<p> For insight into the actual application of evidentiary rules in the courtroom, <b> Trial Evidence, Fourth Edition</b>, takes the point of view of the trial judge. Highly respected authors Mauet and Wolfson explore the methods, strategies, and tactics of trial evidence through an analytical approach that reveals how judges and trial lawyers think about evidentiary rules—particularly the Federal rules of Evidence. </p> <p> A terrific contribution to trial practice teaching materials, <b>Trial Evidence, Fourth Edition</b>, features: </p> <ul> <li> <b>sterling authorship</b> from two luminaries in the clinical field </li> <li> <b>complete coverage</b> of the effective use of evidence in a trial setting </li> <li> <b>an analytical structure</b> that reflects how judges and trial lawyers think about evidentiary rules, particularly the Federal Rules of Evidence </li> <li> <b>numerous examples</b> that illustrate how various evidentiary issues arise in practice, both before and during trial </li> <li> <i><b>Law and Practice</b></i><b> sections</b>, integrated throughout the book, based on actual federal and state cases </li> <li> <b>chronological organization that follows the sequence of a trial</b>—opening statement, direct examination, cross examination, closing arguments </li> <li> <b>straightforward writing style</b> and a <b>focus on practice</b>, not theory </li> <li> <b>complimentary CD-ROM with over 300 evidence problems based on actual reported cases</b> </li> </ul> <p> <b>Updated throughout, the Fourth Edition includes:</b> </p> <ul> <li> discussion of the <b>Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause</b>, and all Supreme Court cases interpreting <i>Crawford v. Washington</i> </li> <li> coverage of the <b>admissibility of electronic evidence</b>, such as email, web pages postings, and digital photographs </li> <li> <b>Amendments to FRE 404(a), 408, 606(b), and 609(a)(2)</b>, integrated throughout the text </li> <li> important <b>Supreme Court updates</b> through June 2008 </li> <li> <b>new problems</b> on the CD-ROM regarding the Confrontation Clause and electronic evidence admissibility issues </li> </ul> <p> <b>Trial Evidence, Fourth Edition</b> offers comprehensive coverage of the real-life applications of evidence at trial, helmed by two authors you trust to bring valuable insight into your classroom. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals is a popular and widely-respected text that conveys to students a complete understanding of the litigation process, from the time the client walks into the office, through trial and post-judgment, and including settlements and alternative forms of resolutions. Well-adapted to a range of teaching approaches, the revised Seventh Edition focuses on advances in technology and how it is used to support a litigation case. Distinctive features of Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals: thorough coverage of the entire litigation process a balanced treatment that presents the litigation process clearly , with accessible and cogent discussion of the litigation rules and procedures a user-friendly organization that lends itself to a variety of teaching approaches and objectives a rich pedagogy that includes bold-faced key terms, a glossary, numerous examples, charts, checklists, sample documents, chapter overviews, summaries, and review questions a litigation file in the appendix provides realistic examples of motions, pleadings, and discovery requests an accompanying workbook on CD reinforces the concepts learned in the book with review questions, case scenarios, and practice forms--the case scenarios support course assignments or may be used by the instructor as case studies in class Thoroughly updated throughout, the Seventh Edition provides: a fresh focus on recent the technological advances used in preparing litigation cases new and updated websites that offer litigation support recent Supreme Court cases and developments in the procedural rules

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<p> With its precise and succinct methodology, Mauet’s text has earned widespread popularity and use, edition after edition. </p> <p> <b>The Seventh Edition continues to build on the strengths that have made Pretrial a classic:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <b>highly distinguished authorship</b>—featuring recognized leading trial expert and renowned legal education author Thomas A. Mauet </li> <li> <b>a clear, concise, and well-organized presentation of pretrial preparation techniques</b> </li> <li> <b>a systematic approach</b> that organizes pretrial planning and preparation into a series of distinct steps that students can readily master </li> <li> <b>sample litigation files from a hypothetical case</b> that constitute <b> examples</b> of <b>documentation</b> and paperwork <b>at every stage</b> of the civil case </li> <li> <b>additional litigation files on an included CD-ROM</b>, with both plaintiff’s and defendant's files for six different civil cases </li> <li> <b>citations to commonly used treatises</b> </li> </ul> <p> <b>Featured in the Seventh Edition:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <b>the electronic discovery rules changes</b>, which became effective with the 12/1/06 adoption of the amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and their <b> effects on the pretrial process in general and the discovery process in particular</b> </li> <li> the Supreme Court’s decision in <b>Bell Atlantic v. Twombly</b> and its <b> effects on how complaints are drafted</b> </li> <li> the <b>Class Action Fairness Act</b> and how it <b>changes the basis for removing class actions to federal court</b> </li> <li> the most recent <b>statutory changes and cases on the tax consequences of personal injury settlements</b> </li> <li> additional <b>statutory changes and Supreme Court decisions since 2004</b> </li> </ul> <p> Show your students how to prepare for and conduct civil litigation effectively, with Thomas Mauet’s highly regarded <b>Pretrial</b>—now in its <b>Seventh Edition.</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Product Description: Newly revised, this leading book in the field shows how to prepare for a jury trial and reviews the thought processes of a lawyer before and during each aspect of a trial. Structured to follow the stages of a trial, Trial Techniques continues to deliver practical advice and abundant examples of the courtroom skills needed to present evidence and arguments persuasively...read more

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Product Description: When you go to trial, an efficient system of organizational management is crucial. Mauet's system is widely relied upon as the one that provides everything you need to prepare logically and efficiently for any kind of case. In the first trial notebook system to include computerized document forms, Mauet makes it easy to:Organize your testimony, exhibits, research -- everything you need to try your case Choose your own categories to assemble all necessary information Summarize the motions and filings you must make -- and when to make themDevelop a trial strategy You will have proven, easy-to-use forms (both paper and electronic) for:Reviewing legal elements of claims and defensesJury selectionExhibitsExamination of witnessesClosing argument and opening statementYou will also get the Federal Rules of Evidence, Civil Procedure, and Criminal Procedure -- plus Mauet's incomparable strategic advice...read more

Product Description: When you go to trial, an efficient system of organizational management is crucial. Mauet's system is widely relied upon as the one that provides everything you need to prepare logically and efficiently for any kind of case. In the first trial notebook system to include computerized document forms, Mauet makes it easy to: * Organize your testimony, exhibits, research - everything you need to try your case * Choose your own categories to assemble all necessary information * Summarize the motions and filings you must make - and when to make them * Develop a trial strategy...read more

Trial Techniques is wonderful guide to trial prepartion. Professor Mauet provides information in an easy to use format. Great writing from a wonderful lecturer. If you are a student of law, this book is for you.