Category Archives: Book Reports

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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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

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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

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Modern Trial Advocacy: eBook

NITA has been working tirelessly to build our library of eBooks  and we are pleased to announce that Modern Trial Advocacy is now available for download onto your Kindle. This NITA bestseller is a comprehensive trial advocacy guide, used by law … Continue reading

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