Stephen Gillers Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

In his engaging style, Stephen Gillers delves into the intricate legal and ethical rules that govern lawyers and judges. This casebook, refined through years of classroom use, equips students with the tools to recognize and avoid improper conduct in their professional lives. Gillers, a noted authority on professional responsibility, offers a balanced mix of cases, law review articles, and texts, often reflecting current events. The Eighth Edition includes an introductory essay on the theories and ideologies behind legal ethics, updates on issues related to electronically stored information, and expanded discussions on ethical challenges surrounding inadvertent disclosure of privileged information. It also covers significant cases like the 9th Circuit’s Napster opinion regarding the crime-fraud exception and the prosecution of Philip Russell in Connecticut. Additionally, it addresses changes in the ABA Code of Judicial Conduct, prosecutorial ethics highlighted by a NY Times story, and the Supreme Court’s Gonzalez-Lopez opinion on disqualification of counsel. With its comprehensive approach and updated content, this casebook continues to provide a stimulating classroom experience, mapping the evolving landscape of legal ethics with insightful analysis.