Legal Motion

Any practitioner faced with the decision as to whether to appeal, or who has questions arising at each stage, will benefit enormously from a book that examines the law, principles, procedures, and processes involved. This leading work has been updated and restructured, to ensure it provides guidance on the complete and complex process of making a civil appeal. Clearly written and cross referenced, the books UK/European coverage of appeals includes: -- District Judges to Circuit Judges in the County Court -- Masters and District Judges to High Court Judges -- Court of Appeal -- House of Lords -- Privy Council -- The European Court -- The European Court of Human Rights -- Administrative Law and Elections

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

This comprehensive guide not only analyzes every applicable rule of civil procedure, but also gives you practice-proven techniques for evaluating what motions will work most effectively in each of your cases. From early pretrial motions dealing with complaints and jurisdiction to appellate motion practice for both victor and vanquished, Motion Practice, Eighth Edition shows you both what is permissible and what is advisable in such aspects of motion practice as:

Civil legal action is battlefield by "words" put in writing from the very beginning of filing a Complaint and Summons, then, going forward by filing of Motions and Briefs, etc. When there is a legal controversy, sue or be sued, the involved parties may feel strongly that it is the other party's fault. He/She/It wants justice, wants to tell the judge how wrong the other party is, and believes once the judge hears (or, reads) the "real story" the judge will rule in his/her/its favor for justice to be served. But before any judge will "hear" any party utters his/her/its side of the story, the judge will first "read" the side of the story from the parties, in "writing" on "paper" "filed" to the court. Legal research is the key to understand judges' legal analysis, rationale, and thought process. We will discuss legal research later in this eBook. "Reading" is a large part of your legal pursuit. Knowledge is power. A good reading habit is a must when you decide to represent yourself in court. The more judges' opinions you can read, the more understanding you will soon develop of the laws, either statutory or common law, which eventually will help you strengthen your legal action when writing motions and arguing in court hearings. Often, you may have to read the same opinion a few times, or many times, before you can comprehend the legal grounds. When you receive your opponent's documents, you may also need to read the documents several times before you make a move. Being emotionally charged and putting yourself in reaction mode are easy mistakes that Pro Se litigants make time and again. Do not read court documents amid doing tasks. Find quiet time and place, then, read thoroughly.There are phases in a legal proceeding: for instance, the beginning, the ending, and a whole lot of stuff in the between. But, mainly, you can categorize it into major three phases while many movements/acts may take place (e.g., filing motions, notices and/or submitting documents as material evidence and/or as references for courts' review) in each phase. Each movement/act is like a battle, big or small, to reach the end goal of winning the legal war; therefore, strategy is vital in any litigation.Motions require legal grounds and good causes that are circumstances allowing you to make a move under the rules of civil procedures and laws. In rules of civil procedures, for instance, litigants are allowed extra time needed to complete the necessary filing (the legal grounds) but they must have good reasons (the good causes.) When writing an arguable motion, you will need to do legal research to back up your argument. In the hearing for your arguable motion, you need to refer to your legal research collected and written in your argument. As there are many ways leading to Rome, so are many ways leading to do your legal research.

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated edition Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.

An effective, informative guide for anyone filing a lawsuit or retaining a lawyer. Proper preparation can prevent the destruction of your assets by corrupt defendants and attorneys. Use the information in this book, and protect your legal rights.

This book provides valuable insights into various contemporary issues in public and private maritime law, including interdisciplinary aspects. The public law topics addressed include public international law and law of the sea, while a variety of private law topics are explored, e.g. commercial maritime law, conflict of laws, and new developments in the application of advanced technologies to maritime law issues. In addition, the book highlights current and topical discussions at international maritime forums such as the International Maritime Organization on regulatory and private law matters within the domain of marine environmental law, the law respecting seafarers’ affairs and maritime pedagogics, maritime security, comparative law in the maritime field, trade law, recent case law analysis, taxation law in the maritime context, maritime arbitration, carriage of passengers, port law, and limitation of liability.