Joel Trachtman's book presents in plain and lucid terms the powerful tools of argument that have been honed through the ages in the discipline of law. If you are a law student or new lawyer, a business professional or a government official, this book will boost your analytical thinking, your foundational legal knowledge, and your confidence as you win arguments for your clients, your organizations or yourself. Read more

Presents the basics of writing legal briefs and giving oral arguments, with discussions on the essentials of building a case through legal reasoning and the key elements of persuasive and successful oral pleading in the courtroom. Read more

In this groundbreaking book, Scalia and Garner systematically explain all the most important principles of constitutional, statutory, and contractual interpretation in an engaging and informative style - with hundreds of illustrations from actual cases. Is a burrito a sandwich? Is a corporation entitled to personal privacy? If you trade a gun for drugs, are you "using a gun" in a drug transaction? The authors grapple with these and dozens of equally curious questions while explaining the most principled,lucid, and reliable techniques for deriving meaning from authoritative texts. Meanwhile, the book takes up some of the most controversial issues in modern jurisprudence. The authors write with a well-argued point of view that is definitive yet nuanced, straightforward yet sophisticated. - Publisher. Read more

Intellex, an ambitious US video game company, comes into conflict with Cranbrooke, a traditional manufacturer of children’s games for the European market. Their dispute? The terms of a contract for Cranbrooke to license and manufacture Intellex’s newest virtual reality system. Cranbrooke claims that the new system is an improvement over the original system and therefore covered by the terms of the contract and that it has the exclusive right to distribute Intellex's virtual reality products in the European Union for at least five years. Intellex counters that the new system is no more an “improvement” than compact discs were merely an improvement on phonograph records and that Cranbrooke’s contract only provided a first right of refusal on innovative new products. At stake are distribution rights for the improved system throughout the European Union.The fourth edition of Cranbrooke is a substantial update over previous versions. The Cranbrooke offices have been moved to fictional Brittania to avoid any Brexit conflicts. Exhibits have been updated to reflect modern business practices, including text messaging. Expert witness reports have been updated to reflect more realistic pricing. And the game system in dispute has been modernized.This international contract case file provides the flexibility that you’ve been looking for. It comes in formats that can be used as a fact investigation file, a deposition file, or trial file on liability or damages or both. The Trial file contains all witness depositions and documents. The Deposition versions reflect the reality of deposition practice, when each party only has certain documents: the Plaintiff file contains materials only available to the plaintiff side to aid in prepping for depositions; the Defendant file contains materials only available to defendants; the Faculty file contains both the plaintiff and defendant material and is for instructor use. The plaintiff and defendant each have three witnesses, including accounting experts for each side. Read more

Cases are won and lost by the evidence. A trial is like a series of battles, with each clash deciding what kinds of proof is admitted or excluded. Understanding how to get your evidence in (while excluding your opponent's evidence) is essential to winning a trial.Understanding Trial Objections teaches readers the essential skill of excluding opposing counsel's evidence. Equally important is the ability to overcome an objection and get evidence admitted. Ryan Stygar teaches readers a methodical "triage" system for overcoming 31 unique evidentiary objections. This easy-to-use book is essential for law students and practicing attorneys alike. Read more

Two outstanding Texas trial lawyers - one now an equally respected district judge - have written On the Jury Trial, a “must-have” reference for any trial lawyer aspiring to excellence or seeking to maintain it. Topics include voir dire, opening statement, preparing witnesses, cross examination, using exhibits, closing argument, jury research, and more, with excellent examples and “dos and don’ts” provided throughout. Think of this audiobook as the senior law partner’s memo to associates on how to really try a case.Looking for fly-on-the-wall insight into world-class trial preparation and strategy? Here it is. A behind-the-scenes tour of the inner workings of the judicial process? This audiobook has you covered. Its combination of advice, illustration, and commentary is every bit as valuable as it is unique. Every litigator should have this audiobook downloaded, no matter the state in which they practice. Read more

REVISED for JANUARY 2025A small, simple, but comprehensive revision of the full text Federal Rules of Civil Procedure updated for January of 2025 for quick reference. Beautiful high end pages make it great for sitting on a desk or coffee table while being convenient to tuck into your briefcase or bag. Clear and easy to read table of contents makes this convenient and functional for looking up different sections as needed.This is the full text of the FRCP, as amended. Also includes Key Statues that are helpful especially in determining jurisdiction.INCLUDES:Quick Reference Contents TableSmall Convenient Size (6"x9")Authority for Promulgation of RulesHistorical NotesEffective DatesSupplemental Rules for Social Security ActionsSupplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims & Asset Forfeiture ActionsKey Statutes for Federal Civil Procedure & Federal District CourtsFEATURES:Premium Soft Cover149 pagesHigh Quality Interior StockSmall 6x9 Size For Easy ReferenceU.S. district courts follow the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure when deciding civil cases. Admiralty and bankruptcy cases are subject to special rules. The rules were first effective September 16, 1938 and are amended as needed. The U.S. district courts also have their own local rules, which supplement these federal rules.This edition includes the full text of the FRCP. The statutory supplement includes key statutes and are intended to guide practitioners and law students to better understand federal civil procedure and to apply the appropriate court rules especially regarding jurisdiction.Click our brand at the top to see all of our beautiful and updated revisions of the United States Code. Read more

Revised in Feb. 2025 to include a new foundation for a new FRE rule, FRE 107 Illustrative Aids (Effective Dec. 2024) on pages 35A-B and Advisor Committee Notes for that rule on pages 82-83The Pocket Guide to Common Trial Objections & Evidentiary Foundations (6" x 9") was designed to be brought to court and be at your side in the office. This guide includes a 16-page section on making and responding to common objections (including a list of over 60 common trial objections) and over 60 pages on evidentiary foundations and impeachment (including 26 examples of foundations for introducing physical, electronic, hearsay, social media evidence, emails, text messages, internet sites, a discussion on differing standards for authenticating digital evidence, and sample impeachment foundations). The most complete and least expensive such resource you can find anywhere.This book includes foundations for introducing a photograph, diagram, real evidence, illustrative aids, a contract, refreshing memory, writing used to refresh memory, refreshing memory with a leading question, recorded recollection (author’s rule), business records - custodian of records, business records, self-authenticating business record, demonstrative evidence - similar to the real item, impeachment by prior written inconsistent statement, impeachment by omission, impeachment by inconsistent oral deposition (both short form and long form), impeachment by inconsistent oral statement, learned treatises on direct exam, learned treatises on cross exam, voicemail and phone conversations, digital evidence (electronically stored information – ESI), email (both outgoing and incoming), text message, social media (X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter), internet website web posting, incoming fax, and for an expert opinion.Professor Barkai is a former Detroit Michigan criminal trial lawyer, a fulltime law professor for 50 years - a Professor of Law at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii for over 45 years and taught at Wayne State University for 5 years. He has taught evidence since 1981 and has been the Director, and now Co-Director, of the Law School's Clinical Program since 1978. He has been a member of the Hawaii Supreme Court's Standing Committee on the Rules of Evidence since 1993. He has a B.B.A, M.B.A, and J.D, all from the University of Michigan. For over 50 years, he has taught a criminal clinic in which his students try traffic and minor criminal cases under the state student practice rule.He has published over 135 evidence handbooks for all 50 U.S. states, territories, and affiliated jurisdictions, the federal and military rules of evidence, Pacific Island and African countries, Australian states, Canadian provinces, and the United Kingdom. He has also published two cartoon captioning contest books on the topics of trial evidence and negotiations & ADR. And don’t miss his book on breaking impasses in negotiation and mediation, called Negotiation and Mediation Communication Gambits for Breaking Impasses and More. Read more

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From the lawyer who put the woman who killed her ex-boyfriend in cold blood behind bars, an insider look at the courtroom drama that gripped the country. Juan Martinez, the fiery prosecuting attorney who convicted notorious murderess Jodi Arias for the killing of Travis Alexander, speaks for the first time about the investigation and trial that captivated the nation.Through two trials, America watched as Juan Martinez fought relentlessly to convict Jodi Arias of Murder One for viciously stabbing her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander to death. What emerged was a stunning story wrought with sex, manipulation, and deceit. Arias changed her story continually as her bizarre behavior surrounding the crime and its aftermath came to light. Unwavering, Arias and her defense team continued to play off the salacious details of the case, until she was finally found guilty and—controversially—sentenced to life behind bars.Now prosecutor Juan Martinez explores key facts from the case and the pieces of evidence he kept close to the vest. Throughout the trials, his bullish and unfaltering prosecution strategy was both commended and criticized, and Martinez illuminates the unique tactics he utilized and how they led to a successful conviction, and—for the first time—discusses how he felt losing the death penalty sentence.Going beyond the news reports, Martinez explores the multiple facades of Jodi Arias. Sparring with her from across the stand, Martinez came to know Arias like no one else could, dissecting what it took for a seemingly normal girl to become a deluded and unrepentant killer.Complete with 16 pages of photos from the case and trial, Conviction is the definitive account of the case that shocked America Read more

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook with Study Center on Casebook Connect, including lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities. Access also includes practice questions, an outline tool, and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. From the moment it was released nearly thirty years ago, Modern Trial Advocacy has been the go-to textbook of law professors from coast to coast, offering a sophisticated, theory-driven approach to advocacy training that distinguishes it from all other books in the field. Authors Steven Lubet and J.C. Lore have updated this modern classic by merging it with features of the law school edition, creating an invaluable reference for litigators and trial lawyers at every stage in their career. This all-inclusive edition introduces handy checklists and a chapter on trial basics, as well as new research on juror perception and decision making, cross-examination techniques to use when discovery is limited, and exclusive online materials, including demonstration videos, that will enhance your acquisition of skills. Now that the remote practice of law has become a part of our system of justice, readers will find the skills taught in these pages as applicable to online trial preparation and hearings (and even, perhaps, to the future of trials) as they are in face-to-face litigation. As NITA's bestselling text since 1993, Modern Trial Advocacy remains the gold standard in advocacy treatises. Read more

Edward Imwinkelried received the 2020 John Henry Wigmore Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award is gifted annually to the top evidence scholar of the year by the Evidence Law Section of the American Association of Law Schools.Covering all major evidentiary doctrines, the text provides a blueprint for introduction of evidence at trial. It enables the student to convert a sentence in the Federal Rules of Evidence into a line of questioning to be used at trial. A useful companion to a coursebook in Evidence or Trial Practice, Evidentiary Foundations enables the student to picture the manner in which the rules of evidence operate in court. After a brief narrative discussion, the book dissects each major evidentiary doctrine into a list of foundational elements. The book then sets out an illustrative foundation, establishing all the predicate elements. This foundation gives the student a more concrete understanding of the evidence rule to which the foundation relates. The eleventh edition includes a new subsection on the authentication of printouts of records maintained on a blockchain, new coverage on the doctrine of objective chances, and a discussion of the 2019 amendment to Rule 807 (residual hearsay exception). Read more

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Buy a new version of this Connected Casebook and receive access to the online e-book , practice questions from your favorite study aids, and an outline tool on CasebookConnect, the all in one learning solution for law school students. CasebookConnect offers you what you need most to be successful in your law school classes-- portability, meaningful feedback, and greater efficiency.By far the most thorough and detailed of the books in the field, Trial Techniques and Trials is a comprehensive yet concise handbook that covers all aspects of the trial process and provides excellent examples illustrating strategies for opening statements, jury selection, direct- and cross-examination, exhibits, objections, and more. Extensive examples are clustered into three groups: personal injury, commercial, and criminal for ease in finding particular areas of trial practice. Tom Mauet and Steve Easton, renowned for their skills both as writers and trial attorneys, break the trial process down into its critical components for better and quicker comprehension by students and practicing attorneys who have little or no trial experience. New to the Eleventh Edition: Updates regarding recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence Additional emphasis on presenting evidence and argument visually, not just orally, for modern juries Coverage of additional aspects of trial including site visits and foundation battles over emails and other electronic communications Professors and students will benefit from: Integrated discussion of the strategy and psychology of persuasion particularly regarding jury selection, opening statements, and closing arguments Numerous illustrations from tort cases, criminal cases, and commercial trials Broad and flexible examples that allow readers to focus on either the plaintiffs or the defendants side of the caseor both Logical organization that follows the chronology of a trial process A companion website with additional examples, a trial notebook, and other tools for trial lawyers Video lectures about critical trial moments Video demonstrations of effective trial advocacy, including a complete jury trialExtensive supplemental materials available on the books Connected Casebook resource page CasebookConnect features: ONLINE E-BOOK Law school comes with a lot of reading, so access your enhanced e-book anytime, anywhere to keep up with your coursework. Highlight, take notes in the margins, and search the full text to quickly find coverage of legal topics. PRACTICE QUESTIONS Quiz yourself before class and prep for your exam in the Study Center. Practice questions from Examples & Explanations , Emanuel Law Outlines , Emanuel Law in a Flash flashcards, and other best-selling study aid series help you study for exams while tracking your strengths and weaknesses to help optimize your study time. OUTLINE TOOL Most professors will tell you that starting your outline early is key to being successful in your law school classes. The Outline Tool automatically populates your notes and highlights from the e-book into an editable format to accelerate your outline creation and increase study time later in the semester. Read more

Expanded, updated, and revised by the author, this edition of Trial Notebook includes 30 years of James McElhaney’s clear, graceful, and entertaining writing. Nearly a third larger than the previous edition, the book includes 90 chapters that cover every stage of trial. Topics include: preparationhumanizing the clientrules of evidenceexamining witnessesbeing persuasive; andclosing arguments. As a practitioner and professor, author James McElhaney knows his subject better than anyone and he executes eloquently the responsibility of passing on the art and science of trial advocacy. Used again and again by thousands of trial lawyers, Trial Notebook is certain to improve the effectiveness of your advocacy. Read more

If you are an attorney (or student) who wants to succeed at trial, develop an ironclad case, dominate at cross examination, and craft world-class closing arguments, this in-depth, practical guide is for you! "I’ve never seen a law book like this before! This is like a behind the scenes look at the real thing. Step by step. Examples. Details. And even copies of his ACTUAL notes from a real trial. This is better than law school." – Amazon Review"This book should be REQUIRED reading in first year of law school; it should be REQUIRED reading for every litigation attorney who actually plans to try cases." – Amazon ReviewThis practical guide is designed to delve into the intricate details of trial advocacy, offering a comprehensive exploration from trial preparation to execution. Each chapter provides in-depth insights into every stage of the trial process, guiding attorneys through case analysis, strategy development, courtroom tactics, and effective advocacy.Following the success of his debut book, "How To Successfully Litigate A Personal Injury Case", is Andrew's second book of the Mentor Esq. Handbook Series, titled "Successful Trial Skills:Explore essential topics such as jury selection, opening statements, cross and direct examinations, and closing arguments in dedicated chapters. Whether you are a seasoned attorney or a novice seeking to refine your trial skills, "Successful Trial Skills" is your indispensable companion for mastering the art of trial advocacy."Extremely helpful practical guide for trying cases. The book contains meaningful explanations and great examples for succeeding at every phase of trial. I highly recommend this for anyone looking to level up." – Amazon Review Read more

The Practical Trial Handbook is a concise and practical treatise on the rules of evidence, trial procedures, and basic trial skills and strategies that every attorney must know in order to competently and effectively try any type of case in any jurisdiction. The handbook explains the fundamentals of a court or jury trial, from the motion in limine to the final argument, and everything in between. Topics of discussion include pre-trial procedures, jury selection, witness testimony, opening statements, direct and cross-examination, witness impeachment and rehabilitation, foundational requirements for the admissibility of evidence, hearsay and other exclusionary rules, expert witnesses, trial objections, character evidence, and closing argument. This edition focuses on the Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) and basic trial procedure, with reference to Federal and California case law, making it applicable not only to Federal Court, but also to state court jurisdictions that follow or mirror the Federal Rules.Written by a retired trial court judge with 36 years of experience in the courtroom, the handbook also includes more than 150 “Trial Tips,” practical real-world advice by the author on trying a case that cannot be learned in the classroom nor found in other trial treatises. They provide not only basic “how to” advice, but also give suggestions on trial tactics or strategies the author has found to be effective. These informal and wide-ranging “Trial Tips” are found throughout the handbook for nearly every stage of a trial and are what sets this handbook apart from the other trial guides.Regardless of the type of case or the jurisdiction, the same basic rules of evidence and trial procedure apply. Furthermore, in every trial an attorney must possess the requisite basic trial skills and knowledge to try the case, e.g., the ability to question witnesses, introduce evidence, or argue the merits. Practical Trial Handbook is designed to distill these fundamentals into one, concise, and easy to follow format. It is designed not only as a learning resource for law students and less experienced trial lawyers, but also as a refresher for the veterans. It is a handbook every attorney should have in his or her library for reference when preparing for the next trial or evidentiary hearing.For practitioners in California, there is a companion edition entitled Practical Trial Handbook California, whichreferences only the California Rules of Evidence and basic trial procedure. That handbook is also available on-line at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JVZRSX?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Practical Trial Handbook Website For more information on both handbooks, including introductory comments by the author, chapter summaries, and sample “Trial Tips,” visit the handbook website at:https://www.practicaltrialhandbook.com/ Read more

The Definitive Account of the O.J. Simpson Trial, by Legendary Defense Attorney F. Lee BaileyIt was called “The Trial of the Century.” Beloved football sensation, O.J. Simpson was famous for his prowess on the field, his good looks, and his charm. But all that changed the night his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were brutally slaughtered in her front yard late at night on June 12, 1994. The media circus that consumed the news cycle for the next eighteen months would forever change the world's opinion of O.J. Simpson, despite the fact that the jury, after nearly a year of sequestration, came to their decision in just a few hours: Not Guilty. Although at least a dozen books have been written about the O.J. Simpson trial, from every possible perspective from provocative to sensationalistic, The Truth About the O.J. Simpson Trial is the most revealing because the writer was the Architect of the Defense. Bailey, shows definitively why the jury was correct in finding that the timeline of the evening made Simpson’s presence at the murder scene impossible, which eclipses the question “Did he do it?” and establishes that he simply could not have done it. This book reveals shocking evidence of police corruption, mishandling of blood samples and other materials that formed the basis of the prosecution's case. Bailey includes convincing evidence that was not presented at the trial—including interviews, forensic results, and revelations about the case that have since come to light.   Scathing, controversial, and, yes, entertaining, The Truth About the O.J. Simpson Trial will be read and studied by anyone interested in defending the innocent, the history of law enforcement in America, students of the Law, and all those who are still obsessed with “The Trial of the Century.”       Read more