Murder on Trial: 1620-2002
by Robert Asher


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A historical romp through the fascinating subject of murder jurisprudence in the United States from the colonial period to the present, showing how changing social mores have influenced the application of murder law.... (read more)

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Storming the Court: How a Band of Yale Law Students Sued the President--And Won
by Brandt Goldstein


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A tale more riveting than fiction, Storming the Court is the true story of idealistic law students who challenged the United States government in a battle for freedom and human rights that went all the way to the Supreme Court -- and resonates today more... (read more)

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The Death of Common Sense: How Law is Suffocating America
by Philip K Howard


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This concise and eloquent manifesto shows how the excess of government regulations does not protect Americans but instead acts as legal quicksand, stifling growth and creating paralyzing overbureaucratization. Using blood-boiling examples of government... (read more)

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Parts Per Million: The Poisoning of Beverly Hills High School
by Joy Horowitz


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A journalist's unsettling and timely investigation into the ties between Beverly Hills, its oil wells, and a local cancer cluster Beverly Hills High School is the crown jewel of a storied community that has long symbolized wealth and privilege. No one... (read more)

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Institutions of American Democracy: The Judicial Branch (Institutions of American Democracy)
by Kermit L Hall


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In recent years the Supreme Court has been at the center of such political issues as abortion rights, the administration of police procedures, and the determination of the 2000 presidential election. The checks and balances provided by the three branches... (read more)

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The Making of a Civil Rights Lawyer
by Michael Meltsner


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Part memoir and part critical study, this book offers both a personalized history of the civil rights movement from a participant's perspective, and the compelling account of how a lawyer committed to social change discovered himself in his work.... (read more)

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Welfare and the Constitution
by Sotirios A. Barber


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Welfare and the Constitution defends a largely forgotten understanding of the U.S. Constitution: the positive or "welfarist" view of Abraham Lincoln and the Federalist Papers. Sotirios Barber challenges conventional scholarship by arguing that the... (read more)

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The Constitution as Political Structure
by Martin H Redish


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Over the last forty years modern constitutional scholarship has concentrated on an analysis of rights, while principles of constitutional law concerning the structure of government have been largely downplayed. The irony of this interpretive emphasis is... (read more)

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Cases & Materials on Criminal Law 4TH Edition
by Janet Dine


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The fourth edition of this well-established cases and materials book has been thoroughly revised and updated to include all the latest case law. There is expanded coverage of sexual offences, racial crimes, and corporate manslaughter. This new edition... (read more)

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Living Together
by Margaret C. Jasper


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This almanac presents a discussion of the issues confronting couples who live together without the legal protections afforded the marital relationship. The importance of establishing an agreement governing the relationship is discussed, as well as... (read more)

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Romantics at War: Glory and Guilt in the Age of Terrorism
by George P Fletcher


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Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-239) and index.... (read more)

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Textbook on Criminal Law
by Michael J Allen


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Textbook on Criminal Law has been revised to incorporate all significant case law and statutory material since the last edition, making this text up-to-date. Bringing clarity to this subject the author clearly states the general principles of criminal... (read more)

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Cyber Rights: Defending Free Speech in the Digital Age
by Mike Godwin


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Includes bibliographical references (p. [369]-385) and index.... (read more)

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Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court
by Edward Lazarus


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When Closed Chambers was first published, it was met with a firestorm of controversyas well as a shower of praisefor being the first book to break the code of silence about the inner workings of this countrys most powerful court. In this eloquent... (read more)

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Objection!: How High-Priced Defence Attorneys, Celebrity Defendants, and a 24/7 Media Have Hijacked Our Criminal Justice System
by Nancy Grace


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Court TV host Nancy Grace presents her case in this behind-the-scenes look at the high-profile cases everyone is talking about. Nancy Grace is a name millions of Americans recognize from her regular appearances on Court TV and Larry King Live. Legions... (read more)

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Blackstone's Guide to the Disability Discrimination Legislation
by Karon Monaghan


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The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) will be significantly amended as a result of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) Regulations 2003. The Regulations introduce new concepts of discrimination, extend the scope of the Act and... (read more)

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Creating the Good Will: The Most Comprehensive Guide to Both the Financial and Emotional Sides of Passing on Your Legacy
by Elizabeth Arnold


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A breakthrough approach to wills and estates, designed to help you make the hard decisions while keeping your family happy In the world of wills and estate planning, tax saving and asset protection are typically the paramount goals; family dynamics... (read more)

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Class Action: The Landmark Case That Changed Sexual Harassment Law
by Clara Bingham


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A petite single mother, Lois Jenson was among the first women hired by a northern Minnesota iron mine in 1975. In this brutal workplace, female miners were relentlessly threatened with pornographic graffiti, denigrating language, stalking, and physical... (read more)

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