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The American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA recently released three new legal education publications: "Research Tax Credits," "Winning Personal Injury Cases," and "Understanding and Using Networks for Law Practice Development." Print and electronic versions of each book are available through the ALI-ABA website. "We are dedicated to providing attorneys with tools and information to help keep them abreast of the most timely and vital legal issues," said ALI-ABA's Director of Electronic and Print Publications Mark T. Carroll. "Written by some of the top lawyers in the nation, these books provide real-world, illustrative examples of each topic, arming practitioners with the knowledge they need to deliver positive outcomes to their clients." "Research Tax Credits" explains how to determine if a client can take advantage of federal and state research and experimentation tax credits while describing how to navigate the credit's ever-changing rules. The book is supported by practical illustrative examples and step-by-step tax calculations. Research Tax Credits is available online at www.ali-aba.org/BK88. "In Winning Personal Injury Cases," experienced personal injury litigator Evan Aidman shows how new lawyers can level the playing field when facing experienced defense counsel and walks practitioners through the personal injury lawsuit from investigating facts to closing argument. The text also demonstrates how to draft effective demand letters and settlement proposals. "Winning Personal Injury Cases" is available online at www.ali-aba.org/BK89. "Understanding and Using Networks for Law Practice Development" provides readers with an overview of different applications of network analysis including data visualization, link analysis, social network analysis, relationship forensics, joint law ventures and the ethics rule surrounding networking. The book is available online at www.ali-aba.org/BK87. Books can be ordered online at http://www.ali-aba.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=publications.books#top or via phone at 1-800-253-6397. The books are also available through the ALI-ABA Knowledge Portal at http://www.ali-aba.org/portal/ , ALI-ABA's subscription-based online education resource. To learn more about ALI-ABA, visit www.ali-aba.org. Published: Fri, Nov 25, 2011