The additional protocol contained in this publication is designed to improve the operation of the European Agreement on the transmission of applications for legal aid, which enables persons having their habitual residence in the territory of one of the parties to the Agreement to apply for legal aid in civil, commercial or administrative matters in the territory of another party. This regards, in particular, cooperation between central authorities, communication between lawyers and applicants and improvement of efficiency in the application of the Agreement by central authorities.--Publisher's description.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Statutes on the Conflict of Laws provides students with the principal, current EU and UK legislation encountered in the study of private international law in one clear and easy-to-use volume. The legislation is not annotated, enabling the book to be used in examinations. It has been structured and designed so that students can find the material they need quickly and efficiently, with a table of contents organised chronologically by source type, and alphabetical index.

The growth of international crimes pose a substantial threat to the economies and stabilities of states. This study draws on international events, legislation, and important developments under the aegis of the EC, but retains an awareness of both civil and criminal dimensions.