Nolo Spring 2010 Catalog

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Business •
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Money
Make it LEGAL, make it EASY, make it WORK—
with 5 brand-new titles from Nolo
Available
April
Dear friends and fans, The Trustee’s Legal
Companion offers
This spring, we offer five new books, all in Nolo’s
trustees peace of mind
trademark plain-English style. Women entrepreneurs
at a difficult time, while
seeking tailored start-up information, bewildered trustees
saving them time and
looking for plain-English guidance, busy families wishing
money. They’ll find
to hire the best in-home childcare, artists and crafters
everything they need to
wanting to cover their legal bases while making a profit—
proceed confidently and
Nolo’s got them covered, with detailed options, concrete
within the law—and
information and forms.
avoid family disputes.
The Women’s Small Business Start-Up Kit Available
Available May
builds upon the solid fundamentals The Craft Artist’s Legal
April
of its bestselling parent, The Guide provides artists
Small Business Start-Up Kit, while with a comprehensive but
addressing the specific concerns friendly review of all of
of women entrepreneurs—and the major legal and tax
the options available to them. issues, along with clear
examples of how to
Available Whether resolve them. Plus, it
May offers guidance on
giving
clear obtaining design patents, pricing
guidance and selling material, and more.
on how to Available
conduct an interview April
And, of course, Nolo
or addressing issues of affordability makes it interesting!
and privacy, Nannies & Au Pairs Anyone interested in the
is the new parents’ guide to law and society will enjoy
finding, hiring and keeping the The Judge Who Hated
best in-home care for their Red Nail Polish… Expertly
children. researched by Nolo’s own
legal editors, it contains
lively and fascinating stories
from the pages of our legal
history—and the present day.
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Addresses the specific concerns of
women entrepreneurs while covering
all the legal rules and fundamentals
The Women’s Small Business

Start-Up Kit
A Step-by-Step Legal Guide
by Peri Pakroo, J.D.
Approximately eight million U.S. businesses are women-owned,

according to a Center for Women’s Business research report released
this year. By the same study, if women-owned businesses were their
own country they would have the 5th largest GDP in the world.
The Women’s Small Business Start-Up Kit, written by the author of the
bestselling The Small Business Start-Up Kit, offers practical and concrete
information relating to business start-up and management while giving
ABOUT THE AUTHOR attention to the issues and concerns commonly reported by women
Peri Pakroo, J.D., is a consultant entrepreneurs of every stripe—from independent consultants to
and media developer specializing Fortune 500 seekers. It covers:
in legal and start-up issues for
businesses and nonprofits. Peri
• developing the right business to live a chosen life
owns and runs P-Brain Media, • drafting an effective business plan
a strategic consulting and
• programs that give government contracting preferences to
communications firm that develops
information-rich media for web, print, video, and other
women-owned businesses
formats. She also teaches small business start-up courses • understanding and choosing a legal structure
through WESST, a nonprofit aimed at alleviating poverty
• clearing the bureaucratic start-up hurdles
through supporting entrepreneurship. She is the author of
Nolo’s bestselling The Small Business Start-Up Kit (national • starting and developing an eBusiness
and regional editions) and Starting & Building a Nonprofit, • financial management and tax basics
and has edited numerous titles including How to Write a
Business Plan. She lives in New Mexico.
• balancing work and family / personal relationships
• hiring and managing employees
The Women’s Small Business Start-Up Kit retains its focus on women’s
business-related issues without devolving into stereotypes, and never
May we also loses sight of the legal rules and business fundamentals. Readers will also
recommend: find helpful case study interviews with successful women entrepreneurs.
HOW TO WRITE A
BUSINESS PLAN The CD includes essential financial forms, such as a profit/loss forecast
on page 12 worksheet.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Small Business
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Nannies & Au Pairs

Hiring In-Home Childcare The practical and legal ins &
outs of hiring and maintaining
by Ilona Bray, J.D.
the best in-home childcare
According to a 2007 U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics report,
about 60% of married mothers put their preschool-age children
in some form of childcare, and the proportion of children
being cared for exclusively by parents or relatives is likely to ABOUT THE AUTHOR
see continued decline. Ilona Bray, J.D. is an author and legal editor
at Nolo, specializing in real estate, immigration
Of course, many questions precede the decision to hire a child
law, and nonprofit fundraising. She is
care worker: What are the various options and how do they
compare? How much responsibility should the child care giver the author of many books, including Healthy
have? How much will it all cost? Nannies & Au Pairs is written Employees, Healthy Business, Effective
for new parents, or those returning to work after a period of Fundraising for Nonprofits and the bestselling
staying home with children, who have decided that hiring a Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First
nanny may be the best form of child care for their situation. Home. Bray’s working background includes
It discusses: solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints,
as well as long periods of volunteering. She
• how to find the ideal candidate
lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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• Targeted outreach to mommy and stories from both nannies’ and employers’ perspectives. Paper, 6 x 9, 250 pages
bloggers and websites FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Child Rearing
The Judge Who Hated Red Nail

Polish & Other Crazy but True Fresh, funny and often
Stories of Law and Lawyers fascinating tidbits and short
essays about law, courts,
by Ilona Bray, J.D., Attorney Richard Stim & the Editors of Nolo
criminals and more
At last count, the United States had a total of 1,180,386 actively
practicing lawyers, which means that lawyers comprise only
.38% of the population. Fortunately, this small representation
has produced no shortage of entertainment value for the rest ABOUT THE AUTHORS
of us, and Nolo’s staff of lawyer-editors has risen to the task of Nolo’s staff of editors, many of them also
compiling the freshest, funniest and most arcane material from practicing lawyers and with collective
our past and present. experience in nearly every category of
the law—from real estate to copyright to
The Judge Who Hated Red Nail Polish, and Other Crazy but True
Stories of Law and Lawyers compiles legal fun facts, case histories criminal law—contributed to this book.
and plenty of human interest stories from hours of independent Ilona Bray, J.D., is an author and legal
research. The book sets out to show how legal stuff really can editor at Nolo, specializing in immigration
be interesting—and proves it! Readers will learn about: law, nonprofit fundraising and real estate.
Attorney Richard Stim specializes in small
• how courts treat sales of haunted houses
business, copyright and trademark issues.
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law schools and legal associations book for lawyers and their friends, court staff, trivia-seekers Illustrations, index, USTRIV
and anyone with a persistent fascination with the law.
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The guidance every trustee needs to
handle paperwork, get help from experts
and keep beneficiaries informed
The Trustee’s Legal Companion

A Step-by-Step Guide to Administering a
Living Trust
by Attorneys Liza Hanks & Carol Elias Zolla
Each year, more than two million American families must deal
with a loved one’s death. For those who have inherited the job of
wrapping up the deceased’s living trust the task may feel honorable,
but can also be highly stressful and confusing, leaving them unsure
ABOUT THE AUTHORS of where and how to start.
Liza Hanks is an attorney specializing in estate
The Trustee’s Legal Companion shows bewildered trustees exactly
planning for families of all ages. She is the author
how to proceed, step by step. Whether explaining how to distribute
of The Mom’s Guide to Wills & Estate Planning.
trust money or file tax returns, the book considers the human
A graduate of Stanford Law School, she has
taught at the Santa Clara University Law School
element of keeping beneficiaries informed while taking care of all
and practiced with the state of California and a
of the legal requirements. It covers:
prestigious Silicon Valley firm. Liza lives with her family in the San • what the job of trustee entails
Francisco Bay Area. Attorney Carol Elias Zolla practices exclusively
• how to determine if one should serve as trustee
in the field of estate planning and administration. She serves on the
Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law Advisory Commission to the • finding and working with experts
Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar • assets that should be in the trust but aren’t
of California, and is an active member of the
Trusts and Estates Section of the Silicon Valley • how to handle property that passes outside the trust
Bar Association. She frequently speaks about • subtrust funding
estate planning to attorney organizations and
parent groups. Carol lives in San Jose with her
• how to manage an ongoing trust
husband and young children. • paying taxes and keeping records
• terminating the trust
The Trustee’s Legal Companion will save trustees time and money, but,
most of all, the book focuses on the human side of administering a
tust. After all, trusts are about money, but they’re about people, too.
May we also A trustee who knows how to keep the process running smoothly will
recommend:
help preserve family harmony for years to come.
THE EXECUTOR’S GUIDE
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The Craft Artist’s Legal Guide

Protect Your Work, Save On Taxes, Maximize Profits How to take quick care of
by Attorney Richard Stim the business and legal side of
crafting, and free up time and
The Craft Organization Directors Association reports that 22%
money for creative focus
of craft households derive all of their income from crafting.
Crafting for profit is on the rise as the sluggish economy is
forcing more people to rely on the income from their artwork
and crafts for sole or supplementary support. But the legal and ABOUT THE AUTHOR
business side of crafting can be daunting to artists because it Attorney Richard Stim specializes in small
can consume hours and money they’d rather invest in creating. business, copyright, patents, and trademark
issues at Nolo. He practices law in San
The Craft Artist’s Legal Guide takes the mystery out of the
business side of crafting, offering a comprehensive but friendly Francisco and has represented photographers,
review of all of the major legal and tax issues, plus clear examples software developers, crafts people, and
of how to approach them, so artists can easily steer clear of legal musicians. He is the author of many books,
and tax problems, and focus on their work. It explains how to: including Running a Side Business, Music
Law, and Patent, Copyright & Trademark.
• price and sell material, online and off
He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• get a design patent
MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS • choose the right studio and deal with leases
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Available
Divorce After 50
Just March
Your Guide to the Unique Legal
& Financial Challenges
Releasing! by Attorney Janice Green
Divorce after 50 combines practical advice with legal
information about the issues unique to divorce within the
New Books for 50 and older demographic. Written from the perspective
of an attorney who has extensive experience dealing with
New Beginnings older adults, the book addresses ways to divorce, how
divorce impacts health care and estate planning, how
to survive financially after divorce, and much more.
Available ISBN: 978-1-4133-1081-8 $29.99
March
See details on page 27.
Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners

How to File for Chapter 7
by Attorney Stephen R. Elias & Bethany K. Laurence, J.D.
For businesses that are under water, Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners provides all of
the information owners need to handle their own personal bankruptcy filings—sparing
them legal fees they can’t afford. Readers will be able to assess the financial condition of
their business and determine whether they should declare personal bankruptcy to wipe
out their business debts. All required bankruptcy forms are included on CD.
ATTORNEY STEPHEN R. ELIAS
& BETHANY K. LAURENCE, J.D.
ISBN: 978-1-4133-1080-1 $39.99
See details on page 14.
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Covers new state-specific rules “Plan Your Estate is particularly
on ways to leave real estate to helpful to the lay person.” This book helps consumers
loved ones—and much more –LOS ANGELES TIMES through a complicated process
8 Ways to Avoid Probate Plan Your Estate Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

by Mary Randolph, J.D. :: 8th edition by Attorney Denis Clifford :: 10th edition Keep Your Property &
Repay Debts Over time
For those in their 50s or older who are Plan Your Estate provides the information
thinking about estate planning, 8 Ways and encouragement that people need to by Attorney Stephen R. Elias & Robin Leonard, J.D.
to Avoid Probate offers simple and effec- make an estate plan. Comprehensive, yet 10th edition
tive methods for skipping the probate filled with straightforward explanations According to the American Bankruptcy Institute,
process so that property is distributed about everything from wills to sophisti- more than 350,000 Chapter 13 bankruptcies were
quickly to beneficiaries. It covers: cated tax-saving strategies, it covers all filed in 2008, and over 190,000 were filed in the
• setting up payable-on-death accounts of the estate-planning options so that first half of 2009.
readers can make the best decisions for
• naming beneficiaries, including Now more than ever, consumers need an
themselves and their loved ones. It
children and institutions affordable, comprehensive resource to help them
explains how to:
• naming beneficiaries of retirement through the continuing economic downturn.
accounts, real estate, and more • leave property through a will or trust Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is for those individuals who
• use life insurance to protect loved ones want to hang onto valuable property and use their
• special procedures for small estates
• name a guardian for a minor child income to repay debts over time. In plain English,
• holding property in joint ownership it shows readers how to:
• making gifts of property and money • leave property to a young person
• plan for incapacity • determine if they qualify for Chapter 13
Plus, the book includes real-world • estimate monthly payments
• avoid probate
examples of how others have used • devise an acceptable repayment plan
probate-avoidance methods successfully. • reduce estate taxes
• make final arrangements • complete and file bankruptcy court forms
The 8th edition covers new state-specific • stop a house foreclosure
rules on ways to leave real estate to The 10th edition has been revised to
loved ones without probate (12 states include updated estate and gift tax • make up missed mortgage payments
now allow “transfer-on-death” deeds), information, plus enhanced discussions The 10th edition includes the latest forms,
plus updated state and federal estate about 529 plans, same-sex marriage, tax complete with step-by-step instructions for
tax information. saving trusts and retirement benefits. filling them out, all the figures filers need,
LAW / Estates & Trusts LAW / Estates & Trusts and recent court decisions.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Finance /
Money Management
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“Clear, no-nonsense writing style that

“Recommended for all collections.” “Should be part of any serious
breaks investigative steps down clearly.”
–LIBRARY JOURNAL business library—and any
–JATHAN JANOVE, AUTHOR OF
MANAGING TO STAY OUT OF COURT
corporate library.” –BOOKWATCH
The Essential Guide to Your Rights in the The Corporate Records

Workplace Investigations Workplace Handbook
How to Handle Employee by Barbara Kate Repa, J.D. :: 9th edition Meetings, Minutes & Resolutions
Complaints & Problems Now more than ever, as record numbers by Attorney Anthony Mancuso :: 5th edition
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. :: 2nd edition of people are losing their jobs, employees
Failure to handle required paperwork and
need trusted information on layoffs,
Workplace problems and complaints can legal formalities can have disastrous conse-
terminations and other workplace issues.
carry serious risks for any company and quences on any business, including the loss of
require quick action. The Essential Guide to Your Rights in the Workplace provides tax benefits and limited liability protection.
Workplace Investigations is an affordable guide detailed information on job loss. From
The Corporate Records Handbook and CD
to investigating and resolving every kind of understanding if a termination was legal,
provide all of the guidance and forms that
workplace problem, with chapters addressing to receiving unemployment compensation,
owners need to carry out their corporate
common issues such as harassment and theft. readers will get the straight facts on their
housekeeping responsibilities. Readers get
rights. The book discusses:
The CD provides all needed forms, plus all of the essential minutes forms, including:
helpful audio scenarios. The book includes • illegal firings and layoffs
• Notice of Meeting
sample policies and checklists, and clearly • family and medical leave
• Shareholder Proxy
explains how to: • email and voice mail privacy
• Minutes of Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
• choose an investigator • discrimination and sexual harassment
• Minutes of Annual Directors’ Meeting
• conduct interviews and gather evidence • disability insurance
• Waiver of Notice of Meeting
• document the investigation • challenging a job loss
Plus, the book provides more than 75
• take appropriate action and follow up The 9th edition covers all the latest legal additional resolutions that can be inserted
The 2nd edition includes a new chapter on developments, including changes to the into the minutes to show approval of
employee substance abuse, updated 50-state FMLA, and new rules on COBRA continu- various types of corporate actions.
charts, and the latest legal developments ation of health insurance. It also contains
updated 50-state legal information. The 5th edition has been updated to cover
including changes to the ADA.
recent changes in the law.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / BUSINESS & ECONOMICS /
Human Resources & Personnel Management BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Small Business
Human Resources & Personnel Management
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Covers all the legal formalities “Business Buyout Agreements “It’s awesome. On my scale of one
LLC owners need to know to takes you through it, step by
to 10, it rates an off-the-chart 12.”
conduct business step...” –ACCOUNTING TODAY
–ROBERT BRUSS, SYNDICATED REAL
ESTATE COLUMNIST
Your Limited Liability Business Buyout Every Landlord’s

Company Agreements Legal Guide
An Operating Manual A Step-by-Step Guide by Marcia Stewart and Attorneys Ralph Warner
by Attorney Anthony Mancuso for Co-Owners & Janet Portman :: 10th edition
6th edition by Attorney Anthony Mancuso & Renting residential property is one of the
Your Limited Liability Company provides Bethany K. Laurence, J.D. :: 5th edition most legally complicated occupations, and no
everything that members and managers Business Buyout Agreements is the business landlord can afford to be ignorant of the law.
of limited liability companies need owner’s guide to creating a legal buyout From move-in to move-out, Every Landlord’s
to follow legal requirements when or buy-sell agreement. It protects a Legal Guide tackles the wide range of issues that
conducting business so that they co-owner’s interests should another all residential landlords are likely to face—and
maintain the legal validity of their owner go bankrupt, die, or decide to provides real solutions. It covers:
LLCs. The book covers how to: retire or sell his shares. • screening and choosing tenants
• prepare minutes of meetings The book walks readers through the • preparing leases or rental agreements
• record important legal, tax and creation of this agreement, which clarifies: • collecting and returning deposits
business decisions • when co-owners can sell their interests • hiring property managers
• handle formal recordkeeping • the circumstances requiring an owner • keeping up with repairs and maintenance
• maintain an LLC Records Book to sell • minimizing liability
The CD provides minutes, written • who can buy into the business The CD provides over 30 essential forms,
consents, checklists and over 50 • how much owners can ask for their including leases and rental agreements.
ready-to-use resolutions. shares
The 10th edition contains updated 50-state
The 6th edition has been updated The 5th edition has been updated to legal information on security deposit rules and
and revised to include the latest laws, incorporate changes to estate tax law and rental termination notices, along with updated
regulations and forms for all 50 states. discounts for small business valuation. federal rules affecting foreclosed properties.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Real Estate
Small Business Small Business
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“Lucidly written and amply illustrated,
“A reliable, easily comprehended this book will become a landmark The complete guide to taking,
introduction to intellectual property legal guide for the layperson.” defending or facing a deposition
law.” –LIBRARY JOURNAL –PROF. EMMY E. WERNER, UC DAVIS
Patent, Copyright & The Public Domain Nolo’s Deposition

Trademark How to Find & Use Copyright-Free Handbook
An Intellectual Property Desk Writings, Music, Art & More by Paul Bergman, J.D. & Attorney Albert
Reference by Stephen Fishman, J.D. :: 5th edition
Moore :: 5th edition
by Attorney Richard Stim :: 11th edition
Useful for academics, artists, writers, Depositions can make or break a lawsuit,
Inventors, writers, designers, programmers musicians and others seeking use of but can also bewilder and strike fear in
and other content publishers need to have an unprotected material, The Public all those who aren’t lawyers.
understanding of intellectual property (IP) Domain deciphers the rules surrounding Nolo’s Deposition Handbook demystifies
law in order to deal smartly with IP issues. the public domain, and shows how to the process, delivering plain English
Patent, Copyright & Trademark provides an identify creative works that can be used information, plus the tips and instruc-
encyclopedic but clear overview of intellectual without permission. It addresses specific tions needed to be a good witness in
property law, along with plain-English definitions questions relating to every major category one’s own case. It explains how to:
of its most common terms. It covers how to: of material, including writings, music, • arrange a convenient date
photography and software. It explains
• recognize different types of protection offered • prepare for the deposition
how to:
by patents, copyrights and trademarks • respond to questions with aplomb
• find public domain materials
• choose the right protection for a given work • ask the right questions
or idea • determine if the material is valuable
• handle challenges to public domain Plus, the book reveals some valuable
• determine who owns creative works lawyerly secrets, including trick questions
claims
• protect and enforce ownership rights and stonewalling tactics frequently used
• interpret public domain “gray areas”
• resolve disputes between IP owners by the other side, and suggests ways to
• work with copyright protections and handle them.
• transfer ownership rights
expirations
The 11th edition includes an expanded dictionary The 5th edition contains updated
• find permission-free Internet content
of borderline IP terms and reflects the many statutes, cases and rules, plus new
• research copyright office records material on “electronic discovery,”
changes resulting from legislation and court
decisions. It also includes a new Q&A section The 5th edition is updated to include which applies to information stored
excerpted from the author’s “Dear Rich” blog new case law and new developments in in computers, including records and
(www.patentcopyrighttrademarkblog.com). the world of international copyright. emails.
LAW / Intellectual Property / General LAW / Depositions
LAW / Intellectual Property / General
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“Contains just about anything a non-lawyer would
want to know about transferring real property in
California...” –LOS ANGELES TIMES
Deeds for California Real Estate

by Mary Randolph, J.D. :: 8th edition
When a real estate owner changes the way a title is held—due, for example, to
marriage, divorce or death—or wishes to transfer property to a living trust in order
to avoid probate or estate tax, he or she must file a new deed.
Deeds for California Real Estate explains how to select, prepare and file a deed for
almost any kind of California real estate, including houses, undeveloped land, farms,
commercial buildings and condos. It explains how to:
• add or remove someone’s name • use real estate as security for a loan
from a title • transfer property into a family
Ships May 2010 • put real estate in joint tenancy or corporation or partnership
community property • buy out a co-owner of shared
$27.99 • put real estate into a living trust real estate
ISBN-13: 978-1-4133-1092-4 The book also discusses potential complications involving gift taxes, spouses’ property
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THE MANAGER’S LEGAL HANDBOOK CREATE YOUR OWN EMPLOYER’S LEGAL HANDBOOK
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the questions that managers and HR
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nicate effective policies, conduct train-
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BACKLIST / HUMAN RESOURCES 21

THE COPYRIGHT HANDBOOK TRADEMARK

What Every Writer Needs to Know Legal Care for Your Business
Stephen Fishman, J.D. & Product Name
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right, avoid infringement, recognize to choose distinctive trademarks,
an adapted or recast work, under- conduct a trademark search, register a
Patent Savvy stand the “fair use” rule, protect trademark, resolve trademark disputes
for Managers works on the Internet and register outside the courtroom and under-
multimedia works. stand issues affecting the Internet.
Spot & Protect Valuable
Innovations in Your Company
by Attorney Kirk Teska
Failing to protect a company’s new and
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Patent Savvy for Managers is an essential
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Loaded with high-profile case studies,
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court rulings, it provides the information
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• organize patent committees, and How to License & Clear SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
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domain, fair use, using a trade- development and publishing
mark, and more. agreements, and more.
22 BACKLIST / WORK / INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

PATENT PENDING IN 24 HOURS PATENT SEARCHING MADE EASY
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time to assess the commercial an invention properly, find all relevant Patent It Yourself
worth of an idea before pursuing patents issued within that class and verify
by Attorney David Pressman :: 14th edition
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The book walks inventors through the
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of an idea
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it to others
NOLO’S PATENTS FOR BEGINNERS THE INVENTOR’S NOTEBOOK Plus, it includes the newest Supreme Court
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forms, and sample agreements.
BACKLIST / INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 23

PROFIT FROM YOUR IDEA HOW TO MAKE PATENT DRAWINGS

How to Make Smart Licensing Deals A Patent It Yourself Companion
Attorney Richard Stim Attorney Richard Stim
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Run Your Band’s Business
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For those who love the art of belonging a fair deal, draft a comprehensive or camera. It also lays out the
in a band but need help with the busi- agreement and deal with interna- best ways to respond to USPTO
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24 BACKLIST / INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

EVERY LANDLORD’S LEASES & RENTAL AGREEMENTS
TAX DEDUCTION GUIDE Marcia Stewart and Attorneys
Stephen Fishman, J.D. Ralph Warner & Janet Portman
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Every Landlord’s Property Protection
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The book presents step-by-step
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EVERY LANDLORD’S GUIDE TO FIRST-TIME LANDLORD “It Won’t Happen To You” stories
FINDING GREAT TENANTS Your Guide to Renting Out
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BACKLIST / LANDLORDS & REAL ESTATE 25

BUYING A SECOND HOME THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR

Income, Getaway or Retirement FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERS
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rent the cottage and much more. skittish buyers and more.
26 BACKLIST / LANDLORDS & REAL ESTATE

DIVORCE AFTER 50 DIVORCE & MONEY NOLO’S ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DIVORCE
Your Guide to the Unique Legal How to Make the Best Financial Attorney Emily Doskow
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50 and older. It covers ways to divorce, sorting out finances during divorce. painful) court battles, deal with alimony,
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estate planning, how to get guidance value of the house, investments and lish child custody, visitation and support,
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DIVORCE WITHOUT COURT A JUDGE’S GUIDE TO DIVORCE PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

A Guide to Mediation & Uncommon Advice From How to Write a Fair &
Collaborative Divorce the Bench Lasting Contract
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tion or “collaborative divorce.” tried-and-true advice on matters such makes a potentially touchy subject
Divorce Without Court explains how as staying out of divorce court, not much easier to deal with. It explains
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oneself in either, how to get an (and why fighting it wastes time), prenup is right for the reader, what to
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a draft agreement and much more.
BACKLIST / FAMILY MATTERS 27

THE COMPLETE IEP GUIDE NOLO’S IEP GUIDE: PARENT SAVVY

How to Advocate for LEARNING DISABILITIES Straight Answers to Your Family’s
Your Special Ed Child Attorney Lawrence M. Siegel Financial, Legal & Practical
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rights, identify tax credits, choose
resolving disputes with school find the support they need for a
a guardian, write a will, and
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much more.
–THE NEW YORK TIMES
ALWAYS DAD BUILDING A PARENTING NEIGHBOR LAW

Being a Great Father AGREEMENT THAT WORKS Fences, Trees, Boundaries & Noise
During & After Divorce How to Put Your Kids First When Attorneys Cora Jordan & Emily Doskow
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creating a new home, developing new such as runoff and flooding, greenery
that works—during and after divorce. It
expectations, being a non-custodial dad, that crosses the property line, noisy
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days, dating and remarriage and more. with forms.” –LIBRARY JOURNAL
28 BACKLIST / FAMILY MATTERS

MAKING IT LEGAL A LEGAL GUIDE FOR LESBIAN & LIVING TOGETHER
A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic GAY COUPLES A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples
Partnerships & Civil Unions Attorneys Denis Clifford, Frederick Hertz Attorneys Ralph Warner, Toni Ihara & Frederick
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BACKLIST / FAMILY MATTERS / TENANTS’ RIGHTS 29

THE CRIMINAL LAW HANDBOOK HOW TO WIN YOUR PERSONAL

Know Your Rights, Survive the System INJURY CLAIM
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BECOMING A U.S. CITIZEN HOW TO GET A GREEN CARD
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BACKLIST / IMMIGRATION 31
NOLO’S PLAIN ENGLISH 101 LAW FORMS FOR LEGAL RESEARCH

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BACKLIST / FINANCES / RETIREMENT 33

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GET IT TOGETHER ESTATE PLANNING BASICS
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THE NEW BANKRUPTCY SOLVE YOUR MONEY TROUBLES

Will It Work For You? Debt, Credit & Bankruptcy
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THE BUSY FAMILY’S STOPPING IDENTITY THEFT THE SHARING SOLUTION
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