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Author Archives: Rachel Gussin
Nita City Housing Authority v. Johnson
Nita City Housing Authority v. Johnson, Second Edition is now available. Written by Mark Caldwell, NITA’s Director of Resources for Public Programs, this case file examines, among other issues, an important question: when is graffiti considered gang activity, and when is … Continue reading
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ADR Series: Arbitration Advocacy, 2nd Edition
If you are looking for one book to guide you through the arbitration process, look no further than the NITA classic Arbitration Advocacy, 2nd Edition. Authors John W. Cooley and Steven Lubet have combined their experiences in the courtroom and classroom … Continue reading
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Tagged ADR, Arbitration, Arbitration Advocacy, John W. Cooley, NITA Publications, Steven Lubet
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ADR Series: Mediator’s Handbook, 2nd Edition
As part of our ADR series, this month’s book report will highlight a textbook that supports and educates legal professionals involved with Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Mediator’s Handbook is a NITA favorite, and a book that covers all aspects of mediation … Continue reading
NITA’s Halloween Party
Last Wednesday NITA celebrated Halloween in style. Jen (from Programs) and Darla (from Publications) worked together to create a fabulous event, complete with a truly disgusting menu. We dined on witch’s fingers and goblin’s eyeballs, and sipped on ‘pond scum’ and vampire … Continue reading
Then and Now: Dixon v. Providential Life Insurance Co.
Dixon v. Providential Life Insurance Co. is one of NITA’s oldest case files. The original publication was written by James H. Seckinger and published in 1977, and was included in a compilation book titled Cases in Trial Advocacy 1977-1978. The case examined the death of Judge … Continue reading
















