter 10: Crimes Against Property. Chapter 11: Crimes Against Public Order, Morality and Health. Chapter 12: Rights Associated with the Trial. Chapter 13: The Trial. Chapter 14: Defenses. Chapter 15: Sentencing and Appeal. ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web links, review questions, Insider s viewpoints, Appendix A: Kline Case) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Criminal Law Case Study CD-ROM Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

25 DOCUMENT PREPARATION Basics of Legal Document Preparation Robert Cummins 1997 Softcover 448 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ELDER LAW Elder Law Nancy Gallo 2009 Softcover 350 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Basics of Legal Document Preparation provides the essential knowledge necessary to determine the appropriate legal document and the technical skills required to prepare them. The book is divided into three sections with the first consisting of goals, forms, instruments, pleadings and general American jurisprudence. The second section focuses on instruments, such as contracts, real estate transactions, wills, and trusts. The third section is comprised of legal pleadings for many specific areas of law. Student s learning will be reinforced by the final Putting it all Together at the end of every chapter Humorous story problems encourage students to recall material just learned and apply that information, enhancing their analytical and critical thinking skills Content supported with practical knowledge that can be used in any professional situation Preface. Introduction to Legal Document Preparation. Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Legal Document Preparation. Chapter 2: The Fundamentals of Legal Document Generation. Preparation of Legal Instruments. Chapter 3: The Nature, Types, and Function of Legal Instruments. Chapter 4: Contracts. Chapter 5: Real Estate Law and its Documents. Chapter 6: Corporations. Partnerships. Wills. Trusts. Preparation of Legal Pleadings. Chapter 7: Bankruptcy. Chapter 8: Federal Pleading and Practice. Chapter 9: State Practice and Pleading. Chapter 10: Discovery. Chapter 11: Domestic Relations. Chapter 12: Appellate Practice. Appendix: Common Commands Utilized in the Use of WordPerfect. SUPPLEMENT ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Elder Law is designed to introduce the realities of a modern elder law practice in serving the needs of America s growing elderly population. Each chapter explains the development of important case and statutory law within an historical perspective while offering an expansive review of elder law terminology. Well-organized and easy-to-read, the material appeals to a wide audience with or without a legal background. Practical assignments, such as hypotheticals, Elder Law Practice scenarios and Ethics Alert problems focus on real-world insights. Memorable cases and hypothetical problems stimulate thought-provoking discussion Elder Law Practice scenarios provide quick real-world relevance to each chapter s material by focusing on the needs of fictional clients Ethics Alert problems ask learners to test their skill at finding solutions to elder law practice dilemmas Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Disability Planning. Chapter 3: Conservatorship and Guardianship. Chapter 4: Estate Planning and Administration. Chapter 5: Resources and Protections Available to the Client. Chapter 6: Health Care Planning. Chapter 7: Elder Abuse. Chapter 8: Discrimination. Chapter 9: Grandparents' Rights. Chapter 10: Funeral Planning. Online Companion (Includes case summaries and downloadable forms) Also Available Elder Law Jeffrey A. Helewitz ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: X ISBN-13:

26 EMPLOYMENT LAW Labor and Employment Law Victoria E. Ullmann 2004 Softcover 504 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Employment Law Peggy N. Kerley 2002 Softcover 460 pages x 9 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Labor and Employment Law gives paralegals and business students an excellent, general overview of all the legal issues that would likely come up in the workplace. Because there are so many statutes covering the workplace, failure to recognize violations of any one of them could result in problems for a company or a client. The text covers all the important areas of employment law. It introduces such topics as workers compensation, workplace torts, discrimination, wage and hour issues, OSHA and other federal employment laws. Portions of the text are skillfully illustrated using charts and graphs for better comprehension and retention. Important statutes placed within the text are readily available to the student Historical material puts the legal issues in perspective Charts and graphs further illustrate the topics discussed Chapter 1: Basics. Chapter 2: The Employment Relationship. Chapter 3: Employment at Will and its Exceptions. Chapter 4: Workplace Torts and Other Remedies. Chapter 5: Workers Compensation System Basics. Chapter 6: Compensation. Chapter 7: Hearings and Appeal Process. Chapter 8: Fair Labor Standards Act. Chapter 9: Unemployment Compensation. Chapter 10: Collective Bargaining. Chapter 11: Discrimination The Statutes. Chapter 12: The Analytical Framework. Chapter 13: Enforcement Proceedings. Chapter 14: Civil Service and Civil Rights in the Public Sector. Chapter 15: OSHA and Miscellaneous Federal Statutes. SUPPLEMENT This text covers the history of employment law, wage and hour legislation, tort and breach of contract law, ADA, sexual harassment, discrimination, age discrimination, and employees rights. Case law provides insight on the Court s rulings A variety of forms familiarizes the student with processes and provides a ready reference Checklists are a concise summary of actions to be taken in specific situations Internet sites give the user myriad options for additional information on employment Chapter 1: The Employment Relationship. Chapter 2: Establishing the Employment Relationship. Chapter 3: Compensation Regulations for Employers. Chapter 4: Employee Benefits. Chapter 5: Evaluating the Employee s Job Performance. Chapter 6: Terminating the Employment Relationship. Chapter 7: Overview of Discrimination in Employment Law. Chapter 8: The Americans with Disabilities Act. Chapter 9: Age Discrimination. Chapter 10: Race and Color Discrimination. Chapter 11: National Origin Discrimination. Chapter 12: Religious Discrimination. Chapter 13: Sex Discrimination. Chapter 14: The Family and Medical Leave Act. Chapter 15: The Employer s Rights Versus the Employee s Right to Privacy. Chapter 16: Immigration. Chapter 17: Safety Regulations in Employment. ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: ISBN-10: SBN-13:

27 ENTERTAINMENT LAW Media and Entertainment Law Sandi Towers-Romero 2003 Softcover 550 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Entertainment Law Jeffrey A. Helewitz and Leah K. Edwards 2004 Softcover 396 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Media and Entertainment Law has been purposely designed and written to keep the reader s interest with up-to-date legal issues. A full chapter devoted to ethics is added with suggestions presented on how to make better ethical choices, how to guide ethical considerations, and how to potentially correct ethical issues that are not in alignment with corporate or business guidelines. Chapters are arranged in a thoughtful and logical order, to take the student, practitioner, or interested reader from the beginnings of freedom of speech, press, and expression; and into cutting edge, current events that highlight areas such as copyrights, advertising, pornography, censorship of the media, cable and satellite television, digital and satellite radio, and the Internet. Tightly edited landmark cases, pulled from the text, allow for greater understanding of media and entertainment law Historical background of the subjects has been emphasized, so the reader obtains a better grasp of societal issues at the time of a court ruling International media and entertainment legal concerns are discussed at length CD-ROM included with the text with additional exercises Chapter 1: The Road Leading to the First Amendment. Chapter 2: The Constitution and its Interpretation as to Prior Restraints and Obscenity. Chapter 3: Freedom of the Press versus a Fair Trial. Chapter 4: Defamation-Libel and Slander: What it is and how to defend against it. Chapter 5: Invasion of Privacy. Chapter 6: The News, the Courts, and Contempt. Chapter 7: Copyrights and Marks. Chapter 8: Entertainment Law. Chapter 9: Advertising and the Media. Chapter 10: The Media and Cyberspace. Chapter 11: Media and Entertainment Ethics. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes chapter updates, Web links, and student quizzing) Entertainment Law is a thorough, concise, and readable overview of the important aspects of entertainment law, written specifically for paralegal and undergraduate students. Separate, focused chapters on television, film, publishing, recording and music publishing, sports, and live stage performances provides students with a comprehensive look at this dynamic industry and the laws that govern it. The text explains complex principles of law in easy-to-understand language, presents interesting and memorable examples, and provides sample formats and drafting techniques used in entertainment law practices. Judicial decisions at the end of each chapter highlight pertinent cases dealing with entertainment law Explores the constitutional considerations of entertainment law as well as applicable federal regulation and legal structures in place today Covers the impact of technology on entertainment law Chapter 1: Constitutional Considerations. Chapter 2: Federal Regulation of Intellectual Property. Chapter 3: Legal Structures of the Entertainment Industry. Chapter 4: Television. Chapter 5: Film. Chapter 6: Live Stage Performances. Chapter 7: Recording and Music Publishing. Chapter 8: Publishing. Chapter 9: Sports Law. Chapter 10: Entertainment Law and Technology. SUPPLEMENT 27

28 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ETHICS Environmental Law Kathryn Schroeder 2008 Softcover 480 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Ethics Second Edition Kent D. Kauffman 2009 Softcover 480 pages 8 x ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Environmental Law is a text designed specifically for the paralegal student. It is written in a style that allows the non-law student to receive a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the legal system and the regulation of the natural world. Environmental law is a complex area; this text takes an easy to understand approach that allows the student a broad, basic, but complete comprehension of the field. It includes many features such as an outline of the legal processes relevant to environmental law, descriptions of federal and state law and regulations, and special features on recent topics related to environmental law. Includes brief articles on recent environmental law topics- Leads to an understanding of the evolving nature of environmental law Includes case law and case law summaries- Allows for an in-depth understanding of how environmental laws and regulations are applied and interpreted by the court system The writing is at a college level Allows for better comprehension of text by non-law students Chapter 1: Administrative Law, Constitutional Law and Tort Law generally and as they apply to environmental law. Chapter 2: History of the development of Environmental Law in the U.S. Chapter 3: Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy. Chapter 4: RCRA. Chapter 5: CERCLA. Chapter 6: NEPA. Chapter 7: TSCA. Chapter 8: EPCRA. Chapter 9: Clean Air Act. Chapter 10: Clean Water Act. Chapter 11: Other Federal Acts Related to Environmental Law. Chapter 12: State and Local Environmental Law Legislation and relationship to Federal Law SUPPLEMENT Also Available Paralegal Ethics Angela Schneeman ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion Legal Ethics, second edition, provides a variety of methods to improve the reader s understanding of ethical rules. The premise of the book is that students should be given clear information so that they can understand complex concepts because all legal professionals are required to act with the same professional care as attorneys. It provides a thorough and substantive analysis of the major principles that affect how the practice of law is regulated. To provide an example of the lawyer-disciplinary process, a provocative look at the disbarment proceedings against President Clinton is presented in the first chapter. Other real-world examples and hypotheticals are provided throughout the chapters in order to facilitate a better grasp on the technical material. Includes the latest trends affecting the paralegal profession: licensing and certification of paralegals, the application of federal overtime pay requirements and recent paralegal compensation information Includes Ethics 2000 information with discussions on changing the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and their final versions Current and classic case law help the reader see how courts interpret and apply the ethics rules to lawyers and their non-lawyer employees NEW TO THIS EDITION A CD-ROM for students provides more information and learning devices New material on the special ethics duties of those that work in prosecuting attorney s offices, connected to a new piece on the Duke Lacrosse/ Mike Nifong scandal Hypothetical scenarios, Ethics in Action, provided at the end of every chapter intricate enough for use either in class discussion or for homework Chapter 1: Lawyers, Legal Assistants and the Regulation of the Legal Profession. Chapter 2: Paralegals and Their Profession. Chapter 3: The Unauthorized Practice of Law. Chapter 4: Confidentiality. Chapter 5: Conflicts of Interest. Chapter 6: Advertising and Solicitation. Chapter 7: Fees and Sharing. Chapter 8: Miscellaneous Ethics Issues. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint.) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web links and student quizzing) 28

29 ETHICS EVIDENCE LAW Pocket Guide to Legal Ethics Angela Schneeman 2009 Spiral Bound 240 pages x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Evidence: Investigation, Rules, and Trials Benjamin H. Frisch 2008 Softcover 384 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Pocket Guide to Legal Ethics is a concise, essential guide to the rules of ethics for paralegal students and working paralegals. Focusing on the key rules of ethics, the text reviews the rules of ethics that attorneys are subject to and how those rules may apply to paralegals. In addition, the Pocket Guide to Legal Ethics includes useful information tailored specifically for paralegals, including tips for ethical behavior, real-world advice and ethical guidance provided by various paralegal associations. Topical areas include providing competent diligent representation of the client; maintaining integrity and public respect for the legal profession; avoiding the unauthorized practice of law; confidentiality; conflicts of interest; fees and financial matters; and advertising and solicitation. Ethical discussions familiarize paralegal students with the rules that apply to the attorneys they work for as well as how those rules apply to paralegals Sample Code of Ethics excerpts show how the rules being discussed may be adopted as state law Practical guidance from various paralegal associations helps readers apply what they have learned to real world, on-the-job situations Chapter 1: Introduction to Legal Ethics. Chapter 2: Unauthorized Practice of Law. Chapter 3: Confidentiality. Chapter 4: Conflict of Interest. Chapter 5: Representation of the Client. Chapter 6: Ethics of Legal Fees and Financial Matters. Chapter 7: Integrity and Respect in the Profession. Chapter 8: Advertising and Solicitation. Chapter 9: Business Ethics for Everyone. Evidence: Investigation, Rules, and Trials shows non-lawyers how evidence is gathered, analyzed in terms of whether or not it is admissible, and then what happens to it at trial and on appeal. A key tool throughout the textbook is a Passim Case involving identity theft. Through this case, the evidence concepts no longer need to be taught in a vacuum. For example, at the evidence gathering stage, students can consider how they might use informal techniques such as a private investigator to gather evidence. They may consider what discovery techniques to utilize and what questions should be asked. In the rules portion of the textbook, they can consider how the rules would apply to evidence from the Passim case. Uses a Passim Case throughout the text to illustrate evidence concepts in real life Provides examples from movies, books and newsworthy cases to assist with retention Case excerpts are provided with a brief explanation of the key point from the case Chapter 1: Why Study Evidence? Chapter 2: Importance of Fact Investigation. Chapter 3: Communication Theory as Applied to Interviews. Chapter 4: Purpose and Importance Of Discovery. Chapter 5: Overview of The Court System. Chapter 6: Introduction - Relevant, Irrelevant and Prejudicial Evidence. Chapter 7: Hearsay Is Not Admissible. Chapter 8: Exceptions for When Declarant is Available. Chapter 9: Why Let Opinion Evidence In?. Chapter 10: Why Having a Paralegal Organize a File Is Important. Chapter 11: Trial. Chapter 12: Conclusion. Chapter 13: Appendix A Federal Rules of Evidence. Appendix B Selected Rules of Civil Procedure. Appendix C Model Standards and Guidelines for the Utilization of Legal Assistants. Appendix D Selected Attorney Ethics Rules ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes objectives, lecture notes, key terms, Web links, and quizzing) 29

30 EVIDENCE LAW Evidence Management for the Paralegal Stacey Hunt and Ellen Sheffer 2008 Softcover 360 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Laws of Evidence Thomas Buckles 2003 Hardcover 512 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: This book will serve as an invaluable resource to the paralegal whose job includes gathering, analyzing, and managing evidence. Federal Rules of Evidence are included as an Appendix to the text and are referred to frequently, as well as state rules governing evidence. Throughout the book, case scenarios provide a practical, hands-on approach, making information more accessible, and guiding the reader through real life situations in which the skills taught are applied. Additionally, key word and phrases are identified, pertinent websites are provided, and charts, samples and graphs are used throughout. Applicable codes, rules and regulations are cited to support the instruction, and proper procedures are stressed. Key words identified as they are used and cross referenced in a glossary Case scenarios provide actual examples of how the information and material being presented would be used Uses of caveats provide suggestions to avoid common pitfalls encountered Questions require students to read an actual case decision and apply the information from the chapter to the case Chapter 1: The Use of Evidence in a Lawsuit. Chapter 2: Documentary Evidence. Chapter 3: Tangible Evidence. Chapter 4: Audio and Video Recordings. Chapter 5: Test Results. Chapter 6: Photographs. Chapter 7: Depositions. Chapter 8: Demonstrative Evidence. Chapter 9: Trial issues. Chapter 10: Appeal issues SUPPLEMENT Presenting a general, yet substantive view of evidence law, this text is an appealing choice for students and instructors alike. Chapters covering separate areas of evidence law combine content with relevant cases, allowing students to learn and analyze the legal reasoning and court decision-making process behind the laws. Thought-provoking questions and practical activities, such as Critical Thinking Questions, Legal Analysis and Writing Problems, Case Briefing, You Be The Judge, Advocacy, and Communication Skills all serve to develop and strengthen essential skills, and help students apply and practice what they learn. Chapter cases expand the use of relevant, real-life cases and are presented with the essentials intact to illustrate difficult legal concepts Applications, exercises, examples, and illustrations allow readers to understand evidence law and develop critical thinking, legal analysis, research, and writing skills Appendix and How-To supplement compares state laws with federal rules, and gives instruction on how to brief cases and conduct legal analysis Chapter 1: Nature and Development of the Laws of Evidence. Chapter 2: Role of Evidence in the Legal Process. Chapter 3: Obtaining and Presentation of Evidence. Chapter 4: Challenges to Admissibility of Evidence. Chapter 5: Relevancy. Chapter 6: Witnesses. Chapter 7: Opinions and Expert Testimony. Chapter 8: Scientific Evidence and Testing. Chapter 9: Physical Evidence. Chapter 10: Documentary and Demonstrative Evidence. Chapter 11: Hearsay. Chapter 12: Exceptions to Hearsay. Chapter 13: Privileges. Chapter 14: Constitutional Limitations. Chapter 15: Closing Arguments: Future of Evidence Law. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

31 FAMILY LAW Family Law Online Course Blackboard Version Slimline ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: WebCT Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: *See page 6 for more information Family Law Case Study CD-ROM, Allen v. Allen Janis L. Walter 2009 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Delmar Cengage Learning s Online Paralegal Courses are designed to be utilized with any degree program and can be bundled with any text. Each course clearly and efficiently manages content by selecting key terms, objectives, and concepts the student should focus on. By breaking the content into manageable chunks the content is more easily digestible and applicable to real-life situations. The lessons are arranged to 1) explain specific concepts and procedures, including foundational background; 2) give real-life examples for better understanding; 3) offer hands-on activities that allow students to put that understanding into practice. KEY COMPONENTS: Introduction (with Audio) Key Terms Organizational Tips Lesson Objectives Lecture Outline Activities (Journal, Internet, Group, Discussion, Ethics, Video) Web links Glossary (with Audio) Quizzing (Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False) Lesson 1: Marriage Requirements and Elements. Lesson 2: Marriage Rights and Obligations. Lesson 3: Antenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements. Lesson 4: Annulments. Lesson 5: Divorce Grounds and Procedure. Lesson 6: Divorce Discovery and Interlocutory Relief. Lesson 7: Alimony and Property Division Lesson 8: Child Support. Lesson 9: Child Custody and Visitation. Lesson 10: Enforcement of Divorce Decrees. Lesson 11: Modification and Appeals of Domestic Decrees. Lesson 12: Tax Law. Lesson 13: Paternity and Legitimation. Lesson 14: Adoptions. Lesson 15: Domestic Violence, Marital Torts, and Rights of Women and Children. Lesson 16: Reproductive Rights and the New Science of Motherhood. To view a demo visit and click on online courses Our Case Studies CD-ROM Series is designed to give students an opportunity to learn by doing. Each CD-ROM contains a case file, a series of documents that would be found in a family law file. Documents are included in their entirety instead of abbreviated versions. The student will therefore be involved in working on an entire case and not just parts of a case. None of the cases are state or time specific, so they can be used in any jurisdiction at any time. The Family Law Case Study CD-ROM involves a divorce action brought by a woman against her husband. Issues such as fidelity and compatibility are raised. The couple has minor children born of the marriage, therefore custody and support must be considered and visitation rights must be defined. There are also numerous marital assets to be divided between the parties, as well as property that is claimed to be non-marital. Focus on paralegal responsibilities specifically Student can see full examples of important documents, such as pleadings and discovery Allows students to follow cases from incident through appeal SUPPLEMENT (NOTE: Accompanies all Case Study CD-ROMs) Online Instructor Materials (Includes syllabus with sample lesson plans, teaching suggestions, test bank, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) 31

32 FAMILY LAW Introduction to Family Law Nancy Gallo 2004 Softcover 500 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Family Law Fifth Edition William P. Statsky 2002 Hardcover 696 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Introduction to Family Law cohesively blends legal theory and practical application in an engaging way that is new to the world of paralegal textbooks. Students imagine themselves in the role of Susan, the main fictional character in this text who is a recent paralegal graduate working in her first law firm. As Susan meets clients with a host of pressing family legal problems, she admirably fulfills her role as researcher, writer, interviewer, and motion and pleadings preparer. Students interest is piqued and learning is maximized as they share in the drama, challenges and humor of a typical family law practice. Each chapter mingles Susan s fictional experiences with legal theory, pertinent case briefs, and practical exhibits. Entertainingly conveys theory and practical applications Examples of client case files are provided throughout the text as the events unfold Samples of pleadings, court documents and a deposition transcript allow the student to follow a case from beginning to end while relating to the clients emotional experiences Chapter 1: Life on the Job. Chapter 2: Legal Research and Writing. Chapter 3: Living Together. Chapter 4: Prenuptial Agreements. Chapter 5: Marriage. Chapter 6: Paternity. Chapter 7: Adoption. Chapter 8: Divorce and Separation. Chapter 9: Child Custody. Chapter 10: Child Support. Chapter 11: Divorce and Tax: No Shelter for the Weary. Chapter 12: Domestic Violence. Chapter 13: Alternative Dispute Resolution. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes case summaries, case information statements, and child support guidelines) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Family Law Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Family Law Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Family Law Case Study CD-ROM Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: This fifth edition of Family Law provides a comprehensive introduction to family law for the paralegal. It covers substantive and procedural law with a practical emphasis. Family Law includes state-specific assignments, allowing students to identify state-specific law for the major themes covered. Legal analysis assignments also help students apply the substantive law principles discussed in each chapter. Material on such current legal topics as child support enforcement, homosexual marriage, and surrogate parenting has been added, providing the latest views on the subject matter An ethics feature has been added to each chapter providing challenging issues in the context of the material Information on the Internet and computers, shows how to use technology in the practice of family law Chapter 1: Introduction to Family Law and Practice. Chapter 2: Ethics and Malpractice. Chapter 3: Preliminary Legal Interview. Chapter 4: Premarital and Cohabitation Agreements. Chapter 5: Formation of Marriage. Chapter 6: Annulment. Chapter 7: Divorce Grounds and Procedure. Chapter 8: Spousal Support, Property Division, and the Separation Agreement. Chapter 9: Child Custody. Chapter 10: Child Support. Chapter 11: Tax Consequences of Separation and Divorce. Chapter 12: Legal Rights of Women. Chapter 13: Illegitimacy and Paternity. Chapter 14: Legal Status of Children. Chapter 15: Adoption. Chapter 16: Surrogacy and the New Science of Motherhood Torts. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes free state-specific online student resources for the states of California, New York, Florida, and Texas) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Family Law Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Family Law Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Family Law Case Study CD-ROM Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

33 FAMILY LAW Family Law: The Essentials Second Edition William P. Statsky 2004 Softcover 361 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: HEALTH CARE LAW Health Care Law Janice Kazmier 2009 Softcover 464 pages x ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Family Law: The Essentials, second edition, provides accurate, concise coverage of family law with an emphasis on practical paralegal skills and technique. The text presents all the standard topics that must be covered in a family law course, but does so in a briefer format than the comprehensive Family Law by the same author. It is ideal for use in shorter courses or for courses that supplement a text with statespecific material. Introduces students to important forms that they will use in real practice Assignments in chapters ensure that students are gaining competence in this important area of law Extensive tables and organizational charts to clarify concepts and present detailed information to students Major new material was added on civil unions, domestic partnership, covenant marriage, premarital agreements, reality TV family law, and more Chapter 1: Introduction to Family Law and Practice. Chapter 2: Premarital Agreements and Cohabitation Agreements. Chapter 3: Traditional Marriage and Alternatives. Chapter 4: Annulment. Chapter 5: Divorce Grounds and Procedure. Chapter 6: Spousal Support, Property Division, and the Separation Agreement. Chapter 7: Child Custody. Chapter 8: Child Support. Chapter 9: Tax Consequences of Separation and Divorce. Chapter 10: The Legal Rights of Women. Chapter 11: Illegitimacy and Paternity Proceedings. Chapter 12: The Legal Status of Children. Chapter 13: Adoption. Chapter 14: The New Science of Motherhood. Chapter 15: Torts and Family Law. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Family Law Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Family Law Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Health Care Law provides essential information necessary for students pursuing careers in the growing health care sector, as paralegals, managers, or compliance/ethics professionals. This text offers students easy-to-read chapters that provide outlines, learning objectives, summaries, and exercises to assist students with comprehension. Chapters focus on key information such as the types of health care entities, and the laws and ethics that govern them, and discuss the major areas of health care law, including regulatory research and administrative law review. Also highlighted are important contemporary topics like electronic health records, corporate compliance, HIPAA privacy and security, and physician professional relationships. Uses real life situations and current health care news as examples in sidebars Provides chapter outlines, learning objectives, summaries, and exercises to assist students with comprehension Highlights common regulatory compliance issues Chapter 1: Introduction to Health Care Delivery. Chapter 2: State and Federal Roles in the Regulation of Health Care. Chapter 3: The Physician/ Patient Relationship. Chapter 4: Physicians, Providers, and Financial Relationships. Chapter 5: Medicare. Chapter 6: Fraud and Abuse. Chapter 7: Health Care Compliance Programs. Chapter 8: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Chapter 9: Electronic Health Records. Chapter 10: Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. Chapter 11: Clinical Research Chapter 12: Ethical Decision-Making in Health Care. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes chapter outlines, Web resources, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) Family Law Case Study CD-ROM Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

34 IMMIGRATION LAW Learning About Immigration Law Third Edition Constantinos Scaros 2007 Softcover 400 pages x 10 ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Learning About Immigration Law, third edition, is the most up-to-date immigration law book available and takes into account all of the changes made in immigration law since September 11, The text offers real-life examples that make the material come alive for the student and walks the student through the entire background, process, and tools essential for a legal professional s mastery of immigration law. The text is designed for everyone from experienced legal professionals to those who have no formal knowledge of the law. This book also shows the average consumer how to help a friend, neighbor, or family member with immigration law questions or concerns. It assumes no previous knowledge and works as an instructional manual discussing immigration law. Provides American Citizenship Preparation guidelines with practice questions Includes the most common forms used in immigration matters Includes information on new procedural and substantive laws, and detailed explanations about why these laws were created in the aftermath of 9/11 A new chapter on practicing immigration law has been added that includes a detailed discussion about the debate over the unauthorized practice of law related to immigration Chapter 1: Immigration Law and Policy. Chapter 2: Non-immigrants. Chapter 3: Immigrants Relatives. Chapter 4: Employment-Based Immigration. Chapter 5: Other Types of Immigrant Status. Chapter 6: American Citizenship. Chapter 7: Inadmissibility and Removal. Chapter 8: Refugees and Asylum. Chapter 9: Tips for the Immigration Legal Professional. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes downloadable forms) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Intellectual Property: The Law of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets Third Edition Deborah E. Bouchoux 2009 Softcover 500 pages 8 x 10 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Intellectual Property, third edition, is a thorough guide to the four fields of intellectual property law; trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, covering topics such as the duration of rights, protection from infringement, and new and international developments in each field. This text is on the forefront of the law, covering new and cutting edge issues in the field including proposals for patent reform, the rise of patent trolls, copyright pre-registration, and Section 337 ITC investigations. Ethics Edge in every chapter addresses an ethical issue related to the topics presented Each chapter includes three sets of class activities: a realistic case study; questions for in-class discussion; and questions requiring readers to access Intellectual Property Web sites Complete and comprehensive appendices, including forms, agreements, charts, selected statutes, and reference to state trademark laws and provisions for all 50 states NEW TO THIS EDITION Thorough updating of the law, including discussion of recent IP-related cases Discussion of new issues in Trademarks, including cybersquatting, trademark infringement through phishing, and trademark dilution Coverage of the pending Patent Reform Act of 2007 and other proposals for patent reform Chapter 1: Introduction to Intellectual Property Law. Chapter 2: Foundations of Trademark Law. Chapter 3: Trademark Selection and Searching. Chapter 4: The Trademark Registration Process. Chapter 5: Post-Registration Procedures, Trademark Maintenance, and Transfer of Rights to Marks. Chapter 6: Inter Parties Proceedings, Infringement, and Dilution. Chapter 7: New Developments in Trademark Law. Chapter 8: International Trademark Law. Chapter 9: Foundations of Copyright Law. Chapter 10: The Subject Matter of Copyright. Chapter 11: The Rights Afforded by Copyright Law. Chapter 12: Copyright Ownership, Transfers, and Duration. Chapter 13: Copyright Registration, Searching, and Notice of Copyright. Chapter 14: Copyright Infringement. Chapter 15: New Developments in Copyright Law and the Semi-Conductor Chip Protection Act. Chapter 16: International Copyright Law. Chapter 17: Foundations of Patent Law. Chapter 18: Patent Searches and Applications. Chapter 19: Patent Ownership and Transfer. Chapter 20: Patent Infringement. Chapter 21: New Developments and International Patent Law. Chapter 22: Trade Secrets Law. Chapter 23: Unfair Competition. Chapter 24: Intellectual Property Audits and Due Diligence Reviews. Online Companion (Includes appendices and downloads) 34

35 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Patent Law for Paralegals Deborah E. Bouchoux 2009 Softcover 336 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: INTRODUCTION TO LAW Introduction to Law Fifth Edition Beth Walston-Dunham 2009 Hardcover 720 pages 8 x ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Patent Laws for Paralegals approaches the topic of patent law in an organized and logical fashion, and provides a thorough grounding in the life cycle of a patent. The text begins with an introduction to the general topic of intellectual property, reviewing the agency responsible for issuing patents (the USPTO), proceeding to patent searches, patent applications, post-issuance actions, patent ownership and transfer, and patent infringement. The text concludes with chapters on new developments in patent law, international patent protection, and patent audits and due diligence. Information is arranged in a building-block approach so that the student is presented with comprehensive coverage of each topic. The substantive discussion of each topic is complemented by the use of forms, sample agreements, checklists, flowcharts, and other practical guides. Comprehensive overview of patent law, arranged in an easy to comprehend building-block fashion Provides the basics of patent law and then progresses to the process of patent applications, patent infringement; concludes with new developments in patent law, international patent law, and patent audits and due diligence The Patent Project found at the end of each chapter is a factual scenario involving a fictional company, Spectrum, that requires readers to identify the various patent problems Spectrum is encountering and suggest strategies to solve those problems Chapter 1: Foundations of Patent Law. Chapter 2: Patent Searches and Applications. Chapter 3: Patent Ownership and Transfer. Chapter 4: Patent Infringement. Chapter 5: New Developments and International Patent Law. Also Available INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights, 2E Richard Stim ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: INTERVIEWING AND INVESTIGATION Civil Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals Cynthia Schroeder ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Introduction to Law has always maintained its primary objective of introducing students from a variety of courses of study to relevant legal principles and terminology. The book begins by providing a detailed look at how and why the U.S. system of government is organized in its present state. This is followed by chapters that address each of the primary substantive areas of law. Chapters include applications of the legal principles with discussion points, realistic assignments, and ethical considerations specific to the subject matter of the particular chapter. Current edited cases provide real examples of how the law is evolving Assignments based on actual situations allow assessment of the student s understanding of the principles as they are applied in practice Ethical circumstances allow the student to see how one circumstance can produce not only legal, but ethical issues that can in turn impact the future of the professional involved NEW TO THIS EDITION Includes a new CD-ROM with additional exercises A variety of current topics in the law are addressed such as same sex marriage, changes in the bankruptcy code, and rights to privacy Chapter 1: The Historical Basis and Current Structure of the American Legal System. Chapter 2: The American Court System. Chapter 3: Legislation. Chapter 4: The Executive Branch and Administrative Authority. Chapter 5: The Legal Professional. Chapter 6: The Law of Ethics. Chapter 7: Substantive and Procedural Issues. Chapter 8: Jurisdiction. Chapter 9: The Law of Contracts. Chapter 10: Property Law. Chapter 11: Torts. Chapter 12: The Law of Business Organizations. Chapter 13: Estates and Probate. Chapter 14: Criminal Law. Chapter 15: Criminal Procedure. Chapter 16: The Law of Domestic Relations. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint.) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes chapter outlines and student quizzing) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

36 INTRODUCTION TO LAW INTRO TO PARALEGAL STUDIES Foundations of Law: Cases, Commentary, and Ethics Fourth Edition Ransford C. Pyle and Carol M. Bast 2007 Softcover 464 pages x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: In the fourth edition of Foundations of Law: Cases, Commentary, and Ethics, concentration on the overview of American law and its legal system permeates the text to assist students in preparation for advanced courses of study. Over 40 excerpted judicial opinions are used to illustrate basic themes, and instructive case studies are presented to challenge students beyond acquiring knowledge, so that thorough understanding of concepts and their application in difficult scenarios can be achieved. Introduces and concentrates on the overview of the law, and is preemptive to specific paralegal courses of study or interest Over 40 excerpted judicial opinions illustrate key features of the law and legal system to promote individual analysis or classroom discussion Chapter review questions focus students on key concepts Many new thought-provoking case scenarios help initiate analytical thinking ability Chapter 1: Law and the Profession of Law. Chapter 2: Ethics. Chapter 3: Sources of the Law: Cases. Chapter 4: Sources of the Law: Legislation. Chapter 5: Trial and Appellate Courts. Chapter 6: State and Federal Courts. Chapter 7: Procedure in Civil Cases. Chapter 8: The Law of Criminal Procedure. Chapter 9: Criminal Law. Chapter 10: Torts, Personal Injury, and Compensation. Chapter 11: Contracts and Commercial Law. Chapter 12: The Law of Property. Chapter 13: Family Law. Chapter 14: Administrative Law and Procedure. Chapter 15: Law in the Age of Computers. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes state-specific materials, and Web links) Introduction to Paralegal Studies Online Course Blackboard Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: *See page 6 for more information Delmar Cengage Learning s Online Paralegal Courses are designed to be utilized with any degree program and can be bundled with any text. Each course clearly and efficiently manages content by selecting key terms, objectives, and concepts the student should focus on. By breaking the content into manageable chunks the content is more easily digestible and applicable to real-life situations. The lessons are arranged to 1) explain specific concepts and procedures, including foundational background; 2) give real-life examples for better understanding; 3) offer hands-on activities that allow students to put that understanding into practice. KEY COMPONENTS: Introduction (with Audio) Key Terms Organizational Tips Lesson Objectives Lecture Outline Activities (Journal, Internet, Group, Discussion, Ethics, Video) Web links Glossary (with Audio) Quizzing (Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False) Lesson 1: Paralegals Today. Lesson 2: Career Opportunities. Lesson 3: Working and Administration of the Legal Office. Lesson 4: Paralegal Ethics. Lesson 5: American Legal Systems. Lesson 6: Court Systems and Rules. Lesson 7: Tort Law and Liability. Lesson 8: Law of Agency, Business Organization, Employment and Bankruptcy. Lesson 9: Law of Real Property, Estates, and Family Law. Lesson 10: Law of Contracts and Intellectual Property. Lesson 11: Administrative Law and Government Regulation. Lesson 12: Criminal Law and Procedure. Lesson 13: Civil Law and Procedure. Lesson 14: Legal Research and Analysis. Lesson 15: Legal Interviews and Investigation. Lesson 16: Legal Computing and Writing. To view a demo visit and click on online courses Online Instructor Materials (Includes syllabus with sample lesson plans, teaching suggestions, test bank, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) Also Available Introduction to Law for Paralegals Beth Walston-Dunham ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

37 INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL STUDIES Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems, and Skills Seventh Edition William P. Statsky 2009 Hardcover 1008 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: REVISED! Essentials of Paralegalism Fifth Edition William P. Statsky 2010 Softcover 528 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Introduction to Paralegalism, seventh edition, explores the dynamic of working in a modern law office setting, and provides new paralegals with the hands-on skills and real-world context necessary to succeed in the field. Foremost attention is given to the rules of ethics, including rules from all fifty states and the District of Columbia, and in particular, the ethical guidelines that lawyers and paralegals must follow. Introduction to Paralegalism, seventh edition, also provides students important insight to the efforts underway to regulate the profession in legislatures, courts, bar associations, and paralegal associations. Comprehensive coverage of critical competency areas and key skills Practical assignments and review questions that allow students to apply the concepts discussed in each chapter Charts that help explain complex material NEW TO THIS EDITION StudyWARE CD-ROM with case studies, practice quizzes, and vocabularyrelated crossword puzzles New charts have been added to allow ease of comparison on topics such as the different employment settings of paralegals and the variety of tests used by the court to define the practice of law Chapter 1: Introduction to a New Career in Law. Chapter 2: Paralegal Employment. Chapter 3: On-the-job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals. Chapter 4: The Regulation of Paralegals. Chapter 5: Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics. Chapter 6: Introduction to the Legal System. Chapter 7: Introduction to Legal Analysis. Chapter 8: Legal Interviewing. Chapter 9: Investigation in a Law Office. Chapter 10: Litigation Assistantship. Chapter 11: Legal Research. Chapter 12: Legal Writing. Chapter 13: An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office. Chapter 14: Introduction to Law Office Administration. Chapter 15: Informal and Administrative Advocacy. Appendices. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web links and student study guide) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Essentials of Paralegalism, fifth edition, introduces the beginning paralegal student to an exciting career in the legal field. This book draws on the strong, valuable content in Introduction to Paralegalism, but more specifically highlights regulatory and employment issues, interviewing, investigation and analysis. Concrete examples from the working lives of on-the-job paralegals help the students get a real feel for what they can expect in the work setting. Focus on the most vital concepts and skills essential for the profession Extensive pedagogy aids in the retention of material Promotes analytical thinking throughout NEW TO THIS EDITION Expanded information on UPL Latest updates on regulation and certification New content on ethics and professional responsibility Chapter 1: Introduction to a New Career in Law. Chapter 2: Paralegal Employment. Chapter 3: The Regulation of Paralegals. Chapter 4: Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics. Chapter 5: Introduction to the Legal System. Chapter 6: Introduction to Legal Analysis. Chapter 7: Legal Interviewing. Chapter 8: Investigation in a Law Office. Chapter 9: An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office. Chapter 10: Introduction to Law Office Administration. Appendix A: Paralegal Associations, Bar Associations That Allow Paralegal Membership, and Related Organizations. Appendix B: Paralegal Definitions. Appendix C: Bar Associations and Related Attorney Organizations. Appendix D: Federal Government Organization Chart. Appendix E: Starting a Freelance Paralegal Business. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion Intro to Paralegal Studies Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Intro to Paralegal Studies Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Intro to Paralegal Studies Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Intro to Paralegal Studies Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

38 INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL STUDIES Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work with Accompanying Bankruptcy Supplement Fourth Edition Roger LeRoy Miller and Mary Meinzinger Urisko 2007 Hardcover 934 pages x 10 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, fourth edition, makes the paralegal field come alive for the student. It uses real-world examples, offering practical application of each concept discussed, and further enhances this focus with hands-on activities throughout. The text gives the student a thorough introduction to not only the legal system in general, but to specific areas of the law and the paralegal s integral role as a member of the legal team. strong ethical focus emphasizes the paralegal s professional responsibility New content on Insurance Law, Bankruptcy Law, and Negotiable Instruments Updated content on ethical rules, constitutional law, computer-assisted legal research, electronic filing and electronic discovery PART ONE: THE PARALEGAL PROFESSION. Chapter 1: Today s Professional Paralegal. Chapter 2: Career Opportunities. Chapter 3: Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Chapter 4: The Inner Workings of the Law Office. PART TWO: INTRODUCTION TO LAW. Chapter 5: Sources of American Law. Chapter 6: The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Chapter 7: Tort Law, Product Liability, and Consumer Law. Chapter 8: Contracts and Intellectual Property Law. Chapter 9: Insurance Law and Real Property. Chapter 10: Estates and Family Law Chapter 11: Laws Affecting Business. Chapter 12: Bankruptcy and Environmental Law. PART THREE: LEGAL PROCEDURES AND PARALEGAL SKILLS. Chapter 13: Civil Litigation Before the Trial. Chapter 14: Conducting Interviews and Investigations. Chapter 15: Trial Procedures. Chapter 16: Criminal Law and Procedures. Chapter 17: Legal Research and Analysis. Chapter 18: Computer-Assisted Legal Research. Chapter 19: Legal Writing: Form and Substance. ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes study guide and quizzing) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Intro to Paralegal Studies Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Intro to Paralegal Studies Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Paralegal Today: The Essentials with Accompanying Bankruptcy Supplement Fourth Edition Roger LeRoy Miller and Mary Meinzinger Urisko 2008 Softcover 480 pages 8 x 10 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: This Essentials edition of Paralegal Today includes the same engaging real-world approach, hands-on examples, and practical applications that explain the legal environment and the paralegal s role as part of the legal team. This concise version focuses just on the basic, key areas of paralegal studies, including careers, legal ethics, litigation procedures (civil litigation, interviewing and investigation), criminal law, legal research and analysis, and legal writing. The text shows how technology has impacted areas of the law, from litigation to the legal office itself, and emphasizes ethics and professional responsibility throughout. Covers all major substantive areas of the law Describes technology's impact on the law and the skills a paralegal needs to succeed Updated content on ethical rules, constitutional law, computer-assisted legal research, electronic filing and electronic discovery Chapter 1: Today s Professional Paralegal. Chapter 2: Career Opportunities. Chapter 3: Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Chapter 4: The Inner Workings of the Law Office. Chapter 5: The American Legal System. Chapter 6: The Civil Lit-igation Process. Chapter 7: Conducting Interviews and Investigations. Chapter 8: Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing. Chapter 9: Computer- Assisted Legal Research. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes study guide and quizzing) Intro to Paralegal Studies Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Intro to Paralegal Studies Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Also Available Paralegal Studies: An Introduction Paul D. Jordan ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion 38

39 INTRO TO PARALEGAL STUDIES The Professional Paralegal Workbook Elizabeth Angus 2007 Softcover 144 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: JUVENILE LAW Juvenile Law Toni Marsh 2007 Softcover 360 pages x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Professional Paralegal Workbook is a text that was conceived out of necessity. Many paralegal texts lack certain subject matter and can be unwieldy as a general reference and exercise book for students. This book was developed to bridge those gaps. The text includes chapters on criminal, tort and contract law that examine the essential elements of the law and include discussion points to facilitate classroom interaction. There are also exercises designed to be used either in the classroom in breakout groups, as study methods, or as homework assignments. This text is one that students can utilize both in class and during study periods, and functions as a launch pad for classroom discussions. Offers clear and concise discussions of substantive law as well as legal analysis, writing, and research A perfect companion to textbooks that enriches the learning experience in both the classroom and at home An affordable alternative to many of the large, hardbound texts available Chapter 1: Setting the Foundation. Chapter 2: Theories of Civil Liability. Chapter 3: Criminal Law. Chapter 4: Legal Interviewing and the Paralegal. Chapter 5: Civil Procedure. Chapter 6: Discovery. Chapter 7: Ethic for the Paralegal. Chapter 8: General Discussion. Chapter 9: Tools of Analysis. Chapter 10: applying the Rule of Law. Chapter 11: Finding Statutes. Chapter 12: Finding Case law. Chapter 13: Computer Assisted Legal Research. Chapter 14: Types of Legal Writing. Chapter 15: Objective vs. Persuasive Writing. SUPPLEMENT Intro to Paralegal Studies Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Intro to Paralegal Studies Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Juvenile Law provides an expansive overview of every aspect of the law as it affects children. Readers will value the preliminary knowledge gained thus allowing them to delve into a deeper discussion of the entire array of juvenile issues. The text covers the following areas: juvenile delinquency, child abuse, neglect and dependency, parentage actions including child custody, child support, paternity, and visitation. The book also contains sections on legal issues affecting children, such as parental notification of abortion and judicial bypass; emancipation; marriage, gangs and cults. The book includes discussion questions that tackle complex legal issues surrounding juvenile affairs Actual case provide practical, real world applications Hypothetical problems contain contradictory elements and intricate scenarios that allow consideration of the numerous sides of the arguments and cases Chapter 1: Jurisdiction. Chapter 2: Delinquency Chapter 3: Taking Custody of Delinquent Juveniles. Chapter 4: Pretrial Detention. Chapter 5: Delinquency Hearings. Chapter 6: Transfer to Adult Court. Chapter 7: Delinquency Dispositions. Chapter 8: Abuse-Neglect-Dependency Chapter 9: Parentage Actions. Chapter 10: Special Topics. Online Companion (Includes study tips, chapter outlines, Web links, additional exercises, and self-quizzes) Also Available Introduction to Paralegal Studies: A Practical Approach Linda L. Edwards and J. Stanley Edwards ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Introduction to Paralegal Studies and the Law: A Practical Approach Linda L. Edwards and J. Stanley Edwards ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

40 LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT / PROCEDURES Fundamentals of Law Office Management: Systems, Procedures, and Ethics Fourth Edition Pamela Everett Nollkamper 2009 Softcover 672 pages x 11 ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Fundamentals of Law Office Management: Systems Procedures and Ethics, fourth edition, was created to present knowledge of the industry, an understanding of how a law office functions, and to provide essential skills. The text is divided into three sections in order to best accomplish these goals. The first section, consisting of five chapters, provides an overview of the legal industry. These chapters explain the parameters and policies of the business of law and provide a strong foundation upon which to build a legal career. The second section, consisting of five chapters, introduces students to the functions and procedures common to a law office environment. The third section, consisting of four chapters, provides students with essential skills that will be utilized throughout their legal career. Presents a fictitious law firm that illustrates the chapters subject matter Examples for discussion stimulate class discussions and can be used for individual and group projects Tech tips illustrate the importance of technology in a law office NEW TO THIS EDITION CD-ROM with additional exercises is included with the text New material on federal employment laws and law office marketing New analysis problems, study/review questions and internet applications enhance learning and retention of new text material Chapter 1: The Legal Marketplace. Chapter 2: The Legal Team. Chapter 3: Personnel Relations. Chapter 4: The Attorney-Client Relationship. Chapter 5: Legal Assistant Ethics and Client Relations. Chapter 6: Legal Fees. Chapter 7: Timekeeping. Chapter 8: Billing and Financial Management. Chapter 9: Managing the Clients' Funds Account. Chapter 10: Technology in the Law Office. Chapter 11: Law Office Systems. Chapter 12: Docket Control Systems. Chapter 13: Records and File Management. Chapter 14: Law Library Organization and Management. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web links, chapter outlines, downloadable forms, and appendices) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Administrative Procedures for the Legal Professional Judy A. Long 2008 Softcover 288 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Administrative Procedures for the Legal Professional includes substantial coverage of the different types of administrative procedures used in a law office, and is geared to a legal secretary or legal assistant program, as well as serving as a valuable reference in a law office. The various administrative procedures covered in the text are explained in clear and concise language that is readily and easily understood by students, and each chapter in the text includes key words, state specific information boxes, and review questions. Some of the many topics explored in this comprehensive text include ethics, research, computers, and communications, and there are practical simulated problems for the student to solve that will strengthen their skills as they train to be a legal professional. Presents a description of the administrative procedures required in the law office in clear language Provides practical problems similar to those encountered in the law office State specific information boxes enable the students to research the law in their own states Chapter 1: Law Practice Overview. Chapter 2: Management of the Law Office and Ethics. Chapter 3: Working with Attorneys and Others. Chapter 4: Ethics and Client Relations. Chapter 5: Using Computers. Chapter 6: Legal Research. Chapter 7: Research Duties. Chapter 8: Filing & Records Management. Chapter 9: Communications. Chapter 10: Mail and Docket Control Systems. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes detailed study notes, suggested outside activities, and Web links) Also Available Law Office Skills Linda L. Edwards ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

41 LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT / PROCEDURES Substantive Law for the Legal Professional Judy A. Long 2008 Softcover 304 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Office Procedures for the Legal Professional Judy A. Long 2005 Softcover 500 pages 8 x 9 1/4 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Substantive Law for the Legal Professional is a text that includes extensive coverage of the different areas of substantive law and is geared to a legal secretary or other legal professional program, as well as serving as a valuable reference in a law office. The various substantive law specialties are explained in clear and concise language that is readily and easily understood by students, and each chapter in the text includes key words, state specific information boxes, and review questions. There are practical simulated problems for the student to solve that will strengthen their skills as they train to be a legal professional. Sample documents, charts, and figures give the student insight into the law office experience. It may also be used in conjunction with the Administrative Procedures for the Legal Professional and the Office Procedures for the Legal Professional textbooks to form a package for a certificate program for the legal secretary, legal assistant, or legal professional. Presents a description of the specialties in substantive law in clear language Provides practical problems comparative to those encountered in a law office State specific information boxes enable the students to research the law in their own states Chapter 1: General Background of Substantive Law. Chapter 2: Contract Law. Chapter 3: Sales and Commercial Paper. Chapter 4: Business Organizations. Chapter 5: Civil Law and Procedures. Chapter 6: Criminal Law. Chapter 7: F amily Law. Chapter 8: Estate Planning. Chapter 9: Probate Law. Chapter 10: Bankruptcy Law. Chapter 11: Property Law. Chapter 12: Legal Research. Chapter 13: Patent Law. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes detailed study notes, suggested outside activities, and Web links) This text takes an all-encompassing approach to office procedures for the legal professional student who wants to learn black letter law as well as the procedures that must be followed in the law office setting. Practical classroom and homework assignments simulate the types of tasks students will encounter in the law office. Students are required to keep a notebook within the text, which consists of classroom assignments, projects, and other key items. The notebook later becomes a valuable reference document when assignments are given on the job. The text may be bundled with a supplemental resource manual containing various types of pleadings and documents from different states, as well as instructions for use and execution. students develop a notebook to take with them for use in formatting and drafting documents on the job instructions for document preparation teach valuable job skills employers seek ethics boxes in each chapter familiarize students with ethics codes and dilemmas they may face on the job Chapter 1: Organization of the Law Office. Chapter 2: Organization of the Courts. Chapter 3: Administrative Responsibilities. Chapter 4: Using Computers. Chapter 5: Trial Procedures. Chapter 6: The Criminal Law Practice. Chapter 7: The Civil Litigation Office. Chapter 8: Estate Planning. Chapter 9: Probate. Chapter 10: Family Law. Chapter 11: Business Organizations. Chapter 12: Bankruptcy Law. Chapter 13: Real Property. Chapter 14: Contracts. Chapter 15: Employment as a Legal Professional. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Resource Book ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

42 LAW OFFICE MGMT / PROCEDURES LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING Practical Law Office Management Third Edition Brent D. Roper, J.D., M.B.A Softcover 528 pages x ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Practical Law Office Management, third edition, focuses on law office management from a practical standpoint. Designed for the paralegal student interested in day-to-day law office management topics, this text focuses on client relations and communication skills; legal fees, timekeeping, and billing, client trust funds and law office accounting; calendaring, docket control, and case management; legal marketing; and file and law library management. This revised edition offers an extended focus on technology, including a full demonstration of Thomson s ProLaw software and in-depth software tutorials. This practical, flexible text covers all major law office management topics in only nine chapters, making it an ideal resource for those institutions with shorter semesters. Text presents a strong ethics focus throughout Offers an extended focus on technology, including Thomson s Elite ProLaw software Internet sites and internet exercises are included in each chapter, providing additional research resources and hands-on exercises Chapter 1: The Legal Team, Law Practices, and Law Firm Governance. Chapter 2: Legal Administration and Technology Chapter 3: Ethics and Malpractice. Chapter 4: Client Relations & Communication Skills. Chapter 5: Legal Fees, Timekeeping and Billing. Chapter 6: Client Trust Funds and Law Office Accounting. Chapter 7: Calendaring, Docket Control and Case Management Chapter 8: Legal Marketing. Chapter 9: File and Law Library Management. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes key points, chapter outlines/notes, Web links, vocabulary listing, powerpoint presentation, and quiz.) Also Available LEGAL NURSE CONSULTING Introduction to Legal Nurse Consulting Cynthia Weishapple ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion Legal Research and Writing Online Course Blackboard Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: *See page 6 for more information Delmar Cengage Learning s Online Paralegal Courses are designed to be utilized with any degree program and can be bundled with any text. Each course clearly and efficiently manages content by selecting key terms, objectives, and concepts the student should focus on. By breaking the content into manageable chunks the content is more easily digestible and applicable to real-life situations. The lessons are arranged to 1) explain specific concepts and procedures, including foundational background; 2) give real-life examples for better understanding; 3) offer hands-on activities that allow students to put that understanding into practice. KEY COMPONENTS: Introduction (with Audio) Key Terms Organizational Tips Lesson Objectives Lecture Outline Activities (Journal, Internet, Group, Discussion, Ethics) Web links Glossary (with Audio) Quizzing (Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False) Lesson 1: Introduction. Lesson 2: Government Systems and Research Materials. Lesson 3: Research Materials and Terms: A Bird s Eye View. Lesson 4: Authority: Looking for the White Horse Case. Lesson 5: Citations: Form and Function. Lesson 6: Beginning the Research: Broadening Your Search and Background. Lesson :7 Major Research Resources. Lesson 8: Briefing and Applying Case Law. Lesson 9: Statutes: Finding, Interpreting, and Predicting. Lesson 10: The Constitution, Followed by the Rest of the Law. Lesson 11: Computer and Fee- Based Research. Lesson 12: Back to the Basics: Writing Fundamentals and Letters. Lesson 13: Pleadings: Never Recreate the Wheel. Lesson 14: Memo Writing and Docketing. Lesson 15: Writing Memorandums of Law. Lesson 16: Trial and Appellate Briefs. To view a demo visit and click on online courses Online Instructor Materials (Includes syllabus with sample lesson plans, teaching suggestions, test bank, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) 42

43 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING REVISED! Foundations of Legal Research & Writing Fourth Edition Carol M. Bast, J.D. & Margie Hawkins REVISED! Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing Second Edition William H. Putman 2010 Softcover 624 pages 8 1/2" x 11" ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Softcover 768 pages 8 1/2" x 11" ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The fourth edition of Foundations of Legal Research and Writing gives equal weight to research and writing, making it a perfect resource to be used for both legal research and legal writing courses. Each of the research chapters ends with legal research assignments. Cyberlaw exercises are included at the end of most of the chapters, requiring students to perform computer-assisted legal research. Chapter eight is devoted to computer-assisted legal research and explains the use of citators in detail. An expanded discussion of ethical obligations in writing legal document with examples from recent cases is included. Presents material with a practical and hands-on approach Provides examples of real-life situations where inadequate research and writing skills caused professional problems Provides detailed writing tips for the student through annotated sample documents NEW TO THIS EDITION Student CD-ROM with a chapter on contracts Four new features: Research Tip, Legal Analysis Tip, Writing Tip, and You be the Judge highlight important advice and procedures New research exercises for legal encyclopedias, American Law Reports, digests, case law, statutes, and citations Chapter 1: Law and Sources of Law. Chapter 2: Legal Reasoning and Analysis. Chapter 3: Secondary Sources and Finding Tools Chapter 4: The Judicial Branch and Cases. Chapter 5: Primary Sources: Constitutions, Statutes, Court Rules, and Administrative Law. Chapter 6: Citators. Chapter 7: Overview of the Research Process and Ethical Considerations. Chapter 8: Computer-Assisted Legal Research. Chapter 9: Introduction to Legal Writing. Chapter 10: Fundamentals of Writing. Chapter 11: Transmittal Letter and Client Opinion Letter. Chapter 12: Pleadings. Chapter 13: Law Office Memo. Chapter 14: Memorandum of Law. Chapter 15: Appellate Brief. Appendices. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion Legal Research & Writing Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The second edition of this popular text includes comprehensive coverage of difficult areas of legal research, analysis, and writing such as conducting statutory research and analysis; how to cite authority; how to identify the key facts in a case; and how to prepare an inter-office memorandum and court brief. Every principle is followed by an example to illustrate the concept and to aid in retention of the material Each chapter has several exercises ranging in difficulty that are answered in the instructor s manual NEW TO THIS EDITION Student CD-ROM provides a study outline, study questions, and assignments for each chapter Online Companion includes a quiz, additional assignments, web links, a chapter summary, and outline PART I: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH, ANALYTICAL PRINCIPLES, AND THE LEGAL PROCESS. 1: Introduction to Legal Principles and Authorities. 2: Introduction to Legal Research and Analysis. PART II: LEGAL RESEARCH. 3: Constitutions, Statutes, Administrative Law, and Court Rules--Research and Analysis. 4: Case Law--Research and Briefing. 5: Secondary Authority and Other Research Sources--Encyclopedias, Treatises, American Law Reports, Digests, Shepard's. 6: Secondary Authority-- Periodicals, Restatements, Uniform Laws, Dictionaries, Legislative History, and Other Secondary Authorities. 7: Computers and Legal Research. 8: Legal Citation. PART III: THE SPECIFICS OF LEGAL ANALYSIS. 9: Legal Analysis--Key Facts. 10: Legal Analysis--Issue Identification--Spotting the Issue. 11: Legal Analysis--Stating the Issue. 12: Case Law Analysis--Is a Case on Point? 13: Counteranalysis. PART IV: LEGAL WRITING. 14: Fundamentals of Writing. 15: The Writing Process for Effective Legal Writing. 16: Office Legal Memorandum: Issues and Facts. 17: Office Legal Memorandum: Analysis to Conclusion. 18: External Memoranda: Court Briefs. 19: Correspondence. Appendices. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

44 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING REVISED! Legal Research Second Edition William H. Putman 2010 Softcover 480 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Analysis and Writing Third Edition William H. Putman 2009 Softcover 528 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research, second edition, is a rare and in-depth teaching tool covering every phase of the legal research process, including how to avoid wasted time and duplication of effort. Multiple examples, illustrations, and more assignments based on real life cases are contained in the text aiding in the instructor's teaching and the student's understanding of the concepts and principles taught in the chapters. Provides a step-by-step approach to researching primary and secondary authority with multiple examples A hypothetical at the beginning of each chapter holds student interest in the subject matter and illustrates how the principles presented apply The online companion provides additional assignments, chapter summaries, and outlines, and allows students to obtain assignments NEW TO THIS EDITION Simplified discussion of Westlaw and LexisNexis with expanded coverage of nonfee-based Internet resources Student CD-ROM provides additional assignments, a chapter outline, and study questions for each chapter This revision has incorporated the removal of repeated references and duplicated concepts and terms BRIEF 1. Introduction to Legal Principles and Authorities and the Research Process. 2. The Role of Key Terms and Key Facts in Legal Research. 3. Issue Identification Spotting the Issue. 4. Constitutions, Statutes, Administrative Law, and Court Rules Research and Analysis. 5. Case Law Research and Briefing. 6. Case Law Analysis Is a Case on Point? 7. Secondary Authority and Other Research Sources Encyclopedias, Treatises, American Law Reports, Digests, Shepard s. 8. Secondary Authority Periodicals, Restatements, Uniform Laws, Dictionaries, Legislative History, and Other Secondary Authorities. 9. Computer and Internet Research. 10. Fee-Based Internet Research. 11. Legal Citation. 12. Counteranalysis. 13. The Research Process for Effective Legal Research. APPENDIX A: Legal Research Memorandum. APPENDIX B: Research Source Chart. APPENDIX C: Court Opinions Referred to in the Text. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion Legal Research & Writing Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Analysis and Writing, third edition, provides the student with in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of legal analysis and writing, the operation of the elements of the fundamentals in the analysis and writing process, and the manner in which the process guides and assists the student in the production of a finished product, such as an interoffice research memorandum. The text is national in scope and designed for students who have completed introductory legal assistant courses. It addresses the drafting of legal correspondence, legal research memoranda, and court briefs. This complete text is enhanced by such features as a corresponding website, a student CD, online references, key points, and examples. Hypotheticals featured throughout allow the student to see how the subject matter ties together and is applied Online Resources provided allow students to access additional information on chapter topics from the Internet NEW TO THIS EDITION Student CD-ROM provides additional assignments, a chapter outline, and study questions for each chapter Statutory Analysis is expanded to define and discuss why a statutory analysis is important Chapter 1: Introduction to Principles and Authorities. Chapter 2: Introduction to Legal Analysis. Chapter 3: Statutory Analysis. Chapter 4: Case Law & Case Briefing.Chapter 5: Key Facts. Chapter 6: Issue Identification. Chapter 7: Stating the Issue. Chapter 8: Case Law Application. Chapter 9: Counteranalysis. Chapter 10: Legal Writing Process - General Considerations. Chapter 11: Fundamentals of Writing. Chapter 12: Office Legal Memorandum - Assignments, Facts, and Issues. Chapter 13: Office Legal Memorandum - Analysis to Conclusion. Chapter 14: External Memorandums. Chapter 15: Correspondence. Appendices. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web links, chapter assignments, and chapter summaries) Legal Research & Writing Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

45 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING Pocket Guide to Legal Research William H. Putman 2008 Spiral bound 288 pages x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Pocket Guide to Legal Writing William H. Putman 2006 Spiral bound 320 pages x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Pocket Guide to Legal Research is designed as a desk reference for use by students and practicing paralegals, legal assistants, and attorneys. This comprehensive guide allows the user to quickly obtain the answer to many commonly encountered research questions concerning case, statutory, secondary authority legal research, and legal citation. It includes chapters on non fee-based and fee-based Internet legal research. A chapter explains an organized approach to the legal research process, providing a detailed discussion of each step and the guidelines to follow when engaging in legal research. Also included are chapters on issue identification, spotting the issue and case law analysis. This user-friendly book is easy to understand and the content is quickly accessible for reference by students and professionals A detailed discussion of primary and secondary research sources and how to use them is provided A separate chapter is devoted to legal citation, stressing the importance of this valued skill Part I. Legal Research Sources. Chapter 1: Constitutions, Statutes, Administrative Law, and Court Rules. Chapter 2: Case Law - Research. Chapter 3: Secondary Authority and Other Research. Chapter 4: Secondary Authority - Periodicals, Restatements, Uniform Laws, Dictionaries, Legislative History and Other Secondary Authorities. Chapter 5: Internet and Computer Research. Chapter 6: Commercial Internet Research. Part II. Legal Research Aids and the Legal Research Process. Chapter 7: The Research Process for Effective Legal Research. Chapter 8: Issue Identification - Spotting the Issue. Chapter 9: Case Law Analysis - Is a Case on Point. Chapter 10: Legal Citation. Appendix A: Elements of a Statute. Appendix B: Court Opinions Components. Appendix C: Research Source Chart. Legal Research & Writing Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Pocket Guide to Legal Writing is designed as a desk book for use by practicing paralegals, legal assistants, attorneys and students. It is a reference book that allows the user to quickly obtain the answer to many common writing questions concerning the following subjects: sentence and paragraph drafting, word selection and usage, spelling, numbers, grammar, punctuation, legal citation, legal correspondence, legal research memoranda, and court briefs. In addition, there is a chapter discussing the various time deadlines under the federal rules of civil and criminal procedure. The book is color coded so information may be easily located and designed to lie flat on a desk next to a computer. It is written in a non-technical manner and designed so that it is easy to understand and use by anyone working in a law office. A separate chapter on the legal writing process and an entire chapter on law related Web sites A chapter on time deadlines under the Federal Rule Detailed instructions on drafting legal correspondence, legal research memoranda, and court briefs in easy to understand, user-friendly language Chapter 1: Sentences and Paragraphs. Chapter 2: Word Selection and Usage, Spelling, and Numbers. Chapter 3: Grammar. Chapter 4: Punctuation. Chapter 5: Legal Citation. Chapter 6: Computer and Internet Research Web sites. Chapter 7: Time Deadlines Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal. Chapter 8: Preparing to Write The Legal Writing Process. Chapter 9: Legal Correspondence. Chapter 10: The Legal Research Memorandum. Chapter 11: Court Briefs. Appendix A: Correspondence. Appendix B: Legal Research Memorandum. Appendix C: Court Briefs. Legal Research & Writing Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Also Available Advanced Legal Research Exercise Manual Kathleen A. Portuan Miller ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Finding, Reading, and Using the Law Anne M. Stevens ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

46 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING Electronic Legal Research: An Integrated Approach Second Edition Stephanie Delaney 2009 Softcover 336 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Electronic Legal Research: An Integrated Approach, second edition, is dedicated to fully explaining the rationale of legal research, guiding readers through the individual steps necessary to develop their own research strategies. Through exploration into the topic of legal database searching with substance and depth, Electronic Legal Research facilitates long-term learning. Since new products are introduced every day and the market leaders constantly change, this text takes the approach of one set of skills, Boolean searching. This approach will enable the beginning researcher to do research in nearly any electronic database, specifically training students to research paid legal databases and the Internet. Encourages critical thinking by engaging readers with the actual elements of query formation, guiding in how to learn, not simply told what to learn Side notes alert students to common errors and other things to consider as they research Exercise worksheets appeal to the visual learner and help the learner to work through the material in the chapter NEW TO THIS EDITION Updated and expanded section on internet research, including in depth coverage of searching with Google Coverage of new legal research tools including CaseMaker Updated information on new innovations in Lexis and Westlaw Chapter 1: Internet Legal Research. Chapter 2: Query Formation Strategy. Chapter 3: Paid Legal Databases. Chapter 4: Internet Legal Research. Chapter 5: Finding and Understanding Statutes. Chapter 6: Finding and Understanding Regulations. Chapter 7: Finding Cases. Chapter 8: Finding Secondary Sources. Online Companion (Includes Web links, student exercises, and worksheets) Legal Research & Writing Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research and Writing Fifth Edition William P. Statsky 1999 Softcover 408 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research and Writing, fifth edition, provides a basic introduction to legal research and writing. The text covers the variety of media formats in which modern legal research is performed. In addition, the text covers online research through commercial databases and CD-ROM, and microform formats such as ultrafiche. Extensive information on conducting legal research on the Internet Comprehensive charts that list and define all ten categories of law are used throughout the chapters Writing samples are provided for letters, memoranda of law, and portions of appellate briefs PART I: Legal Research. Chapter 1: Preliminary Considerations. Chapter 2: Categories of Law and Research Materials. Chapter 3: Defining Research Materials: An Introductory Overview. Chapter 4: Authority in Research and Writing. Chapter 5: Citation Form. Chapter 6: Components of Many Law Books. Chapter 7: The Cartwheel and Other Index Search Systems. Chapter 8: The First Level of Legal Research: Background. Chapter 9: Checklists for Using Nine Major Search Resources. Chapter 10: Case Law. Chapter 11: Statutory Law. Chapter 12: Other Primary Authority. Chapter 13: Computer Research. Chapter 14: Validation-The Third Level of Research: Ending Your Research. PART II: Legal Writing. Chapter 15: Legal Writing. Chapter 16: Memorandum of Law. Chapter 17: Appellate Brief. Chapter 18: Writing Fundamentals. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Study Guide ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

47 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING Computer Aided Legal Research Judy A. Long 2003 Softcover 248 pages x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research Using Westlaw Judy A. Long 2001 Softcover 128 pages 7 3/8 x 9 1/4 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Computer Assisted Legal Research describes various research tools available to the legal professional by using the computer. These tools are presented in three parts of the book: the Internet, Westlaw and Lexis, and CD based materials. Students can also enhance their learning with word definitions, summaries, and review questions, which are included in each chapter. Information on Loislaw introduces students to less expensive alternatives to research subscriptions. Internet sites are also provided to obtain information only previously available through the purchase of expensive textbooks or research systems. Instruction for using sites allows readers to conduct research efficiently Information on Lexis and Westlaw offers clear guidelines on the use of these research tools Introduction to Loislaw explains a less expensive legal research system using the Internet Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Manual Research. Chapter 3: Introduction to Internet Research. Chapter 4: General Uses of the Internet. Chapter 5: Legal Research on the Internet. Chapter 6: Federal Sources on the Internet. Chapter 7: State Sources on the Internet. Chapter 8: Secondary Sources and Finding Tools on the Internet. Chapter 9: Specialized Areas of Law on the Internet. Chapter 10: West Law. Chapter 11: Using Lexis. Chapter 12: CD-ROM and Other Research Materials. SUPPLEMENT Legal Research & Writing Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research Using Westlaw is an ideal resource for any student preparing for a career in law. The entire text is devoted to Westlaw and teaches students all of the intricacies of this popular research vehicle. Fully illustrated, it acquaints the student with the look and feel of Westlaw and provides tutorials that enhance understanding of the material. End-of-chapter exercises present problems similar to those found in real law offices. This text also includes ten free hours of the program for qualified adopters of the text in qualified schools, providing students with the opportunity to try this research vehicle first hand. Material is entirely devoted to the use of Westlaw and offers a thorough instructional tool with regard to this popular research vehicle Many illustrations provide the true look and feel of Westlaw and its use in legal research Tutorials provide hands-on exercises designed to foster a better understanding of Westlaw Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Getting Online With Westlaw. Chapter 3: Finding Documents. Chapter 4: Printing and Downloading. Chapter 5: Searching the Databases Case Law. Chapter 6: Searching the Databases Statutes. Chapter 7: Searching the Databases Secondary Sources. Chapter 8: Keycite. Chapter 9: Installing Westmate. Chapter 10: Using Westmate. Legal Research & Writing Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Research & Writing Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

48 LEGAL TERMINOLOGY Legal Terminology for Transcription and Court Reporting Cathy J. Okrent 2009 Softcover 480 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Legal Terminology With Flashcards Third Edition Cathy J. Okrent 2008 Softcover 576 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Students studying legal transcription, court reporting and legal terminology will find this book to be a must have for professional learning. Legal Terminology for Transcription and Court Reporting transforms the student into someone who is proficient in the language of law as a listener and speaker with judges, attorneys, witnesses, jurors and the parties in court. The student will master all the skills necessary to produce a transcript that accurately reflects court proceedings, depositions, legal stipulations, hearings, and intra/interoffice meetings. The complete understanding and usages of legal terms, as well as the related English grammar, punctuation, proofreading, and transcript production issues that contribute to an accurate record are the keys for all aspiring court reporters and transcriptionists. Over 1900 terms are presented Includes audio dictionary and transcription exercises on accompanying CD-ROM 20 Biggest Mistakes Court Reporters Make and How to Avoid Them feature appears throughout the book with encouraging tips on ethics, professionalism, career advancement, and good work practices Lesson 1: Courts and Legal Systems. Lesson 2: General Legal Terminology. Lesson 3: General Legal Terms I. Lesson 4: General Legal Terms II. Lesson 5: Litigation - Pretrial I. Lesson 6: Litigation - Pretrial II. Lesson 7: Litigation - Trial and Proceedings I. Lesson 8: Litigation - Trial and Proceedings II. Lesson 9: Litigation - Verdicts and Judgments. Lesson 10: Litigation - Judgments and Appeals. Lesson 11: Civil Actions I. Lesson 12: Civil Actions II. Lesson 13: Criminal Law I. Lesson 14: Criminal Law II. Lesson 15: Probate-Wills and Estates I. Lesson 16: Probate-Wills and Estates II. Lesson 17: Real Property I. Lesson 18: Real Property II. Lesson 19: Contracts. Lesson 20: Contracts and Leases. Lesson 21: Domestic Relations-Marriage, Separation and Divorce I. Lesson 22: Domestic Relations-Marriage, Separation and Divorce II. Lesson 23: Commercial Paper I. Lesson 24: Commercial Paper II. Lesson 25: Bankruptcy. Lesson 26: Agency. Lesson 27: Equity. Lesson 28: Partnerships. Lesson 29: Corporations I. Lesson 30: Corporations II. Lesson 31: Additional Legal Terms-General and Real Property. Lesson 32: Additional Legal Terms-Domestic Relations, Corporations, Probate, Bankruptcy, and Contracts and Leases. Online Companion (Includes additional exercises and student tips) Legal Terminology with Flashcards, third edition, transforms the student into someone who is proficient in the language of law: communicating correctly to clients, lawyers, judges, and law enforcement. Beginning with the use of a dictionary/thesaurus in each chapter, the student is immersed into nineteen separate areas of the law with phonetic pronunciations, definitions, usages, and spellings that facilitate the quickest approach to writing and speaking with the appropriate legal terms. Following mastery of each term in the dictionary/thesaurus, the student uses multiple learning formats (multiple choice, matching, fill in, true/false, sentence completion, synonym selection, and a puzzle) to use and reuse between terms per chapter. The numerous exercises allow the student to master the terms, reinforcing their meanings, usages, pronunciations and spellings. The dictionary/thesaurus feature facilitates the fast and accurate completion of all exercises Term Search feature at the conclusion of each chapter allows for a comprehensive review Over 1900 terms are now in hard copy flash cards (as well in an electronic version) to allow quick mastery of definitions, usages and spellings All terms appearing throughout the text are defined and are also contained on the accompanying CD-ROM. The audio portion of the CD-ROM offers students the opportunity to both hear and see the terms How to Use a Legal Dictionary/Thesaurus. Chapter 1: Administrative Law. Chapter 2: Agency. Chapter 3: Bankruptcy. Chapter 4: Civil Litigation (Pretrial). Chapter 5: Civil Litigation (Trial and Appeal). Chapter 6: Commercial Law. Chapter 7: Constitutional Law. Chapter 8: Contracts. Chapter 9: Corporations, Partnerships and Sole Proprietorships. Chapter 10: Criminal Law and Procedure. Chapter 11: Family Law. Chapter 12: Insurance. Chapter 13: Intellectual Property. Chapter 14: Labor and Employment Law. Chapter 15: Legal Ethics. Chapter 16: Real Property and Landlord/Tenant. Chapter 17: Tax Law. Chapter 18: Torts and Personal Injury. Chapter 19: Wills, Trusts and Estates. SUPPLEMENT 48

49 LEGAL TERMINOLOGY Legal Terminology S. Whittington Brown 2006 Softcover 600 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: LIABILITY LITIGATION Product Liability for Professional Paralegals Kathleen Reade 2007 Softcover 500 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The key to understanding the legal profession is developing a true understanding of legal terminology. This text gives students the expert information they need to do just that. It explains complicated legal terms in accessible language and uses examples to help students understand the terms in context. Written as a text, study guide and reference manual, Legal Terminology will enable students to succeed in the law office setting by helping them acquire a meaningful understanding of the terminology they will face every day. Terms are defined in narrative form, making them easier to comprehend More than 1,200 words and phrases are defined Terms and phrases that relate to one another are grouped and logically sequenced to promote comprehension Introduction. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1: The Legal System and the Legislative Process. Chapter 2: Criminal Law. Chapter 3: Criminal Procedure. Chapter 4: Civil Procedure Part I. Pleadings, Discovery, Remedies and Pre-Trial. Chapter 5: Civil Procedure Part II. Trial, Appellate Procedures and Alternate Dispute. Chapter 6: Administrative Law. Chapter 7: Evidence. Chapter 8: Constitutional Law. Chapter 9: Torts. Chapter 10: Contracts. Chapter 11: Property. Chapter 12: Real Estate Transactions. Chapter 13: Agency. Chapter 14: Business Organizations. Chapter 15: Securities. Chapter 16: Securities Regulation. Chapter 17: Anti-Trust. Chapter 18: Labor and Employment Law. Chapter 19: Debtor Creditor Relations. Chapter 20: Commercial Paper. Chapter 21: Intellectual Property. Chapter 22: Domestic Relations. Chapter 23: Decedent s Estates. Chapter 24: Product Liability and Consumer Protection. Chapter 25: Discrimination in Employment and by State Action. Chapter 26: Environmental Protection. Chapter 27: Cyber Space Law. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes five additional chapters to be used with the text.) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Product Liability for Professional Paralegals is a practical, hands-on text for students of personal injury litigation as well as legal professionals working in the field of personal injury and product liability litigation. Case management and practice tips assist the student in learning and perfecting the professional skills, organizational techniques, and perspective to be an integral part of a professional team. Examples include sample questions to encourage an analytical approach, because thorough fact investigation is key to successful case preparation. Practicing paralegals, paralegal students, and any legal professional interested in personal injury and product liability litigation will benefit from the content of the text. Provides history, practice tips, and complete information on how to handle cases involving a variety of products Includes extensive material on locating and working with expert witnesses Emphasizes the importance of product including locating product, preserving product, and the chain of custody Provides samples of discovery and pleadings and deposition questions for various types of deponents Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Importance of the Product. Chapter 3: Case Evaluation. Chapter 4: Determining Correct Defendants. Chapter 5: Defendants, Defenses and Theories of Liability. Chapter 6: Customizing Discovery. Chapter 7: Expert Witnesses. Chapter 8: Trial Tactics and Innovations. Chapter 9: Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Products. Chapter 10: Toxic Torts. Chapter 11: Household and Consumer Products. Chapter 12: Children s Products. Chapter 13: Vehicles. Chapter 14: Equipment and Machinery. Also Available Product Liability Litigation Mark Kinzie and Christine Hart ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

50 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW REAL ESTATE LAW Medical Malpractice Law & Litigation Beth Walston-Dunham 2006 Softcover 368 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: This text presents a balanced approach to the study of medical malpractice. Divided into two main components, it first follows the history and development of medical malpractice in the United States and then covers the process of litigation from both sides of the case. Effective learning features include assignments, which are designed to integrate information from each chapter into a realistic situation. Sample medical records, definitions of medical and legal terminology, and sample legal forms are provided to enhance student comprehension of key concepts. Balanced from both defense and plaintiff viewpoints Sample medical records, definitions of medical and legal terminology, and sample legal forms are provided to enhance student comprehension of key concepts Online Companion includes chapter quizzes, helpful Web sites, additional terms, medical abbreviations, and medical statutory reference guide Chapter 1: A Brief History of Civil Liability for Professional Malfeasance. Chapter 2: The Development of Malpractice Law. Chapter 3: Medical Malpractice Law and Litigation. Chapter 4: Risk Management Issues in the Health Care Industry. Chapter 5: The Role of Insurance in Medical Malpractice Claims. Anatomy of a Lawsuit: The Medical Malpractice Case. Chapter 6: Discovery/ Disclosure of the Injury. Chapter 7: Investigation of the Potential Claim by the Potential Plaintiff. Chapter 8: Investigation of the Potential Claim by the Defendant. Chapter 9: The Pretrial Stages of a Malpractice Claim. Chapter 10: The Medical Malpractice Trial. Online Companion (Includes chapter quizzes, helpful Web sites, additional terms, medical abbreviations, and medical statutory reference) Real Estate Law Online Course Blackboard Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: *See page 6 for more information Delmar Cengage Learning s Online Paralegal Courses are designed to be utilized with any degree program and can be bundled with any text. Each course clearly and efficiently manages content by selecting key terms, objectives, and concepts the student should focus on. By breaking the content into manageable chunks the content is more easily digestible and applicable to real-life situations. The lessons are arranged to 1) explain specific concepts and procedures, including foundational background; 2) give real-life examples for better understanding; 3) offer hands-on activities that allow students to put that understanding into practice. KEY COMPONENTS: Introduction (with Audio) Key Terms Organizational Tips Lesson Objectives Lecture Outline Activities (Journal, Internet, Group, Discussion, Ethics, Video) Web links Glossary (with Audio) Quizzing (Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False) Chapter 1: Introduction to Real Property Law. Chapter 2: Methods of Acquiring Ownership. Chapter 3: Surveys and Legal Descriptions. Chapter 4: Concurrent Ownership and Business Entity Ownership. Chapter 5: Rights Incident to Ownership and Use of Real Property. Chapter 6: Public and Private Restrictions on Use of Land. Chapter 7: Real Estate Contracts. Chapter 8: Deeds and Conveyances. Chapter 9: Financing Sources for Real Property. Chapter 10: Mortgages and Liens. Chapter 11: Title Examination. Chapter 12: Title Insurance. Chapter 13: Real Estate Closings. Chapter 14: Landlord-Tenant Law. Chapter 15: Condominiums. Chapter 16: Ethical Principals Relevant to Paralegals. To view a demo visit and click on online courses Online Instructor Materials (Includes syllabus with sample lesson plans, teaching suggestions, test bank, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) 50

51 REAL ESTATE LAW Practical Real Estate Law Fifth Edition Daniel F. Hinkel 2008 Hardcover 704 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Practical Real Estate Law, fifth edition, is an excellent text for educating and training future paralegals about the intricacies of real estate law and transactions. Detailed coverage of the central areas involved in transactional real estate include real estate contracts, real estate brokerage relationships, real estate finance as it specifically relates to residential and commercial processes, and valuable information regarding surveys and title insurance. Information is included on the technology used in real estate practice Checklists explain the items to be considered for particular real estate transactions in a step-by-step format Case problems reinforce material through classroom discussions and homework projects Updated residential and commercial material benefits the paralegal who may encounter both areas of law; New coverage of sub-prime lending Chapter 1: Introduction to the Law of Real Property. Chapter 2: Concurrent Ownership. Chapter 3: Surveys and Land Descriptions. Chapter 4: Public Regulation and Encumbrances. Chapter 5: Easements and Licenses. Chapter 6: Contracts. Chapter 7: Preparation and Review of a Real Estate Contract. Chapter 8: Deeds. Chapter 9: Financing Sources in Real Estate Transactions. Chapter 10: Legal Aspects of Real Estate Finance. Chapter 11: Mortgage Forms and Provisions. Chapter 12: Title Examinations. Chapter 13: Title Insurance. Chapter 14: Real Estate Closings. Chapter 15: Government Regulation of Real Estate Closings. Chapter 16: Real Estate Closing Forms and Examples. Chapter 17: Condominiums and Cooperatives. Chapter 18: Leases. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes downloads and state-specific supplements for CA, FL, NY, and TX) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Essentials of Practical Real Estate Law Fourth Edition Daniel F. Hinkel 2008 Softcover 432 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: This Essentials edition of Practical Real Estate Law employs the same user-friendly approach in introducing important real property law concepts. This concise, yet thorough version focuses just on the most critical areas of real estate law. Students will be given the same exposure to case summaries that allow them to practice their analytical skills and see how concepts are applied in practice. The text also includes case problems that reinforce the content and real-life examples that make the material accessible. The numerous forms and checklists also facilitate understanding of each concept and ensure the student is well prepared to work as a professional in this practice area. Covers the most essential elements and skills in real estate law, and still includes numerous checklists, forms, and samples Helpful profiles of people working in the field present real life scenarios Comprehensive coverage of technology and how it affects real estate practice/law Chapter 1: Introduction to the Law of Real Property. Chapter 2: Concurrent Ownership. Chapter 3: Encumbances, Easements, and Licenses. Chapter 4: Contracts. Chapter 5: Deeds. Chapter 6: Legal Aspects of Real Estate Finance. Chapter 7: Title Examinations. Chapter 8: Title Insurance. Chapter 9: Real Estate Closings. Chapter 10: Real Estate Closing Forms and Examples. Chapter 11: Condominiums and Cooperatives. Chapter 12: Surveys and Land Descriptions. Chapter 13: Leases. Appendix: Answers to Self-Study Examinations. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion Real Estate Law Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Real Estate Law Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Real Estate Law Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Real Estate Law Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

52 REAL ESTATE LAW The Essentials of Real Estate Law Second Edition Lynn T. Slossberg 2008 Softcover 784 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: SPORTS LAW Sports Law Adam Epstein 2003 Softcover 336 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Essentials of Real Estate Law for Paralegals, second edition, embraces a systems approach providing a strong foundation of legal concepts necessary for understanding real estate transactions. It guides students through procedural checklists the paralegal may utilize daily in the law office, coupled with hypothetical client scenarios worked through every step of the way to result in a final product. The text covers not only all the subjects covered by basic real estate texts, but also includes chapters typically not found in paralegal real estate texts, such as chapters on commercial closings, construction loan closings, real estate litigation, eviction procedures and mortgage foreclosures. Includes hypothetical client scenarios to demonstrate to students how a paralegal should proceed with a client matter Virtual law office CD-ROM allows learners to work in a law office environment on client files under the supervision of an attorney Discussion questions have been added to each chapter Part 1: Fundamental Concepts in Real Estate Law. Chapter 1: Ethics and Real Property Practice. Chapter 2: Basic Principles of Real Estate Law. Chapter 3: Categories of Real Estate. Chapter 4: Ownership Restrictions. Chapter 5: Legal Descriptions of Property. Chapter 6: Real Estate Brokers. Chapter 7: The Basic Real Estate Contract. Chapter 8: Deeds. Chapter 9: Liens on Property. Chapter 10: Financing. Chapter 11: Title Examination and Title Insurance. Part 2: The Closing: Residential, Commercial and Construction Loan Closings. Chapter 12: An Introduction to the Closing. Chapter 13: Residential Real Estate Closings. Chapter 14: Commercial Real Estate Closings'. Chapter 15: Construction Loan Closings. Part 3: Landlord/Tenant Law. Chapter16: Residential Leases. Chapter 17: Commercial Leases. Chapter 18: Eviction Procedures. Part 4: Real Estate Litigation. Chapter 19: Overview of Real Estate Litigation. Chapter 20: Mortgage Foreclosures. ISBN ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web resources, chapter outlines, and quizzing) Real Estate Law Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Real Estate Law Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: This text introduces and builds upon the relationship between law and sports for undergraduate students and persons who may not have a background in law. Unlike other sports law texts, it focuses on teaching the fundamentals and provides real-world insights rather than offering cases with little substance. The book is wellorganized and helps students not only understand the legal issues facing many players in the sports industry, but how to pursue involvement as a professional. With numerous Web sites and other references, students can conduct further research in specific areas. Many recent cases are also presented to help students discern the latest judicial analysis in this fascinating study of sports law. Well-organized, easy-to-read material appeals to a wide audience and to those with or without a law background Helpful Web site references assist readers in conducting further research Recent cases help readers understand the latest judicial analysis in sports law Chapter 1: Sports Agents. Chapter 2: Sports Contracts. Chapter 3: Sports Torts. Chapter 4: Sports Crimes. Chapter 5: Title IX and other Women s Issues. Chapter 6: Disabilities and Sports. Chapter 7: Drugs and Sports. Chapter 8: International Sports Issues. Chapter 9: Antitrust and Labor Issues in Sports. Chapter 10: Intellectual Property Issues in Sports. Chapter 11: Alternative Dispute Resolution in Sports. Chapter 12: Religion and Sports. Also Available SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security Disability and the Legal Professional Jeffrey Scott Wolfe and Lisa B. Proszek ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

53 TORT LAW Torts Online Course Blackboard Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: *See page 6 for more information REVISED! Torts and Personal Injury Law Fourth Edition Cathy J. Okrent 2010 Hardcover 480 pages 8" x 9 1/4" ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Delmar Cengage Learning s Online Paralegal Courses are designed to be utilized with any degree program and can be bundled with any text. Each course clearly and efficiently manages content by selecting key terms, objectives, and concepts the student should focus on. By breaking the content into manageable chunks the content is more easily digestible and applicable to real-life situations. The lessons are arranged to 1) explain specific concepts and procedures, including foundational background; 2) give real-life examples for better understanding; 3) offer hands-on activities that allow students to put that understanding into practice. KEY COMPONENTS: Introduction (with Audio) Key Terms Organizational Tips Lesson Objectives Lecture Outline Activities (Journal, Internet, Group, Discussion, Ethics, Video) Web links Glossary (with Audio) Quizzing (Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False) Lesson 1: Introduction. Lesson 2: Intentional Torts. Lesson 3: Foreseeability in Tort Law. Lesson 4: Defamation. Lesson 5: Invasion of Privacy. Lesson 6: Misrepresentation, Tortuous Interference & Other Torts. Lesson 7: Overview of Negligence. Lesson 8: Negligence: Element I Duty. Lesson 9: Negligence: Element II Breach of Duty. Lesson 10: Negligence: Element III Causation. Lesson 11: Negligence: Element IV Damages. Lesson 12: Negligence Defenses. Lesson 13: Professional Malpractice. Lesson 14: Product Liability. Lesson 15: Vicarious Liability & Joint Liability. Lesson 16: Legal Analysis in Tort Law. To view a demo visit and click on online courses Online Instructor Materials (Includes syllabus with sample lesson plans, teaching suggestions, test bank, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) Torts and Personal Injury Law, fourth edition, provides a comprehensive overview of tort law for the paralegal who works on personal injury matters. Topics such as product liability, medical malpractice, and accidents are included. Additional coverage includes general tort law, alternative dispute resolution, negligence, defenses to negligence actions, intentional torts, injuries to property, liability, strict or absolute liability, product liability, special tort actions, and tort investigation. A total of 75 annotated cases are included for examination of various tort claims. Hypothetical scenarios show how abstract tort law pertains to real life accidents and injuries Student friendly pedagogy like chapter outlines, summaries, review questions, additional problems and a running glossary that defines key legal terms makes mastering torts easy, fast, and fun State comparison charts appear for greater perspective of conflicting jurisdictions NEW TO THIS EDITION Student CD-ROM includes a chapter on Ethics, supplementary cases, and additional forms Thirty-one new cases add hot-button topics such as patient dumping, spoliation of evidence, donor egg implantation by same sex couples, obesity caused by trans-fats, and more Chapter 1: Introduction to Torts and Legal Analysis. Chapter 2: Negligence. Chapter 3: Special Negligence Actions. Chapter 4: Defenses to Negligence. Chapter 5: Intentional Torts: Injuries to Persons. Chapter 6: Intentional Torts: More Injuries to Persons. Chapter 7: Intentional Torts: Injuries to Property. Chapter 8: Defenses to Intentional Torts. Chapter 9: Strict, or Absolute, Liability. Chapter 10: Products Liability. Chapter 11: Special Tort Actions. Chapter 12: Tort Immunities. Chapter 13: Tort Investigation. Appendix A: Confidential Client Information Form. Appendix B: Understanding Appellate Court Opinion. SUPPLEMENT Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion Tort Law Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Tort Law Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

54 TORT LAW Tort Law Fourth Edition Linda L. Edwards, J. Stanley Edwards, and Linda Kirtley Wells 2009 Hardcover 720 pages x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Torts: Personal Injury Litigation Fourth Edition William Statsky 2001 Hardcover 768 pages 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Tort Law, fourth edition, balances academic principles of tort law and practical coverage of skills necessary for the paralegal. The book offers fundamental tort law concepts, and real world, practical skills in an engaging, easy to read book. Each chapter contains valuable Practice Pointers that introduce students to such skills as drafting pleadings, preparing medical authorization requests, documenting damages, writing FOIA letters, and assembling trial exhibits. Tort Teasers challenge students to discuss the variables of a case and consider a variety of potential resolutions Practice Pointers and Practical Ponderables introduce practical skills, such as drafting pleadings, documenting damages, writing FOIA letters, and assembling trial exhibits NEW TO THIS EDITION StudyWARE CD-ROM with case studies, practice quizzes, and vocabularyrelated crossword puzzles Updated cases with complete text Restructured internet sites in NetNews and Local Links Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Overview of a Tort Case. Chapter 3: Intentional Torts. Chapter 4: Negligence: Duty. Chapter 5: Negligence: Breach of Duty. Chapter 6: Negligence: Causation. Chapter 7: Negligence: Damages. Chapter 8: Negligence: Defenses. Chapter 9: Malpractice. Chapter 10: Misrepresentation, Nuisance and Other Torts. Chapter 11: Strict Liability. Chapter 12: Products Liability. Chapter 13: Defamation and Related Torts. Chapter 14: Vicarious Liability. Chapter 15: Joint Liability. Chapter 16: Tort Reform. Chapter 17: Automobile Insurance. Chapter 18: Bad Faith. Chapter 19: Workers' Compensation Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web links and review questions) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Torts: Personal Injury Litigation, fourth edition, provides students with a comprehensive guide to the law of torts. The fourth edition has an additional chapter on major torts that emphasizes current legal issues and examines the ethics of attorney solicitation. A comprehensive checklist, which includes definitions, defenses, relationships, paralegal roles, and research references is provided for each tort presented. Nineteen new case studies have been added, providing insight on current hot topic legal issues An increased emphasis on paralegal roles within personal injury litigation provides the user with practical, applicable information Chapter 1: Introduction to Tort Law and Practice. Chapter 2: Legal Analysis in Tort Law. Chapter 3: Tort Litigation and Paralegal Roles. Chapter 4: Foreseeability in Tort Law. Chapter 5: Battery. Chapter 6: Assault. Chapter 7: False Imprisonment and False Arrest,. Chapter 8: Misuse of Legal Process. Chapter 9: Infliction of Emotional Distress. Chapter 10: Conversion and Trespass to Chattels. Chapter 11: Strict Liability. Chapter 12: Negligence: A Summary. Chapter 13: Negligence: Element I: Duty. Chapter 14: Negligence: Element II: Breach of Duty. Chapter 15: Negligence: Element III: Proximate Cause. Chapter 16: Negligence: Element IV: Damages. Chapter 17: Negligence: Defenses. Chapter 18: Medical Malpractice and Legal Malpractice. Chapter 19: Products Liability. Chapter 20: Mass Torts. Chapter 21: Survival and Wrongful Death. Chapter 22: Torts Against and Within the Family. Chapter 23: Torts Connected with Land. Chapter 24: Defamation. Chapter 25: Invasion of Privacy. Chapter 26: Misrepresentation,Tortious Interference, and Other Torts. Chapter 27: Additional Tort Defenses. Chapter 28: Worker''s Compensation. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Tort Law Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Tort Law Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Tort Law Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Tort Law Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: X ISBN-13:

55 TORT LAW WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES Essentials of Torts Second Edition William Statsky 2001 Softcover 384 pages 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Essentials of Torts, second edition, provides students with a comprehensive overview of the law of torts. This text, a condensed version of Statsky s Personal Injury Litigation, fourth edition, focuses on paralegal roles in tort litigation and offers greater attention to constitutional law, particularly in the areas of civil rights, defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Focuses on the paralegal role in tort litigation, including legal analysis, investigation, and drafting assignments Expanded discussion of tort reform A checklist of definitions, defenses, relationships, paralegal roles, and research references are included for each major tort presented PARTIAL Chapter 1: Introduction to Tort Law and Practice. Chapter 2: Foreseeability in Tort Law. Chapter 3: Battery. Chapter 4: Assault. Chapter 5: False Imprisonment and False Arrest. Chapter 6: Misuse of Legal Process. Chapter 7: Infliction of Emotional Distress. Chapter 8: Conversion and Trespass to Chattels. Chapter 9: Strict Liability. Chapter 10: Negligence: A Summary. Chapter 11: Negligence: Duty. Chapter 12: Negligence: Breach of Duty. Chapter 13: Negligence: Proximate Cause. Chapter 14: Negligence: Damages. Chapter 15: Negligence: Defenses. Chapter 16: Products Liability. Chapter 17: Survival and Wrongful Death. Chapter 18: Torts Against and Within the Family. Chapter 19: Torts Connected with Land. Chapter 20: Defamation: Chapter 21: Invasion of Privacy. Chapter 22: Misrepresentation, Tortious Interference, and Other Torts. Chapter 23: Additional Tort Defenses. Chapter 24: Worker''s Compensation. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Wills, Trusts, and Estates Online Course Blackboard Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebCT Version Slimline ISBN-10: ISBN-13: *See page 6 for more information Delmar Cengage Learning s Online Paralegal Courses are designed to be utilized with any degree program and can be bundled with any text. Each course clearly and efficiently manages content by selecting key terms, objectives, and concepts the student should focus on. By breaking the content into manageable chunks the content is more easily digestible and applicable to real-life situations. The lessons are arranged to 1) explain specific concepts and procedures, including foundational background; 2) give real-life examples for better understanding; 3) offer hands-on activities that allow students to put that understanding into practice. KEY COMPONENTS: Introduction (with Audio) Key Terms Organizational Tips Lesson Objectives Lecture Outline Activities (Journal, Internet, Group, Discussion, Ethics, Video) Web links Glossary (with Audio) Quizzing (Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False) Chapter 1: The Estate Plan & the Purpose of a Will. Chapter 2: Property in Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration. Chapter 3: Testacy & Intestacy. Chapter 4: The Participants, the Proper Court, & Uniform Laws. Chapter 5: Wills. Chapter 6: Preparation to Draft a Will. Chapter 7: Final Draft & Execution of a Valid Will. Chapter 8: Trusts. Chapter 9: Classification of Trusts. Chapter 10: Estate Planning. Chapter 11: Long-Term Care. Chapter 12: Personal Representatives, Types, Preprobate Duties, & Appointment. Chapter 13: Probate & Estate Administration. Chapter 14: Informal Probate Administration. Chapter 15: Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates. Chapter 16: Ethical Principles Relevant to Practicing Paralegals & Legal Assistants. To view a demo visit and click on online courses Online Instructor Materials (Includes syllabus with sample lesson plans, teaching suggestions, test bank, and instructor support slides created in PowerPoint) 55

56 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES Administration of Wills, Trusts, and Estates Fourth Edition Gordon Brown and Scott Myers 2009 Softcover 624 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration Sixth Edition Dennis R. Hower and Peter Kahn 2008 Hardcover 750 pages 8 x 10 ISBN ISBN-13: Administration of Wills, Trusts, and Estates, fourth edition, has proven to be a highly successful text for paralegal students, marrying comprehensive content with a reader friendly style that utilizes extensive examples. The use of celebrity wills and estates as illustrations provides access for students into complicated legal topics. Legal vocabulary is defined immediately for students. This new version has more case studies so that students become more familiar with the legal process and have real examples of how legal concepts are applied by courts. Day at the office features provide real-world examples to students Extensive end of chapter materials reinforce content in each chapter The use of celebrity wills and estates provides an appealing access to students confronted with difficult and complex concepts NEW TO THIS EDITION CD-ROM with additional exercises is included with text Expanded case studies provide students and faculty with more opportunities to see the material being used by the courts Graphs, charts and material have been updated so that students and faculty are current Chapter 1: Where There's a Will. Chapter 2: Estate Planning. Chapter 3: A Bundle of Rights. Chapter 4. Intestate Succession. Chapter 5: The Last Will and Testament. Chapter 6: Structure of a Model Will. Chapter 7: Family Protection, Lapses, and Ademption. Chapter 8: Trusts. Chapter 9: Specialized Trusts. Chapter 10: Probate Courts and Uniform Laws. Chapter 11: The Personal Representative. Chapter 12: Probating a Will and Administering an Estate. Chapter 13: Estate Taxes. Chapter 14: Final Choices. Instructor Resources (Contains instructor s manual, computerized test bank, and support slides created in PowerPoint) ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes Web links) Wills, Trusts, and Estates Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Wills, Trusts, and Estates Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration, sixth edition, is an established textbook in the field of paralegal education dating back to the first edition in A discussion of the laws that govern construction and administration of wills and trusts is presented in detail along with the roles of various participants in the process. The sections include examples, exhibits, assignments, key terms, review questions, and case problems to aid and challenge the student in understanding the material along with essential probate and tax forms found in the Appendix. Examples and exhibits illustrate and clarify application of concepts, statutes, and the UPC Case problems challenge the student to interpret material often on a state specific basis Probate forms and tax returns found in the Appendix aid the student in learning the complete process of probate and estate administration Chapter 1: The Estate Plan and the Purpose and Need for a Will. Chapter 2: The Concept of Property Related to Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration. Chapter 3: The Participants and the Proper Court. Chapter 4: The Law of Succession: Death Testate or Intestate. Chapter 5: Wills: Validity Requirements, Modification, Revocation, and Contests. Chapter 6: Preparation to Draft a Will: Checklists and the Conference with the Client. Chapter 7: Final Draft and execution of a Valid Will. Chapter 8: Introduction to Trusts. Chapter 9: Classification of Trusts, the Living Trust, and Other Special Trusts. Chapter 10: Estate Planning. Chapter 11: Long-Term Care. Chapter 12: Personal Representatives: Types, Pre-Probate Duties, and Appointment. Chapter 13: Probate and Estate Administration. Chapter 14: Informal Probate Administration. Chapter 15: Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates. Chapter 16: Ethical Principles Relevant to Practicing Paralegals and Legal Assistants. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes study guide and state-specific supplements for CA, FL, IL, NY, and TX) WebTutor on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: WebTutor on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Wills, Trusts, and Estates Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Wills, Trusts, and Estates Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

57 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES A Practical Guide to Estate Planning and Administration Michael Gau 2005 Softcover 336 pages x ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW Workers Compensation Law Neal Bevans 2009 Softcover 432 pages 8 x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: A Practical Guide to Estate Planning and Administration is different than all other books written on the subject of estate planning and administration. This book presents three fictional families and allows the paralegal to relate all concepts and issues relating to the subject matter to the three families. The information is not learned in the abstract, but rather, the information is presented in a logical and practical manner that allows the paralegal to learn and apply the concepts to simulated client circumstances. Appendices are included on a supplemental CD-ROM in the back of the text. Effective exhibits are provided throughout the text to help the student see how concepts are applied and how drafted documents appear and are incorporated into the material Ethical concerns are covered to challenge students to consider business and ethical issues in the context of subject matter Supplemental CD-ROM includes multiple appendices covering the following: contact information for State Agencies, Uniform Probate Code and Uniform Trust Code Chapter 1: An Overview of the Estate Planning Word. Chapter 2: Wills and Intestacy. Chapter 3: Trusts. Chapter 4: Guardianships, Conservatorships, Advance Directives and The Effect of Incapacitation. Chapter 5: Gifts and the Estate Plan. Chapter 6: Title and Contract Designation, Insurance and the Estate Plan. Chapter 7: Taxation and Estate Planning. Chapter 8: Drafting the Estate Plan. Chapter 9: Estate Administration: An Overview. Chapter 10: Small Estate Administration, Transfers without Administration & Ancillary Administration. Chapter 11: Trust Administration. Chapter 12: Taxation and Estate Administration. SUPPLEMENT Wills, Trusts, and Estates Online Course on WebCT Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Wills, Trusts, and Estates Online Course on Blackboard Bundled with Text ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Workers Compensation Law provides an in-depth look at the dayto-day practice of this field in addition to addressing theoretical aspects that form a critical foundation for this branch of law. It explains activities from drafting petitions, presenting cases to an administrative law judge, and bringing an appeal. It balances theory and practice, provides ethical discussions, and explores the use of private investigators and various discovery devices in order to examine claims. Clear presentation of concepts and practice skills promote quick comprehension and application of subject matter End-of-chapter exercises, hands-on assignments, and practical applications will increase comprehension and retention of concepts A wide variety of forms, petitions, medical reports, and others are provided in order for learners to be aware of what is needed for the process Chapter 1: Introduction to Workers Compensation. Chapter 2: Federal Workers Compensation and Tort law in Workers. Chapter 3: Employers and Employees Under Workers Compensation. Chapter 4: Injuries under Workers Compensation. Chapter 5: Benefits Under Workers Compensation. Chapter 6: The Workers Compensation System. Chapter 7: Workers Compensation Insurance. Chapter 8: Appealing a Workers Compensation Award. Chapter 9: Medical Utilization Issues and Innovations in Workers Compensation. Glossary. Appendix A: Various State Forms. Appendix B: State by state listing of workers' compensation Web sites. Appendix C: Medical Utilization Issues in Workers' Compensation. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Online Companion (Includes forms, interviews, and professional profiles.) 57

58 REFERENCES AND RESOURCES The Paralegal Resource Guide Series The state-specific Paralegal Resource Guide Series is a reference collection for paralegal students and practicing paralegals. These guides contain a great deal of information that will be essential and helpful for every paralegal student or employed paralegal in the correlating state. This information, along with the comprehensive legal dictionary in the book, should make the book one that every paralegal would want to have close at hand in school or on the job. Provides contact links to other paralegals in the state as well as suggestions for finding employment Explains employment rights such as overtime compensation and workers' compensation Provides a large number of sample documents relevant to paralegal studies and employment for hands-on examples A legal dictionary section is provided within the guide for further reference that also includes selective definitions from the Courts and the Legislature in that specific state The California Paralegal William P. Statsky, Sharon Sandberg 2008 Softcover 550 pages 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Ohio Paralegal William P. Statsky, Kathleen Mercer Reed, Bradene L. Moore 2008 Softcover 600 pages 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: The Florida Paralegal William P. Statsky; Robert N. Diotalevi; Pamela McCoy Linquist 2010 Softcover 600 pages 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: The Pennsylvania Paralegal William P. Statsky 2010 Softcover 600 pages 8 1/2 x 11 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Coming Soon! The New York Paralegal The Texas Paralegal Also Available Legal Thesaurus/Dictionary: A Resource for the Writer and Computer Researcher William P. Statsky 1985 Softcover 813 pages 5 1/2 x 9 ISBN-10: SBN-13: A complete reference for legal writers and researchers, this book offers synonyms, antonyms and pronunciation guides for legal words and terms. It also covers how to use the legal phrase in a sentence. 58

59 REFERENCES AND RESOURCES CLA EXAM / NALA MATERIALS Oran s Dictionary of the Law Fourth Edition Daniel Oran 2008 Softcover 624 pages x ISBN-10: ISBN-13: REVISED! NALA Manual for Paralegals and Legal Assistants Fifth Edition National Association of Legal Assistants 2010 Hardcover 480 pages 8" x 9 1/4" ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Oran s Dictionary of the Law, fourth edition, is the easiest to use introduction to legal terminology and concepts reference book on the market. It contains clear definitions of the words that most paralegals, paralegal students, and persons in related fields need to know. The book gives the reader the core of each legal idea and helps them understand the American legal system as well as how to approach research tasks. The book precisely explains contracts, laws, court decisions, and lawyers. This new fourth edition includes a CD-ROM that contains all terms and definitions in the book and over a thousand new and revised definitions. Explains technical jargon in clear language Gives the reader the core of each legal idea rather than confusing details Has overhauled sections of rapidly changing subject areas such as bankruptcy, intellectual property, litigation support, and national security Has an updated section on computerized legal research Introduction. Acknowledgements. Reading the Definitions. Pronunciation. The Basic 50 Words. Dictionary. Appendix A: Where to Go for More Information. Appendix B: Lawyer Talk. Appendix C: Legal Research. How to Use This Appendix. Concepts in the Law. Techniques of Research. Sources of the Law. Computer-Assisted Legal Research. Illustrations. Organization of the Federal Government. U.S. Courts of Appeals and U.S. District Courts Map. Civil Lawsuit and Criminal Trial Flowcharts. Research Sunshine. Sources of the Law. National Reporter System. Introduction to a Case in the National Reporter System. Example of How Legal Subjects are Subdivided. The revised NALA Manual is a valuable reference guide for professionals and students in the legal studies field. Working paralegals will not only find it helpful as an on-the-job reference, but also beneficial when preparing for the Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal examination. The Manual is a collection of proven techniques and procedures used by paralegals nationwide. The techniques described are examples of successful solutions to actual assignments accomplished by working legal assistants. More than 100 leading authorities with a wide range of experience in legal disciplines and management have contributed to this comprehensive manual since it was introduced in : New Coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Richlin v Chertoff, which discusses recovery of paralegal fees Authored by working legal assistants, qualified by experience and education Designed to provide practical and useful information for those in the field Discusses the litigation process in-depth with chapters on investigation, pre-trial litigation skills, discovery, and assisting at trial Chapter 1: Introduction to the American Legal System. Chapter 2: Legal Research. Chapter 3: Ethics. Chapter 4: Judgment and Analytical Ability. Chapter 5: Communications. Chapter 6: Interviewing Techniques. Chapter 7: Investigation. Chapter 8: Pretrial Litigation Skills. Chapter 9: The Paralegal and Document Discovery Cases. Chapter 10: Assisting at Trial. Appendices. Also Available Oran's Law Dictionary for Non-Lawyers, 4E Daniel Oran ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Paralegal Handbook Vickie Sue Brittain and Terry Hull ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Paralegal Internships: Finding, Managing, and Transitioning Your Career Ruth-Ellen Post ISBN-10: ISBN-13: A Survival Guide for Paralegals: Tips from the Trenches Alan Gelb and Karen Levine ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Surviving and Thriving in the Law Office Richard Hughes ISBN-10: ISBN-13:

60 CLA EXAM STUDY MATERIALS / NALA PUBLICATIONS CLA/CP Study Guide and Mock Examination Fourth Edition National Association of Legal Assistants 2009 Softcover 176 pages 8 1/2" x 11" ISBN-10: ISBN-13: CLA Review Manual: A Practical Guide to CLA Exam Preparation Second Edition Virginia Koerselman 1998 Softcover 979 pages x 10 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Designed as a self-study tool, NALA s CLA/CP Study Guide and Mock Examination, fourth edition, will help sharpen test-taking skills. This study guide offers details and tips for taking the CLA/CP Exam, as well as a series of self-tests for each exam category. The end of the book contains a CLA/CP mock exam with an answer key. : New coverage on the paralegal certification process Comprehensive examination preparation coverage inlcuded Designed as a self-study tool, this study guide offers details and tips for those professionals preparing to take the CLA/CP Exam This book is developed for and by professional paralegals in association with the National Association of Legal Assistants This is a comprehensive study tool for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants. The manual thoroughly covers each section of the exam with extensive outlines, examples, facts, and charts for review. Sample tests are included at the end of each chapter. Tips for studying and the successful completion of the exam are also provided. Self-Tests at the end of each chapter simulate questions on the actual exam. For example, the Self-Test for the Ethics section consists of fifty sample questions, in a variety of formats, covering various ethical problems. Students are advised to set a time limit of thirty minutes to complete the test The text offers extensive guidelines for effectively preparing for and taking the CLA Examination. Coverage includes: Basic background information on each section of the exam including administrative policies; tips for efficient study including when, where, and how to study; effective study aids; and group study suggestions Each chapter covers a different section of the exam and provides extensive outlines with summaries of the law, illustrative examples, sample questions with explanatory answers, and charts for review Introduction. Chapter 1: Legal Terminology. Chapter 2: Communications. Chapter 3: Ethics. Chapter 4: Judgment and Analytical Ability. Chapter 5: Legal Research. Chapter 6: Human Relations and Interviewing. Chapter 7: General Law. Chapter 8: Administrative Law. Chapter 9: Bankruptcy Law. Chapter 10: Business Organizations. Chapter 11: Contract Law. Chapter 12: Criminal Law. Chapter 13: Estate Planning and Probate. Chapter 14: Family Law. Chapter 15: Litigation. Chapter 16: Real Estate Law. Self-Test Answer Key. Bibliography. 60

61 AUTHOR INDEX A Angus, The Professional Paralegal Workbook B Bacigal, Criminal Law and Procedure: An Overview, 3E Bailey / Barron, Constitutional Law Bast / Hawkins, Foundations of Legal Research & Writing, 4E Bevans, Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal Bevans, Business Law: A Hands on Approach... 12, 21 Bevans, Business Organizations and Corporate Law Bevans, Workers' Compensation Law Bouchoux, Intellectual Property Bouchoux, Patent Law for Paralegals Brittain / Hull, Paralegal Handbook Brown / Myers, Administration of Wills, Trusts and Estates, 4E Brown, Legal Terminology Bruno, Lessons from the Top Paralegal Experts Buckles, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminalistics and the Law Buckles, Laws of Evidence C Chipkin, Successful Freelance Court Reporting Cohen, Practical Administrative Law for Paralegals... 9 Cummins, Basics of Legal Documentation D Delaney, Electronic Legal Research, 2E DeLeo, Administrative Law... 9 DeLeo, The Student's Guide to Understanding Constitutional Law Delmar, Business Organizations Online Course Delmar, Civil Litigation Online Course Delmar, Contracts Online Course Delmar, Family Law Online Course Delmar, Introduction to Paralegal Studies Online Course Delmar, Legal Research & Writing Online Course Delmar, Real Estate Law Online Course Delmar, Torts Online Course Delmar, Wills, Trusts, and Estates Online Course E Edwards, Law Office Skills Edwards / Edwards, Introduction to Paralegal Studies: A Practical Approach Edwards / Edwards, Introduction to Paralegal Studies and the Law: A Practical Approach Edwards / Edwards, Tort Law, 4E Epstein, Sports Law Estrin / Hunt, The Successful Paralegal Job Search Guide F Frey, Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution... 9 Frey / Frey, Essentials of Contract Law Frey / Frey, Introduction to the Law of Contracts, 4E Frey / Frey / Swinson, Introduction to Bankruptcy Law, 5E Frisch, Evidence: Invesitgation, Rules, and Trials G Gallo, Elder Law Gallo, Introduction to Family Law Gau, A Practical Guide to Estate Planning and Administration Gelb / Levine, A Survival Guide for Paralegals: Tips From the Trenches H Hall, Criminal Law and Procedure, 5E Hames / Ekern, Constitutional Law: Principles and Practice Hart / Blanchard, Litigation and Trial Practice, 6E Helewitz, Elder Law Helewitz, A Guide to Federal Taxation... 8 Helewitz / Edwards, Entertainment Law Hinkel, Essentials of Practical Real Estate Law, 4E Hinkel, Practical Real Estate Law, 5E Hower / Kahn, Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration for the Paralegal, 6E Hughes, Surviving and Thriving in the Law Office Hunt / Sheffer, Evidence Management for the Paralegal J Jordan, Paralegal Studies: An Introduction K Kauffman, Legal Ethics, 2E Kazmier, Health Care Law Kerley, Employment Law Kerley / Hames / Sukys, Civil Litigation, 5E Kinzie / Hart, Product Liability Litigation Koerselman, CLA Review Manual, 2E L Long, Administrative Procedures for the Legal Professional

62 AUTHOR INDEX Long, Computer Aided Legal Research... 17, 47 Long, Legal Research Using Westlaw... 18, 47 Long, Office Procedures for the Legal Professional Long, Substantive Law for the Legal Professional Luten, California Civil Litigation, 5E M Marsh, Juvenile Law McCord, The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach, 5E McCord / McCord, Criminal Law and Procedure: A Systems Approach, 3E Miller, Advanced Legal Research Exercise Manual Miller / Urisko, Paralegal Today: The Essentials, 4E Miller / Urisko, Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, 4E Moye, The Law of Business Organizations, 6E N NALA, CLA/CP Study Guide and Mock Examination, 4E NALA, NALA Manual for Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 5E Nollkamper, Fundamentals of Law Office Management, 4E O Okrent, Legal Terminology for Transcription and Court Reporting... 21, 48 Okrent, Legal Terminology with Flashcards, 3E Okrent, Torts & Personal Injury Law, 4E Oran, Oran's Dictionary of the Law, 4E Oran, Oran's Law Dictionary for Non-Lawyers, 4E P Pickard, Job Placement Strategies for Paralegals Post, Paralegal Internships: Finding, Managing, and Transitioning Your Career Putman, Legal Analysis and Writing, 3E Putman, Legal Research, 2E Putman, Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, 2E Putman, Pocket Guide to Legal Research Putman, Pocket Guide to Legal Writing Pyle / Bast, Foundations of Law: Cases, Commentary, and Ethics, 4E R Reade, Product Liability for Professional Paralegals Richardson, Administrative Law and Procedure... 9 Roper, Practical Law Office Management, 3E Roper, Using Computers in the Law Office, 5E S Scaros, Learning About Immigration Law, 3E Schneeman, The Law of Corporations and Other Business Organizations, 5E Schneeman, Paralegal Careers Schneeman, Paralegal Ethics Schneeman, Pocket Guide to Legal Ethics Schroeder, Civil Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals Schroeder, Environmental Law Slossberg, The Essentials of Real Estate Law, 2E Statsky, Essentials of Paralegalism, 4E Statsky, Essentials of Torts, 2E Statsky, Family Law, 5E Statsky, Family Law: The Essentials, 2E Statsky, Introduction to Paralegalism, 7E Statsky, Legal Research and Writing, 5E Statsky, Legal Thesaurus/Legal Dictionary Statsky, Torts: Personal Injury Litigation, 4E Statsky / et al., The Paralegal Resource Guide Series Stevens, Finding, Reading, and Using the Law Stim, Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights, 2E T Towers-Romero, Media and Entertainment Law U Ullman, Labor and Employment Law W Walston-Dunham, Accounting and Tax Principles for Legal Professionals... 8 Walston-Dunham, Introduction to Law, 5E Walston-Dunham, Introduction to Law for Paralegals Walston-Dunham, Medical Malpractice Law and Litigation Walters, Civil Litigation Case Study CD-ROMs Walters, Criminal Law Case Study CD-ROM Walters, Family Law Case Study CD-ROM Webster / Boyer / Lauren, Practical Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals, 3E Weishapple, Introduction to Legal Nurse Consulting Wolfe / Proszek, Social Security Disability and the Legal Professional

63 TITLE INDEX A Accounting and Tax Principles for Legal Professional, Walston-Dunham... 8 Administration of Wills, Trusts and Estates, 4E, Brown / Myers Administrative Law, DeLeo... 9 Administrative Law and Procedure, Richardson... 9 Administrative Procedures for the Legal Professional, Long Advanced Legal Research Exercise Manual, Miller Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution, Frey... 9 B Basics of Legal Documentation, Cummins Business Law: A Hands on Approach, Bevans... 12, 21 Business Organizations and Corporate Law, Bevans Business Organizations Online Course, Delmar C California Civil Litigation, 5E, Luten Civil Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals, Schroeder Civil Litigation Case Study CD-ROMs, Walters Civil Litigation Online Course, Delmar Civil Litigation, 5E,Kerley / Hames / Sukys CLA Review Manual, 2E, Koerselman CLA/CP Study Guide and Mock Examination, 4E, NALA Computer Aided Legal Research, Long... 17, 47 Constitutional Law, Bailey / Barron Constitutional Law: Principles and Practice, Hames / Ekern Contracts Online Course, Delmar Crime Scene Investigation, Criminalistics and the Law, Buckles Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal, Bevans Criminal Law and Procedure, 5E, Hall Criminal Law and Procedure: A Systems Approach, 3E, McCord / McCord Criminal Law and Procedure: An Overview, 3E, Bacigal Criminal Law Case Study CD-ROM, Walters E Elder Law, Gallo Elder Law, Helewitz Electronic Legal Research, 2E, Delaney Employment Law, Kerley Entertainment Law, Helewitz / Edwards Environmental Law, Schroeder Essentials of Contract Law, Frey / Frey Essentials of Paralegalism, 5E, Statsky Essentials of Practical Real Estate Law, 4E, Hinkel The Essentials of Real Estate Law, 2E, Slossberg Essentials of Torts, 2E, Statsky Evidence Management for the Paralegal, Hunt / Sheffer Evidence: Invesitgation, Rules, and Trials, Frisch F Family Law Case Study CD-ROM, Walters Family Law Online Course, Delmar Family Law, 5E, Statsky Family Law: The Essentials, 2E, Statsky Finding, Reading, and Using the Law, Stevens Foundations of Law: Cases, Commentary, and Ethics, 4E, Pyle / Bast Foundations of Legal Research & Writing, 4E, Bast / Hawkins.. 43 Fundamentals of Law Office Management, 4E, Nollkamper G A Guide to Federal Taxation, Helewitz... 8 H Health Care Law, Kazmier I Intellectual Property, 3E, Bouchoux Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights, 2E, Stim Introduction to Bankruptcy Law, 5E, Frey / Frey / Swinson Introduction to Family Law, Gallo Introduction to Law, 5E, Walston-Dunham Introduction to Law for Paralegals, Walston-Dunham Introduction to Legal Nurse Consulting, Weishapple Introduction to Paralegal Studies: A Practical Approach, Edwards / Edwards Introduction to Paralegal Studies and the Law: A Practical Approach, Edwards / Edwards Introduction to Paralegal Studies Online Course, Delmar Introduction to Paralegalism, 7E, Statsky Introduction to the Law of Contracts, 4E, Frey / Frey J Job Placement Strategies for Paralegals, Pickard Juvenile Law, Marsh

64 TITLE INDEX L Labor and Employment Law, Ullman The Law of Business Organizations, 6E, Moye The Law of Corporations and Other Business Organizations, 5E, Schneeman Law Office Skills, Edwards Laws of Evidence, Buckles Learning About Immigration Law, 3E, Scaros Legal Analysis and Writing, 3E, Putman Legal Ethics, 2E, Kauffman Legal Research and Writing Online Course, Delmar Legal Research and Writing, 5E, Statsky Legal Research Using Westlaw, Long... 18, 47 Legal Research, 2E, Putman Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, 2E, Putman Legal Terminology, Brown Legal Terminology for Transcription and Court Reporting, Okrent... 21, 48 Legal Terminology with Flashcards, 3E, Okrent Legal Thesaurus/Legal Dictionary, Statsky Lessons from the Top Paralegal Experts, Bruno Litigation and Trial Practice, 6E, Hart / Blanchard The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach, 5E, McCord M Media and Entertainment Law, Towers-Romero Medical Malpractice Law and Litigation, Walston-Dunham N NALA Manual for Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 5E, NALA O Office Procedures for the Legal Professional, Long Oran's Dictionary of the Law, 4E, Oran Oran's Law Dictionary for Non-Lawyers, 4E, Oran P Paralegal Careers, Schneeman Paralegal Ethics, Schneeman Paralegal Handbook, Brittain / Hull Paralegal Internships: Finding, Managing, and Transitioning Your Career, Post Paralegal Studies: An Introduction, Jordan Paralegal Today: The Essentials, 4E, Miller / Urisko Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, 4E, Miller / Urisko The Paralegal Resource Guide Series, Statsky / et al Patent Law for Paralegals, Bouchoux Pocket Guide to Legal Ethics, Schneeman Pocket Guide to Legal Research, Putman Pocket Guide to Legal Writing, Putman Practical Administrative Law for Paralegals, Cohen... 9 Practical Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals, 3E Webster / Boyer / Lauren A Practical Guide to Estate Planning and Administration, Gau Practical Law Office Management, 3E, Roper Practical Real Estate Law, 5E, Hinkel Product Liability for Professional Paralegals, Reade Product Liability Litigation, Kinzie / Hart The Professional Paralegal Workbook, Angus R Real Estate Law Online Course, Delmar S Successful Freelance Court Reporting, Chipkin The Successful Paralegal Job Search Guide, Estrin / Hunt Social Secutiry Disability and the Legal Professional, Wolfe / Proszek Sports Law, Epstein The Student's Guide to Understanding Constitutional Law, DeLeo Substantive Law for the Legal Professional, Long A Survival Guide for Paralegals: Tips From the Trenches, Gelb / Levine Surviving and Thriving in the Law Office, Hughes T Tort Law, 4E, Edwards / Edwards Torts & Personal Injury Law, 4E, Okrent Torts Online Course, Delmar Torts: Personal Injury Litigation, 4E, Statsky U Using Computers in the Law Office, 5E, Roper W Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration for the Paralegal, 6E, Hower / Kahn Wills, Trusts, and Estates Online Course, Delmar Workers' Compensation Law, Bevans

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