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.

Authors Colin C Tait, Professor of Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law along with Judge Eliot D. Prescott teamed up to create the Connecticut Appellate Practice and Procedure, 3rd Edition. In 1996 the Connecticut appellate courts extensively reviewed all appellate rules and adopted major revisions. This third edition integrates and updates all significant changes in statutes, case law, rules and procedure since that time. The book is420+ pages and includes ten chapters with a detailed Table of Contents as well as a comprehensive Index and Table of Cases at the back of the book referenced by section number. Updated bi-annually, this legal treatise is used by seasoned appellate litigators as well as those about to handle their first appeal in Connecticut state appellate courts. NEW For This Year s All New 4th Edition The Fourth Edition integrates the 2012 Supplement, and updates all significant developments in Connecticut appellate practice and procedure since 2000. The book has been streamlined, and a new index has been added. This title also includes six tables of authority, including cases, statutes and practice book sections."

Federal habeas corpus is a procedure under which a federal court may review the legality of an individual's incarceration. It is most often the stage of the criminal appellate process that follows direct appeal and any available state collateral review. The law in the area is an intricate weave of statute and case law. Current federal law operates under the premise that with rare exceptions prisoners challenging the legality of the procedures by which they were tried or sentenced get "one bite of the apple." Relief for state prisoners is only available if the state courts have ignored or rejected their valid claims, and there are strict time limits within which they may petition the federal courts for relief. Moreover, a prisoner relying upon a novel interpretation of law must succeed on direct appeal; federal habeas review may not be used to establish or claim the benefits of a "new rule." Expedited federal habeas procedures are available in the case of state death row inmates if the state has provided an approved level of appointed counsel. The Supreme Court has held that Congress enjoys considerable authority to limit, but not to extinguish, access to the writ. This report is available in an abridged version as CRS Report RS22432, "Federal Habeas Corpus: An Abridged Sketch," by Charles Doyle.

Written by a talented, experienced, and diverse team of lawyers from the judiciary, academia, the offices of state and federal prosecutors, the office of the state public defender, and the private bar. Follow the process from arrest to post-conviction motions, using the top best practices of Connecticut's Criminal Bar. The digital version contains hyperlinks to full text of cases, statutes and other authoritative content.

The Encyclopedia of Connecticut Causes ofAction is a single volume desk reference which compiles, outlines and indexes all theories of recovery under Connecticut law. There's nothing like it presently available to Connecticut practitioners! Since its debut in 2009, it has been cited to by the Connecticut state appellate courts. It is organized into three sections: common law actions, statutory actions and administrative appeals as well as relevant statutes of limitation, and requisites for recovering attorneys' fees. The desk book contains notes on applicable procedure and rules, an extensive common word index, and tables of cases and statutes. The Encyclopedia of Connecticut Causes of Action is a quick reference to unfamiliar subjects and a starting point for analysis of any new matter. It is a welcome resource for firms without an extensive law library. It is perfect for any law library and is a unique working resource for: SOLO Practitioners and Small Firms: Save time analyzing client problems and preparing pleadings by pin-pointing the starting point of an action before employing more costly research. An inexpensive desk reference for virtually any case that walks in your door! Managing Partners and Litigation Departments: Bring associates up to speed quickly. Reduce training time and expense in preparing briefs and pleadings. Reduce research expense.