American Bar Association

This manual analyzes each paragraph from the point of view of all stakeholders in a commercial real estate lease transaction, describing and analyzing typical lease paragraphs for office, retail, and industrial/warehouse leases.

This book is adapted from the 1992 ABA Career Series publication, The Legal Career Guide: From Law Student to Lawyer, which was influenced by two earlier books, From Law Student to Lawyer, by Frances Utley and Gary A. Munneke, published in 1984 by the American Bar Association, and a briefer 1973 version by Frances Utley, entitled Where Do I Go from Here?

Today there is a life insurance policy crisis for reasons predicted 35 years ago, and it requires attention in order to avoid policy lapse without value along with allegations of deceptive and misleading practices.

Part of the acclaimed Little Book series, this addition provides a look at the laws that intersect the game of basketball in an easy-to-relate-to manner that is both entertaining and informative. Each chapter title poses a question of which the text then answers, with most case information comes from the decision or decisions cited in the chapter title. The "to the Hoop" section contains updates with current applications of the cases.

Featuring heavenly recipes for dishes and sauces from all around the country, The Little Book of BBQ Law will help you safely, and hopefully without litigation enjoy some of the best and most interesting food in the world.

Environmental and animal-rights issues can also arise in the boating world, and even intellectual property questions, of all things, are sometimes involved with boats. Featuring 16 fascinating cases and excerpts from some of history's most distinguished authors who loved the water--including Mark Twain, Jack London, and Henry David Thoreau--The Little Book of Boating Law aptly confirms that a bad day on the water is still infinitely better than a good day at work.

This fascinating book examines coffee, from it's origins to its current status in our daily lives as an essential part of Western European and American culture. Coffee is a dynamic product, evoking mystery and passion, and these play out in the disputes this book narrates, such as the story of a man compelled to return again and again to coffee plantations in Africa against the wishes of his employer; the story of men lusting for power over markets and the profits from coffee to the disadvantage of growers, workers, and investors; the story of men compelled by the desire for profits to engage in smuggling coffee beans.

Divided into four sections—players, coaches, spectators, and the NCAA—The Little Book of College Football Law covers everything from injuries to sexual discrimination to recruiting violations to that old standby for both college and football, alcohol. This book is a riveting and amusing collection of sports jurisprudence dealing with a number of major collegiate football programs from around the country. It also includes 18 recipes, including such delicacies as "Kickoff" Gumbo, "Touchdown Time" Chicken Wings, and "Field Goal" Jalapeno Cornbread, for all your tailgating needs.

But even with the freedom and relative lawlessness we associate with them, the cowboy--like the rest of society--was never far from the courthouse, and the book you have before you contains some fascinating legal disputes that have made their way to the bench. This collection is a captivating look at the subset of American jurisprudence that illustrates the unique character of cowboy culture. It also confirms the old Wild West adage that there are really only two kinds of people in the world--those who are cowboys, and those who want to be cowboys.

From the beginning, Elvis and his business advisors were well aware of his fame and immediately sought to capitalize on it. He entered into license agreements to use his name and likeness in connection with the marketing and sale of countless consumer goods. His death did little to decrease his popularity, and these commercial activities still provide his estate with astounding amounts of cash. It is against this financial backdrop that a sizeable body of litigation has arisen, leading to the fascinating cases captured in The Little Book of Elvis Law. Among many paternity suits and recording contracts, these cases also involve: Priscilla Presley, a bar called The Velvet Elvis, a death certificate investigation, a 16-hour-long documentary, a magazine photo spread, and an agreement with television host Geraldo Rivera. Enjoy this fun and intriguing look into the trials and tribulations of The King.