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New Title! Climate Change, Sustainable Investments, and Social Governance: Law and Compliance

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new practice guide Climate Change, Sustainable Investments, and Social Governance: Law and Compliance.

This brand-new treatise comprehensively analyzes the regulatory landscape for financial products and institutions with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations. It covers ESG-themed financial products and investments, discussing their significance as market opportunities, institutional investor expectations, compliance requirements, risk management components, and elements of corporate values. The book is divided into sections that explores climate change risk and related issues for financial institutions, banks, and the insurance industry, ESG investing and financial products, ESG’s impact on shareholders and SEC enforcement, examinations, and the development of effective compliance programs for corporate issuers and advisers. The final section focuses on special topics, reviewing the legal landscape related to human rights in business and advising on proactive measures for businesses to comply with their duties and lead in responsible practices.

Notably, Climate Change, Sustainable Investments, and Social Governance: Law and Compliance covers the following important topics:

  • Climate Change Risks and Bank Regulation in the United States (See Chapter 3)
  • ESG Investing (See Chapter 10)
  • Sustainable Finance (See Chapter 12)
  • ESG and Shareholder Engagement (See Chapter 14)
  • ESG and SEC Enforcement and Exams (See Chapter 16)
  • Human Rights in the Business Legal Landscape (See Chapter 19)

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New Title! Practitioner’s Deskbook on Evidence

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new practice guide Practitioner’s Deskbook on Evidence.

A comprehensive analysis of the law of evidence and practice, this new book focuses on the Federal Rules of Evidence and its interpretive case law that represents the prevailing evidence law in the United States. The text covers all facets of evidence law and practice, including relevance and unfair prejudice, hearsay and its exemptions and exceptions, the Confrontation Clause, direct examination, cross-examination, the various impeachment methods, real and illustrative evidence, and documentary and electronic evidence. The book uniquely combines both the law and practical aspects of evidence law.

Notably, Practitioner’s Deskbook on Evidence covers the following important topics:

  • Procedural Issues: Objections, Rulings, and Appellate Review (see Chapter 2)
  • Character, Other Act, and Habit Evidence (see Chapter 4)
  • The Confrontation Clause (see Chapter 8)
  • Witness Competence (see Chapter 9)
  • The Law and Art of Cross-Examination (see Chapter 11)
  • Expert Testimony and Lay Opinion Testimony (see Chapter 13)
  • Documentary and Electronic Evidence (see Chapter 15)
  • Federal Rules of Evidence(see Appendix A)

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New Title! Income Taxation of Property Acquired from a Decedent

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new practice guide Income Taxation of Property Acquired from a Decedent.

Income Taxation of Property Acquired from a Decedent presents clear and comprehensive guidance on the favorable income tax rules related to property acquired from a decedent, such as the exclusion from gross income and the step-up in basis. By offering planning opportunities and strategies while also highlighting potential traps and discrepancies, the book helps readers navigate the complexities in the Internal Revenue Code to achieve favorable estate and income tax outcomes.

Notably,  Income Taxation of Property Acquired from a Decedent covers the following important topics:

  • Exclusion from Gross Income (Chapter 1)
  • Basis, Character, and Holding Period (Chapter 2)
  • Basis of Property Includible in Decedent’s Gross Estate (Chapter 3)
  • Basis of Trust Property (Chapter 4)
  • Basis of Entity Interests and Entity Property (Chapter 5)

In addition, this treatise gives guidance on estate planning (see Chapter 7) and addresses postmortem considerations (see Chapter 8).

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New Title! Knowledge Management & Innovation: A Manual for Law Firms and Other Legal Services Organizations

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new practice guide Knowledge Management & Innovation: A Manual for Law Firms and Other Legal Services Organizations.

This book is a comprehensive resource for knowledge management and innovation (KM&I) professionals in the legal industry. It offers best practices for achieving common KM&I goals and includes several checklists and other practice forms which can be used to help organizations and law firms implement beneficial KM&I procedures.  The book presents its knowledge management concepts within a broad framework and historical context while also covering the most recent developments.

Notably, the manual covers the following important topics:

In addition, the book gives guidance on how to leverage collaboration tools (see Chapter 11), configure document management systems (see Chapter 5), improve organizational processes (see Chapter 14), and more.

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New Title! Commercial Legal Finance

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new practice guide Commercial Legal Finance.

This book offers industry-specific guidance on the mechanics of litigation and arbitration finance in key jurisdictions and practice areas around the world.  It provides a wealth of applied use cases for law firms and corporations and addresses key questions concerned with legal finance structures, pricing, and ethical considerations. The book also gives a step-by-step overview of the process for obtaining legal finance and a helpful glossary of terms.

Notably, Commercial Legal Finance covers the following important topics:

  • The basics of commercial legal finance (see Chapter 1)
  • The role of the funder (see Chapter 2)
  • The mechanics and economics of funding (see Chapter 3)
  • The major ethical issues related to legal finance (see Chapter 4)
  • The financing of investor-state arbitration (see Chapter 5)
  • Key considerations for financing patent litigation and other intellectual property matters (see Chapter 6)    

In addition, the book devotes full chapters to the use of funding in the U.S. (Chapter 7), England and Wales (Chapter 8), Europe (Chapter 9), Asia (Chapter 10), and Australia (Chapter 11).

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New Title! Cybersecurity Obligations for Attorneys: Confidential Information in the Age of Cyber Crime

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new practice guide Cybersecurity Obligations for Attorneys: Confidential Information in the Age of Cyber Crime.

This book provides a general understanding of the scope of cyber threats facing the legal profession.  It focuses on the expansion of Rule 1.6 (confidentiality) obligations to specifically address cyber threats and security measures.  It also gives lawyers ways to think about cyber risks when managing their practices on a day-to-day basis. Attorneys can use this one-stop reference to determine their baseline cybersecurity obligations to clients and third parties.

The book covers the following important topics:

  • The cybersecurity threat landscape (see Chapter 1)
  • Cyber threat prevention under the Model Rules and various state codes (see Chapter 2)
  • Obligations imposed by federal and state data breach and privacy laws (see Chapter 3)
  • Federal regulation of cybersecurity obligations (see Chapter 4)
  • How to demonstrate that cybersecurity measures are reasonable using the SAFETY Act (see Chapter 5)
  • Cyber risk mitigation options (see Chapter 6)

Notably, the book also offers attorneys practical recommendations on creating a cybersecurity strategy (see Chapter 7).  All lawyers, ranging from solo practitioners to senior managers at large firms, can benefit from the information and guidance in this book.

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New Title! Employment Discrimination:  A Practitioner’s Deskbook

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new comprehensive resource Employment Discrimination: A Practitioner’s Deskbook.

This book serves as a valuable ref­erence for employment law practitioners and individuals interested in helping their organizations effectively navigate employment discrimina­tion-related investigations, mediations, litigations, and jury trials.  Presented in a straightforward, comprehensible manner, it provides the reader with information relating to the full range of employment discrimination litigation from an active practitioner’s perspective.

Notably, the book covers the following important areas:

  • Responding to employment discrimination and harassment complaints (see Chapter 1)
  • Discovery tools (see Chapter 3)
  • Motion practice before and at trial (see Chapter 5)
  • Jury selection (see Chapter 7)
  • Questioning witnesses (see Chapter 8)
  • Addressing the jury (see Chapter 9)
  • Handling matters before government agencies (see Chapter 10)

Additionally, it answers the following questions:

  1. Does failing to “officially” respond to an unofficial “off-the-record” complaint create risk?
  2. What are the best strategies for conducting effective and thorough investigations remotely?
  3. What are tried and true discovery strategies and the best ways to participate in motion practice?
  4. What should lawyers consider when picking a jury and how do they make compelling arguments at trial? 

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New Title! California Employment Law

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new treatise California Employment Law.

This comprehensive resource delves into the statutes and case law governing the employer-employee relationship in California, providing practical guidance on the state, local, and federal rules and regulations.  The treatise analyzes key provisions of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the California Labor Code and Wage Orders, and state leave laws. 

In addition, it provides extensive coverage of local leave and wage ordinances.  It highlights the significant differences between California employment law and federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”).

Notably, the book covers the following important areas:

The treatise also contains an extensive index, which makes topics easily accessible to attorneys, compliance professionals, and HR specialists.

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New Title!  Sports Law: A Practical Guide to Protecting the Interests of Athletes

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new treatise Sports Law: A Practical Guide to Protecting the Interests of Athletes.

The book provides lawyers, player agents, marketing agents, financial advisors, and other members of athletes’ management and advisory teams with the tools and understanding they need to protect their clients’ interests before, during, and after the athletes’ professional playing careers.  It offers a first-hand, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the unique complexities athletes face in their careers and daily lives. Packed with practice tips, sample documents and agreements, and unique insights, Sports Law is an essential resource for anyone who counsels or represents athletes, as well as for athletes themselves.

Notably, the book offers guidance on:

  • Athlete representative and advisor selection, management, and agreements (see Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7)
  • Financial and estate planning for athletes (see Chapter 8)
  • Name, image, and likeness (NIL) and other intellectual property considerations (see Chapters 10 and 11)
  • Athlete-nonprofit partnerships, business deals, and public appearances (see Chapters 9 and 12)
  • Athlete privacy (see Chapter 14)
  • E-sports (see Chapter 15)

The treatise also contains sample marketing and endorsement agreements and discusses topics such as race and sports, athlete decision-making, and athlete identity foreclosure (see the Table of Contents).

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New Title! Cyber Insurance Claims, Case Law, and Risk Management

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new treatise Cyber Insurance Claims, Case Law, and Risk Management.

This treatise provides comprehensive analysis of the ever-changing and escalating cyber claim landscape as it relates to insurance coverage and overall risk management. It features in-depth case and insurance policy analysis and discussion of loss mitigation steps, along with chapter summaries that can serve as quick reference checklists for practitioners. A valuable resource for law firms, breach response counsel and any risk management professional, this book guides readers by:

  • Providing tools for assessing cyber risk profiles and liability exposures, understanding insurance coverage and recognizing frequent pressure points in the scope of such insurance coverage
  • Improving loss prevention and loss mitigation efforts to reduce cyber exposures and the threat of legal action against senior management
  • Providing a reference guide to key insurance policy insuring agreements and protections
  • Identifying problematic issues encountered by others in pursuing coverage
  • Providing analysis of legal arguments and outcomes regarding claims for coverage
  • Identifying issues likely to be encountered when addressing cyber losses and pursuing insurance recovery

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