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.

If you are going to expand your business overseas you will face a myriad of choices. What is the best entity, what is the best way to negotiate a joint venture agreement, how to conduct due diligence, what are the tax consequences, and many more. You need to know which questions to ask and what issues to consider. This nuts-and-bolts guide will cover legal, tax and practical aspects of forming and operating a joint venture with a foreign partner. The authors, Robert F. Klueger and Jacob Stein are practicing attorneys in Los Angeles, California. Over the past thirty-some years they have been representing American individuals and businesses venturing overseas. They have authored numerous scholarly articles and taught hundreds of seminars. In this book they share their knowledge and experience in any easy to understand and follow manner.

This book covering 30 countries around the globe provides a starting point of practical reference with ready access to the fundamentals of tax litigation in a multi-jurisdictional comparative format. Each chapter covers the following subjects within a specific nation: significant subjects of tax litigation, the legislative framework for both civil tax litigation and criminal tax litigation, tax evasion and other criminal tax offences, pre-court processes, resolving disputes before commencing court proceedings, the elements of the offence in criminal law, early resolution, the trial process, the role of the judge/arbitrator/tribunal members, the commencement of proceedings for both civil law and criminal law, the government response, the burden of proof, documentary evidence, special rules/considerations, disclosure in criminal proceedings, witness evidence, witness preparation, expert evidence, closing the case in civil and criminal trials, the decision in civil and criminal cases, costs, appeals, recent civil law developments and proposals for reform and recent criminal law developments and proposals for reform.

Too many people make the wrong choices when it comes to estate planning. If it's not done properly, you could leave your loved ones facing trouble when you pass away or become incapacitated. Fortunately, you can learn from others' mistakes and be prepared before speaking to a lawyer about your future. In this no-nonsense guide, attorney James L. Cunningham, Jr. shows how to avoid the top-ten mistakes that could damage your financial succession, family, heirs, and legacy. You'll get the unvarnished picture on probate, living trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, conservators, and guardians, as well as disability and incapacity planning and how to find the right attorney for you. There's even a checklist to guide you on what issues to discuss with them. Savvy Estate Planning provides the essentials you need to know about estate planning. The only mistake you could make now would be to ignore it.