Kent Kauffman

Reader-friendly, jargon-free guide to legal issues all college faculty need to know so that they can make teaching decisions within the bounds of the law.

Reader-friendly, jargon-free guide to legal issues all college faculty need to know so that they can make teaching decisions within the bounds of the law.

Equipping you with a solid grasp of the ethical rules that apply in the legal setting, Kauffman/Rybicki's LEGAL ETHICS, 4th edition, is a user-friendly guide to the most important aspects of professional responsibility facing students and new graduates today. Important case law and critical concepts are presented within the context of how legal ethics can impact your role in the legal field. The text is packed with real-world examples of lawyer and non-lawyer instances of misconduct, current and classic case law, discussions of famous (and infamous) people and up-to-date stats on the paralegal job market and compensation. Access to Justice features illustrate how the legal field is moving toward an inclusive approach, while Communication is Key features offer tips for communicating effectively across a variety of platforms.

For courses in business law.More than 1,500 legal terms in context, with extensive practiceLively and easy to read, Legal Terminology introduces students to more than 1,500 legal terms, contextualized within the legal field. Styled like a workbook, the text promotes active learning through a concise, engaging presentation of narratives, definitions, study aids, and application activities. The 7th edition has been revised to improve accuracy and currency. It includes a new chapter on the Uniform Commercial Code, new material on e-Contracts and cyber law, and new features demonstrating the practical application of legal terms.

With its practical, hands-on approach to legal ethics, the third edition of LEGAL ETHICS is designed to ensure that readers have a solid grasp of the ethical rules that apply in the legal setting. Comprehensive yet easy to understand, this engaging book provides a thorough and substantive analysis of the major principles that affect how the practice of law is regulated. Filled with real-life examples of lawyer and non-lawyer instances of misconduct, current and classic case law, and discussions of famous (and infamous) people, this straightforward book brings the material to life and demonstrates how courts interpret and apply ethical rules to lawyers and their non-lawyer employees.