International Human Rights Law: An Introduction
There are three parts to this book; overview and history of human rights, summaries of specific rights with treaty and article citations; and a useful introduction to international procedures for the implementation of human rights on the international, regional, and national levels. Many sections and summaries are followed by a useful "further reading" list for easy expansion of your research.
A comprehensive and authoritative examination of the development, sources, substance, and practice of international law. Includes chronological tables of cases and treaties cited as well as a helpful list of abbreviations and acronyms.
International Law & the Environment
A comprehensive treatise covering the background and foundations on international environmental law while including many subtopic chapters on more specific areas, such as nuclear energy, conservation, climate change, toxic substances and many more.
International Law as Law of the United States
This book explores the uniquely American perspectives and constitutional issues that arise out of the interplay between international law and domestic law.
International Trade and Economic Relations in a Nutshell
This study aid is from the popular nutshell series and offers a concise overview of international trade law history including major topics (e.g. WTO/GATT/IMF) and relevant policies.
International Trade and U.S. Antitrust Law.
Provides: "Analysis of when U.S. law applies to foreign firms doing business in the U.S. and to U.S. firms abroad. Exploration of the effect of globalization on competition between domestic and foreign markets and discusses current U.S. statutes, regulations, and case laws. Discussion of the regulation of dominant firms, extraterritoriality, antitrust problems in export transactions, transnational litigation issues, international transfer of technology and intellectual property issues, competition and fairly traded imports, and "unfair" international trade practices." It is updated annually.
International Trade Law. 5th ed.
This book directs readers to relevant further reading and online resources throughout, offering students an accessible resource to this often challenging area of the law. It also offers a summary of the complexities of international sale transactions through analysis of case law, legislation, and international conventions and rules.
Internet and Online Law
This online treatise examines intellectual property concerns of the Internet, including trademark, copyright and internet patents. Contracting in the electronic environment, defamation, factual misstatements, privacy issues and obscenity are also discussed. Finally, regulation of eCommerce is also covered looking at both federal and state regulation
Internet Law in a Nutshell
Covers the history of the Internet through the rapidly evolving Web 3.0, competing theories of Internet governance, cyber jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments, choice and conflicts of law, cybertorts, online contracting and licensing, the protection of online intellectual property assets, the protection of online privacy, criminal liability for Internet activity, and European Community directives such as the E-Commerce Directive, Brussels Regulation, and Rome I Regulation.
Introduction to comparative law. 3rd ed
Remains the best overall introduction to the field, combining a clear presentation of legal systems with some of the theory and methodology behind the rationales for comparing institutions and concepts.
Introduction to Estate Planning in a Nutshell
This nutshell provides an introduction to the areas of wills, trusts, future interests, insurance, pensions, federal estate and gift taxation and fiduciary administration.
Introduction to Feminist Jurisprudence
This student text covers the major issues in feminist jurisprudence and analyzes the manner in which both traditional jurisprudence and law have remained a masculine subject. Schools of feminist jurisprudential thought are discussed, as well as key issues in feminist jurisprudence, such as women and medicine, women, violence & the legal system and pornography and prostitution.
Introduction to Feminist Legal Theory
This treatise surveys the full range of legal issues affecting women, from rape and domestic violence to work-place discrimination and taxation issues. Its historical approach traces the evolution of legal feminism from the 1970s to the present. The 2nd edition was published in 2003.
Introduction to International Environmental Law
This book offers a brief introduction to the topic often with just a few pages on various aspects. It would be good for a quick read on the topic.
Introduction to the International Human Rights Regime
This book was translated from German and strives to provide background on the history, theory, practice, legal foundations, and multidisciplinary aspects of human rights. Text boxes throughout contain summaries of treaties, complaint procedures, landmark cases and other helpful information. Some interesting chapters cover individual criminal responsibility and mechanisms to prevent human rights violations.
IRS Practice and Procedure
Treatise explaining and analyzing the procedures followed by the IRS to ensure tax compliance. Also covers administrative practice, including requests for letter rulings, examinations, and the appeals process.
Islands of Law : A Legal History of the British Isles
This singular treatise provides an invaluable corrective to standard Anglo-centric British legal histories by examining the insular yet interactive legal and constitutional relationships among the various nations of the British Isles. While focused primarily on England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660 to 1990, Islands of Law also includes an excellent summary introduction of the theme of insularity and interaction from ancient times through the Cromwellian Commonwealth period. Written in an accessible narrative style, this book is an excellent introductory transnational account of British legal history.
Justice Among Nations : A History of International Law
This comprehensive historical work describes how international law has been formulated, debated, contested, and put into practice from ancient times to the present.
Juvenile Justice Administration in a Nutshell
This nutshell explores the differences between the criminal justice system and the juvenile justice system. Topics covered include the delinquency and status offense jurisdiction of the juvenile court, case screening, pretrial detention of juveniles, why states try youths in criminal court and juveniles' procedural rights.
This treatise addresses the conflicting issues that surround juvenile affairs. Students and professionals alike will find guidance in this resource for dealing with juvenile issues.