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LAW LIBRARY NEWS B Y S T E P H E N S E E LY
Winter Update:
The start of a new year is often seen as a fresh beginning, and here at the Law Library,
we're excited to kick off the year with a new batch of updated and newly added books!
New and Updated Hardcopy Books
Below are a few notable additions to our physical collection:
• Veterans Benefit Manual
by the National Veterans Legal
Services Program
This is the most comprehensive
treatise on Veterans Law.
Exceptionally well-researched
and updated annually, it is highly
regarded and frequently cited by
the United States Court of Appeals
for Veterans Claims.
• Personal Injury: Actions, Defenses, Damages
by Louis R. Frumer
A highly valuable resource, this book covers Personal
Injury Law across every U.S. jurisdiction. It provides
detailed analysis on recovery theories, cause of action
elements, necessary allegations, defenses, and damages
for over 200 potential fact patterns.
• Consumer Banking and Payments Law
by the National Consumer Law Center
This treatise covers laws governing
both traditional banking and
newer payment systems (e.g.,
Venmo, Cash App, Apple Cash, and
cryptocurrency). It’s an excellent
resource for understanding the
regulation of both conventional
banking practices and alternative
payment methods.
sexual harassment to less-discussed areas such as
employment arbitration, wage and hour law, and
employee privacy.
• Family Law Litigation Guide with Forms: Discovery,
Evidence, Trial Practice
by Lawrence P. Hampton et al.
This guide is invaluable for navigating Family Law cases.
It offers expert analysis of procedural and evidentiary
rules, practice checklists, sample motions, and example
discovery methods.
Exciting Changes Ahead
The Law Library is also in the process of making some
significant updates to both our physical collection and
catalog. You may notice changes in the next several months
as we reorganize the library’s shelves to keep everything well-
organized. We are also working on improving our catalog to
make it easier to search for and find the materials you need.
Access From Anywhere
You don’t need to visit the Law Library in person to take
advantage of our collection. Many of our most popular books
are available digitally, meaning you can access them from the
comfort of your home or office. As long as you have an internet
connection, the Law Library is always with you!
If you’d like to learn more or have any questions, feel free to
visit us or get in touch. The best way to reach the Law Library is
by email at pclawlibrary@piercecountywa.gov.
Updated Digital Books
In addition to our new hardcopy books, we’ve also updated
several digital resources:
• Tax, Estate & Financial Planning
for the Elderly
by David M. English
This two-volume set offers expert
analysis and guidance on legal
planning for elderly clients, covering
topics such as finances, healthcare,
tax issues, and estate planning.
• Labor and Employment Law
This comprehensive 11-book series provides in-depth
analysis of federal and state Labor and Employment
Laws, from familiar topics like union elections and
Stephen is the Pierce County Law Librarian.
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