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Comparative law

Comparative Law: Global Legal Traditions explores four legal traditions from around the world, both Western (German civil law and English com- mon law) and non-Western (Chinese law and Islamic law). The book opens by focusing on European-based civil law, represented by German law, before moving on to the common law legal tradition seen in English law. Some comparative law casebooks and study guides stop with Western law but Global Legal Traditions continues by turning to the study of a secular non-European legal tradition by examining Chinese law, or more specifically the law of the People's Republic of China. The book's final section covers the non-state, religion-based legal tradition found in Islamic law, both in its pre-state form and how Islamic law manifests itself within the confines of sovereign state powers. Each part contains seven chapters intended to enable students to draw comparisons and make distinctions between the legal traditions under review. Each part includes five chapters covering common topics: history and development of the legal tradition; political process; judicial process; legal actors and legal education; and civil law. The remaining two chapters for each part focus on a legal subject most relevant to that legal tradition.

Securities law

Canadian securities law consists of an enduring core of fundamental principles that are refined, and sometimes shrouded, by a complex and constantly evolving body of technical details. This third edition, written by Christopher Nicholls- one of Canada's foremost corporate and securities law experts-provides a solid grounding in the core securities law principles and helps the reader navigate the complex labyrinth of modern securities regulation. Securities Law surveys the essential building blocks of securities regulation: basic definitions, the public and exempt markets for securities, insider trading, continuous disclosure, enforcement, regulation of dealers and other securities industry professionals, and take-over and issuer bids. Discussion of these subjects is interwoven with thoughtful consideration of larger public policy issues. This book also explores the history of securities regulation and several recent topics, including, among others, the stalled initiatives aimed at trying to create a national cooperative capital market regulatory system in Canada; developments affecting dealers, including the recent consolidation of Canada's two national securities industry self-regulatory organizations; the impact of the 2021 Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Report; the changes introduced in Ontario by the Securities Commission Act, 2021; and the ongoing challenges posed by increasing shareholder activism and technological advances, including the regulatory challenges posed by cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.

The art of Mediation

This book is dedicated to Evan Ferber and the late Bruce Bergquist, the visionary founders of the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County in Olympia, Washington. Their unwavering commitment to the core values of mutual respect, courageous engagement, and civility laid the foundation for those who strive to bring understanding and peace to individuals in conflict through mediation. Evan and Bruce brought these values to the Dispute Resolution Center, leaving behind a legacy of peace building for the multitude of mediators and clients who choose mediation over litigation to achieve understanding and resolution.

Geoplitics & Democracy

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The 22 immutable laws of marketing

THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF MARKETING. Copyright© 1993 by Al Ries and Jack Trout. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. For information, address HarperCollins Publishers, 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.

L'etat de droit

Forgée à la fin du xix siècle dans la doctrine juridique allemande puis transposée en France pour répondre à l'exigence de fondation du droit public, la théorie de l'État de droit a connu au xx siècle de sensibles inflexions: le défi totalitaire a conduit au dépasse- ment de la conception purement formelle, reposant sur l'idée de hiérarchie des normes, au profit d'une conception substantielle privilégiant la garantie de la sécurité juridique et des libertés fondamentales. Si l'État de droit a été à partir des années quatre-vingt promu au rang de standard international, auquel tout État est tenu de se conformer, l'édifice est resté fra- gile. Le reflux du modèle politique libéral à partir des années 2000 a contribué à mieux marquer les limites d'une vision qui avait été trop vite parée des attributs de l'universalité. Dans les pays libéraux eux-mêmes, la croyance dans les vertus de l'État de droit a ten- du à s'effriter au cours des dernières années, sous la pression de menaces nouvelles.

Governance

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Introduction to Sociology 3

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Law and philosophy. Selected Papers in Legal Theory

Law and Artificial intelligence

This book provides an in-depth overview of what is currently happening in the field of Law and Artificial Intelligence (AI). From deep fakes and disinformation to killer robots, surgical robots, and Al lawmaking, the many and varied contributors to this volume discuss how Al could and should be regulated in the areas of public law, including constitutional law, human rights law, criminal law, and tax law, as well as areas of private law, including liability law, competition law, and consumer law. Aimed at an audience without a background in technology, this book covers how Al changes these areas of law as well as legal practice itself. This scholarship should prove of value to academics in several disciplines (e.g., law, ethics, sociology, politics, and public administration) and those who may find themselves confronted with Al in the course of their work, particularly people working within the legal domain (e.g., lawyers, judges, law enforcement officers, public prosecutors, lawmakers, and policy advisors). Bart Custers is Professor of Law and Data Science at eLaw - Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Eduard Fosch-Villaronga is Assistant Professor at eLaw - Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University in the Netherlands.

Criminal avidence and procedure and introduction

Whether a student of Scots Law coming to criminal evidence and procedure as part of your LLB law degree or as part of your Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, or a practitioner needing a quick reference guide, this textbook covers all of the essentials. Sheriff Alastair Brown draws on his extensive experience in practice to present a clear and up-to-date overview of the subject, taking into account updates relating to the law of arrest, the treatment of vulnerable witnesses, the sentencing powers (including non-harassment orders) and the First Diet procedure. Key Features Centred around the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, as amended Covers procedure in the general order in which steps occur in prosecutions Deals with solemn and summary procedure together as far as possible Addresses matters of evidence as they become relevant to the topics being dealt with.

Chip war

One of the most important books I've read in years-engrossing, beau- tifully written. Miller shows that, for all its manifest flaws and failures, the American capitalist system has repeatedly outperformed other systems and in the process has done much to bolster the security of democracy." -Robert Kagan, senior fellow, The Brookings Institution, columnist for The Washington Post, and author of The Jungle Grows Back: America and Our Imperiled World "If you care about technology, or America's future prosperity, or its continuing security, this is a book you have to read." -Lawrence H. Summers, 71st U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and Charles W. Eliot University Professor at Harvard University "Outstanding. Miller's history of the chip covers all angles: technolog- The go-to reference on one ical, financial, and especially political. of the most important industries today." -Dan Wang, technology analyst at Gavekal Dragonomics "The battle for supremacy in semiconductors is one of the most impor- tant stories in geopolitics, national security, and economic prosperity. But it's also been one of the least well understood. Thankfully, we now have Chip War to give us a clear view and sharp read on this essential subject."

Handbook of public administration

Public administration as a field of study finds itself in the middle of a fluid environment. The very reach and complexity of public administration has been easy to take for granted, easy to attack, and difficult to explain, particularly in the soundbite and Twitter-snipe media environment. Not only has the context for the discipline changed, but the institutions of public administration have adapted and innovated to deliver services to the public and serve those in power while becoming increasingly complex themselves. Has public administration evolved? And what new lines of research are critical for effective policy and delivery of programs and public services while preserving foundational principles such as the rule of law and expert institutions? This Handbook of Public Administration sheds light for new researchers, doctoral students, scholars, and practitioners interested in probing modern public administration's role in solving major challenges facing nations and the world. This fourth edition recognizes that the scholarship of public administration must reflect the diverse influence of an international orientation, embracing public administration issues and practices in govemance systems around the world, and illustrating just how practice can vary across jurisdictions Every section identifies foundational principles and issues, shows variation in practice across selected jurisdictions, and identifies promising avenues for research. Each chapter revisits enduring themes and tensions, showing how they persist, along with new challenges and opportunities presented by digital technology and contemporary political realities. The Handbook of Public Administration, Fourth Edition provides a compelling introduction to and depiction of the contemporary realities of public administration, and it will inspire new avenues of inquiry for the next generation of public administration researchers.

The birth of digital human rights

This book considers contested responsibilities between the public and private sectors over the use of online data, detailing exactly how digital human rights evolved in specific European states and gradually became a part of the European Union framework of legal protections. The author uniquely examines why and how European lawmakers linked digital data protection to fundamental human rights, something heretofore not explained in other works on general data governance and data privacy. In particular, this work examines the utilization of national and European Union institutional arrangements as a location for activism by legal and academic consultants and by first-mover states who legislated digital human rights beginning in the 1970s. By tracing the way that EU Member States and non-state actors utilized the structure of EU bodies to create the new norm of digital human rights, readers will learn about the process of expanding the scope of human rights protections within multipledimensions of European political space. The project will be informative to scholar, student, and layperson, as it examines a new and evolving area of technology governance-the human rights of digital data use by the public and private sectors.

Information & Internet law - global practice

The world relles upon the Internet connecting distant participants freely exchanging information. Bringing some certainty to this dynamic environment are the legal foundations, presented through guidance, standards, statutes, regulations, directives, and cases from the last 15 years in the United States and Europe. The areas of information law addressed are privacy, information security, and data protection law, unlawful data disclosures through cybercrime and data breach, and lawful data disclosures related to messaging and surveillance. The areas of Internet law covered are access, jurisdiction, speech, Intermediary liability. intellectual property, e-commerce through electronic and website agreements, and online consumer protections, including for adtech. This book, used at law schools globally, serves as volume 1 of a two-volume set. New lawyers, lawyers new to Information and Internet law, lawyers updating their knowledge on the latest statutes and cases, and lawyers desiring a U.S. EU comparative legal perspective are among the audiences for this single resource on Information and Internet law. The author has written numerous books on privacy and technology law and on legal history. Having lived and worked across the globe and industries, he brings a unique perspective to explain a complex topic. This book is the result of those many years of experience and Insight.

Criminal law: MBE

A"Criminal Law: MBE" is an essential resource for law students preparing for the bar exam. It offers 500 rigorous multiple-choice questions, each paired with detailed explanations to reinforce legal concepts and strategy. With sections dedicated to specific areas of criminal law, this guide provides targeted practice to build confidence and mastery. A vital tool for aspiring attorneys, it sets the foundation for exam and professional success. This volume is more than a mere compendium of questions; it is a conduit to legal proficiency. Embrace the challenge presented by "Criminal Law: MBE" and elevate your understanding to meet the highest standards of the legal field. Your journey to bar exam readiness and legal excellence begins here.

The international law of biotechnology

In this thoroughly updated second edition, Matthias Herdegen provides a comprehensive and contemporary assessment of the regulation of biotechnology processes and products from an international and comparative perspective, complete with analysis of intricate legal and ethical debates. Considering recent advances in biotechnology, this new edition explores how regulatory approaches to controversial issues such as stem cell research, cloning and gene therapy differ across jurisdictions due to conflicting values and risk perceptions. Reflecting on current developments, the book explores the interaction between biotechnology and different fields of law, including: human rights, intellectual property, trade law and environmental law. In doing so, Herdegen investigates complex concerns such as balancing commercial interests with socio-cultural considerations and ensuring respect for human dignity in the pursuit of biomedical research. Furthermore, this new edition includes examination of recent developments in areas such as genome editing, biomedicine, COVID-19 vaccines, and patents on essentially biological products, with an entirely revised section on biobanks. Providing a concise and accessible guide to a complex field of international law, this book will be of great value to those researching the law and regulation of biotechnology, biomedicine and biodiversity both within the EU and at an international level. Practicing lawyers will also benefit from a diverse array of sources from a range of legal systems.

The model law approach to international commercial arbitration

Taking the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration as its basis, this concise and accessible book presents a cutting-edge account of the international arbitral process. Applying a chronological approach, the book will enable readers to gain an understanding of the arbitral process from start to finish. Chapters explore key topics including the general structure of international commercial arbitration, the Model Law, arbitration agreements, the arbitral tribunal, the conduct of arbitral proceedings, and challenges to and enforcement of arbitral awards. The book highlights key underlying principles in international arbitration such as party autonomy, the finality of awards and the need to limit court intervention. It also examines the harmonising aim of the Model Law, demonstrating how it acts as a blueprint for legislation on international commercial arbitration, and ties in relevant case law to give a holistic picture of international commercial arbitration in action. This book will prove indispensable to academics and students of international commercial law, arbitration and dispute resolution, who are seeking clarity on the legal framework governing the arbitral process. Legal practitioners will similarly benefit from this clear and concise guide to the application of the Model Law.

The law of treaties

Presenting up-to-date case law and a freshly updated bibliography, this second edition of The Law of Treaties is a valuable addition to contemporary international law scholarship. It offers much-needed clarity on complicated cases and questions whilst maintaining a highly readable style. This timely second edition offers both theoretical and practical insights into the modern law of treaties. Chapters include new additions based on recent legal developments, such as updated information on the invalidity of treaties, and provides precise legal analyses through the integration of modern treaty practice. The Law of Treaties will be highly beneficial for students and academics of international law, politics and international relations looking to expand their knowledge of international affairs. It will also be a valuable read for practitioners wishing to remain informed about new treaties law.

Burden of proof

SOME PEOPLE WOULD KILL FOR A FRESH START. Seattle attorney Daniel Raine is going through some tough life changes; he's getting divorced, and his law partner is leaving him to become a judge. If Raine can't find a way to stay afloat, he'll be practicing law out of his car. Then, the perfect opportunity - a rich socialite called Abigail Willoughby arrives at his door, wanting to divorce her even richer husband. Raine is thrilled to take the case but gets more than he bargained for when he is forced into an unlikely alliance with high-powered realtor Rebecca Sommers who has her own motives for wanting to get close to his rich client. What seems like a straightforward case quickly turns to chaos when Abigail threatens her husband Jeremy in front of dozens of witnesses. That same night, Jeremy is discovered murdered in their home. All the evidence points to Abigail as the murderer. But she swears she is innocent and Raine believes her. Together with Sommers, he races to find out who really killed Jeremy and to save his client from serving a lifetime behind bars for a crime she didn't commit.