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Guides Created by Cheryl O'ConnorCriminal Law and Procedure by Cheryl O'Connor - last updated on Nov 13th, 2009 Criminal Law involves prosecution of a person by the government for an act classified as a crime. Most crimes are punishable under state rather than federal laws, however all states must comply with certain federal constitutional minimums. Estate Planning, Wills and Probate by Cheryl O'Connor - last updated on Jul 30th, 2009 Estate planning refers to the transfer of property at death. A will designates how that property is to be transferred to designated beneficiaries. Probate is the legal process that oversees the transfer of these assets. Tags: estate_planning estates legal_forms probate trusts wills Lawyering Skills by Cheryl O'Connor - last updated on Nov 13th, 2009 This Guide highlights useful resources pertaining to four fundamental lawyering skills as identified in the ABA MacCrate Report. Tags: adr communication counseling ethics legal_analytics negotiation professional_responsibility reasoning Negotiation & Alternative Dispute Resolution by Cheryl O'Connor - last updated on Sep 25th, 2009 This guide is a subset of the Lawyering Skills Guide. It covers just the material on negotiation and ADR. Tags: adr negotiation |
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