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The Legal Analyst: A Toolkit for Thinking about the Law

There are two kinds of knowledge law school teaches: legal rules on the one hand, and tools for thinking about legal problems on the other. Although the tools are far more interesting and useful than the rules, they tend to be neglected in favor of other aspects of the curriculum. In The Legal Analyst, Ward Farnsworth brings together in one place all of the most powerful of those tools for thinking about law.

From classic ideas in game theory such as the “Prisoner’s Dilemma” and the “Stag Hunt” to psychological principles such as hindsight bias and framing effects, from ideas in jurisprudence such as the slippery slope to more than two dozen other such principles, Farnsworth’s guide leads readers through the fascinating world of legal thought. Each chapter introduces a single tool and shows how it can be used to solve different types of problems. The explanations are written in clear, lively language and illustrated with a wide range of examples.

The Legal Analyst is an indispensable user’s manual for law students, experienced practitioners seeking a one-stop guide to legal principles, or anyone else with an interest in the law.

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Legal Writing in Plain English: A Text With Exercises

Admirably clear, concise, down-to-earth, and powerful-unfortunately, these adjectives rarely describe legal writing, whether in the form of briefs, opinions, contracts, or statutes. In Legal Writing in Plain English, Bryan A. Garner provides lawyers, judges, paralegals, law students, and legal scholars sound advice and practical tools for improving their written work. The book encourages legal writers to challenge conventions and offers valuable insights into the writing process: how to organize ideas, create and refine prose, and improve editing skills. In essence, it teaches straight thinking—a skill inseparable from good writing.

Replete with common sense and wit, the book draws on real-life writing samples that Garner has gathered through more than a decade of teaching in the field. Trenchant advice covers all types of legal materials, from analytical and persuasive writing to legal drafting. Meanwhile, Garner explores important aspects of document design. Basic, intermediate, and advanced exercises in each section reinforce the book's principles. (An answer key to basic exercises is included in the book; answers to intermediate and advanced exercises are provided in a separate Instructor's Manual, free of charge to instructors.) Appendixes include a comprehensive punctuation guide with advice and examples, and four model documents.

Today more than ever before, legal professionals cannot afford to ignore the trend toward clear language shorn of jargon. Clients demand it, and courts reward it. Despite the age-old tradition of poor writing in law, Legal Writing in Plain English shows how legal writers can unshackle themselves.

Legal Writing in Plain English includes:

*Tips on generating thoughts, organizing them, and creating outlines.
*Sound advice on expressing your ideas clearly and powerfully.
*Dozens of real-life writing examples to illustrate writing problems and solutions.
*Exercises to reinforce principles of good writing (also available on the Internet).
*Helpful guidance on page layout.
*A punctuation guide that shows the correct uses of every punctuation mark.
*Model legal documents that

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Quicken Legal Business Pro 2011 [Old Version]

Nolo SBQ11R Quicken Legal Business Pro 2011

• Provides over 140 customizable legal contracts and forms
• Includes the complete, searchable text of five Nolo small business books
• Combined value of essential business forms equals over $900!
• Easy question and answer interview format
• Free legal updates keep your program current through 2011

List Price: $ 69.99
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The Legal Analyst: A Toolkit for Thinking about the Law

There are two kinds of knowledge law school teaches: legal rules on the one hand, and tools for thinking about legal problems on the other. Although the tools are far more interesting and useful than the rules, they tend to be neglected in favor of other aspects of the curriculum. In The Legal Analyst, Ward Farnsworth brings together in one place all of the most powerful of those tools for thinking about law.

From classic ideas in game theory such as the “Prisoner’s Dilemma” and the “Stag Hunt” to psychological principles such as hindsight bias and framing effects, from ideas in jurisprudence such as the slippery slope to more than two dozen other such principles, Farnsworth’s guide leads readers through the fascinating world of legal thought. Each chapter introduces a single tool and shows how it can be used to solve different types of problems. The explanations are written in clear, lively language and illustrated with a wide range of examples.

The Legal Analyst is an indispensable user’s manual for law students, experienced practitioners seeking a one-stop guide to legal principles, or anyone else with an interest in the law.

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Dictionary of Legal Terms

Updated to include new terms such as "civil union" and to incorporate recent changes in laws and judicial interpretations, this handy dictionary cuts through the complexities of legal jargon and presents definitions and explanations that can be understood by non-lawyers. Approximately 2,500 terms are given with definitions and explanations for the benefit of consumers, business proprietors, legal beneficiaries, investors, property owners, litigants, and all others who have dealings with the law. Terms are arranged alphabetically from Abandonment and Abatable Nuisance, all the way through to Writ, Yellow Dog Contract, and Zoning.

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Pendaflex Essentials Hanging Folders, 25 Per Box, 1/3 Cut, Legal, Green (81621)

Lighter color interior helps prevent misfiles. Includes tabs and inserts. 1/3 cut tabs. Legal. Standard Green. 25 Per Box.

• Lighter color interior helps prevent misfiles.
• Includes tabs and inserts
• Straight cut tab
• Legal, Standard Green
• Pendaflex Essentials Hanging Folders, 25 Per Box, 1/3 Cut, Legal, Green
• Legal
• Standard Green

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HP Multipurpose Copy/Laser/Inkjet Paper, 96 Brightness, 20 lb, Legal Size (8.5 x 14), 500 Sheets (00142-0)

Extra bright and white for high contrast images perfect for everyday use. A versatile paper engineered for use in copiers, printers and fax machines. Global Product Type: Office Paper-White; Sheet Size (W x H): 8 1/2 in x 14 in; Paper Color(s): White; Assortment: N/A.

• Acid-free for archival quality.
• High-bright paper for everyday use.
• ColorLok(TM) technology resists smears and captures bolder blacks and brighter colors.
• Ream of 500 sheets

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Boston Legal: Season Five

All 12 episodes from the fifth season--including "Smoke Signals," "True Love," "Mad Cows," "Thanksgiving," and the series finale "Last Call"--are featured in a four-disc set. 9 1/4 hrs. total. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; featurettes; deleted scenes. **12 episodes on 4 discs. 9 1/4 hrs.**

• Condition: New
• Format: DVD
• Box set; Color; Dolby; DVD; Widescreen; NTSC

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Black Leather Look Legal Sized Executive Writing Case 712014BLK

Koskin leather look legal size pad holder with lined pad and organizer section for papers, CD's, diskettes, and place for business cards and pen. Also has great flap for easy storage and access to important documents on the inside front cover of case. Could also use a letter size pad if desired; just simply clip it in! Shap Black color. Top seller. Includes a 8 1/2 x 14 Lined Pad With Clip Holder

• Legal size writing case. Organizer section for papers.
• 2 each jewel boxes, diskettes, and place for business cards and pen.
• Includes a 8 1/2 x 14 Lined Pad With Clip Holder
• Quality Leather Look (Koskin)
• Direct from Manufacturer Pricing

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