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​Ch 7 - Lawsuits
Getting Started

Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • Berman, Sara, and Paul Bergman. 2016. Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare and Try a Winning Case. 9th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Matthews, Joseph. 2001. The Lawsuit Survival Guide: A Client’s Companion to Litigation. 1st ed. Berkeley: Nolo.
Specific Types of Litigation
  • Cook, Joseph G., and John L. Sobieski. 1983/2016. Civil Rights Actions. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • Frumer, Louis R., et al., eds. 1957. Personal Injury: Actions, Defenses, Damages. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • Matthews, Joseph. 2012. How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim. 8th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Rosenhouse, Michael A., ed. 1987. Social Security Law and Practice. Deerfield, IL: Clark Boardman Callaghan.
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
The Process of a Lawsuit
  • American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts, 3d series: Fact Book. 2003/2009. Eagan, MN: Thomson West.
  • American Jurisprudence Trials: An Encyclopedic Guide to the Modern Practices, Techniques, and Tactics Used in Preparing and Trying Cases, with Model Programs for the Handling of All Types of Litigation. 1964/2009. St. Paul, MN: West Group.
  • Shepard’s Editorial Staff. 1985/2009. Shepard’s Preparing for Settlement and Trial. Colorado Springs, CO: Shepard’s/ McGraw-Hill.
  • West Group’s Editorial Staff. 1993/2009. Causes of Action, Second. St. Paul, MN: West Group.
  • Stephenson, Stanley P. 1988/2016. Determining Economic Damages. Santa Ana, CA: James Pub. Group.
Legal Procedures and Forms
  • American Jurisprudence Legal Forms. 2nd ed. 2007/2016. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • American Jurisprudence Pleading and Practice Forms Annotated. 1956/2016. Rochester, NY: Thomson Reuters Lawyers Co-operative.
  • Moore, James William, Daniel R. Coquillette, et al. 1997/2016. Moore’s Federal Practice. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • West’s Legal Forms. 1981/2016. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • Wright, Charles Alan, Arthur R. Miller, and Mary Kay Kane. 1998/2016. Federal Practice and Procedure. St. Paul, MN: Thomason Reuters.
Pretrial Stages of a Lawsuit
  • Bender’s Forms of Discovery. 1963/2016. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • Currie, David P. 1999. Federal Jurisdiction in a Nutshell. St. Paul, MN: West Group.
  • Danner, Douglas, and Larry L. Varn. 1998. Pattern Deposition Checklists. 4th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • Kane, Mary Kay. 2013. Civil Procedure in a Nutshell. 7th ed. St. Paul, MN: West Academic Publishing.
  • Mauet, Thomas A. 2015. Pretrial. 8th ed. New York: Aspen Publishers.
Evidence
  • McCormick, Charles Tilford, and Kenneth S. Broun, ed. 2013-2016. McCormick on Evidence. 7th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • Weinstein, Jack B., and Margaret A. Berger. 1997/2016. Weinstein’s Federal Evidence. 2nd ed. Edited by Joseph M. McLaughlin. New York: Matthew Bender.
Trial Process
  • Danner, Douglas, and John W. Toothman. 2000-2016. Trial Practice Checklists. 2nd ed. Lawyers Co-operative.
  • Mauet, Thomas A. 2013. Trial Techniques and Trials. 9th ed. Austin: Wolters Kluwer Law and Business/Aspen Publishers.
Juries and Jury Instructions
  • Ginger, Ann Fagan. 2014. Jury Selection in Civil and Criminal Trials. 2nd ed. Tiburon, CA: Lawpress.
  • Jury Practice and Instructions. 6th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
Appeals
  • Hornstein, Alan D. 1998. Hornstein’s Appellate Advocacy in a Nutshell. 2nd ed. St. Paul, MN: West Group.
  • Levy, Herbert Monte. 1999. How to Handle an Appeal. New York: Practising Law Institute.
  • Moskovitz, Myron. 2007. Winning an Appeal: A Step-By-Step Explanation of How to Prepare and Present Your Case Efficiently and Effectively, with Sample Briefs. 4th ed. New York: Matthew Bender.

Ch 8 - Family Law
Relationships, Marriage, Living Together, Divorce

Primary Law: Marriage and Divorce
  • American Bar Association, “Family Law in the Fifty States”
    • The American Bar Association Section of Family Law publishes tables and charts summarizing state laws for child support, custody, divorce residency requirements, and several other areas of family law. The data are updated yearly.
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute (LII). “Divorce Laws of the 50 States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico”
    • LII provides a table summarizing divorce laws in each state, with links to the divorce laws of individual states.
  • “Marriage Laws of the 50 States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico”
    • This site includes information on state marriage laws, age of consent, and license waiting period.
  • “Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)”
    • This site provides links to the original text plus related legislation for all 50 states.
Primary Law: Common Law Marriage
  • National Conference of State Legislatures: Common Law Marriage by State 
Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • American Bar Association. Family Law Resources
  • Doskow, Emily. 2016. Nolo’s Essential Guide to Divorce. 6th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Hertz, Frederick, Emily Doskow, and Denis Clifford. 2016. Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples. 18th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Stoner, K., and Shae Irving. 2016. Prenuptial Agreements: How to Write a Fair & Lasting Contract. 5th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Perry, Matthew and Woodhouse, Violet. 2013. Divorce & Money: How to Make the Best Financial Decisions during Divorce. 11th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Zemmelman, Mimi Lyster. 2014. Building a Parenting Agreement That Works: How to Put Your Kids First When Your Marriage Doesn’t Last. 8th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  Most treatises and authoritative sources in family law are specific to one state because this area of law is almost entirely governed by state law. Large law libraries are likely to have treatises with in-depth discussion of family law matters and practice materials with instructions and sample forms, such as Vermont Family Law, published by LexisNexis. These may be available in print form and/or through pay-per-view database services.
  • Goldberg, B. H. 2005-. Valuation of Divorce Assets. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
  • Turner, B. R. 2005-. Equitable Distribution of Property, 3d. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
Children
Primary Law
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute (LII), “Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)”
    • This site provides links to the original text plus related legislation for all 50 states.
Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • American Bar Association. 2004. ABA Guide to Family Law.
  • Zemmelman, Mimi Lyster. 2014. Building a Parenting Agreement That Works: How to Put Your Kids First When Your Marriage Doesn’t Last. 8th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  • Elrod, Linda. D. 2016. Child Custody Practice and Procedure. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
Domestic Violence
Primary Law
  • U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. “Federal Legislation: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013” (VAWA 2013).
  • WomensLaws.org, “Know the Laws”
    • Provides laws by topic and jurisdiction.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Violence Prevention: Statistics on Domestic Violence.
Agency and Nonprofit Resources
  • American Bar Association Commission. Resources on Domestic Violence.
    • English and Spanish.
  • National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, “State Coalitions”.
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    • 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800- 799-7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
  • U.S. Department of Justice—Office on Violence Against Women: Hotlines
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  Most treatises and authoritative sources in family law are specific to one state because this area of law is almost entirely governed by state law. Large law libraries are likely to have treatises with in-depth discussion of family law matters and practice materials with instructions and sample forms, such as Vermont Family Law, published by Lexis. These publications may be available in print form and/or through pay-per-view database services. Also, as discussed in the chapter, many state courts provide forms for family law matters in which it is common for people to represent themselves. 
  • Scott, Isabelle. 2016. Domestic Violence: Practice and Procedure. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
Adoption
Primary Law: Federal
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “U.S. Code: Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Program” 42 U.S.C. § 673.
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “U.S. Code: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform (CAPTA)” 42 U.S.C. Chapter 67.
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “U.S. Code: Indian Child Welfare”.
    • Also provides a list of tribal agents.
  • National Indian Child Welfare Association, “Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Compliance”.
Primary Law: State
  • Adoption.com, “State Adoption Laws”.
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “Adoption Laws of the Fifty States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico”.
Primary Sources: Interstate and Intercountry
  • HCCH, Hague Convention on Private International Law, “Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption”.
    • Provides the full text of the Convention.
  • Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)— Association of Administrators.
  • U.S. Department of State Adoption, “Intercountry Adoption: Country Information”.
Publications for Non-Attorneys
  • American Bar Association, Child Custody & Adoption Project, “Adoption Links”.
  • Jasper, Margaret C. “The Law of Adoption”. 2011. West Publishing.

Ch 9 - Landlord-Tenant
Primary Law

Primary Sources, Federal
  • Federal Fair Housing Act, adopted in 1968 and amended in 1988 (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968), 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3619,3631.
  • Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, Public Law 102-550.
  • Informational brochures
    • Available in several languages.
  • Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Housing and Urban Development (Title 24, Sections 1 and 2)
Primary Sources, State
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), List of State-Specific Information, including applicable statutes.
    • Also refer to Appendix 3, which lists resources by state.
Uniform and Model Acts
  • Model Residential Landlord–Tenant Code (42 U.S.C. §3604)
  • Uniform Law Commission, Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 2015
Assistance and Guidelines
Federal Assistance
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
State-Specific Assistance
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), List of State and Local Information on Tenant Rights
    • Also refer to Appendix 3, which lists resources by state.
  • National Housing Law Project: Rights of Renters in Foreclosed Homes
  • State Attorneys General Directory (from the National Association of Attorneys General)
General Guidelines
  • American Bar Association, Renting a Home
    • Useful information on residential rentals for tenants and landlords.
Do-It-Yourself Publications and Secondary Sources
Do-It-Yourself Books for Tenants
  • Stewart, Marcia and Janet Portman. 2015. Renters’ Rights: The Basics. 8th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Stewart, Marcia and Janet Portman. 2015. Every Tenant’s Legal Guide. 8th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Do-It-Yourself Books for Landlords
  • Boyer, Michael. 2015. Every Landlord’s Guide to Managing Property. 1st ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Portman, Janet. 2013. Every Landlord’s Guide to Finding Great Tenants. 3rd ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Stewart, Marcia, Ralph Warner, and Janet Portman. 2016. Every Landlord’s Legal Guide. 13th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Stewart, Marcia, Ralph Warner, and Janet Portman. 2015. Leases and Rental Agreements. 11th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Topical Overview
  • Cornell Legal Information Institute, Landlord-Tenant Law: An Overview
Treatises
  These sources are not state specific, however, many states have authoritative secondary source publications such as practice materials specific to the state. As with many secondary sources, treatises are likely to be expensive and available only from law school libraries and larger public law libraries.
  • Powell on Real Property, Volume 2. 1949- . New York, NY: Matthew-Bender/Lexis.
  • Restatement of the Law (Second) of Property: Landlord and Tenant. 1977– . St. Paul, MN: West Group.

Ch 10 - Wills, Estate Planning, and Probate
Primary Law Resources

Primary Sources: Federal
  • Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
    • The PSDA was a part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, P.L. 101-508(104 Stat. 143).
Primary Sources: State
  • Cornell Legal Information Institute: Probate - State Statutes
    • Also refer to Appendix 3, which lists resources by state.
Uniform Acts
  See also this discussion of the objectives and realities of uniform laws.
  • Uniform Health Care Decisions Act
  • Uniform Probate Code
  • Uniform Trust Code
Resources by Topic
Healthcare Advance Planning
  • Compassion and Choices, non-profit portal with resources for all 50 states
  • Consumer’s Tool Kit for Health Care Advance Planning
  • American Bar Association, Health and Financial Decisions: Legal Tools for Preserving Your Personal Autonomy
  • American Cancer Society, Advance Directives
​  Advance Directive Forms
  • National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Advance Directives
  • National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Download Your State’s Advance Directives
Estate Planning & Wills
  • Estate Planning FAQs
  • American Bar Association, ABA Guide to Wills and Estates, 4th Edition (available for purchase)
  • State Bar of California, “Do I Need a Will?”
    • Useful beyond the state of California. Available for free in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Living Trust
  • American Bar Association (ABA), “What Is a Revocable Living Trust?”
  • The State Bar of California, “Do I Need a Living Trust?”
Living Will
  • American Bar Association (ABA), "Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, and Advance Health Care Directives"
Probate
  • Randolph, Mary. 2016. Eight Ways to Avoid Probate. 11th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Randolph, Mary. 2016. Executor’s Guide. 7th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.

Ch 11 - Debts, Collections, and Credit
Debts, Collections, and Credit

Primary Sources: Federal
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “Consumer Credit: An Overview”
    • Page provides links to: Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), 15 USC Chapter 41; Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. §1681; Fair Debt Collection Practices Act” 15 U.S.C. § 1692; Federal Wage Garnishment Law, 15 U.S.C. §1671.
  • GPO Access, “Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003” (FACTA) (P.L. 108-159)
  • U.S. State Department, “Enforcement of Judgments"
Primary Sources: State
  • United States Foreclosure Laws
    • Provides access to foreclosure laws by state. Also refer to Chapters 4 and 5 in the text and Appendix 3, which lists resources by state.
Free Online Resources: Credit and Collection Information
  • Federal Trade Commission, “Debt Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers”
  • Consumer Finance Protection Agency (CFPA)
  • Federal Trade Commission, “Free Annual Credit Reports”
  • National Association of Attorneys General, “Current Attorneys General"
Free Online Resources: Foreclosure Information
  • Comptroller of Currency, “OCC Consumer Tips for Avoiding Mortgage Modification Scams and Foreclosure Rescue Scams"
  • HUD.GOV, “Avoiding Foreclosure”
  • MakingHomeAffordable.gov
Do-It-Yourself Publications: State-Specific Materials
  • California Courts Self-Help Center: Small Claims.
    • This is one example of a state’s instructions and forms to help with collection matters. Many other states have court-provided packets of forms for this purpose. As with other common legal matters, state courts, public law libraries, and local legal aid organizations often provide online forms for this purpose. Refer to Chapter 6 and the state-by-state resources listed in Appendix 3.
Do-It-Yourself Publications: Books
  • Leonard, Robin. 2015. Credit Repair. 12th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Leonard, Robin. 2015. Solve Your Money Troubles. 15th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Loftsgordon, Amy & Elias, Stephen. 2015. Foreclosure Survival Guide. 5th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.

Ch 12 - Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy

Primary Sources: Federal
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, U.S. Code, Title 11—Bankruptcy
Free Online Resources
  • American Bar Association, “Bankruptcy Pros and Cons”
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “Bankruptcy: An Overview”
  • Federal Trade Commission, “Filing for Bankruptcy: What to Know about Credit Counselors and Debtor Educators”
  • Federal Trade Commission, “Facts for Consumers: Coping with Debt”
  • GPO Access, “Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005” (P.L. 109-8)
  • United States Courts, “Bankruptcy Basics”
  • United States Courts, “Bankruptcy Glossary”
  • United States Courts, “Filing for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney”
Courts and Case Tracking
  • PACER, Public Access to Court Electronic Records
  • PACER, Public Access to Court Electronic Records, “PACER Case Locator”
  • United States Courts, “Court Locator”
  • United States Courts, “FAQs About Electronic Case Files”
  • U.S. Courts, “Privacy Policy for Electronic Case Files”
Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • Albin Renauer, and Elias, Stephen. 2015. How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. 19th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Patricia Dzikowski and Stephen Elias. 2016. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time. 13th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  These sources are likely to be available only from law school libraries and larger public law libraries.
  • Collier Bankruptcy Practice Guide. 2007– . New York: Matthew Bender. Multiple volumes with updates.
    • Procedural guide written for bankruptcy attorneys.
  • Collier Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Guide, 1997– . New York: Matthew Bender.
    • Transaction-based practice manual intended primarily for attorneys who are solo practitioners or in small firms.
  • Collier on Bankruptcy, 16th ed. 2009– . New York: Matthew Bender. 26 volumes with updates.
    • Most comprehensive treatise on bankruptcy.
  • Norton Bankruptcy Law and Practice, 3rd ed. 2008/2009– . St. Paul, MN: Thomson West. 13 volumes with updates.
    • A combination of treatise and practice materials.

Ch 13 - Employment and Unemployment
Getting Started

Free Online Resources
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “Labor and Employment Laws of the Fifty States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico”
  • Nolo Employment Law Center
Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • Repa, Barbara K. 2014. Your Rights in the Workplace. 10th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Steingold, Fred S. 2015. The Employer’s Legal Handbook. 12th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Employment Discrimination
Primary Sources: Federal
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 2 U.S.C. § 1331 et seq.
Primary Sources: State
  • Washburn University School of Law
    • Also refer to Appendix 3, which lists resources by state.
Free Online Resources
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “Employment Discrimination: An Overview”
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  • National Workrights Institute, e.g. Genetic Discrimination or Lifestyle Discrimination
Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • England, Deborah C. 2015. The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. 3rd ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Guerin, Lisa, and Sachi Barreiro. 2016. The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws. 5th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Repa, Barbara K. 2014. Your Rights in the Workplace. 10th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Steingold, Fred S. 2015. The Employer’s Legal Handbook. 12th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  • Coleman, John J. 2014-2016. Disability Discrimination in Employment: Law and Litigation. St. Paul, MN: West (Clark Boardman Callaghan).
  • Eglit, Howard C. 2008–2016. Age Discrimination. 2nd ed. St. Paul, MN: West (Clark Boardman Callaghan).
  • Larson, Lek K. 1994– . Employment Discrimination. 2nd ed. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • Lewis, Harold S., Jr., and Elizabeth J. Norman. 2004. Employment Discrimination Law and Practice. 2nd ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
  • Lindemann, Barbara, and Paul Grossman. 2012. Employment Discrimination Law. 5th ed. Bloomberg BNA.
  • Player, Mack A. 2013. Federal Law of Employment Discrimination in a Nutshell. 7th ed. St. Paul, MN: West Academic Publishing.
Unemployment Compensation
Primary Sources: Federal
  • U.S. Department of Labor, “Unemployment Insurance”
Primary Sources: State
  • Washburn University School of Law
    • Also refer to Appendix 3, which lists resources by state.
Free Online Resources
  • National Employment Law Project, “Strengthening Support for the Unemployed”
  • Nolo, “Employee Rights Law Center”
  • Nolo, “Collecting Unemployment Benefits”
Do-It-Yourself Publications
  • Guerin, Lisa, and Sachi Barreiro. 2016. The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws. 5th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  • Repa, Barbara K. 2014. Your Rights in the Workplace. 10th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
Workers’ Compensation
Primary Sources: Federal
  • U.S. Department of Labor, “Workers’ Compensation”
Primary Sources: State
  • State workers’ compensation statutes
    • For locating individual states’ agencies that administer workers’ compensation and sometimes, related statutes.
  • Washburn University School of Law
    • Also refer to Appendix 3, which lists resources by state.
Free Online Resources
  • Links to workers’ compensation agency websites for all 50 states.
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  • Hood, Jack. B., Benjamin A. Hardy, and Harold S. Lewis. 2005. Workers’ Compensation and Employee Protection Laws in a Nutshell. 4th ed. St. Paul, MN: West Group.
  • Larson, Arthur, and Lex K. Larson. 1952– . The Law of Workmen’s Compensation. New York: Matthew Bender.
Wages and Hours
Primary Sources: Federal
  • Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq., access at Cornell’s LII
Primary Sources: State
  • Washburn University School of Law
    • Also refer to Appendix 3, which lists resources by state.
Free Online Resources
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “Labor and Employment Laws of the Fifty States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico"
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “U.S. Code: Chapter 8—Fair Labor Standards"
  • U.S. Department of Labor, “Fair Labor Standards Act Advisor”
  • U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  • Kearns, Ellen C. ed. 2015 – 2016 Supp. The Fair Labor Standards Act. 3rd ed. Washington, DC: Bloomberg BNA.
  • Ossip, Michael J., and Robert M. Hale. Eds. 2006/2015. The Family and Medical Leave Act. Washington DC: Bloomberg BNA.
Wrongful Discharge
Free Online Resources
  • Nolo, “Wrongful Termination: Was Your Firing Illegal?”
Workplace Privacy
Free Online Resources
  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • National Workrights Institute
  • Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
  • Workplace Fairness

Ch 14 - Criminal Law
Criminal Law

Primary Sources: Federal
  • U.S. Code (USC)
  • U.S. Code Annotated (USCA)
  • U.S. Code Service (USCS)
Primary Sources: State
  Refer to Appendix 3 for resources by state and Chapter 4 for primary state resources.
Free Online Resources
  • Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, “Criminal Law and Procedure”
  • Nolo, “Five Strategies for Fighting a Traffic Ticket”
Treatises and Authoritative Sources
  Hundreds of treatises and hornbooks concern the various subtopics of criminal law. The best idea is to go to a law library and find the criminal law section or the section of the library holding the classification numbers concerning criminal law and browse.
  • American Jurisprudence 2d (AmJur 2d). 2004–2016. Eagan, MN: Thomson Reuters. Volumes on criminal law and constitutional law.
    • Legal encyclopedia.
  • Cook, Joseph G. 2008. Constitutional Rights of the Accused. 3rd ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters (Clark Boardman Callaghan).
  • Corpus Juris Secundum (CJS). 2003-2016. Eagan, MN: Thomson Reuters. Volumes on criminal law and constitutional law.
    • Legal encyclopedia.
  • LaFave, Wayne R. 2012-2016. Search and Seizure: A Treatise on the Fourth Amendment. 5th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • LaFave, Wayne R., Jerold H. Israel, and Nancy J. King. 2015-2016. Criminal Procedure. 4th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • LaFave, Wayne R., and Austin W. Scott, Jr. 2003-2016. Substantive Criminal Law. 2nd ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters.
  • Robinson, Paul H. 1984-2016. Criminal Law Defenses. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.
  • Rudenstein, David S., Peter C. Erlinder, and David C. Thomas. 1990. Criminal Constitutional Law. New York: Matthew Bender.
  • Torcia, Charles E. 1993-2016. Wharton’s Criminal Law. 15th ed. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters (Clark Boardman Callaghan).
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