Ipse Dixit: How the World Looks to a Federal Judge
by William L Dwyer


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During William L. Dwyer's fifteen-year tenure as a U.S. District Court judge, he presided over many complex and groundbreaking cases. In one of his most controversial rulings, he engaged environmentalists and the timber industry in a heavily publicized... (read more)

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The Judge in a Democracy
by Aharon Barak


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Whether examining election outcomes, the legal status of terrorism suspects, or if (or how) people can be sentenced to death, a judge in a modern democracy assumes a role that raises some of the most contentious political issues of our day. But do judges... (read more)

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Lawyers and Regulation: The Politics of the Administrative Process (Cambridge Studies in Law and Society)
by Patrick Schmidt


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A close study of lawyers who practise occupational safety and health law in the US.... (read more)

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Battle for Justice: How the Bork Nomination Shook America
by Ethan Bronner


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When President Reagan nominated Robert Bork to the Supreme Court, it was the spark that fueled a months-long firestorm during which liberals and conservatives battled fiercely over Reagan’s choice, each trying to gain control of the nation’s... (read more)

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Freedom of Expression: Resistance and Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property
by Kembrew Mcleod


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Freedom of Expression(R) covers the ways in which intellectual property laws have been used to privatize all forms of expression--from guitar riffs and Donald Trump's you're fired gesture to human genes and public space--and in the process stifle... (read more)

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Natural Rights and the Right to Choose
by Hadley Arkes


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Hadley Arkes argues that the 'right to abortion' has shifted the American political class away from the doctrine of natural rights held by the Founders.... (read more)

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General Ashcroft: Attorney at War
by Nancy V Baker


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Reviled as a fascist and zealot by libertarians and liberals but praised as a great patriot and devout man of God by many conservatives, John Ashcroft may have been the most powerful and polarizing attorney general in our nation's history. Looking past... (read more)

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How To Register Your Own Copyright 5TH Edition
by Mark Warda


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After putting your time and effort into creating an original work, you should be sure that work is protected from those who may want to steal it. Without a copyright, you could lose the right that the law provides for your work. How to Register Your Own... (read more)

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Divorce Decisions Workbook: A Planning and Action Guide to the Practical Side of Divorce
by Margorie Loui Engle


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This book challenges the conventional views of divorce, and presents instead the refreshingly sane view that getting organized, tackling practical matters, and giving priority to financial and legal decisions relieves much of the trauma and confusion... (read more)

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Legal Research Made Easy 4TH Edition
by Suzan Herskowitz


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Doing your own legal research can seem like an overwhelming task-especially after you set foot into a law library for the first time. Legal Research Made Easy simplifies the research process, and explains everything from statute research to case law to... (read more)

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Statutes on Commercial and Consumer Law 2005-2006 (Blackstone's Statute Book)
by F D Rose


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This new edition of has been fully revised and updated to include all relevant legislation through to June 2005.... (read more)

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Insult to Injury: Insurance, Fraud, and the Big Business of Bad Faith
by Ray Bourhis


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Joan Hangarter bought a disability policy in 1990 to protect her in case of serious illness. When she did become disabled a decade later, she ended up homeless and on welfare when the company refused to pay. With the help of her attorney, Ray Bourhis... (read more)

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Shell Game: One Family's Long Battle Against Big Oil
by Michael Veron


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Shell Oil was accustomed to getting its way in Louisiana. With deep pockets, teams of attorneys, and influential lobbyists in the state legislature, the second-largest oil company in the world could demand--and get--essentially anything it wanted. Until... (read more)

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Affordable justice :how to settle any dispute, including divorce, out of court
by Elizabeth L Allen


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Written in response to the failure of the legal system to meet people's needs for affordable justice, this step-by-step guide provides information on how to settle disputes out of court. Designed for individuals as well as businesses of all sizes, this... (read more)

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Seniors Rights 2ND Edition Your Guide To Living Life
by Brette Mcwho Sember


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SPEND THIS TIME ENJOYING LIFE-NOT WORRYING ABOUT THE FUTURE Admit it. Growing older has some perks. Special discounts and exclusive benefits are just a few of the things you can now take advantage of. There are also several programs and government... (read more)

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The War on the Bill of Rights-And the Gathering Resistance
by Nat Hentoff


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"The Constitution," said Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia ominously in March, 2003, "just sets minimums. Most of the rights that you enjoy go way beyond what the Constitution requires." In The War on the Bill of Rights-and the Gathering Resistance... (read more)

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You Don't Need a Lawyer!
by James M. Kramon


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Donand#8217;t sue. Write. In a world where itand#8217;s every consumer for himself, this guide to successful self-advocacy shows how to make a letter your own court of law. And how to avoid the time, expense, and hassle of litigation. and#8226; It is all... (read more)

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I Dissent: Great Opposing Opinions in Landmark Supreme Court Cases
by Mark Tushnet


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American history can be traced in part through the words of the majority decisions in landmark Supreme Court cases. Now, for the first time, one of the most distinguished Supreme Court scholars has gathered famous dissents as he considers a provocative... (read more)

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