Miscellaneous & General Practice


025076 A PRIMER ON ELECTION AND CAMPAIGN LAW, 142 pages; 2002, $13.00 The Conduct of Elections: An Introduction to Georgia’s Election Code * Campaign Finance and Disclosure * Ethics in Government Act * Federal Campaign Finance Law * Election Contests in Georgia * Election Law: Lobbying Elected Officials.
024945 TECHNOLOGY SHOW AND TELL, 165 pages; 2002, $14.00 Evidentiary and Ethical Considerations of Technology Presented Evidence * Holding Your Jurors - Charts, Graphics, Videos, Good Ideas * Demonstrative Evidence * Winning Visual Illustrations– PowerPoint for Trial Lawyers * CaseMap and TimeMap * Digital Courtroom Tactics * My Top Ten Tips on Presenting Evidence at Trial.
024887 12th ANNUAL CARIBBEAN SEMINAR, 561 pages; 2002, $28.00 Handling the Media in High Profile Cases * What to Do When Your Case Goes Public– Litigation and Public Relations * An Overview of Appellate Jurisdiction in the Supreme Court * Proposed Modifications to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure * Legal Authority for Land Use Planning in Georgia * Discovery in Commercial Litigation * Catastrophic Trucking Losses from a Defense Lawyer’s Prospective * The Big Rig Case - A Plaintiff’s Perspective * Creative Uses of Tax Exempt Bond Financing * Who Needs Experts * Contracting with the Federal Government: The Agony and the Ecstacy * Workplace Compliance and Employer Sanctions Under Federal Immigration Law * Mediation, How Far Have We Come?
024982 MEDICAL ISSUES FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER (State Bar Meeting), 82 pages; 2002, $9.00 Summaries of Opinion and Order and Permanent Injunction Order and Complete Copy of Opinion and Order and Permanent Injunction Order in Wilk, et al., v. AMA et al. Case * Orthopedic Injuries: Real, Pre-Existing or Manufactured?
024948 OFFICE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS OPERATIONS, 123 pages; 2002, $12.50 Structure of the Office of State Administrative Hearings and Administrative Adjudication * Rules of Office of State Administrative Hearings– Chapter 616-1-1 - Organization of OSAH * Representing Your Client Before OSAH * Issues to be Addressed by the Panel at OSAH Operations Seminar, March 1st, 2002 * Determination of the Scope of the Hearings and any Objections Regarding It * Continuances; Extending Driving Privileges and Special Setting of Cases.
024969 HANDLING LONG TERM DISABILITY/ERISA CLAIMS, 235 pages; 2002, $16.50 Preemption of Disability Benefits Claims Under ERISA * Handling a Claimant’s ERISA/LTD Claim at the Administrative Level * Determination of Validity of Psychiatric Disabilities: Who is Really NOT Thinking? * Functional Capacity Evaluations: FCE Use and Abuse * Determining the Standard of Review in ERISA Long-Term Disability Claims * Resolving Conflicting Medical Evidence in ERISA Long-Term Disability Claims * The Effect of Social Security Awards on Long-Term Disability Claims * Case Law Update on ERISA/LTD Issues.
025132 THE CHANGING FACE OF ADULT GUARDIANSHIP, 275 pages; 2002, $18.00 Adult Guardianship in Georgia: The Law and its Application– Results from Two State-Wide Surveys * A Discussion of Howard v. Estate of Howard and Suntrust Bank, Middle Georgia v. Harper– Two Recent Georgia Cases Affecting Adult Guardianship Practice * Professionalism Round Table: Beyond Ethics– The ‘Extra Mile in My Walk’ * Ethics and Guardianship: Inseparable * Ethics and Substantive Issues Related to Planning for Incapacity * Cutting Edge Issues: Caregiver Mediation and Guardianship Diversion * Proposed Revisions to Georgia’s Guardianship Code.
024936 BRIDGE THE GAP, 315 pages; 2002, $19.50 The State Bar of Georgia Disciplinary Procedures * Basics of State, Superior and Federal Court Practice * Getting and Keeping Clients * Organizing Your Time: Techniques for the Third Millennium Lawyer * Beginning, Building and Maintaining a Law Practice– Helpful Hints * The Plaintiff’s Preparation and Trial of a Civil Case * The Preparation and Trial of a Civil Case * Practical Pointers in Criminal Defense Work * The ABC’s of LLC’s * Preventive Law: Practical Considerations to Use in Advising Your Corporate Clients How to Avoid Unnecessary Litigation * Negotiating Skills: The Basics of Resolving Cases * Pro-Bono 2000: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters * Alternative Dispute Resolution.
025063 LEVERAGED BUY-OUTS, 283 pages; 2002, $18.00 Fiduciary Duties of Directors in Leveraged Buy-Outs * Fraudulent Conveyances Under the United States Bankruptcy Code and the Official Code of Georgia Annotated * Leveraged Buy-Outs Using ESOPs * LBOs: Special Tax Considerations * The New FASB Statements on Business Combinations: What You Need to Know When Planning for an Acquisition * Leveraged Buy-Outs: Financing Considerations * Federal Securities Law Aspects of Going Private Transactions * Questions for the LBO Panel.
025118 URGENT LEGAL MATTERS, 597 pages; 2002, $33.00 Urgent Environmental Matters: Role of the Attorney * Role of the Forensic Psychiatrist * Mediating Interpersonal Morasses * Real Lawyers vs. Reel Lawyers * Judges and Lawyers: What is Our Business? * Jurisdiction * Urgent Health Care Matters * Attorneys’ Liability for Credit Reports * Avoiding Liability Under the Bankruptcy Code * Update on Urgent Legal Matters Involving Veterans * Hunting for Witches in the New Millennium: False Allegations of Sexual Abuse for Fun, Profit, Power and Revenge * Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism.
025068 2nd ANNUAL BIOTECHNOLOGY FROM THE LAB TO THE MARKETPLACE, 244 pages; 2002, $17.00 The Promise of Biotechnology: “A Brave New World” or “Back to the Future”? * Where Science and Ethics Meet Business: FDA and Legislative Regulation of Biotechnology’s New Medical Therapies * Biotechnology Patent Perspectives and Stem Cell Research Regulation * Strategic Alliances in Life Sciences: Deal Vectors that Deliver * A Model Partnership of Research Universities, Business Communities and State Government– The Georgia Research Alliance * Competing Interests Influencing University Technology Transfer * Biotechnology Licensing: Leveling the Playing Field * Financing the Biotech Enterprise.
035334 CHURCH LAW FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER (State Bar Meeting), 135 pages; 2003, $11.00 Basic Church Law: A Primer for the Uninitiated * The Liability of Religious Employers Under State and Federal Law * Tort Liability of Churches and Church Personnel Under Georgia Law * A Brief Introduction to Defending the Church and the Clergy * Ethics and Professionalism in Church Litigation.
035280 AVIATION LAW, 203 pages; 2003, $15.00 Considerations When Litigating with the FAA * Professionalism in the Practice of Law * Selecting and Confronting Expert Witnesses in an Aviation Case * The Victim Compensation Fund * Ethics * Plaintiffs’ Brief in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Partial Summary Judgement in the Case Styled: Arnold David Bianco, et al. v. Cutter Aviation Deer Valley, Inc., et al.
035275 BAR ORIENTATION MATTERS (Materials for Bridge the Gap), 438 pages; 2003, $23.50 The State Bar of Georgia Disciplinary Procedures * Basics of State, Superior and Federal Court Practice * Getting and Keeping Clients * Organizing Your Time: Techniques for the Third Millennium Lawyer * Beginning, Building and Maintaining a Law Practice * The Plaintiff’s Preparation and Trial of a Civil Case * The Preparation and Trial of a Civil Case * Pleas: Legal Requirements and Strategy * Criminal Defense Primer: Buzz Words and Key Concepts * The ABC’s of LLC’s * Preventative Law: “Practical Considerations to Use in Advising Your Corporate Clients how to Avoid Unnecessary Litigation” * Negotiating Skills: The Basics of Resolving Cases * ProBono 2000: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters * Winning in Mediation.
035289 WRITING TO PERSUADE, 214 pages; 2003, $15.50 Thinking Strategically About Persuasion * Rhetoric and Clarity: Summaries * Implementing the Principles of Super-Clarity * Meta-Information Throughout the Document * Writing Effective Introductions * Presenting A Strong Legal Analysis * Rhetoric and Organization: Avoiding Default Organizations * Writing Persuasive Paragraphs and Sentences * Ethos and Style: Grace and Energy Through Rhythm and Character * Ethics in Legal Advocacy * Bringing It All Together: An Advocate’s Checklist.
035236 13th ANNUAL CARIBBEAN SEMINAR, 313 pages; 2003, $19.00 DUI– Pulled Over– Now What? * Preliminary Practical Considerations in Domestic Cases * Whatever Lender Wants– Lender Gets: Financing Issues in Commercial Real Estate Leases * New Developments in Construction And Government Contracts Law * Closing Arguments: Preparation and Persuasion in a Product Liability Case * Smart Growth and Other Land Use Law Issues * When All Else Fails (Some Jury Insights) * A Survey of 2002 Workers’ Compensation Decisions and Board Rule Changes * International Patent Protection Strategies, Right from the Start * Corporate Accountability in a Post-Enron World * Code of Judicial Conduct State of Georgia Effective March 15, 1984.
035282 BARE KNUCKLES WITH THE JUDGES, 137 pages; 2003, $13.00 The Appropriate Use of Discovery Sanctions * Professionalism and Trial Tactics: One Trial Judge’s Perspective * The Bench as Battleground: The Discovery Process is Broke and Only Judges Can Fix It * Inquisitional v. Adversarial Discovery * Current Constraints on Judicial Comment in Court Proceedings * A Defense Attorney’s Tools for Controlling Difficult Opposing Counsel * Effective Case Management: Tools for Dealing with the Problematic Judge * Strategic Sanction Motions–Who is Abusing the Discovery Process?
035309 BALANCED LIVES FOR WOMEN ATTORNEYS, 228 pages; 2003, $16.00 Balanced Life Perspectives: Looking Ahead, Looking Back, and Looking at Now * All-Woman Law Firm Balances Ups and Downs of Family Life * An Attorney’s Decision to Reduce Hours, Factors to Consider * Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination– Questions and Answers * Balancing Act: Life vs. Career– A Look at the Changing Face of Government Practice * Balanced Lives: One Employer’s Perspective * Work Schedule and Leave Benefits * An Overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act * The Family Temporary Disability Insurance Act– California Senate Bill 1661 * Ethics and Professionalism for the Balanced Hour Attorney * Conduct of Counsel Ethics and Professionalism for the Balanced Hour Attorney.
035425 INTERNET LEGAL RESEARCH, 139 pages; 2003, $13.00 Using The Internet for Legal Research * Effective Internet Search Strategies: Internet Search Engines, Meta-Indexes, and Web Directories * Federal and State Cases, Legislation and Regulations * Business Resources on the Internet * Internet Resources: Sampler of Useful Sites for Specific Practice Areas * Around the World in Twenty Minutes: International Legal Research on the Internet * Georgia Legal Resources on the Internet * Legal News and Periodicals * Beyond the Internet– What Technology Innovations are on the Horizon?
035335 GENERAL PRACTICE AND TRIAL SECTION INSTITUTE, 411 pages; 2003, $22.50 Selecting and Appealing to Juries * Opening Statements: Introducing the Jury to the Personality of Your Case * Cross-Examination * Closing Argument– A Basic Primer to a Dying Art * Using the Law and Motions During Trial * Trying Cases Before the State Board of Workers’ Compensation * Appellate Practice in the Court of Appeals of Georgia * Practicing in the Probate Court– Court Approval of Settlements * Ethics Update 2003 * A View of Litigation From the Trial Judge’s Bench: Some Random Thoughts * Hot Topics in Family Law * Private Placements of Securities * Defending a Federal Criminal Defense * Some Evolutionary Trends in Insurance Law.
035418 TECHNOLOGY SHOW & TELL, 121 pages; 2003, $12.00 Sanity Software– The Case for Practice Management Software * How to Advance Your Technological Skills * Hand Held Devices: Are They Worth It? * How Easy PowerPoint® Really Is * Troubleshooting Tips for Realtime Connections in LiveNote® * Discovery Management in the 21st Century * “She Blinded Me with Science” * Technology the Court Appreciates.
035416 3rd ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON BIOTECHNOLOGY, 367 pages; 2003, $21.00 Objectives, Characteristics and Outcomes of University Licensing: A Survey of Major U.S. Universities * Bioscience Research Funding in Georgia * University of Georgia’s Success Formula for Commercial Application Incubators * Mining University Intellectual Property * Experimental Uses and Research Tool Licensing Alternatives * University Technology Transfer * Developing a Life Sciences Company: The AtheroGenetics Story * Patent Strategies for the 2000’s * Grant Funding for Small Business Innovation: Program Overview and Intellectual Property Considerations * Financing the Biotech Enterprise: Trends and Strategies * Building Value in Early-Stage Biotech Ventures * Valuation of Early Stage Biotech Ventures * The Enigmatic Value of the Regulatory Function: FDA, Clinical Trials and Adventures in Wonderland * Strategic Collaborations in Biotechnology.
035300 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS IN GEORGIA, 124 pages; 2003, $8.50 Overview of Administrative Hearings Conducted by OSAH * Evidentiary Issues in Administrative Hearings * Representing an Employee in State Personnel Board Hearings– “Some Tips” * An Overview of State Personnel Board Hearings
035422 POWERPOINT® IN THE COURTROOM, 100 pages; 2003, $11.50 PowerPoint® Basics for Trial Lawyers * Courtroom Psychology and Power Point® * Advanced Courtroom Presentation Technology * Lessons from a Self-Taught Redneck on the Bleeding Edge.
035463 BENCH & BAR (State Bar Meeting), 120 pages; 2003, $11.50 Character Evidence * Photographs, Recordings and Exhibits * Hearsay * Opinion Evidence and Expert Witnesses * Other Types of Evidence * Child Molestation * Examination of Witnesses * Privileges * Judicial Matters * Admissions by a Party * Self-Incriminating and Self-Contradictory Testimony * Rape Shield Statute * Miscellaneous.
035413 MOTION PRACTICE, 302 pages; 2003, $18.50 Motions in Family Law Cases * Motions for Summary Judgment and Responses * Trial Motions * The Use of Motions as Shield and Sword in Criminal Trials * Motions to Compel and Sanctions.
035483 URGENT LEGAL MATTERS, 276 pages; 2003, $17.50 Adoption and Passage of a Rational Eminent Domain Law * The Wonderful World of Guardian Ad Litem * Real Judges v. Reel Judges * Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism * Handling Small Claims, Small Crimes, and Avoiding Big Headaches * Psychological Conditions Impacting Custody * Refusal and/or Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment * ERISA Litigation for Breach of Fiduciary Duty * The Immediate Writ of Possession: The Basics * Civility in Our Trial Courts.
035534 CLASS ACTIONS, 296 pages; 2003, $18.50 State and Federal Reformation of Class Actions * Class Action Arbitrations After Green Tree Financial Corp. v. Bazzle * Creative Class Actions * A Review of Common Arguments for Decertifying a Class Action * Combating the Class Certification Expert: Potential Strategies for Defendants * Chronology Best Practices * ERISA Class Actions Under Rule 23(b)(2) and 23 (b)(3) * Plaintiffs’ Perspective in Class Action Litigation * The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Examining the Effects on Securities Litigation.
035502 BAR ORIENTATION MATTERS (Materials for Bridge the Gap), 583 pages; 2003, $28.50 Recent Cases on Professionalism * The State Bar of Georgia Disciplinary Procedures * Basics of State, Superior, and Federal Court Practice * Organizing Your Time: Techniques for the Third Millennium Lawyer * Beginning, Building, and Maintaining a Law Practice * Malpractice Prevention and Purchasing Malpractice Insurance * The Preparation and Trial of a Civil Case * The Plaintiff’s Preparation and Trial of a Civil Case * Pleas: Legal Requirements and Strategy * Criminal Defense Primer: Buzz Words and Key Concepts * The ABC’s of LLC’s * Preventative Law: “Practical Considerations to Use in Advising Your Corporate Clients How to Avoid Unnecessary Litigation” * Negotiating Skills: The Basics of Resolving Cases * Pro Bono 2000: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters * Winning in Mediation.
035595 A GUIDE TO SUCCESS IN COMPLEX LITIGATION, 125 pages; 2003, $12.50 Valuation Issues for Estate and Gift Taxes * Appellate Conference Opportunities * Trial of a Criminal Tax Case * Sentencing Practice in Tax Cases.
035541 ADVOCACY AND EVIDENCE WITH THE MASTERS, 68 pages; 2003, $7.50 Case File * Strategic Planning * Ingredients of the Opening Statement * Character Evidence in Employment Law Cases * Cross-Examination * Hearsay in Employment Actions.
035537 THE LITIGATOR’S EDGE: ANATOMY OF A TRIAL, 271 pages; 2003, $17.50 “United States of America vs. Arthur Andersen”: Brief of Appellant, Arthur Andersen, LLP * Brief for the United States: United States vs. Arthur Andersen, LLP * Jury Instructions * Enron Memos from Nancy Temple and David Duncan Re: Press Release Contents * Mandatory Arthur Andersen Enron Managers Meeting Memo * Andersen Document Retention Policy Memorandum.
035524 18th ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY LAW INSTITUTE, 386 pages; 2003, $23.50 “TECHNOLOGY LAW LITIGATION– A 360° VIEW”: A View from the Bar – How to Prepare and Try Technology Cases * Views from the Bench * Views from the Client * A View from the Jury– Information Technology Litigation The Importance of Understanding “Heuristics” in Developing Your Case * “LOOKING BACKWARD AND FORWARD– LEGAL UPDATES”: Copyright Update * A Brief Introduction to the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct * “What’s on the Bleeding Edge This Year”* “CUTTING EDGE INTERNET LAW ISSUES”: Marketing on the Internet * Creating Contracts on the Internet * E-Contracting: From “Beeps and Chirps” to Clickwrap and Shrinkwrap * Ask the Experts” -Emerging Internet Contracting Issues * “TECHNOLOGY LAW HOT TOPICS”: HIPAA Issues for Technology Companies * Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft Program * CyberSecurity * Licensing Software to Uncle Sam: The Federal Government Is Not Your Ordinary Customer * Recent State Tax Issues for Internet and Software Transactions * “No Purchase Necessary”: Playing to Win in Online Contests and Sweepstakes.
045635 CARIBBEAN SEMINAR, 222 pages; 2004, $20.00 Recognizing Product Liability Cases in Automobile Accident Cases * Smart Growth in the Context of Current Zoning Law and Policies * Standing Orders: Filling the Gap Between the Civil Practice Act and the Practice * Ethics Panel * Shake Rattle and Roll–Practicing Real Estate Law in the Landscape of Today * Save Your Client a Million Bucks Defending Traumatic Brain Injury Claims * What a Civil Lawyer Should Know About Criminal Law: A Top Ten List * The Business of Practicing Law * Judicial Qualifications Commission * Biotechnology and Potential Litigation * The New Unauthorized Practice of Law.
045640 MEET THE JUDGES, 66 pages; 2004, $9.00 Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism * E-Filing In Fulton County and Beyond * Professionalism During Trial.
045660 BAR ORIENTATION MATTERS (Bridge the Gap Materials), 600 pages; 2004, $39.00 Professionalism and Ethics: “Rules and Reminders” * Disciplinary Actions, How to Avoid Them: A Discussion of Authority, Ethical Rules and Expectations Involved in Complaints Filed Against Members of the State Bar of Georgia * Basics of State, Superior, and Federal Court Practice * Organizing Your Time: Techniques for the Third Millennium * Beginning, Building and Maintaining a Law Practice * Malpractice Prevention and Purchasing Malpractice Insurance * The Preparation and Trial of a Civil Case * The Plaintiff’s Preparation and Trial of a Civil Case * Pleas: Legal Requirements and Strategy * Criminal Defense Primer: Buzz Words and Key Concepts * The ABC’s of LLC’s * Preventative Law: “Practical Considerations to Use in Advising Your Corporate Clients How to Avoid Unnecessary Litigation” * Negotiating Skills: The Basics of Resolving Cases * Pro Bono 2000: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters * Winning in Mediation.
045698 FRAUDULENT FINANCIAL REPORTING, 156 pages; 2004, $17.00 Preliminary Points * Who Has an Interest in Financial Statements? * Who is Involved? * Fraud * What are the “Accounting Games”? * Fundamental Conditions for Fraud * Management Team * Internal Control Systems * Board of Directors * The Audit Committee * Auditor’s Duty to Detect Fraud * Revenue Recognition * Misappropriation of Assets * Evaluating Employees * Combating Fraud * Prepetrator’s Defenses to Fraud * The Effects of Fraudulent Financial Reporting * Lessons from Sarbanes-Oxley for Private Companies * Lawyers’ Duties to Report Evidence of Client Misconduct in the Wake of Enron.
045674 EXECUTIVE BRANCH ADJUDICATION IN GEORGIA, 174 pages; 2004, $18.00 Administrative Law in Georgia: An Analysis of the Roles of the Governor and of the Attorney General * Executive Branch Adjudication in Georgia: Tips from the Judges’ Perspectives * Practical Tips for Adjudicating Cases Before Administrative Law Judges * A Brief Introduction to The Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct * Open Records Act Requests * Open Records and State Unemployment Data * Rules of the Office of State Administrative Hearings State of Georgia * Professionalism in Administrative Law.
045692 INTERNET LEGAL RESEARCH, 182 pages; 2004, $18.00 Internet Research Methodology * Web in a Whirlwind: 30 Sites in 30 Minutes * Advanced Search Engine Strategy * Federal Resources from the Three Branches * From Attorney to Detective: Using the Web as An Investigative Tool * State Research on the Internet * Keeping Current Using Internet Services and Sites * Locating Legal Periodicals and Journal Articles * Just How Does That Work? An In Depth Look at Three Useful Web Sites * Beyond the Internet What Technology Innovations are on the Horizon?