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"Spy Torts". The authors are John F. Nichols, Sr., Richel Rivers and Brandi Branch

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"Fiduciary Litigation - Conflicts and Overlaps". The authors are John F. Nichols, Sr., Danielle Campbell, and Jim Hartnett, Jr.

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"The Trial of a Family Law Jury Case - The Art of Persuasion, Voir Dire, Motions in Limine, Opening Statement, The Court's Charge and Final Argument," by John F. Nichols, Sr., Pamela K. Bergman, Bruce Smith, Dr. Jack Ferrell, and Brandi Branch.

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"Anticipating Divorce: A Family Law Handbook for those Contemplating Hiring a Lawyer," by Thomas Noble

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"Introduction to Family Law Courts," by John F. Nichols, Sr.

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"Inquires and Caveats - Daubert Proofing Your Expert" by John F. Nichols, Sr., John F. Nichols, Jr., and Pamela K. Bergman

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"The Effective Use of Pattern Jury Charges In Non-Jury Cases" by John F. Nichols, Sr.

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"The Jury Charge: Nuts and Bolts" by John F. Nichols, Sr., and Brandi Branch.

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"Recognition And Enforcement Of Matrimonial Judgments Decrees And Orders In The United States And Foreign Countries" by Pamela K. Bergman

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"Divorce Issues: Separate Property, Community Property and Marital Agreements" by John F. Nichols, Sr.

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"Family Law Depositions: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly" by John F. Nichols, Sr., and Pamela K. Bergman

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"Asset Protection Trusts (The Good, The Bad, The Uncertain)" by Pamela K. Bergman

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"Marital Torts: Hitting, Biting, Gouging & Other Bad Stuff" by John F. Nichols, Sr., and Shannon Russell

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"Domestic Torts" speech by John F. Nichols, Sr.

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"Checklists, Predicates and Presentation" by John F. Nichols, Sr.

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"Business Litigation: Presentation of the Case--Plaintiff's Perspective" by John F. Nichols, Sr.

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"Fiduciary Litigation--Family Law" by John F. Nichols, Sr.

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"Fiduciary Litigation--Defining Relationships" by John F. Nichols, Sr., and by Brandi Branch

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"Voir Dire and Motions in Limine" by John F. Nichols, Sr.

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