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Featured Author Archives
Robert Goldscheider and Melvin F. Jager, Esq.
As those interested in matters of the practice of licensing know, there are few voices as prominent in the profession as authors Robert Goldscheider, Esq. and Melvin F. Jager, Esq.
This past June, authors Goldscheider and Jager were each awarded the LESI Gold Medal, the highest honor awarded by the Licensing Executives Society (LESI), in recognition of distinguished careers in the practice of licensing and service to the organization. In addition, Mr. Jager was the deserving recipient of the LES Outstanding Contribution in Licensing Award, in recognition of the enduring contribution of his "25% Rule" to the practice of licensing.
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Interview with West's Longest-Serving Author:
Richard W. Bishop, Esq.
By Jenny Mockenhaupt, Principal Attorney Editor
Q: What inspired you to start writing, and what has motivated you to continue writing such a prolific amount over such an extended period of time?
A: When I was 12 and in high school, I won a prize for a piece of fiction that appeared in a Boston newspaper. Perhaps the $10.00 award was a beginning. In college I attempted other writings without success, and in law school I wrote for the law review. It wasn't until my partner and I had started our law practice in 1938 that I began to write in earnest. Our furniture was sparse; the telephone was on an orange crate, our desks from home, and our pencil sharpener from my partner's basement.
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The Honorable Harry T. Edwards and Linda A. Elliott
A prominent federal appellate judge once observed that "most people, if asked what judges do, would say they apply 'the law' to the facts. But there is an important step in between. Appellate courts have to decide what the 'standard of review' is, and that standard more often than not determines the outcome" of an appeal. After numerous years of reading appellate briefs and listening to oral arguments, the authors concluded that too many practicing lawyers fail to comprehend either the meaning or the importance of the standards of review guiding decision-making in the federal appellate courts.
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David Kris and J. Douglas Wilson
The years since September 11, 2001, have witnessed a remarkable transformation in the law and practice of national security. Old assumptions have been questioned, new rules have been proposed, and evolving threats have demanded adjustments from our government and our citizenry alike. These changes have profoundly affected both the liberty and the security of all Americans.
The authors have received several testimonials from noted individuals such as John Ashcroft, Hon. Royce C. Lamberth and others, highly praising and recommending this publication as a must read to learn more regarding the area of National Security.
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Daniel J. McAuliffe
Leveraging professional commitments to become a more effective author is a challenge that author Daniel McAuliffe has mastered. Mr. McAuliffe is a recognized leader making a difference for the legal community through his service as the 2007-2008 president of the Arizona Bar Association, as partner in Snell & Wilmer's Appellate Practice Group, and from his expertise as a distinguished author.
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Professor John Martinez
Professor John Martinez has spent over 30 years in government, academia, and in private litigation grappling with the question of the proper allocation of the costs of social programs.
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Edward F. Fitzgerald
Edward F. Fitzgerald is on the cutting edge of legal and scientific development in the field of DWI evidence, being cited by both plaintiff and defense in areas that could have unparalleled implications for DWI practice across the country, establishing Mr. Fitzgerald as the perfect candidate for June’s featured author.
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Harold S. Bloomenthal
Exclusive Interview
Q: You are the author, co-author, and co-editor of 3 treatises and 4 handbooks, totaling 32 volumes, as well as a monthly newsletter, and you have been writing for over thirty years. What inspired you to start writing?
A: To find my inspiration for legal writing I have to go back considerably over 30 years to what I believe was my first publication relating to securities regulation, SEC Aspects of Oil and Gas Financing, 7 Wyo. L.J. 49 (1953) ...
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Robert E. McKenzie
It's April and just mentioning the IRS will cause the hearts of most taxpayers to skip a beat or two. But have no fear, Thomson West's featured Key Author, Robert E. McKenzie has dedicated his career to helping taxpayers resolve their differences with the IRS; turning trepidation to calmness during tax season. More than that, McKenzie has worked diligently to improve the way the IRS imposes and collects tax dollars.
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William Patry
Few individuals have made a more significant and unique contribution to copyright law and practice as William Patry, our choice for January's Author of the Month. The breadth of his experience is amazing - currently Senior Copyright Counsel to Google, he spent 12 years in private practice; 8 in government service, including a stint as copyright counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives; and 5 as a law professor at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. All of this makes the release this month of his seminal work, Patry on Copyright, an especially momentous event.
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December 2006
Honorable William L. Norton, Jr.
This December we recognize the contributions of a pioneer in the field of bankruptcy, Judge William L. Norton, Jr. Thomson/West and the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) have joined together to establish the Judge William L. Norton, Jr. Judicial Excellence Award, the "Norton Award." The award will be given annually to a bankruptcy judge, based upon a career of lifetime achievement, who has distinguished himself or herself as an educator, writer, or scholar.
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October/November 2006
Timothy P. Trainer
Every day, counterfeit goods pass across international borders, defrauding consumers and injuring the intellectual property rights of the owners of legitimate goods. Until now, however, resources for protecting yourself against this growing problem have been hard to come by. Thanks to our featured West author for October, Timothy P. Trainer, I.P. owners have a new guide to help them combat this scourge: Protecting Intellectual Property Rights Across Borders, 2006 Ed.
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September 2006
Dean Rodney Smolla
In New York, you soon can't use jingles or monikers. In New Jersey, "Superlawyers" may soon have to be "Clark Kents" and shield their identities. Where should the limits be – and still not infringe on the lawyer's freedom of expression and the client's ability to make a judgment as to which lawyer to retain? And how can lawyers avoid the ethical pitfalls? With the web of lawyer advertising regulations growing more complex, we selected Rodney Smolla as our featured West author for September.
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August 2006
Lauren Stiller Rikleen
With corporations increasingly seeking diversity in the outside counsel who work on their matters, and with significant changes in the expectations of younger generations entering the workforce, Attorney Lauren Stiller Rikleen is a natural to be highlighted as the West Key Author for August.
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July 2006
Austin T. Fragomen, Jr.
For July, West Key Authors is pleased to highlight author Austin T. Fragomen, Jr. With the immigration debate continuing to create headlines and grip the country, Austin was the obvious choice.
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