Download or read book Casue of Action written by Eric Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Download or read book Professional Negligence in Construction written by Ben Patten and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is professional negligence? What are the obligations of construction professionals in contract and in tort? In what circumstances might the difference between the obligations be important? These questions are of crucial importance not only to construction lawyers but also to contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers, and multi-disciplinary practitioners. With an emphasis on the practical aspects of professional negligence in the construction industry and written in a straightforward yet authoritative way, this book is ideal for lawyers and students of construction and law as well as construction professionals at all levels.
Download or read book Clinical Negligence Made Clear written by Nigel Poole QC and published by Bath Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Negligence claims currently cost the NHS over £2 billion every year. Litigation is time-consuming, expensive and stressful for all involved. For those whose lives have been changed dramatically as a result of negligent medical treatment, bringing a claim may be the only means of obtaining redress for the harm done to them. But the process of litigation can be a bewildering and sometimes hostile experience. For many healthcare professionals the fear of litigation is a real concern and there is deep anxiety that litigation contributes to an unhealthy, even dangerous culture of blame. Clinical Negligence Made Clear: A Guide for Patients and Professionals is an attempt by one the country’s leading clinical negligence practitioners to help all those who might be affected by such cases to understand what is involved and thereby to reduce the cost and emotional impact of clinical negligence litigation. In concise, accessible language Nigel Poole QC charts how clinical negligence has evolved, its place within the justice system and how compensation is assessed explains ten core legal principles of clinical negligence such as the doctor’s duty of care and the standards expected of healthcare professionals sets out how a claim proceeds and what happens before and during a trial focuses on specific common areas of clinical negligence claims such as wrongful birth, delays in cancer treatment and cosmetic surgery looks to the future and asks whether the current system is sustainable The aim is to provide an intelligent but accessible guide for patients, doctors, nurses, therapists, expert witnesses, and healthcare managers so that those caught up in legal proceedings have a realistic view of the impact they will have and a clearer understanding of when a dispute might be best resolved early. No doubt it will also provide a lively introduction to the subject for students, trainees and lawyers looking to move into clinical negligence work.
Download or read book Professional Negligence Litigation in Practice written by and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed specifically for students on the Bar Vocational Course, the bar manuals are updated regularly and are very popular with practitioners as well as students.
Download or read book Jackson and Powell on Professional Liability written by Rupert Matthew Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fourth cumulative supplement brings the 6th edition up to date with the latest developments in the law.
Download or read book Solicitors Duties and Liabilities written by Roger Billins and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a comprehensive guide to the duties and liabilities of solicitors, this book takes an analytical approach and provides an analysis of the statute and case law. Where appropriate, there are cross references to the Law Society's conduct rules.
Download or read book Professional Negligence in Construction written by and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is professional negligence? What are the obligations of construction professionals in contract and in tort? In what circumstances might the difference between the obligations be important? These questions are of crucial importance not only to construction lawyers but also to contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers, and multi disciplinary practices. With the emphasis on the practical aspects of professional negligence in the construction industry and written in a straightforward yet authoritative way, this book is ideal for lawyers and students of construction and law as well as construction professionals at all levels.
Download or read book Professional Negligence written by Thomas G. Roady and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jackson Powell on Professional Negligence written by John Lewis Powell and published by . This book was released on 2004-08-12 with total page 1320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing exhaustive coverage of this continually evolving area of practice, Jackson & Powell on Professional Negligence is the most established and authoritative work on the subject. The 5th edition is divided into two parts, with comprehensive coverage of General Principles in Part 1. Part 2 covers Specific Professions chapter by chapter and includes three new chapters on Financial Services Providers, Information Technology Professionals and Patent Agents. * Contains comprehensive analysis of case law with extensive footnotes * Considers the impact of the Human Rights Act and the Civil Procedure Rules * Fully up to date and supplemented regularly * Lucid explanation from expert authors
Download or read book Lawyers Professional Liability written by John Adair and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Professional Negligence Litigation in Practice written by City Law School (London, England) and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional Negligence Litigation in Practice has been specifically written to provide students with a detailed introduction to the complex legal issues surrounding professional negligence disputes. Concentrating on two specific areas of professional negligence; clinical negligence and solicitors' negligence, this manual examines and provides practical guidance on how such a case might be most effectively prepared and presented. Split into five distinct parts; the first part of the manual covers selected areas of the substantive law as it relates to professional negligence, namely clinical negligence and solicitors' negligence. Part II deals with the crucial procedural aspects relating to professional negligence cases, building on students' existing knowledge of the Civil Procedural Rules and examining the pre-action protocols and the role of the case management conference. Part III reflects the pragmatic approach adopted by the manual, and has been specifically designed to develop students' drafting skills to the advanced level required in professional negligence cases, and considering in particular the various stages associated with drafting Particulars of Claim and a Defense. Part IV equips students with a guide to the various legal principles, rules, practice directions, codes of guidance, and other sources, which govern the collection, preparation, and delivery of expert and non-expert evidence in clinical and solicitors' negligence cases. The final part of the manual focuses on providing students with an introduction to the key people and bodies whom they will commonly encounter in this area of practice. It also provides consideration of the availability and impact of funding arrangements on professional negligence cases and alternative dispute resolution. This manual will be an invaluable guide for students wishing to practice in civil common law chambers, particularly in the areas of professional negligence or personal injury.
Download or read book Professional Liability to Third Parties written by Jay M. Feinman and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Professional Liability and Property Transactions written by Sharon Christensen and published by Federation Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines in detail the principles underpinning professional liability both at common law (tort and contract) and by reason of statute (Trade Practices Act and Fair Trading Acts) in the context of property professionals. It includes comprehensive coverage of the Civil Liability Acts. The early chapters deal with the sources of professional liability. They include an analysis of remedies for breach of professional obligations generally and of procedural issues, such as limitation of actions, expert evidence, apportionment and contributory negligence in the setting of professional liability. The heart of the book is original and accessible material on the measure of damages as it relates to the liability of the various professionals who become involved in property transactions. There are further chapters on the liability of lenders and local authorities as organisations commonly involved. It is an essential reference for any barrister, solicitor or other professional directly or indirectly involved in litigation in this area, as well as property lawyers. With a Foreword by The Hon Justice Ian Callinan. For more detailed information about the book's purpose and structure, please read the extract from the Preface, below.
Download or read book Professional Liability written by Ray Hodgin and published by Informa Law. This book was released on 1999 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional Liability: Law and Insurance 2nd Edition has been updated in line with changes in the law. With the increase in liability litigation and the growing sophistication of the law in this area, this edition provides an easy-to-read reference source offering a practical analysis of professional negligence.
Download or read book Risk Management in Social Work written by Frederic G. Reamer and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new text is based on Frederic G. Reamer's key reference for practitioners, Social Work Malpractice and Liability: Strategies for Prevention. Rooted in his own experiences as an expert witness in court and licensing board cases, the volume introduces the concepts of negligence, malpractice, and liability before turning to the subject of risk management. Reflecting on recent legal cases and research, Reamer identifies a variety of problems in the social work field relating to privacy and confidentiality, improper treatment and delivery of services, impaired practitioners, supervision, consultations and referrals, fraud and deception, and termination of service. He also explores the unprecedented ethical challenges created by new digital technologies—such as online counseling, video counseling, and practitioners' use of social networks and social media—and describes current issues relating to HIPAA compliance and access to electronic health records (EHR) and health information exchanges (HIE).He concludes with practical suggestions for social workers named as defendants in lawsuits and respondents in licensing board complaints.
Download or read book Professional Negligence written by Michael A. Jones and published by Bloomsbury Professional. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique quarterly journal is the leading forum for commentary and analysis on all areas of professional negligence and professional indemnity. Cutting across all professions, including legal, medical, accountancy, construction and insurance, it provides excellent commentary and analysis covering the numerous and significant developments in this field. An invaluable title for all practitioners in this area. Annual subscription.
