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Legal and Legislative Drafting 2nd Edition

Legal and Legislative Drafting 2nd Edition

Name: Legal and Legislative Drafting 2nd Edition
Brand: LexisNexis Canada
SKU: 9780433486909
Availability: InStock
Author: J. Paul Salembier
ISBN: 9780433486909

By J. Paul Salembier

LexisNexis Canada May 2018

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ISBN-13: 9780433486909
Publisher: LexisNexis Canada
Publication: May 2018
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Canada ? Countri(es) for reference only

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Drafting complex legal and legislative documents can be challenging. From the organization of complex ideas to ensuring clear and unambiguous language, legal and legislative drafting is an onerous task. Mistakes can be costly - even catastrophic -for lawyers who face malpractice claims if drafting errors cost their clients money. Those charged with drafting legislative or legal documents need a solution to help them navigate through these challenges.

The Second Edition tackles this challenge - the book goes far beyond simply discussing the applicable principles; it provides readers with a step-by-step guide that helps them put those principles into action.

Chapter 1: The Essence of Drafting

Chapter 2: Composing a Legislative Sentence

Chapter 3: Reducing Complexity

Chapter 4: Choosing the Right Words

Chapter 5: Definitions and Other Interpretive Provisions

Chapter 6: Problematic Provisions

Chapter 7: Structuring Legislation and Contracts

Chapter 8: Amendments

Chapter 9: The Logical Challenge Function of the Drafter

Chapter 10: Using an Interpretation Act

Chapter 11: Plain Language Drafting

Chapter 12: Computer-Assisted Drafting

Chapter 13: Best Practices

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