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Good Faith in International Arbitration: Myth, Reality, Label ... or All of the Above? - Hardcover

$180.00

by Elliott E. Geisinger (Editor), Christoph M?ller (Editor), Andrea Menaker (Editor)Although considered a somewhat 'hazy' concept (particularly in common law), good faith may nevertheless be defined as a duty incumbent on a person negotiating or performing an agreement. Thus, it may be understood as obligatory on all parties in the conduct of arbitral proceedings. In this collection of expert chapters, notable jurists and legal academics from around the world fully investigate the multifacete...

Psychological Analysis of Confessions by Serial Killers - Paperback

$27.34

by August Raines (Author)Psychological Analysis of Confessions by Serial Killers by August Raines dives deep into the chilling world of serial killers through their own words. While true crime often captures the grisly details of their deeds, this book focuses on a crucial yet overlooked aspect: their confessions. Raines explores how these confessions serve not just as evidence in court but as profound windows into the criminal psyche. By examining the confessor's words, the book sheds light ...

Contract Law: Questions and Answers - Paperback

$39.17

by Private Law Tutor Publishing (Author)Embark on a journey through the intricacies of Contract Law with "Contract Law Q&As: A Comprehensive Guide." Designed to equip both students and legal enthusiasts with a solid foundation in contractual principles, this book serves as an indispensable resource for understanding the core tenets of Contract Law.With a focus on practical application, each chapter is structured around key topics, providing readers with clear explanations and insightful d...

An Introduction to German Law and Legal Culture - Paperback

$76.48

by Russell A. Miller (Author)The growing global relevance of German law calls for this entirely new, introductory survey of German law and legal culture for students, and as a reference for judges, practitioners and policy-makers. The textbook provides lively and informed coverage of German legal history and contemporary German legal and political institutions and practices. Number of Pages: 502 Dimensions: 1.01 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: October 17,...

Corporate Environmental Responsibility in Investor-State Dispute Settlement - Paperback

$61.18

by Tomoko Ishikawa (Author)This book explores the inherent potential to reflect the responsibility of foreign investors in the existing investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism, providing guidance on what can be done in the current mechanism to advance responsible investment. It also reveals its limitations that should inform the ongoing ISDS reform discussions. Number of Pages: 342 Dimensions: 0.72 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 14, 2024 ...

Justice in Metastate Era: AI, Self-Litigation & Legal Ethics - Paperback

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by Slava Solodkiy (Author)Rethinking Justice in the Age of AI, Self-Litigation, and Legal Power PlaysWhat happens when a lone self-litigant faces off against corporate titans armed with armies of high-priced lawyers? In this groundbreaking expos?, Slava Solodkiy blends sharp wit, philosophical insights, and real-world legal drama to uncover the cracks in our justice systems-and the surprising solutions already emerging.From the courtroom battles of underdogs to the rise of AI-powered judgment...

Court Martial Cases: Defense Strategies and Best Practices - Paperback

$21.58

by Robert Capovilla (Author), Mickey Williams (Author)Court Martial Cases: Defense Strategies and Best Practices is brought to you by the attorneys at Capovilla & Willams and offers an informative tour through the legal process that begins with the accusation of a criminal offense and culminates in a court-martial. Throughout this tour, one thing above all becomes clear: a skilled defense team can make all the difference. Robert F. Capovilla and Mickey Williams' guide teaches you what you...

The Sailor Spy vs. UCI: A Firsthand Account and Analysis of the Largest Occurrence of Unlawful Command Influence (UCI) in United States Military Histo - Paperback

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by Darin G. Lopez (Author)The Sailor Spy vs. UCI: A Firsthand Account and Analysis of the largest occurrence of Unlawful Command Influence (UCI) in United States Military History by Darin Lopez offers a gripping and insightful exploration of one of the most significant legal battles in U.S. military history. This book delves into the concept of Unlawful Command Influence (UCI), a legal doctrine that protects service members from undue influence by higher-ranking officials.Drawing from firstha...

Desafíos de la Regulación Ambiental En América Latina La Protección de la Amazonia - Paperback

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by Humberto Romero Muci (Editor) Este libro recoge las ponencias de la mesa redonda de las Academias de Jurisprudencia de Iberoamérica celebrada en Nueva York con el elocuente título "Los desafíos de la regulación ambiental en América latina: la protección de la Amazonía" en el marco del XXVIII World Law Congress organizado por la World Jurist Association y la World Law Foundation los días 20 y 21 Julio de 2023 en la sede principal de Naciones Unidas y en la New York Bar Association.Esta obra...

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by Matthew N. O. Sadiku (Author)Law is a discipline that is fundamental and it cuts across all professions. Laws are put in place for several reasons. Some laws are designed to curb human excessiveness and selfishness. Some are for the public good, health, and protection. Others are designed to avoid some forms of irreparable harm. The practice of law is a career that consists of applying legal principles to specific cases. In the digital age, law is a rapidly evolving field, reflecting the f...

The Impossible Mock Orange Trial - Hardcover

$43.15

by Thad G. Long (Author) Ted Born and a young untested associate were called upon to defend a tough - seemingly impossible - lawsuit in one of the most challenging county courts in the United States. The facts looked bad: the client was a tire manufacturer of a tire that blew out, followed by a vehicular crash resulting in a child's death, a brain injury for another child and other serious injuries. The dead and injured were all African American residents of a county where juries were all or ...

New Models for Managing Longevity Risk: Public-Private Partnerships - Hardcover

$196.65

by Olivia S. Mitchell (Editor)This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read at Oxford Scholarship Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Notwithstanding the terrible price the world has paid in the coronavirus pandemic, the fact remains that longevity at older ages is likely to continue to rise in the medium and longer term. This volume explores how the private and public se...

Comparative Law Yearbook of International Business - Hardcover

$208.80

by Christian Campbell (Editor)The Comparative Law Yearbook of International Business, published under the aegis of the Center for International Legal Studies, Austria, in this 44th volume, aims to add to the contemporary discourse by exploring a wide array of challenges faced in the arena of business law. It serves to provide insight to business law practitioners and academics on the latest developments. The following topics have been discussed: How uniformity of the treaties and conventio...

$189.00

by Vincenzo Tomeo (Author), Peter Robson (Editor), Vincenzo Ferrari (Contribution by)Vincenzo Tomeo's pioneering research in the 1960s and 1970s drew attention to the importance of popular culture in our understanding of the operation of the justice system. He was the first to recognize that how laws are interpreted and put into effect depends heavily on how the public understand them. This understanding comes from the ideas and understanding which the public have about the justice system. Th...

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Social Justice/Criminal Justice: Race and Class in the Administration of Criminal Law - Hardcover

$72.88

by William C. Heffernan (Author), Shuhao Zhang (Contribution by)This book builds on Heffernan's last book Rights and Wrongs: Rethinking the Foundations of Criminal Justice by examining the class and racial disparities at the heart of current law -- disparities that, according to many, generate a system of criminal injustice. It argues that these disparities run throughout the legal system; they're present in policing, corrections, and sentencing. It discusses the relationship between the two ...

The Human Connection: Super Dave's Guide to Harnessing Your Greatest Asset in an Age of AI and Digital Expansion - Paperback

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by Cecd Super Dave Quinn (Author)In the age of digital transformation, the art of human connection is becoming the secret weapon for successful economic development. The Human Connection, authored by Super Dave Quinn, CEcD, explores the indispensable value of personal interaction in an increasingly technology-driven world. This book offers a fresh perspective on leveraging human-centered strategies to attract businesses and cultivate thriving, resilient communities.Super Dave Quinn brings yo...

Decoding Terrorism: An Interdisciplinary Approach to a Lone-Actor Case - Hardcover

$119.70

by Julia Kupper (Author), Marie Bojsen-M?ller (Author), Tanya Karoli Christensen (Author)This Element is an interdisciplinary analysis of the language evidence produced before, during and following a lone-actor terrorism attack in Halle, Germany, on October 9, 2019, resulting in two casualties. During his final preparations, the perpetrator, twenty-seven-year-old Stephan Balliet, announced his attack online and disseminated a targeted violence manifesto shortly before live-streaming his viole...

Scotus 2023: Major Decisions and Developments of the Us Supreme Court - Paperback

$26.98

by Morgan Marietta (Editor), Howard Schweber (Editor)Each year, the Supreme Court of the United States announces new rulings with deep consequences for our lives. This sixth volume in Palgrave's SCOTUS series describes, explains, and contextualizes the landmark cases of the US Supreme Court in the term ending 2023. With a close look at cases involving key issues and debates in American politics and society, SCOTUS 2023 tackles the Court's rulings on affirmative action, LGBT equality, internet...

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by Humberto Romero Muci (Author) En esta obra sobre Tributación Nefaria, el autor, Dr. Humberto Romero-Muci, nos ofrece una crónica detallada y exhaustiva de la desinstitucionalización del derecho tributario en Venezuela. A lo largo de seis secciones, la obra profundiza en la manipulación del lenguaje tributario, la inflación descontrolada, la mentira como política de Estado y la indefensión del contribuyente. El libro no se limita a un análisis técnico del derecho tributario, sino que tambié...

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The Lawyer Millionaire: The Complete Guide for Attorneys on Maximizing Wealth, Minimizing Taxes, and Retiring with Confidence - Paperback

$170.91

by Darren Wurz (Author)Table of Contents: PART I: Foundations of WealthIntroduction Getting Started Paying Off Your Student Loans Managing Irregular Income Buying a House The Biggest Money Mistakes Attorneys Make PART II: Growing Rich: Investing for Attorneys The Time Value of Money Introduction to Investments Investment Strategies Assessing Your Risk Tolerance Guide to Asset Allocation by Age Real Estate Investing Biggest Investing Mistakes to Avoid PART III: Tax Minimization for Attorne...

Decoding Terrorism: An Interdisciplinary Approach to a Lone-Actor Case - Paperback

$35.19

EU Data Privacy Law and Serious Crime: Data Retention and Policymaking - Hardcover

$169.29

by N?ra Ni Loideain (Author)This book provides the first comprehensive doctrinal and comparative study to examine the influence of the fundamental human right to respect for private life on data retention within EU law, specifically communications data and passenger name record data, for the purpose of countering serious crime. First, it is the only academic publication that offers a complete picture of the EU's institutions, not just the Court of Justice of the EU, at work in a legally and p...

Consumer Bankruptcy: The Complete Guide to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Personal Bankruptcy - Paperback

$32.35

by Henry J. Sommer (Author)Maximize your bankruptcy filing benefits. If you have to file a personal bankruptcy case, you can find the accessible, authoritative guidance you'll need to do it right in order to get the fresh start you deserve. One of America's top bankruptcy lawyers, Henry J. Sommer, clearly and carefully takes you through the process of filing under chapter 7 and chapter 13.helps you determine which course is better.alerts you to the legal protections you enjoy under the sweepi...

$53.98

by John W. Johnson (Author)Americans value privacy as one of their most cherished rights, yet the word "privacy" isn't even mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. It took the Supreme Court's ruling in Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) to bestow constitutional protection upon this right. That remains one of the Court's most hotly debated rulings and led directly to an even more controversial decision in Roe v. Wade (1973). John Johnson's masterly critique of Griswold--which observes its 40th anniver...

What to Do When the IRS is After You: Secrets of the IRS as Revealed by Retired IRS Employees - Paperback

$17.24

by Richard M. Schickel (Author), Lauri Goff (Author), William G. Dieken (Author)For the first time ever, three newly retired IRS agents dare to share the secrets of how the IRS works, secrets that the IRS does not want you to know about its culture, its procedures and how they train their employees to think. A tax collector and two revenue agents with 101 years of combined IRS experience wrote this book- What to Do When the IRS is After You. This book shares information that the authors have ...

The Supreme Court and Tribal Gaming: California V. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians - Paperback

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by Ralph A. Rossum (Author)When the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians--a small tribe of only 25 members--first opened a high-stakes bingo parlor, the operation was shut down by the State of California as a violation of its gambling laws. It took a Supreme Court decision to overturn the state's action, confirm the autonomy of tribes, and pave the way for other tribes to operate gaming centers throughout America. Ralph Rossum explores the origins, arguments, and impact of California v. Cabazon Ba...

Dead, Insane, or in Jail: Overwritten - Paperback

$21.58

by Zack Bonnie (Author), Jonathan Weiner (Illustrator), A. M. Carley (Editor)As OVERWRITTEN begins, the bounty hunter and an armed sheriff escort Zack back to Rocky Mountain Academy, six weeks after his escape. This time, Zack changes his tactics and stops overtly opposing the authoritarian program. Some kids crumble under the pressure. Others become "look-goods" who'll do anything for approval. And young Zack may be kidding himself that he can remain immune to the coercive persuasion and tho...

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by John Adriaanse (Author)This comprehensive and popular textbook aims to bridge the gap between theoretical study and practical application. It covers the essentials of construction contracts, including how the law has developed, the reasoning behind key clauses and how contract law is applied in practice, and it helps to make the transition from student to practitioner manageable. This text is intended for all undergraduates studying a construction contract law or a contract administration ...

Human Rights Approaches to Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities - Paperback

$100.42

by Sumudu Atapattu (Author)This book examines the link between climate change and human rights in a comprehensive manner. It looks at human rights approaches to climate change, including the jurisprudential bases for human rights and the environment, the theoretical framework governing human rights and the environment. It explores how the human rights framework can be used in relation to mitigation, adaption, and adjudication. Other chapters examine how vulnerable groups would be disproportio...

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by Lloyd Kenyon Jones (Author)""The Law of Compensation"" is a book written by Lloyd Kenyon Jones that explores the concept of compensation and how it applies to our lives. The book argues that everything we do has a consequence, and that these consequences can be positive or negative. The author suggests that by understanding the law of compensation, we can make better decisions and live a more fulfilling life.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspe...

Landlords and Tenants: A Summary View of Their Legal Rights and Duties, with Special Reference to the Law of the State of New York: To Which - Paperback

$32.76

by Charles W. Sloane (Author)The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, wor...

Gayle V. Browder U.S. Supreme Court Transcript of Record with Supporting Pleadings - Paperback

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by Walter J. Knabe (Author)The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landm...