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The Pain Brokers

How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America's Lawsuit Factory

by Elizabeth Chamblee Burch ...

“As gripping and important as Patrick Radden Keefe’s Empire of Pain and Gardiner Harris’ No More Tears, The Pain Brokers is a righteous bolt of reportage worthy of acclaim.” —Booklist, starred reviewSelling the Dream meets Empire of Pain in this shocking, never-told-before story of three women caught in a web of telemarketing scammers, shady doctors, and profit-hungry lawyers who turned fears ... Read more

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“As gripping and important as Patrick Radden Keefe’s Empire of Pain and Gardiner Harris’ No More Tears, The Pain Brokers is a righteous bolt of reportage worthy of acclaim.” —Booklist, starred reviewSelling the Dream meets Empire of Pain in this shocking, never-told-before story of three women caught in a web of telemarketing scammers, shady doctors, and profit-hungry lawyers who turned fears
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When Lawyers Screw Up

Improving Access to Justice for Legal Malpractice Victims

by Herbert Kritzer, Neil Vidmar ...

Unhappy clients bring thousands of legal malpractice claims every year, against mega law firms and solo practitioners, for simple errors or egregious misconduct, and for losses than can reach $100 million or more. This in an industry, legal services, generating nearly $300 billion a year in revenue and touching every facet of American society. Yet, scant if any scholarly attention has been paid to ... Read more

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Unhappy clients bring thousands of legal malpractice claims every year, against mega law firms and solo practitioners, for simple errors or egregious misconduct, and for losses than can reach $100 million or more. This in an industry, legal services, generating nearly $300 billion a year in revenue and touching every facet of American society. Yet, scant if any scholarly attention has been paid to
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Just Words: Lillian Hellman, Mary McCarthy, and the Failure of Public Conversation in America

by Alan Ackerman ...

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Seguridad alimentaria y Derecho de daños

by María Eugenia Rodríguez Martinez ...

Series series Derecho de daños
La obra aborda la responsabilidad civil por daños causados por alimentos inseguros desde la perspectiva del triple régimen normativo aplicable —administrativo, penal y civil—, buscando el equilibrio entre las normas de naturaleza pública (orientadas a la prevención y castigo) y privada (dirigidas al resarcimiento del daño al consumidor) que la regulan. ... Read more

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La obra aborda la responsabilidad civil por daños causados por alimentos inseguros desde la perspectiva del triple régimen normativo aplicable —administrativo, penal y civil—, buscando el equilibrio entre las normas de naturaleza pública (orientadas a la prevención y castigo) y privada (dirigidas al resarcimiento del daño al consumidor) que la regulan.
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Terror in the Cradle of Liberty

How Boston Became a Center for Islamic Extremism

by Ilya Feoktistov ...

In April of 2002, a mosque in Cambridge, MA run by the Islamic Society of Boston (ISB) posted an appeal on its website: “Chechen refugee family needs temporary place to live until they complete their permanent refugee status in the US. Husband has good business knowledge, auto-mechanic experience and construction.”Contrary to the Islamic Society of Boston’s claims, taken entirely at face value by ... Read more

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In April of 2002, a mosque in Cambridge, MA run by the Islamic Society of Boston (ISB) posted an appeal on its website: “Chechen refugee family needs temporary place to live until they complete their permanent refugee status in the US. Husband has good business knowledge, auto-mechanic experience and construction.”Contrary to the Islamic Society of Boston’s claims, taken entirely at face value by
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Modern Tort Law

by V.H. Harpwood ...

Modern Tort Law is a comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date introduction to the law of torts. Now in its seventh edition, Vivienne Harpwood’s popular, student-friendly text explains the principles of all aspects of tort law in a lively and thought-provoking manner. The broad coverage of modern tort law makes this an ideal textbook for any undergraduate tort law course.Students are encouraged to ... Read more

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Modern Tort Law is a comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date introduction to the law of torts. Now in its seventh edition, Vivienne Harpwood’s popular, student-friendly text explains the principles of all aspects of tort law in a lively and thought-provoking manner. The broad coverage of modern tort law makes this an ideal textbook for any undergraduate tort law course.Students are encouraged to
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Federal Tort Claims Act: Volume 1: Volume 1

Contemporary Decisions

by LandMark Publications ...

Series series Litigator Series
THIS CASEBOOK contains a selection of U. S. Court of Appeals decisions that analyze, interpret and apply provisions of the Federal Tort Claims Act. Volume 1 of the casebook covers the District of Columbia Circuit and the First through the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.As a general rule, the United States is immune from claims for money damages in civil suits. See Larson v. Domestic & Foreign ... Read more

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THIS CASEBOOK contains a selection of U. S. Court of Appeals decisions that analyze, interpret and apply provisions of the Federal Tort Claims Act. Volume 1 of the casebook covers the District of Columbia Circuit and the First through the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.As a general rule, the United States is immune from claims for money damages in civil suits. See Larson v. Domestic & Foreign
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Tort Law in Hong Kong

by Fozia Nazir Lone ...

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book provides ready access to how the legal dimension of prevention against harm and loss allocation is treated in Hong Kong. This traditional branch of law not only tackles questions which concern every lawyer, whatever his legal expertise, but also concerns each person's most fundamental rights on a worldwide scale. ... Read more

$84.99 USD

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book provides ready access to how the legal dimension of prevention against harm and loss allocation is treated in Hong Kong. This traditional branch of law not only tackles questions which concern every lawyer, whatever his legal expertise, but also concerns each person's most fundamental rights on a worldwide scale.
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Torts, Law Essentials

Governing Law for Law School and Bar Exam Prep

by Sterling Test Prep, Frank Addivinola ...

Series series Law Essentials
Thousands of students use our study aids to prepare for law school exams and pass the bar!Passing the bar is essential for admission to practice law and launching your legal career.This preparation guide describes the principles of substantive law governing the correct answers to exam questions. It was developed by legal professionals and law instructors who possess extensive credentials and have ... Read more

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Thousands of students use our study aids to prepare for law school exams and pass the bar!Passing the bar is essential for admission to practice law and launching your legal career.This preparation guide describes the principles of substantive law governing the correct answers to exam questions. It was developed by legal professionals and law instructors who possess extensive credentials and have
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A Guide to the Federal Torts Claims Act, Second Edition

by Paul Figley ...

The guide addresses the FTCA’s waiver of sovereign immunity, its purpose, scope, exclusions, exceptions, and the procedures for presenting administrative tort claims5 and fi ling suit. It discusses the protections the FTCA may provide to federal employees sued in tort. It explains the FTCA’s rules for damages and for financial matters, including attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest. Finally, it ... Read more

$38.87 USD

The guide addresses the FTCA’s waiver of sovereign immunity, its purpose, scope, exclusions, exceptions, and the procedures for presenting administrative tort claims5 and fi ling suit. It discusses the protections the FTCA may provide to federal employees sued in tort. It explains the FTCA’s rules for damages and for financial matters, including attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest. Finally, it
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O Direito Penal Passo a Passo - Volume I

by M. Miguez Garcia ...

Esta nova edic?o manteve-se concentrada nas ambic?es, experiencias e problemas sentidos pelos candidatos na sua preparac?o a concursos, provas e exames sobre as consequencias penais dos crimes contra as pessoas (dos actos puniveis contra a vida aos crimes sexuais). Sem abandonar a redac?o clara e uma forma de expor compreensivel, procurou- se concretizar onde se encontram os problemas, facilitando ... Read more

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Esta nova edic?o manteve-se concentrada nas ambic?es, experiencias e problemas sentidos pelos candidatos na sua preparac?o a concursos, provas e exames sobre as consequencias penais dos crimes contra as pessoas (dos actos puniveis contra a vida aos crimes sexuais). Sem abandonar a redac?o clara e uma forma de expor compreensivel, procurou- se concretizar onde se encontram os problemas, facilitando
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Truck Accident Litigation, Fourth Edition

Edited by Ashley Nicole Baker, DJ Young, III ...

Truck Accident Litigation, Fourth Edition is the much anticipated and long-awaited update to the very successful third edition. No matter whether you are representing a plaintiff or a defendant, it provides helpful and relevant background information on commercial driver licensing, drug testing, vehicle inspections, vehicle maintenance, hazardous materials transportation, and overweight vehicles. ... Read more

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Truck Accident Litigation, Fourth Edition is the much anticipated and long-awaited update to the very successful third edition. No matter whether you are representing a plaintiff or a defendant, it provides helpful and relevant background information on commercial driver licensing, drug testing, vehicle inspections, vehicle maintenance, hazardous materials transportation, and overweight vehicles.
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Damages and Compensation Culture

Comparative Perspectives

Edited by Eoin Quill, Raymond J Friel ...

The focus of the essays in this book is on the relationship between compensation culture, social values and tort damages for personal injuries. A central concern of the public and political perception of personal injuries claims is the high cost of tort claims to society, reflected in insurance premiums, often accompanied by an assumption that tort law and practice is flawed and improperly raising ... Read more

$43.73 USD

The focus of the essays in this book is on the relationship between compensation culture, social values and tort damages for personal injuries. A central concern of the public and political perception of personal injuries claims is the high cost of tort claims to society, reflected in insurance premiums, often accompanied by an assumption that tort law and practice is flawed and improperly raising
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Defences in Tort

Edited by Frederick Wilmot-Smith, Dr Andrew Dyson, Dr James Goudkamp ...

Series series Hart Studies in Private Law: Essays on Defences
This book is the first in a series of essay collections on defences in private law. It addresses defences to liability arising in tort. The essays range from those adopting a primarily doctrinal approach to others that examine the law from a more theoretical or historical perspective. Some essays focus on individual defences, while some are concerned with the links between defences, or with how ... Read more

$49.58 USD

This book is the first in a series of essay collections on defences in private law. It addresses defences to liability arising in tort. The essays range from those adopting a primarily doctrinal approach to others that examine the law from a more theoretical or historical perspective. Some essays focus on individual defences, while some are concerned with the links between defences, or with how
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Harvard Law Review: Volume 125, Number 7 - May 2012

by Harvard Law Review ...

The Harvard Law Review is offered in a digital edition for ereaders, featuring active Contents, linked notes and cross-references, legible tables, and proper ebook formatting. Featured articles and essays in this issue no. 7 May 2012 are from recognized scholars in law and legal theory, including a Symposium on private law. The issue also includes the article "Regulation for the Sake of Appearance ... Read more

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The Harvard Law Review is offered in a digital edition for ereaders, featuring active Contents, linked notes and cross-references, legible tables, and proper ebook formatting. Featured articles and essays in this issue no. 7 May 2012 are from recognized scholars in law and legal theory, including a Symposium on private law. The issue also includes the article "Regulation for the Sake of Appearance
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Data and Private Law

Edited by Dr Damian Clifford, Kwan Ho Lau, Jeannie Marie Paterson ...

Series series Hart Studies in Private Law
This collection examines one of the fastest growing fields of regulation: data rights.The book moves debates about data beyond data and privacy protecting statutes. In doing so, it asks what private law may have to say about these issues and explores how private law may influence the interpretation and the form of legislation dealing with data.Over five parts it: sets out an overview of the themes ... Read more

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This collection examines one of the fastest growing fields of regulation: data rights.The book moves debates about data beyond data and privacy protecting statutes. In doing so, it asks what private law may have to say about these issues and explores how private law may influence the interpretation and the form of legislation dealing with data.Over five parts it: sets out an overview of the themes
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Justice in Private Law

by Professor Peter Jaffey ...

Series series Hart Studies in Private Law
This book discusses the dominant corrective justice and distributive justice approaches to private law and identifies their strengths and weaknesses. It goes on to propose a general approach to private law, including contract, tort and private property, and explains how it can provide solutions to some longstanding problems.Two general ideas inform this approach: the 'standpoint limitation' and ... Read more

$42.29 USD

This book discusses the dominant corrective justice and distributive justice approaches to private law and identifies their strengths and weaknesses. It goes on to propose a general approach to private law, including contract, tort and private property, and explains how it can provide solutions to some longstanding problems.Two general ideas inform this approach: the 'standpoint limitation' and
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Landmark Cases in the Law of Tort

Edited by Paul Mitchell, Professor Charles Mitchell ...

Series series Landmark Cases
Landmark Cases in the Law of Tort contains thirteen original essays on leading tort cases, ranging from the early nineteenth century to the present day. It is the third volume in a series of collected essays on landmark cases (the previous two volumes having dealt with restitution and contract). The cases examined raise a broad range of important issues across the law of tort, including such ... Read more

$54.71 USD

Landmark Cases in the Law of Tort contains thirteen original essays on leading tort cases, ranging from the early nineteenth century to the present day. It is the third volume in a series of collected essays on landmark cases (the previous two volumes having dealt with restitution and contract). The cases examined raise a broad range of important issues across the law of tort, including such
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New Jersey Trial Evidence and Procedure 2024

by Andrew J. Kyreakakis ...

New Jersey Trial Evidence and Procedure provides a practical and comprehensive presentation of trial evidence and procedure. This book encompasses the rules and law governing the trial of cases which are found in the evidence rules, court rules, court decisions, and Model Civil Jury Charges. This volume also provides important practice points and insights as to how this body of evidence law plays ... Read more

$191.87 USD

New Jersey Trial Evidence and Procedure provides a practical and comprehensive presentation of trial evidence and procedure. This book encompasses the rules and law governing the trial of cases which are found in the evidence rules, court rules, court decisions, and Model Civil Jury Charges. This volume also provides important practice points and insights as to how this body of evidence law plays
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Encyclopedia of New York Causes of Action 2024: Elements & Defenses

by Ernest Edward Badway ...

The Encyclopedia of New York Causes of Action: Elements and Defenses is a single volume annual paperback. It is a quick starting point for virtually any civil case containing New York civil actions, legal principles and defenses. The book compiles, outlines, and indexes theories of recovery under New York law. There is nothing like it available to NY practitioners.New with the 2020 edition is ... Read more

$191.15 USD

The Encyclopedia of New York Causes of Action: Elements and Defenses is a single volume annual paperback. It is a quick starting point for virtually any civil case containing New York civil actions, legal principles and defenses. The book compiles, outlines, and indexes theories of recovery under New York law. There is nothing like it available to NY practitioners.New with the 2020 edition is
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Encyclopedia of New Jersey Causes of Action 2024

by John J. Bannan ...

Encyclopedia of New Jersey Causes of Action is a quick desk reference to unfamiliar subjects and a starting point for analysis of any new matter. There is nothing like it presently available to New Jersey practitioners.For more than two decades, New Jersey attorneys have consulted the Encyclopedia of New Jersey Causes of Action to evaluate all possible theories of recovery for fact patterns their ... Read more

$225.53 USD

Encyclopedia of New Jersey Causes of Action is a quick desk reference to unfamiliar subjects and a starting point for analysis of any new matter. There is nothing like it presently available to New Jersey practitioners.For more than two decades, New Jersey attorneys have consulted the Encyclopedia of New Jersey Causes of Action to evaluate all possible theories of recovery for fact patterns their
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Proof of Causation in Tort Law

by Sandy Steel ...

Series Book 120 - Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law
Causation is a foundational concept in tort law: in claims for compensation, a claimant must demonstrate that the defendant was a cause of the injury suffered in order for compensation to be awarded. Proof of Causation in Tort Law provides a critical, comparative and theoretical analysis of the general proof rules of causation underlying the tort laws of England, Germany and France, as well as the ... Read more

$42.83 USD

Causation is a foundational concept in tort law: in claims for compensation, a claimant must demonstrate that the defendant was a cause of the injury suffered in order for compensation to be awarded. Proof of Causation in Tort Law provides a critical, comparative and theoretical analysis of the general proof rules of causation underlying the tort laws of England, Germany and France, as well as the
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Injury and Injustice

The Cultural Politics of Harm and Redress

Edited by Anne Bloom, David M. Engel, Michael McCann ...

Series series Cambridge Studies in Law and Society
This book addresses some of the most difficult and important debates over injury and law now taking place in societies around the world. The essays tackle the inescapable experience of injury and its implications for social inequality in different cultural settings. Topics include the tension between physical and reputational injuries, the construction of human injuries versus injuries to non ... Read more

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This book addresses some of the most difficult and important debates over injury and law now taking place in societies around the world. The essays tackle the inescapable experience of injury and its implications for social inequality in different cultural settings. Topics include the tension between physical and reputational injuries, the construction of human injuries versus injuries to non
... Read more
The Common Law Inside the Female Body

by Anita Bernstein ...

In The Common Law Inside the Female Body, Anita Bernstein explains why lawyers seeking gender progress from primary legal materials should start with the common law. Despite its reputation for supporting conservatism and inequality, today's common law shares important commitments with feminism, namely in precepts and doctrines that strengthen the freedom of individuals and from there the struggle ... Read more

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In The Common Law Inside the Female Body, Anita Bernstein explains why lawyers seeking gender progress from primary legal materials should start with the common law. Despite its reputation for supporting conservatism and inequality, today's common law shares important commitments with feminism, namely in precepts and doctrines that strengthen the freedom of individuals and from there the struggle
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