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Editorial Review

Court cases are never as quick and tidy as television dramas would have us believe. In fact, most civil disputes are settled long before a judge has a chance to pound a gavel. That's why pretrial fact-finding procedures such as depositions play an increasingly important role in legal quarrels. In fact, it's not uncommon for a deposition to be the only testimony given. All of this explains why Nolo's Read more

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This Book is Not About Depositions
I just went through 13 hours of deposition time and let me clue you, this woman is only giving you the basic bs and I am going to write my deposition book, because the judicial system is at best corrupt and some of the attorneys are absolutely criminals and will lie andcheat - depositions are complexed and a detailed books from a deponent's point of view and with legal ease needs to be done.
Complete Text and Handy Introductory Guide
As a monitor of the information desk at the Harold Washington Library, Chicago's main library, I regularly make referrals to people looking for all kinds of information. Whenever I'm asked about books on depositions, the first one that comes to mind is "The Deposition Handbook: A Guide To Help You Give A Winning Deposition," by Virginia A. Lathan.
outline for fast pace reader
As typical from Nolo press writers, this is a very effective book well structured and with useful materials. Read more

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Editorial Review

There is a school of legal scholarship that blends some of the most radical theories extant in legal circles today, christened "radical multiculturalism" by Daniel A. Farber and Suzanna Sherry, law professors at the University of Minnesota; in their book, Read more

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Reasonable Doubt
While this book provided a valuable insight to the psychology and motives of the multiculturalist left, a good deal of its content was tied up in polemics. It gives a clear image of the effects and sources of the current attack on reality that has emerged from university philosophy departments and proceeds to infiltrate our legal system like a subtle swamp monster. For the reader who is not familiar with the origins of multiculturalism, it provides a sound history and family tree for the movement. Clear, carefully argued and sober.
With a clarity and unpretentious use of language, with thoughtful supply of definitions, and the presentation of a methodical and structured argument Farber and Sherry take on the obscurantism and pretentious polemics of post-modern "scholarship". While their arguments and marshalling of facts are impressive, their style and form is also exemplary of the best in Western enlightened tradition. Very strongly recommended.

HALF TRUTHS AND MISSING FACTS.....
While well written and easy to follow, Farber and Sherry's book fails to provide their audience with an accurate picture of Critical Race Theory (CRT or "radical multiculturalism," as coined by the authors). They begin by only citing short conclusory statements made by CRT scholars and the authors never explore the reasoning behind the CRT scholars' conclusions. After curiously leaving this information out of their book, the authors then attack CRT, claiming it is based on story telling, as opposed to legal reasoning. CRT is based on logical premises and reasoning, Farber and Sherry just fail to acknowledge it. Instead of critically engaging and challenging the authenticity of CRT- they merely dismiss it as anti-Semitic, irrational, and emotionally charged. The authors also neglect to explore other plausible explanations for the success of Asians or Jews, that is not anti-Semitic or anti-Asian in nature. Read more

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this book will improve everyone's life
The US judicial system is unbalanced in favor of men.MacKinnon discusses this problem, the obvious as well as the more subtle aspects.Also, there is much discussion about sexual abuse of women and children, in particular how pornography increases this abuse.
My first MacKinnon reading!
This book is a collection of legal authority Catherine A. Mackinnon's writings from journals and talks that span the last couple of decades. As someone who knows next to nothing about law, Mackinnon's readings are the closest I plant to travel in versing myself about our lovely Constitution. Yet, I was still able to plow through this book (somehow), and learned quite a bit, while at it.
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THE definitive book for Legal Research in Oregon
Professor Rowe does a brilliant job of simplifying the legal research process--a process that becomes easier and more fluid the more this book is consulted. As a reader of this book, you will have an edge on the competition as you soak up Professor Rowe's invaluable insight and experience that she complied as a law clerk, attorney, and Legal Research professor. It has both the personal touch and keen insight that only years of trial and error could provide; she did it so you don't have to. Complex research processes and tips are simplified in a way only a truly gifted educator could. You can tell that this book was tediously labored over and all potential holes have been covered.The result is a book that not only shows you the proper way to consult a wide array of research problems, but it encourages the kind of thought that distinguishes between the "good" researcher and the "great." If you read and consult this book often you will undoubtedly cut down on common legal research errors and time killers, and thereby become a far more efficient lawyer or law student. If it isn't already, this book will soon be required reading for all first year Legal Research and Writing classes in Oregon.Read more

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Editorial Review

Among the most frequently heard proposals for reform of the judicial system are those calling for strict adherence to guidelines, be they sentencing, constitutional, or otherwise. Cass Sunstein says it doesn't really work that way. Sunstein, a leading author on legal theory, has added to his body of work this well-reasoned case for variations on a theory of law known as "legal pragmatism"--an approach that gives those in the judiciary greater latitude to decide cases on a variety on grounds. This theory is used as a centerpiece for this discussion on how law, lawyers, and judges work. Sunstein moves through legal theory to examine landmark cases and practical applications. ... Read more

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Great Book From A Great Legal Mind
Dr. Sunstein is one of the stellar legal minds of our time, right up there with "D" for "Dershowitz".His book is a brilliant treatise on this complex subject.He did not always agree with my point of view, for example he advocates a slower strategy than I would have liked on gay rights issues.That is to say, he agrees with the concept of gay rights, but believes in a gradual approach for achieving them.I mention this to show that, even though I disagree with him, I'm still giving the book 5-stars.Professor Sunstein has obviously worked through his arguments and provoked me to think about these issues in a new and rigorous fashion.This book is a must reading for anyone interested in law, politics and their convergence.

Sunstein and Judicial Politics
Sunstein's look at America's political process does have some innovative ideas for how to fix some of the problems that he perceives. In this book, he furthers his idea of judicial minimalism, the idea of the least active court. This book is probably only for polished legal scholars. ... Read more

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Good for beginners, I refer...
This book is good for beginners, and I refer the hono[u]rable readers/reviewers to the review I wrote about this book sometime ago.

Easy to read and easy to understand, for the layperson
The heading says it all.This book is a good introduction to the sometimes baffling world of legal research.Aimed at the layperson, this book is also good for high school and undergraduate courses (including paralegal). ... Read more

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