Book: Federal Civil Procedure Manual
Authors: Lee H. Rosenthal, David F. Levi, John K. Rabiej
Publisher: Juris Publishing
Publication Date: 11/2014
ISBN: 978-57823-378-6
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About the authors:
Lee H. Rosenthal is a U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of Texas; she has served as a member and chair of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and as chair of the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure.
David F. Levi is dean of Duke Law School and the former Chief U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of California; he has served as chair of the Civil Rules Advisory Committee and as chair and member of the Standing Committee on the Rules of Practice and Procedure.
John K. Rabiej is director of the Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies and the former executive director and director of judicial outreach for The Sedona Conference; he previously served as chief of the Rules Committee Support Office for 20 years.
About the book:
The Federal Civil Procedure Manual is a comprehensive guide to procedural law in federal courts. It provides a thorough discussion of jurisdictional issues, a section on arbitration as an alternative dispute procedure, and updated references to very recent case law.
Review:
“The three authors, all steeped in the drafting and practical application of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, have produced the latest guide to federal civil practice. In clear, brisk prose, they explain the logic and boundaries of the Rules, informed by their years of participation in the federal rulemaking process. This is a readable, easily searched, and authoritative addition to the practitioner’s library.” (Chilton Varner, Partner, King & Spalding)
Book: Federal Appellate Procedure Manual
Authors: Alex Kozinski, John K. Rabiej
Publisher: Juris Publishing
Publication Date: 8/2014
ISBN: 978-1-57823-345-8
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About the authors:
Alex Kozinski is the former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and, previously, the Chief Judge of the Court of Federal Claims; he has served on the Ninth Circuit Rules Committee and the National Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
John K. Rabiej is director of the Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies and the former executive director and director of judicial outreach for The Sedona Conference; he previously served as chief of the Rules Committee Support Office for 20 years.
About the book:
The Federal Appellate Practice Manual is an up-to-date reference resource for appellate practitioners. Highlights include sections on the jurisdiction of courts of appeals focusing on the final-decision doctrine; sections on federal appellate rules dealing with civil cases; and numerous citations to recent case law that help to clarify rules and evolving case-law jurisprudence.
Review:
“The authors of the Federal Appellate Procedure Manual have created the best possible resource for a law firm handling appeals throughout the circuits, a manual that is equally useful as a comprehensive guide for the beginning lawyer and as a helpful checklist and quick reference source for the experienced advocate. We are very happy to add the Manual to our library and expect our lawyers to consult it frequently.”(James F. Bennett, Partner, Dowd Bennett LLP)