Civil Procedure

Philips looks at the languages of judges in the courtroom to show that, while judges see themselves as impartial agents of the constitutional right to due process, there is actually much diversity in the way that judges interract with defendants due to...

A thorough analysis of insider trading requires the integration of law and finance. This work presents a theoretical and empirical examination of insider trading by incorporating a synthesis of securities law with that of financial theory. The volume...

This handbook contains excerpts and summaries of influential court decisions, state and federal legislation, and federal guidelines, as well as policy statements from various religious and professional organizations, related to biomedical-ethical issues...

A distinguished group of noted criminal justice specialists here examines the impact of the new U.S. sentencing guidelines, imposed in 1987, on law enforcement, the prosecution and courts, and corrections. Although these guidelines were created with the...

This volume combines both the broader and narrower aspects of school-related law to provide increased understanding of the legal realities and responsibilities of American teachers and administrators. The book depicts the flow of authority in American...

Topics such as military tribunals, same-sex marriage, informative privacy, reproductive rights, affirmative action, and states' rights fill the landscape of contemporary legal debate and media discussion, and they all fall under the umbrella of the Due...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780899301211Author Bernard ReamsFormat HardbackPage Count 365Imprint Quorum Books,U.S.Publisher ABC-CLIOWeight(grams) 726g

The management of interpersonal social conflict within the American judicial system is changing. Of particular interest is the trend toward informal, decentralized alternatives to the courts for the resolution of many civil disputes. A manifestation of...

With court calendars already overcrowded and the number of civil cases steadily mounting, prolonged litigation and successive lawsuits are becoming an increasing burden on plaintiffs, defendants, and the court system alike. The doctrines of res judicata...

While the concept of "God in the courtroom" evokes a few grand images, there are numerous, often subtle, ways in which religion and law intersect. For example, religious beliefs might influence the decisions of legal decision makers, such as judges and...

A timely contribution to the analysis of the American Constitution. . . . Edited by Stanley Friedelbaum, it consists of essays written predominantly by political scientists with expertise in constitutional law. The underlying theme is twofold: an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the Authorern /f PaulaBook InformationISBN 9780313205200Author Paula SternFormat HardbackPage Count 265Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing...

Michael H. Graham argues that to meet the problem of witness intimidation squarely, the system must eliminate the possibility of intimidation by preserving the victim's or eyewitness's testimony in a form admissible at trial. To do this, the legal...

This work explores the philosophy, actions, and policies of the Interstate Commerce Commission by focusing on the development of its railroad regulation practices, particularly since 1976. Richard Stone traces the radical change in the ICC's view of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780313251573Author Eva R. RubinFormat HardbackPage Count 251Imprint Praeger Publishers IncPublisher ABC-CLIO

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780963010681Author William ForsythFormat HardbackPage Count 404Imprint Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.Publisher Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.Weight(grams)...

This may be the book to guide advocates and citizens through our complex environmental laws. . . . Not a critique of the pollution laws, this is a detailed summary of their provisions, such as who is responsible for administration; criteria and schedules...

The issues confronting the Securities and Exchange Commission, the courts, Congress, and securities and corporate lawyers regarding tender offers are examined in this timely collection of commentaries. New data is introduced on how to regulate tender...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780820461595Author Stacia L. HaynieFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint Peter Lang Publishing IncPublisher Peter Lang Publishing IncWeight(grams) 270g

... provides lucid and remarkably concise explanations of the main laws and principles that every business manager or entrepreneur should know. It is, to a large extent, `preventive law' for avoiding trouble, as well as for dealing with it when it does...

This study examines the legal discrimination suffered in the United States by children born out of wedlock. The authors analyze the Supreme Court's equal protection birth status decisions from 1968 to 1992 and, in a case-by-case analysis, trace the...

These studies are designed to clarify a field of legal study and professional practice that has begun to emerge only in recent times. The choice of sanction is frequently carried out in improvised, confused, and even contradictory fashion. The main...

This book provides the first in-depth analysis of a wide variety of legal problems and policy issues that directly involve the judiciary, together with a discussion of the historical context of these issues and their current implications. The methods of...

More and more frequently linguists are being called upon to consult with lawyers and to testify at trials. The field known as "forensic linguistics" is growing rapidly as linguists analyze spoken and written language evidence in both civil and criminal...

Are IQ tests racially and culturally biased? That was the controversial question in two landmark lawsuits: the California case of Larry P. v. Riles (1979) and the Chicago case of PASE v. Hannon (1980). Litigating Intelligence is a detailed analysis and...

This convenient reference tool is designed for real estate investors who wish to maximize their tax benefits through a better understanding of real estate law. Ferguson and Spede thoroughly analyze and explain real estate tax laws, as well as the...

In this enlightening study, the authors implement a unique research approach to offer a greater understanding of policy reform of pretrial release and detention practices in the criminal courts in Boston, Miami, and Phoenix.Book InformationISBN...

Why does the United States control the content of broadcast more strictly than it controls the content of print? In this provocative book, Matthew L. Spitzer explores the various rationales that support such different treatment and concludes that...

This book can improve the effectiveness of those working within the legal process and in legal policy. It seeks to clarify how the examination of risk levels, time allocation, and other legal policy situations can lead to optimum choices. The principles...

This monograph is devoted to an analysis of Medicare and Medicaid provisions together with a brief description of the conditions and events that led to their enactment into law. . . . Chapter 1 is devoted to the provisions of Medicare and attempts to...

In 1896 the U.S. Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson upheld `equal but separate accommodations for the white and colored races' on all passenger railways within the state of Louisiana. In this account, which has implications for present-day America,...

This book includes eight essays which help give the reader an understanding of the legal framework of American collective bargaining. It demonstrates how and why collective bargaining has become the basic and accepted procedure in the settlement of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780788416965Author VirginiaFormat PaperbackPage Count 444Imprint Heritage BooksPublisher Heritage BooksWeight(grams) 508g

The number of books and articles dealing with various aspects of World War II has increased at a phenomenal rate since the end of the hostilities. Perhaps no other chapter in this bloodiest of all wars has received as much attention as the Holo caust...

A complete overview of developments in statutory and common law that provide increased protection for whistleblowers and authorize punitive and compensatory damages in wrongful discharge actions. An overview of court decisions and the constitutional...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780820467672Author Kyle CheekFormat PaperbackPage Count 187Imprint Peter Lang Publishing IncPublisher Peter Lang Publishing IncWeight(grams) 280g

The text is an invaluable guide in evaluating the suitability of liquidation as a corporate strategic planning tool. Factors such as taxes, regulations, market forces, cessation of business and government intervention are some of the reasons why firms...

Product information not available.Book InformationISBN 9780313238789Author Leon HurwitzFormat HardbackPage Count 647Imprint Greenwood PressPublisher ABC-CLIO

This book contains the James S. Carpentier Lectures delivered at Columbia University Law School in 1955. Subjects discussed include the development of pleading, the functions of judge and jury, judicial notice, and the history, theory, and application of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780759601734Author Sonia V. GrantFormat HardbackPage Count 116Imprint AuthorHousePublisher AuthorHouseWeight(grams) 345g