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 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 Tort Law for Legal Assistants written by Linda L Edwards and published by Delmar Thomson Learning. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ON-LINE RESOURCES- On-line Resource for this text includes a free study guide containing questions for further review and "Putting It Into Practice" applications to reinforce chapter learning goals
Download or read book Tort Law for Legal Assistants written by Linda L. Edwards and published by Delmar Pub. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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"--
Download or read book Torts and Personal Injury Law for the Paralegal written by Richard Jeffries and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in Torts or Torts and Personal Injury. Written by a trial lawyer who has had 37 years of practical experience in torts and personal injury law and moving beyond traditional torts textbooks, Tort and Personal Injury Law for the Paralegal covers the topics that help win and lose cases. In addition to the traditional black letter law of torts, the book offers unique chapters on medical and insurance issues--preparing paralegals for the real tasks they are likely to face in today's workplace. This revolutionary book is filled with authentic legal, medical and insurance documents that allow students to learn how documents are constructed and where to find critical information. End-of-chapter assignments and instructor materials simulate a supervising attorney's work requests and help students build skills and create samples for prospective employers.
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 All about Torts written by Constantinos E. Scaros and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a sound introduction to law and the American legal system, this well-written and easy-to-follow guide to understanding torts shows readers the critical role this branch of law plays and how it affects people from all walks of life.Begins with an introduction to laws, followed by an introduction to torts, then offer full chapter coverage on torts to the person, property, and reputation; malpractice; torts to other civil rights; defenses, remedies and damages involving the torts learned; and careers in torts for attorneys and paralegals. Discusses generalnot state-specifictort laws, and shows that the basic concepts of tort law are rooted in a particular set of ideas which do not change with each new legislative session. Integrates many examples throughout to clarify material, add perspective, and deepen understanding.For legal assistants, court reporters, personal injury lawyers, entertainment lawyers, or anyone who wants a fundamental understanding of torts.
Download or read book Tort Law for Legal Assistants written by Linda L. Edwards and published by Delmar Pub. This book was released on 2004-02-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ON-LINE RESOURCES- On-line Resource for this text includes a free study guide containing questions for further review and "Putting It Into Practice" applications to reinforce chapter learning goals
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 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 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 written by Robert R. Cummins and published by Pearson. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an in-depth look at the basic principles of tort law. Each chapter presents fundamental principles, theories, rules, statutes, case law, and supporting commentary (from the Restatement and Prosser), and provides review questions and opportunities to apply the principles presented. Begins with an overview of the field of torts. Provides an in-depth analysis of negligence law, problems of proving negligence, and the defenses available. Considers issues and problems involved in the intentional torts. Covers special situations that arise from an injury to a person or property in a particular manner other than through negligence and intentional torts — e.g., tort immunity, premises liability, nuisance, vicarious liability, product liability, and absolute liability. Paralegals and legal assistants.
Download or read book Introduction to Law for Paralegals written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Law for Paralegals covers not only the theory but also the practical aspects of every day legal practice. This text prepares students for the transition from classroom to courtroom, offering balanced coverage of procedural concepts along with an introduction to specific areas of the law. Features: devotion to practical applications, such as legal research, ethics, trials, and appellate issues as well as substantive legal issues, ranging from personal injury and contracts to intellectual property clear, engaging writing style emphasis on practical skill acquisition which is discussed in conjunction with substantive legal issues reader-friendly design, with marginal definitions of key terms and phrases, inset boxes that explore various concepts, and chapter features such as and"Skills You Need in the Real Worldand" and and"Issues at a Glanceand" that encapsulate important concepts. The text also includes numerous examples, figures, tables and hypotheticals to help students understand various legal issues and make effective use of different student learning styles excellent end-of-chapter activities, with chapter summaries, review questions, discussion questions, web references, ethics discussions,suggestions for further reading, sample documents, and and"personality quizzesand" that help students determine what area of the law is right for them shorter length and level of material makes this text the perfect choice for Associate's level paralegal courses New to the Second Edition: new developments and new case law more in-depth coverage of substantive law areas more coverage of computer technology in the law office
Download or read book Torts Personal Injury Litigation written by William P. Statsky and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2001 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Torts Personal Injury Litigation", 4th Edition provides students with a comprehensive guide to the law of torts. In this 4th edition, Statsky has extended the discussion of paralegal roles within tort litigation. He has also added a 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. This checklist provides the student with an overview of information and also serves as an on-the-job refresher. Forty-nine pertinent case studies, nineteen of them new to this edition, are included in the text allowing students to examine important court opinions. Among the controversial issues discussed in these court opinions are AIDS, the Oklahoma bombing, computer torts, assistance to the homeless, billion dollar verdicts and settlements, biomedical research and the alleged tort committed by President Clinton that became part of his historic impeachment and Senate trial.
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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
