Fall 2006
The
Negotiator’s Fieldbook
Negotiation is useful to everyone, from the small manufacturer who
finds the majority of its customers and suppliers on opposite sides
of the globe to the young couple looking to secure their future with
a prenuptial agreement to the employee who negotiates with his boss
for a raise. As the art of negotiating becomes more widely accepted,
it is important that those who use the tool use it correctly. In The
Negotiator’s Fieldbook, more than 80 contributors have
provided their expertise on the subject from all angles. This handy
handbook pulls together the relevant ideas from the fields of law,
psychology, business, economics, cultural studies and a dozen other
disciplines to provide a context for successful negotiation.
2006; editors: Christopher Honeyman and Andrea Kupfer Schneider;
7 ¾ x 10 ¾; 800 pages; paperback; $79.95 ($69.95 for
ABA members and $59.95 for Section of Dispute Resolution mem-bers);
product code: 4740062.
Sword
and Shield: A Practical Approach to Section 1983 Litigation, Third
Edition
This book traces the lines of authority that set forth the parameters
for an illegal search and seizure claim or examining the emerging
retaliation theories brought by public employees. In addition to an
expert analysis, Sword and Shield also provides lawyers with a practical
approach to this complex and dynamic area of the law. Subjects covered
include the procedural intricacies of Section 1983 litigation in court,
constitutional rights, causation and preclusion defenses.
2006; editors: Mary Massaron Ross and Edwin P. Voss Jr.; 6 x 9;
556 pages; paperback; $124.95 ($114.95 for Section of State and Local
Government Law members); product code: 5330093.
Understanding
the Americans with Disabilities Act, Second Edition
As a lawyer with a disability, author William D. Goren demonstrates
that the Americans with Disabilities Act is more than just a law;
it is a way of life. Goren explores the Supreme Court’s decisions
in more than a dozen cases on the ADA since the first edition of the
book was published. In this second edition, these high court, as well
as many appellate court, decisions are analyzed to provide the reader
with a thorough understanding of the ADA as it exists today. The book
also discusses preventative practice with regards to the ADA.
2006; author: William D. Goren; 175 pages; paperback; $69.95 ($54.95
for General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division members); product
code: 5150304.
The
Criminal Lawyer’s Job: A Survival Guide
This guide provides valuable “how to” advice on everything
from taking the initial client meeting to picking a jury to trying
the case. Although not a summary of the law, this “cheat sheet’s”
tips come from a practitioners with more than 100 trials under her
belt. The Criminal Lawyer’s Job covers the handling of the initial
client meeting and interview; appearance at initial proceedings; communication
with the prosecutor and the court; preparing motions and pleading
practice; negotiating plea bargains; trying the case and more.
2006; author: Amber L. St. Clair; 5 x 7; paperback; $59.95 ($44.95
for General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division); product code:
5150303.
International
Practitioner’s Deskbook Series: Trade Remedies for Global Companies
The seventh book in the International Practitioner’s Series,
Trade Remedies for Global Companies discusses the most common
forms of trade remedies law in the United States and foreign countries,
including antidumping, countervailing duty and safeguards. This volume
provides practical advice from a wide range of perspectives, gained
both in private practice and government service. Issues are addressed
from the standpoint of both petitioners and respondents, making the
book an invaluable source of practical advice to a wide range of corporate
counsel.
2006; editors: Timothy C. Brightbill, Linda S. Chang, and Peggy
A. Clark; 7 x 10; 197 pages; pa-perback; $119.95 ($99.95 for Section
of International Law members); product code: 5210198.
A
Guide to Federal Agency Rulemaking, Fourth Edition
This fourth edition brings the essential Guide to Federal Agency
Rulemaking, formerly published by the Administrative Conference
of the United States, completely up to date. A concise but thorough
resource, this guide provides a time-saving reference for the latest
case law, and the most recent legislation affecting rulemaking. This
manual provides agency rulemakers, participants in rulemaking and
judicial review, and private practitioners with valuable insights
into how federal rules are made, with an integrated view of the procedural
requirements.
2006; author: Jeffrey S. Lubbers; 6 x 9; 723 pages; paperback;
$94.95 ($64.95 for members of the Section of Administrative Law and
Regulatory Practice and Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division);
product code: 5010046.
Visible
Invisibility: Women of Color in Law Firms
To fully examine advancement and retention issues among women lawyers
of color, the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession embarked on
a research initiative to answer the following questions: What attracts
women of color to the legal profession? Do their work experiences
surpass or fall short of expectations? How do legal employers hinder
or increase job satisfaction? Why do women lawyers of color leave
the profession at an alarming rate? Visible Invisibility: Women
of Color in Law Firms presents the findings of the survey and
focus group research and concludes with specific recommendations for
law firms interested in retaining women of color.
2006; author: ABA Commission on Women in the Profession; 8.5 x
11; 140 pages; paperback; $49.95; product code: 4920037.
The
Lawyer’s Guide to Records Management and Retention
This guide was created for the lawyer looking to create and maintain
an effective and well-organized records management and retention system.
This comprehensive book delves deep into all aspects of running a
law firm, including administration, storage of client files and administrative
records in all types of media. Authors George Cunningham and John
Montaña, noted information and records management experts,
explain how to reduce costs, access information faster, and use staff
and technology resources more economically and efficiently. The Lawyer’s
Guide to Records Management includes a CD-ROM featuring checklists,
forms, letters to destruct, review announcements and more.
2006; authors: George C. Cunningham and John C. Moñtana;
7 x 10 with CD-ROM; 250 pages; paperback; $99.95 ($89.95 for Law Practice
Management Section members); product code: 5110574.
A division of the American Bar Association, ABA Publishing is the ABA’s dedicated publishing arm, and is responsible for providing professional publishing guidance to both the association and its members. With more than 413,000 members of all legal practices and specialties, the ABA is the nation’s premier source of legal information, publishing approximately 100 law books per year and 60 magazines, newsletters and journals in a variety of specialized areas.
