A favorite among law students and professors alike, the Examples & Explanations series is ideal for studying, reviewing and testing your understanding through application of hypothetical examples. Authored by leading professors with extensive classroom experience, Examples & Explanations titles offer hypothetical questions in the subject area, complemented by detailed explanations that allow you to test your knowledge of the topic, and compare your own analysis.
How can the law of the European Union be most effectivelytaught in the face of the EU's current upheavals? With this newbook a team of specialists provide a comprehensive survey of EUlaw, placing it in its social, political and economic contexts. Thebook's innovative approach, coupled with a stimulating andaccessible writing style, allows the student to engage fully withthe material. The book charts the development of the European Unionfrom its inception to the present day by exploring in detail theEU's institutions, its law-making, its administrative processes andits substantive law. Crucially, it incorporates recent keydevelopments, such as the crisis over the Constitutional Treaty andthe consequences of its apparent 'failure', as well as issuesarising from an enlarged Europe. With cases and materialsintegrated throughout the text and recommended reading sectionsaccompanying each chapter, this is essential reading for allEuropean law students at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
'Intellectual property' - patents and copyrights - have becomecontroversial. We witness teenagers being sued for 'pirating' music- and we observe AIDS patients in Africa dying due to lack ofability to pay for drugs that are high priced to satisfy patentholders. Are patents and copyrights essential to thriving creationand innovation - do we need them so that we all may enjoy finemusic and good health? Across time and space the resounding answeris: No. So-called intellectual property is in fact an 'intellectualmonopoly' that hinders rather than helps the competitive freemarket regime that has delivered wealth and innovation to ourdoorsteps. This book has broad coverage of both copyrights andpatents and is designed for a general audience, focusing on simpleexamples. The authors conclude that the only sensible policy tofollow is to eliminate the patents and copyright systems as theycurrently exist. · Highly controversial argument contending copyrights and patentsdo not stimulate innovation · Wide-r
In recent years, regulation has emerged as one of the most distinct and important fields of study in the social sciences, both for policy-makers and for scholars who require a theoretical framework that can be applied to any social sector. This timely textbook provides a conceptual map of the field and an accessible and critical introduction to the subject. Morgan and Yeung set out a diverse and stimulating selection of materials and give them context with a comprehensive and critical commentary. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach and emphasising the role of law in its broader social and political context, it will be an invaluable tool for the student coming to regulation for the first time. This clearly structured, academically rigorous title, with a contextualised perspective, is essential reading for all students of the subject.
The International Chamber of Commerce's world-renowned Institute of World Business Law, where legal and business experts convene, has devoted an entire publication to money laundering and other forms of corruption: "Arbitration: Money Laundering, Corruption and Fraud." This important Dossier focuses both on the nature of the problem and the lawyer/arbitrator's response to it. This is the first in a series of ICC Institute Dossiers. (See also Arbitration and Oral Evidence and Parallel State and Arbitral Procedures in International Arbitration.) Answers to key questions: This useful text contains the proceedings of a conference on arbitration and money laundering organized by the ICC Institute of World Business Law. It brings the reader the expertise of lawyers, academicians and chartered accountants from a range of countries and addresses the key questions arbitrators and legal practitioners want answered: "Is the arbitrator's role in a case of fraud different from his role in other disputes?" "Is the arbitrat
Want to secure and exploit the intellectual property rights due you or your company? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how — helping you to evaluate your idea's commercial potential, conduct patent and trademark searches, document the invention process, license your IP rights, and comply with international laws. Plus, you get detailed examples of each patent application type! Discover how to: Avoid application blunders Register trademarks and copyrights Meet patent requirements Navigate complex legal issues Protect your rights abroad The entire body of U.S. patent laws Example office actions and amendments Sample forms Trademark registration certificates Application worksheets See the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements. Useful tips and step-by-step guidance from filing to issue to license Acquire and protect your share of this major business asset Want to secure and exploit the i
Justice and Equity is a major work on the foundations of normative economics。 The principles established by Kolm have formed the basis of the major lines of study in the field。 The central principles are the ideal equalities in freedom （related to non-envy） and in happiness （approximated by the efficient leximin in fundamental utility）。 Kolm also presents related principles such as fundamental dominance and majorities，realistic equity，and adequacies。 He analyzes thoroughly the reasons， properties， and consequences of these principles。 A foreword for the English-language edition presents the rational necessity of equality and the theory of interpersonal comparisons。
The most trusted name in law school outlines, Emanuel Law Outlines support your class preparation, provide reference for your outline creation, and supply a comprehensive breakdown of topic matter for your entire study process. Created by Steven Emanuel, these course outlines have been relied on by generations of law students. Each title includes both capsule and detailed versions of the critical issues and key topics you must know to master the course. Also included are exam questions with model answers, an alpha-list of cases, and a cross reference table of cases for all of the leading casebooks.
Presenting a sophisticated narrative historyof the Supreme Court, Irons (The Courage of Their Convictions,etc.) illustrates the beguiling legacy left by the Constitution'sframers, who conjured up the high Court without providing aninstruction manual. Irons is clear about where his ideologicalsympathy lies, calling Justice William Brennan "my judicial idealand inspiration" and quoting Brennan's famous formulation that "thegenius of the Constitution" rests in "the adaptability of its greatprinciples to cope with current problems and current needs." Ironstraces the development of the Court's peculiar institutionalworkings from its first proceedings under Chief Justice John Jay tothe struggle for individual liberties during the successive Warren,Burger and Rehnquist Courts. In characterizing the Court as abastion of racism, classism and sexism prior to Earl Warren'sascendancy, he often tends to use extended arguments when quickjabs would suffice. But as he delves into the personalities oflitigants, justi
This book contains a selection of essays and articles by John H. Jackson previously published over four decades and collected together into one volume. Each article has been selected for its continued relevance to contemporary issues in international trade. Particular attention has been given to making available articles which have previously been less accessible. For the most part articles are republished in their original form but, where appropriate, the author has clearly marked some omissions and added updating material. In selecting and grouping these writings into six thematic parts, the author has written a short introduction to each part for this book. These range from the origin of the GATT through to the Uruguay round of trade negotiations and the WTO. An important compendium from a globally recognized scholar which must become an indispensable purchase for all concerned with international trade policy issues.
Maister sets out to help professionals align their real-world actions with their true (espoused) values. His frame of reference throughout the book is the professional firm--law firms and others in the service sector. He tells us that successful firms are clearly differentiated by a strict adherence to values and professionalism and that doing the right thing is good business. Professionalism is not a set of competencies but predominantly an attitude; a real professional is a technician who cares. To emphasize the importance of true values in our chaotic marketplace, we learn that the noble path does win, but only if we are prepared to make the investment to act professionally over a long period of time. This is a challenge in today's short-term view of most aspects of business activity. The book addresses the individual professional's values, the firm's responsibilities in the realm of values, and how a firm should deal with its client base in terms of quality and excellence. In addition, the author offers a
This popular study guide helps students master the complexities of wills, trusts, and estates through a combination of textual material and well-written, comprehensive examples, explanations, and questions. Wills, Trusts, and Estates: Examples & Explanations, Fourth Edition, provides students with the essential background and review materials they need to practice applying legal concepts to fact patterns.
GARP's Foundations of Banking Risk and Regulation introducesrisk professionals to the advanced components and terminology inbanking risk and regulation globally. It helps them develop anunderstanding of the methods for the measurement and management ofcredit risk and operational risk, and the regulation of minimumcapital requirements. It educates them about banking regulation anddisclosure of market information. The book is GARP's required textused by risk professionals looking to obtain their InternationalCertification in Banking Risk and Regulation.
Arbitration and Oral Evidence, prepared by the ICC Institute of World Business Law, addresses some of the most contentious issues inarbitration procedures. The relationship of written testimony to oral presentation of evidence raises a number of opportunities for abuse. From misleading witness statements to the preparation of unreliable and slanted presentations of experts, the issues raised have divided counsel and arbitrators. This volume, containing papers from distinguished practitioners and arbitrators, provides a balanced and objective view of the problems - and solutions - leading to good general practices that can encourage both fairness and efficiency in the receipt of oral testimony. With this Dossier, the Institute fulfills its dual mission: training and acting as a think-tank for ICC, particularly in the arbitration field. Its chairman since 1999 is Serge Lazareff, a member of the Paris Bar.
The #1 New York Times bestselling author, Harvard Law School professor, and tireless defender of civil liberties unearths a little-known letter by his hero, Thomas Jefferson, and shares its secrets. The letter illuminates Jefferson’s views on freedom of speech in a way that has important implications for the country today, particularly in the struggle against terrorism. This book is about the remarkable letter Dershowitz found, how he found it, and why it matters not only to him, but to us today.
This new edition is a comprehensive manual of the rules of procedure for the conduct of business at the UN General Assembly, at international conferences and at assemblies of inter-governmental organisations such as the IAEA, ICAO, ILO, IMO and WHO. It examines the legal basis of these rules, the history of their development and the attempts at their codification. At the heart of the book is an examination of the practical applications of rules of procedure. Sabel also considers whether certain procedural rules and applications have become so well established that they have now attained the status of customary international law. The book is of interest to those involved in international law, international relations and international organisations. It also serves as a practical manual for delegates to the UN General Assembly and to international conferences.
“Law school applicants should consider this a guide toproducing a competitive, superior essay. . . . These successfulexamples speak louder than any written how-to instructions could.”–The Book Watch Each year, thousands of people apply to the most prestigious lawschools across the country, competing for an ever-smaller number ofspaces. But each applicant gets one chance to distinguish himselfor herself from the pack: the law school application essay. In theessay, you can spotlight the qualities you possess that tran*sand LSAT scores cannot reveal.
When Closed Chambers was first published, it was met with afirestorm of controversy—as well as a shower of praise—for beingthe first book to break the code of silence about the innerworkings of this country’s most powerful court. In this eloquent,trailblazing account, with a new chapter covering Bush v. Gore,Guantanamo, and other recent controversial court decisions, EdwardLazarus, who served as a clerk to Justice Harry Blackmun, presentsa searing indictment of a court at war with itself and often inneglect of its constitutional duties. Combining memoir, history,and legal analysis, Lazarus reveals in astonishing detail therealities of what takes place behind the closed doors of the U.S.Supreme Court—an institution that through its rulings holds thepower to affect the life of every American.
Peter Irons introduces 16 Americans who had the courage andperseverance to pursue a belief in their constitutional rights allthe way to the Surpreme Court. Their cases, decided by the SurpremeCourt between 1940 and 1986, raise four major issues of our time --religion, race, protest, and privacy.
Probably written by a student of Aristotle, The AthenianConstitution is both a history and an analysis of Athens' politicalmachinery between the seventh and fourth centuries BC, which standsas a model of democracy at a time when city-states lived underdiffering kinds of government. The writer recounts the majorreforms of Solon, the rule of the tyrant Pisistratus and his sons,the emergence of the democracy in which power was shared by allfree male citizens, and the leadership of Pericles and thedemagogues who followed him. He goes on to examine the city'sadministration in his own time - the council, the officials and thejudicial system. For its information on Athens' development and howthe democracy worked, The Athenian Constitution is an invaluablesource of knowledge about the Athenian city-state.
TAO TE CHING IS ANCIENT CHINA'S GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO THE LITERATURE OF PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, AND MYSTICISM. TAO TE CHING CONTAINS THE TIME-HONORED TEACHINGS OFTAOISM AND BRINGSA MESSAGE OF LIVING SIMPLY, FINDING CONTENTMENT WITH A MINIMUM OFCOMFORT, AND PRIZING CULTURE ABOVE ALL ELSE. THIS IS THE LAUDED TRANSLATION OF THE EIGHTY-ONE POEMS CONSTITUTING AN EASTERN CLASSIC, THE MYSTICAL AND MORALTEACHINGS OF WHICH HAVE PROFOUNDLY INFLUENCED THE SACRED SCRIPTURES OF MANY RELIGIONS--AND THE LIVES AND HAPPINESS OF COUNTLESS MEN AND WOMEN THROUGH THE CENTURIES. TRANSLATED AND WITH AN INTRODUCTION BYR. B. BLAKNEY AND WITHANEWAFTERWORD BY RICHARD JOHN LYNN
The Sanskrit text of this work was first translated into Englishin 1794, and translations into other European languages swiftlyfollowed. No understanding of modern India is possible without it.Wendy Doniger provides a landmark translation, the firstauthoritative English rendering this century. It is also the firstto set the unadulterated text in narrative form, making itaccessible and enjoyable both to specialist scholars and to a wideraudience. Includes an illuminating introduction.
