Download or read book Contract and Tort Law for Paralegals written by Nora Rock and published by . This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Contract and Tort Law for Paralegals written by Carolyn MacLean and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Practical Contract Law for Paralegals written by Laurel A. Vietzen and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-08 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Contract Law for Paralegals: An Activities-Based Approach is a comprehensive, practical introduction to environmental law written exclusively for paralegal students. The concise, well-written text focuses on a broad understanding of the sources of environmental law and offers students numerous practical exercises as well as concrete methods for researching the law. It also includes methods for conducting due diligence in real estate transactions, a real-world concern of paralegals and a topic ignored by other textbooks. The Second Edition offers thoroughly updated exercises, websites, government forms and laws, and includes a new chapter on mining law. Features of Practical Contract Law for Paralegals: An Activities-Based Approach: Accessible, practical approach to environmental law, specifically designed for the paralegal student. Comprehensive coverage includes the basics of the judicial concepts, policies, agencies and institutions that shape environmental law A brief overview of legal research and how it applies to environmental law. Intuitive organization starts with the implementation and sources of Environmental Law and moves on to specific statutes. Emphasis on conducting due diligence in real estate transactions, a real-world concern of paralegals and a topic no other book addresses. Engaging hands-on assignments, exercises and website resources teach students how to research local laws and access vital information. Strong pedagogical features reinforce the material, including crossword puzzles, key terms, review questions, and practice exercises. Features employment opportunities and ethical issues Thoroughly updated, the revised Second Edition includes: New chapter on mining law. Thoroughly updated exercises, government forms, laws, and websites.

Download or read book Tort Law for Paralegals written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 841 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tort Law for Paralegals by Neal R. Bevans combines real-life examples with in-depth coverage of key topics in tort law Tort Law for Paralegals prepares students with practice-based assignments and a wealth of activities that reinforce the material. Students work with court forms and documents as they apply the law to a hypothetical case that unfolds throughout the text. Case excerpts in each chapter provide a basis for discussing legal theory and its applications. Ethics topics are also covered in each chapter. Well-structured pedagogy reinforces this readable text. Each chapter features a variety of effective learning aids, including sample forms and documents as well as exercises that encourage students to apply what they have learned. The Skills You Need in the Real World feature in each chapter highlights specific paralegal skills, from locating expert witnesses to creating a trial notebook and billing for time. New to the Seventh Edition: Updated throughout to reflect the most recent changes in tort law Issues in tort law raised by the COVID-19 virus are examined New cases that exemplify what paralegals see in practice Updated end-of-chapter questions, activities, and assignments to enrich learning Professors and students will benefit from: Comprehensive coverage, with a teachable mix of theory and practice. Presentation ensures that the topic of tort law is current and accessible for all readers Practice-based assignments and real-world examples that show how law firms function, how they assess cases for settlement value, how they investigate claims, and much more Lucid writing and effective pedagogy One continuous hypothetical case that serves as a coherent framework for understanding legal concepts in practice

Download or read book Contract Law for Paralegals written by Kathleen Reed and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2012-11-09 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. CONTRACT LAW FOR PARALEGALS, 2/e fully prepares paralegals for all facets of contract preparation, including ethical, practical, and professional issues. Fully updated for current case law, it thoroughly covers modern e-contracts, and presents relevant new examples such as health club and cell phone contracts. It combines a strong foundation in essential principles with practical insight into the issues paralegals face in researching, drafting, and interpreting contracts. Students build skills and portfolios through many drafting exercises, including the creation of complete contracts for equipment, real estate, and business sales. They also build critical thinking skills through assignments ranging from attorney briefings to Critical Legal Thinking Cases. Students will find up-to-date career information, sidebars illuminating working paralegals’ real-world experiences, and extensive reference resources, including a detailed glossary and extensive UCC excerpts.

Download or read book Basic Contract Law for Paralegals written by Jeffrey A. Helewitz and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perennial favorite, Jeffrey A. Helewitz’s Basic Contract Law for Paralegals provides paralegal students with a comprehensive introduction to contract law Basic Contract Law for Paralegals is a clear, comprehensive, and straightforward introduction to all the basics of contract law, specifically designed for paralegal students. Lively examples and well-crafted pedagogy cover all key topics in a contracts course—from offer, acceptance, and consideration, to discharge of obligations, and remedies. The text balances coverage of case law with professional skills development and culminates with a chapter that asks students to draft a standard contract. An appendix of twelve sample contracts provides a useful ongoing reference tool. New to the Tenth Edition: Major new cases address: Acceptance/non-acceptance of an offer by silence Online acceptance of an offer The capacity of a person suffering addiction to enter into a contract Ambiguous conditions and contract formation Battle of the Forms The impact of Covid-19 on the discharge of contract obligations Professors and students will benefit from: Comprehensive, practical, and straightforward coverage of the basics of contract law, including a chapter on drafting simple contracts. Clearly written text and lively examples that help students understand the law. Well-crafted pedagogy that includes chapter overviews, highlighted examples, key terms, review questions, sample clauses for analysis, edited cases, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter exercises. Manageable length that makes this book ideal for shorter courses. New end-of-chapter Quick Quizzes that provide a final self-check of students’ knowledge. Ethical problems at the end of each chapter that raise awareness of professional responsibility in practice Sample contracts in the Appendix

Download or read book Tort Law for Paralegals written by George E. Guay III and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-05-30 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Tort Law for Paralegals, Second Edition offers a unique perspective that frames torts within the context of the litigation process. Covering all major torts, it breaks each one down into its essential elements so readers learn what the plaintiff will have to prove to win the case. With this court room focus, the authors explore negligence, business torts, liabilities and intentional torts. Filled with updated cases and laws, this edition includes a new chapter on torts and relationships. Unique in perspective, it encourages students to move beyond just memorization using critical thinking questions and hypothetical scenarios that encourage application.

Download or read book Contracts written by Linda A. Wendling and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-01 with total page 851 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contracts for Paralegals: Legal Principles and Practical Applications engages students with a practical, applied approach. Using a clear and accessible writing style, Wendling makes a comprehensive presentation of contracts, rounded out by current exercises that motivate lively discussions. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, vocabulary, and analytical and writing skills through a variety of real-world exercises, portfolio creation, and team exercises. New to the Second Edition: “Cyber Contracts” feature familiarizes students with the latest blockchain technology in the application of “smart contracts” Updated cases provide students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of chapter topics through analysis of relevant cases Examples of new technology demonstrate the influence of social media on contract origination, performance, and evidence Professors and students will benefit from: An accessible style A variety of approaches that stimulate students A step-by-step chronology that walks students through all the phases of contract formation, performance, and breach Practical applications Portfolio creation

Download or read book Contract Law for Paralegals written by Kathleen Reed and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in contract law for paralegals. A hands-on guide to contract development Contract Law for Paralegals introduces future paralegals to all facets of contract preparation, including ethical, practical, and professional issues. Updated for current case law, the text combines a strong foundation in essential principles with actionable insight into researching, creating, and interpreting contracts. Along the way, students practice drafting contracts for equipment, real estate, and business sales, while completing critical thinking assignments involving attorney briefings and legal cases. The 3rd edition includes new and revised contract examples, contract law cases, and exercises that build skills, provide drafting practice, and generate samples for a paralegal portfolio.

Download or read book Introduction to Law for Paralegals written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Fifth Edition, Introduction to Law for Paralegals balances substantive law with work-based knowledge and skills. From the basics of the U.S. legal system to personal injury, contracts, and intellectual property, Neal R. Bevans brings it all into focus through clear writing, realistic examples, and engaging exercises. With features like Skills You Need in the Real World and Issues at a Glance, the transition from classroom to law firm will be smooth sailing. New to the Fifth Edition: New and updated cases Discussion of current technology and its use in legal practice New Web Surfing feature with websites for further reading Professors and students will benefit from: Essential paralegal skills and legal procedure, presented in conjunction with substantive areas of law Part I introduces students to the legal system, with coverage of ethics, evidence, working in the law office, trials, and appeals Part II covers substantive law, including torts, contracts, criminal law, administrative law, real property, wills and trusts, family law, intellectual property, and agency law Part III gives an overview of legal research and writing A succinct and direct writing style Exercises that develop paralegal skills, integrated throughout the text A design for learning on every page, including definitions of legal terms and phrases, inset boxes that illuminate concepts, examples, visual aids, chapter summaries, sample documents, case excerpts, and more End-of-chapter exercises and practice questions for test review help students master the material

Download or read book Tort Law for Legal Assistants written by Linda L. Edwards and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 1992 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the one-term course in Tort Law or Torts and Personal Injury Litigation specifically for paralegals or legal assistants. Provides a realistic and practical introduction to tort concepts, emphasizing skills and techniques used on-the-job. Edited cases illustrate concepts. Hypothetical examples inspire active student participation. Charts/illustrations visually reinforce concepts.

Download or read book Basic Contract Law for Paralegals written by Jeffrey A. Helewitz and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newly revised edition of the best-selling text; Basic Contract Law for Paralegals gives students a firm foundation in the basics of contract law. This comprehensive and straightforward text speaks clearly to students, engaging them with lively examples which help to bring theory to life. Instructors choose Basic Contract Law for Paralegals for it’s: • quick, simple, and straightforward introduction to all of the basics of contracts law, specifically designed for paralegal students • comprehensive coverage of all the key topics including a chapter on drafting simple contracts • clearly written text and lively examples that help students Understand The law • well-crafted pedagogy, including chapter overviews, highlighted examples, key terms, review questions, sample clauses for analysis, edited cases, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter exercises • manageable length which makes it ideal for shorter courses Exciting changes To The Fifth Edition include: • new cases keep the book fresh in its Fifth Edition • additional new cases in the supplemental cases appendix • appendix with updated sample contracts, and additional samples provided in the Instructor’s Manual For instructors in search of a basic, straightforward book on the key concepts in contract law, Basic Contract Law for Paralegals, Fifth Edition is just what they are looking for. Its student-friendly design and manageable length makes this text appealing to professors and students alike. An author website to support classroom instruction using this title is available at http://www.aspenlawschool.com/helewitz_contracts5

Download or read book Iml Intro to Law F Paralegals written by Walston-Dunham and published by Delmar Thomson Learning. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I"ntroduction to Law for Paralegals is written for the college-level student who requires a base-level understanding of the major areas of law. It also addresses the way in which the state and federal governments function. While the text is geared to the role of the paralegal, it is an excellent survey of the legal system for all disciplines of study, including pre-law, legal studies, business administration, and accounting programs. Topics include the Development of the American Legal System, Creation of Legal Principles, Legal Analysis, Civil Lawsuits, The Development and Role of Today's Paralegal, The Process of Legal Research, Tort Law in America, Law of Probate and Estates, Contract Law, Law of Real and Personal Property, Law of Domestic Relationships, and Criminal Law and Procedure.

Download or read book Introduction to Law for Paralegals written by Katherine A. Currier and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 1303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Balancing practice and theory, Introduction to Law for Paralegals: A Critical Thinking Approach offers a well-rounded introduction to law and the American legal system. Currier, Eimermann, and Campbell’s thoughtfully revised seventh edition offers comprehensive coverage combined with interesting topics, timely cases, and effective pedagogy. Through hypotheticals, examples, and well-designed questions, the authors engage students in the process of critical thinking and analysis. New to the Seventh Edition: Updated with changes in the law, new NetNotes and Web Exercises, and additional Discussion Questions and Legal Reasoning Exercises New case excerpts on trademark issues and the constitutionality of the disparagement clause (Ch. 13); same-sex marriage, paternity, and custody disputes (Ch. 15); inducement to commit suicide (Ch. 16); and cell phone privacy (Ch. 17) Revised chapter on Ethics, including revisions to the ABA Rules of Professional Conduct, a discussion and comparison of rules of conduct and ethical rules, the addition of notary public law, and a new ethics alert regarding client confidentiality Discussion of defamation in the era of digital media and the Communication Decency Act of 1996, contemporary torts in the digital age, and reference to the “MeToo” movement in Chapter 11 on Torts New co-author, Marisa Campbell, brings her extensive experience in the paralegal field to the book Professors and students will benefit from: Clear and effective organization—the text is divided into three parts, reflecting the topics addressed in an introductory course: Part I, Paralegals and the American Legal System; Part II, Finding and Analyzing the Law; and Part III, Legal Ethics and Substantive Law A critical thinking approach that introduces students to the study of law, encouraging them to interact with the materials through discussion questions and legal reasoning exercises Text that is readable without talking down to students—the structure of chapters ensures that students understand and learn the material Comprehensive coverage of key legal concepts Effective and thoughtful pedagogy throughout, with chapter objectives, ethics alerts, marginal definitions, internet references, and review questions Helpful appendices, including Fundamentals of Good Writing and Basics of Citation Form

Download or read book Tort Law for Paralegals written by Bevans and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book California Property Law for Paralegals written by D. Patrick O'Laughlin and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2010-12-20 with total page 805 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to simplify material while maximizing student interest, California Property Law for Paralegals is a well-organized, clearly written, practical text. This concise yet comprehensive book will provide students the tools they need but will not overwhelm them because it is geared specifically to the needs of paralegal students. Written so that class lectures can be prepared with ease, this text features: Practical problem solving exercises and hypotheticals presented in an interesting and attention-grabbing style with an eye to engaging the reader Ethical issues discussed throughout the text that challenge the students and prepare them for practice An option for instructors to encourage students to draft assignments in IRAC form to better prepare students for the workplace and to make grading easier for instructors Chapters ending with a review of important terms, concepts, definitions, and chapter review questions. The author engages both students and instructors with four special features intended to facilitate mastering the law through practical application: Judge for a Day uses a paraphrased judicial opinion or fact pattern that does not reveal the holding of the case. Students are asked to predict the judge's ruling. These can be used to trigger classroom discussion or used in a mock trial. The Client Comes Calling presents a challenge or task that a paralegal may encounter in the course of an ordinary day in a law firm. This feature spotlights ethical considerations and also introduces students to the business side of the practice of law. Sharpening the Saw: An Exercise in Issue Spotting trains paralegals to think like legal professionals. Students are asked to read a set of facts and then to identify and effectively convey the issue in writing. This feature is presented in such a way that an instructor can determine how much emphasis to place on legal writing. Out of the Ivory Tower reminds students that clients use law firms to solve problems. This feature encourages creative thinking and a focus on the "big picture." Without a doubt, California Property Law for Paralegals is your best alternative for an easy to teach, focused, California-specific property text aimed specifically at paralegals.

Download or read book Personal Injury and the Law of Torts for Paralegals written by Emily Lynch Morissette and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Textbook on torts/personal injury for paralegal students"--