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A Death in the Islands

The Unwritten Law and the Last Trial of Clarence Darrow

by Mike Farris ...

Lies, murder, and a legendary courtroom battle threaten to tear apart the Territory of Hawaii.In September of 1931, Thalia Massie, a young naval lieutenant’s wife, claims to have been raped by five Hawaiian men in Honolulu. Following a hung jury in the rape trial, Thalia’s mother, socialite Grace Fortescue, and husband, along with two sailors, kidnap one of the accused in an attempt to coerce a ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Lies, murder, and a legendary courtroom battle threaten to tear apart the Territory of Hawaii.In September of 1931, Thalia Massie, a young naval lieutenant’s wife, claims to have been raped by five Hawaiian men in Honolulu. Following a hung jury in the rape trial, Thalia’s mother, socialite Grace Fortescue, and husband, along with two sailors, kidnap one of the accused in an attempt to coerce a
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Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense

The Courtroom Battle to Save His Legacy

by David Fisher, Dan Abrams ...

Look for Dan Abrams and David Fisher’s new book, Kennedy’s Avenger: Assassination, Conspiracy, and the Forgotten Trial of Jack Ruby.THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER2020 Audie Finalist—History/BiographyA Mental Floss Book to Read in Summer 2019**“Gripping.… Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense is a must-read.” —NPRA President on Trial. A Reputation at St... ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Look for Dan Abrams and David Fisher’s new book, Kennedy’s Avenger: Assassination, Conspiracy, and the Forgotten Trial of Jack Ruby.THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER2020 Audie Finalist—History/BiographyA Mental Floss Book to Read in Summer 2019**“Gripping.… Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense is a must-read.” —NPRA President on Trial. A Reputation at St...
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Kennedy's Avenger

Assassination, Conspiracy, and the Forgotten Trial of Jack Ruby

by Dan Abrams, David Fisher ...

**NOW A NATIONAL BESTSELLERNew York Times** bestselling authors Dan Abrams and David Fisher bring to life the incredible story of one of America’s most publicized—and most surprising—criminal trials in history.No crime in history had more eyewitnesses. On November 24, 1963, two days after the killing of President Kennedy, a troubled nightclub owner named Jack Ruby quietly slipped into the Dallas ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**NOW A NATIONAL BESTSELLERNew York Times** bestselling authors Dan Abrams and David Fisher bring to life the incredible story of one of America’s most publicized—and most surprising—criminal trials in history.No crime in history had more eyewitnesses. On November 24, 1963, two days after the killing of President Kennedy, a troubled nightclub owner named Jack Ruby quietly slipped into the Dallas
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United States Tax Court: A Historical Analysis

A Historical Analysis

by Harold Dubroff, Brant J. Hellwig ...

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRODUCT-OVERSTOCK SALE -Significantly reduced list priceThe United States Tax Court has played a key role in the development of Federal tax law since its founding as the Board of Tax Appeals in 1924.The United States Tax Court-An Historical Analysis (Second Edition) is a 13-part scholarly work which provides insight into the forces which created and shaped the ... Read more

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NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRODUCT-OVERSTOCK SALE -Significantly reduced list priceThe United States Tax Court has played a key role in the development of Federal tax law since its founding as the Board of Tax Appeals in 1924.The United States Tax Court-An Historical Analysis (Second Edition) is a 13-part scholarly work which provides insight into the forces which created and shaped the
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Three Strikes and You’re Out!

The Chronicle of America’s Toughest Anti-Crime Law

by Mike Reynolds, Bill Jones, Dan Evans ...

This is the story of the toughest sentencing law in America as chronicled by those who were intimately involved in the fight to see it enacted, and who believe in it passionately. It is the story of one family’s heartbreak, of behind-the-scenes political maneuvering by consistently soft-on-crime, liberal politicians in an effort to eviscerate the law, and it’s the story of the ultimate ... Read more

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This is the story of the toughest sentencing law in America as chronicled by those who were intimately involved in the fight to see it enacted, and who believe in it passionately. It is the story of one family’s heartbreak, of behind-the-scenes political maneuvering by consistently soft-on-crime, liberal politicians in an effort to eviscerate the law, and it’s the story of the ultimate
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The Moral Compass of the American Lawyer

Truth, Justice, Power, and Greed

by Richard A. Zitrin, Carol M. Langford ...

These are perilous times for Americans who need access to the legal system. Too many lawyers blatantly abuse power and trust, engage in reckless ethical misconduct, grossly unjust billing practices, and dishonesty disguised as client protection. All this has undermined the credibility of lawyers and the authority of the legal system. In the court of public opinion, many lawyers these days are ... Read more

$4.99 USD

These are perilous times for Americans who need access to the legal system. Too many lawyers blatantly abuse power and trust, engage in reckless ethical misconduct, grossly unjust billing practices, and dishonesty disguised as client protection. All this has undermined the credibility of lawyers and the authority of the legal system. In the court of public opinion, many lawyers these days are
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The Expert Expert

The Path to Prosperity and Prominence as an Expert Witness

by Douglas L. Field ...

Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an ... Read more

$7.82 USD

Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an
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The Art of Cross-Examination

Enriched edition. With the Cross-Examinations of Important Witnesses in Some Celebrated Cases

by Francis L. Wellman, Kara Brackley ...

In "The Art of Cross-Examination," Francis L. Wellman presents a meticulous and insightful exploration of one of the most pivotal skills in the legal profession. This seminal work delves into the strategies and psychological nuances of effective cross-examination, illustrated through historical case studies and practical anecdotes. Wellman's elegant prose blends theoretical concepts with practical ... Read more

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In "The Art of Cross-Examination," Francis L. Wellman presents a meticulous and insightful exploration of one of the most pivotal skills in the legal profession. This seminal work delves into the strategies and psychological nuances of effective cross-examination, illustrated through historical case studies and practical anecdotes. Wellman's elegant prose blends theoretical concepts with practical
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Reversal of Fortune

Inside the Von Bulow Case

by Alan Dershowitz ...

Defense attorney and Harvard law professor provides an insider's account of the trial, appeal, subsequent retrial, and acquittal in the murder case of Claus von Bulow, profiling the people involved.NOTE: This edition does not include photographs. ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Defense attorney and Harvard law professor provides an insider's account of the trial, appeal, subsequent retrial, and acquittal in the murder case of Claus von Bulow, profiling the people involved.NOTE: This edition does not include photographs.
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How to Hire a Winning Lawyer

Winning at Law, #1

by John Ellsworth ...

Series Book 1 - Winning at Law
Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be daunting, but the key to success lies in the hands of the advocate you choose. "How to Hire a Winning Lawyer," by John Ellsworth, demystifies the process of selecting a legal champion capable of securing the triumph and self-satisfaction you deserve.John Ellsworth, a seasoned attorney with an impressive fifty-year tenure in the courtroom, ... Read more

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Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be daunting, but the key to success lies in the hands of the advocate you choose. "How to Hire a Winning Lawyer," by John Ellsworth, demystifies the process of selecting a legal champion capable of securing the triumph and self-satisfaction you deserve.John Ellsworth, a seasoned attorney with an impressive fifty-year tenure in the courtroom,
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The Law With Jonah Sanders: Prosecutorial Misconduct

The Law With Jonah Sanders, #2

by Jonah Sanders ...

Series Book 2 - The Law With Jonah Sanders
The Law With Jonah Sanders: Prosecutorial Misconduct provides a comprehensive exploration of one of the most pressing issues in the criminal justice system today—prosecutorial misconduct. Written by Jonah Sanders, a seasoned legal professional and advocate for justice reform, this book delves into the various forms of misconduct that undermine the integrity of the legal process, including the ... Read more

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The Law With Jonah Sanders: Prosecutorial Misconduct provides a comprehensive exploration of one of the most pressing issues in the criminal justice system today—prosecutorial misconduct. Written by Jonah Sanders, a seasoned legal professional and advocate for justice reform, this book delves into the various forms of misconduct that undermine the integrity of the legal process, including the
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Code général de la fonction publique

Partie législative - Livre I : Droits, obligations et protections (droit français)

by Various ...

Découvrez le Code général de la fonction publique, Partie législative - Livre Ier : DROITS, OBLIGATIONS ET PROTECTIONS, un ouvrage incontournable pour les professionnels du droit. Ce recueil exhaustif vous plonge au cœur des dispositions réglementaires et des textes officiels qui régissent la fonction publique. Conçu pour être un outil de référence, il met en lumière les droits fondamentaux des ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Découvrez le Code général de la fonction publique, Partie législative - Livre Ier : DROITS, OBLIGATIONS ET PROTECTIONS, un ouvrage incontournable pour les professionnels du droit. Ce recueil exhaustif vous plonge au cœur des dispositions réglementaires et des textes officiels qui régissent la fonction publique. Conçu pour être un outil de référence, il met en lumière les droits fondamentaux des
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Il realismo giuridico americano e le sue interpretazioni in Italia

by Luca Chiellino ...

Nato nei primi decenni del 1900 ed espressione delle mutevoli esigenze del sistema giuridico statunitense, in un periodo caratterizzato da rapide trasformazioni sociali, politiche ed economiche, dopo aver raggiunto il massimo sviluppo attorno alla metà del secolo scorso, il giusrealismo americano ha subito successivamente un lento ed incessante declino, legato ad un progressivo esaurirsi dei suoi ... Read more

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Nato nei primi decenni del 1900 ed espressione delle mutevoli esigenze del sistema giuridico statunitense, in un periodo caratterizzato da rapide trasformazioni sociali, politiche ed economiche, dopo aver raggiunto il massimo sviluppo attorno alla metà del secolo scorso, il giusrealismo americano ha subito successivamente un lento ed incessante declino, legato ad un progressivo esaurirsi dei suoi
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The Art of Cross Examination

by Francis Wellman ...

The ABA Classics Series, authoritative, affordable, and beautifully designed editions of the world's greatest law books are perfect for any law library or office, or as a gift for anyone involved or interested in the law. Each book has a distinctive cover design stamped into an elegant leather-look cover and features thread-sewn pages for strength and durability. In addition, these editions ... Read more

$25.91 USD

The ABA Classics Series, authoritative, affordable, and beautifully designed editions of the world's greatest law books are perfect for any law library or office, or as a gift for anyone involved or interested in the law. Each book has a distinctive cover design stamped into an elegant leather-look cover and features thread-sewn pages for strength and durability. In addition, these editions
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The Online Courtroom

Leveraging Remote Technology in Litigation

Edited by Richard Gabriel, Kenneth Broda-Bahm ...

Table of Contents:Why Take Litigation Online? Disruption and InnovationViews from the BenchViews from Counsel TableViews from the Witness BoxViews from the Jury BoxMeeting the Technical Challenges of Online LitigationAddressing the Legal Permissibility of Online LitigationPreserving the Representativeness of Jury Pools in Online TrialsOnline Client and Witness MeetingsTa... ... Read more

$97.19 USD

Table of Contents:Why Take Litigation Online? Disruption and InnovationViews from the BenchViews from Counsel TableViews from the Witness BoxViews from the Jury BoxMeeting the Technical Challenges of Online LitigationAddressing the Legal Permissibility of Online LitigationPreserving the Representativeness of Jury Pools in Online TrialsOnline Client and Witness MeetingsTa...
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Preparing to Moot

A Step-by-Step Guide to Mooting

by Sarah L. Cooper, Scarlett McArdle ...

The ideal guide for the first-time mooter, Preparing to Moot provides an accessible, student-led and pragmatic approach which demystifies the process. Now in its second edition, this book focuses on analysis, research and argument construction as the foundations for successful advocacy, and provides students with a working guide to use alongside moot problems.Through careful use of annotated ... Read more

$54.89 USD

The ideal guide for the first-time mooter, Preparing to Moot provides an accessible, student-led and pragmatic approach which demystifies the process. Now in its second edition, this book focuses on analysis, research and argument construction as the foundations for successful advocacy, and provides students with a working guide to use alongside moot problems.Through careful use of annotated
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Le Corti Calabresi

Quadrimestrale di giurisprudenza dottrina e legislazione regionale - Anno XIV - Fascicolo 1 - 2015

by Enrico Caterini ...

Series Book 1 - Le Corti Calabresi
Quadrimestrale di giurisprudenza dottrina e legislazione regionale - Anno XIV - Fascicolo 1 - 2015TEMI:Paolo Carrozzino - La violazione del principio democratico nella sentenza n. 1 del 2014 della Corte Costituzionale: atto e potenza alla luce del recente progetto di riforma costituzionale.Enrico Caterini - Il diritto «giurisprudenziale» e l’«arte» del diritto nel pensiero di Francesco ... Read more

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Quadrimestrale di giurisprudenza dottrina e legislazione regionale - Anno XIV - Fascicolo 1 - 2015TEMI:Paolo Carrozzino - La violazione del principio democratico nella sentenza n. 1 del 2014 della Corte Costituzionale: atto e potenza alla luce del recente progetto di riforma costituzionale.Enrico Caterini - Il diritto «giurisprudenziale» e l’«arte» del diritto nel pensiero di Francesco
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Space, Time, Justice

From Archaic Rituals to Contemporary Perspectives

by David Marrani ...

This book merges philosophical, psychoanalytical and legal perspectives to explore how spaces of justice are changing and the effect this has on the development of the administration of justice. There are as central themes: the idea of transgression as the starting point of the question of justice and its archaic anchor; the relation between spaces of justice and ritual(s); the question of use and ... Read more

$56.69 USD

This book merges philosophical, psychoanalytical and legal perspectives to explore how spaces of justice are changing and the effect this has on the development of the administration of justice. There are as central themes: the idea of transgression as the starting point of the question of justice and its archaic anchor; the relation between spaces of justice and ritual(s); the question of use and
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The Commercial Court Guide

(incorporating The Admiralty Court Guide) with The Financial List Guide and The Circuit Commercial (Mercantile) Court Guide

by The Hon. Mr Justice Knowles ...

Available for the first time in one easy-to-read printed volume, The Commercial Court Guide contains all materials needed when appearing in the Commercial Court or the Admiralty Court. Compiled by an eminent team of judges, it is an indispensable tool for users of those courts. ... Read more

$48.59 USD

Available for the first time in one easy-to-read printed volume, The Commercial Court Guide contains all materials needed when appearing in the Commercial Court or the Admiralty Court. Compiled by an eminent team of judges, it is an indispensable tool for users of those courts.
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The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration

by Mark Cato ...

Series series Lloyd's Commercial Law Library
The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration provides the complete picture of the role and duties of the expert witness in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, USA, Australia, Hong Kong and China. With articles and chapters from leading practitioners around the world, the book looks at the role of the expert in many different disciplines and jurisdictions, examining topical issues such as the independent ... Read more

$688.50 USD

The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration provides the complete picture of the role and duties of the expert witness in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, USA, Australia, Hong Kong and China. With articles and chapters from leading practitioners around the world, the book looks at the role of the expert in many different disciplines and jurisdictions, examining topical issues such as the independent
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Report Writing for Crime Scene Investigators

by Laura Pazarena, Michael Kessler, Amy Watroba ...

Report Writing for Crime Scene Investigators provides students with the tools to write effective crime scene reports. Students looking to break into the field of crime scene investigations often take courses in report writing but the textbooks available are commonly geared toward general law enforcement and first responders. However, none of the books on the market focus on the craft of effective, ... Read more

$66.59 USD

Report Writing for Crime Scene Investigators provides students with the tools to write effective crime scene reports. Students looking to break into the field of crime scene investigations often take courses in report writing but the textbooks available are commonly geared toward general law enforcement and first responders. However, none of the books on the market focus on the craft of effective,
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The Witness Stand

A Guide for Clinical Social Workers in the Courtroom

by Carlton Munson, Janet Vogelsang ...

Learn reliable techniques to prepare and present effective testimony!“Soon after leaving graduate school I was thrown to the courtroom wolves with no preparation. No social worker should have to go through that,” says Janet Vogelsang, author of The Witness Stand. Few colleges of social work prepare their students for the inevitable involvement with the courts entailed by their profession. This ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Learn reliable techniques to prepare and present effective testimony!“Soon after leaving graduate school I was thrown to the courtroom wolves with no preparation. No social worker should have to go through that,” says Janet Vogelsang, author of The Witness Stand. Few colleges of social work prepare their students for the inevitable involvement with the courts entailed by their profession. This
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Die Nord-Stream-Sprengung. Die wahre Geschichte der Sabotage, die Europa erschütterte

Nominiert für denBaillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction | SPIEGEL-Bestseller

by Bojan Pancevski ...

Translated by Andrea Kunstmann ...

»Wirklichkeit schlägt Fiktion. Absolute Pflichtlektüre.«—Georg Mascolo ( »Das Versagen« )»Bojan Pancevski verbindet investigativen Spürsinn mit geopolitischem Weitblick und beleuchtet nicht nur, wie die Nord-Stream-Pipelines zerstört wurden, sondern auch, warum sie für Europas Energieversorgung, Sicherheit und politische Zukunft von so großer Bedeutung sind. Ein echter Pageturner.«—Peter Frankopan ... Read more

$19.52 USD

»Wirklichkeit schlägt Fiktion. Absolute Pflichtlektüre.«—Georg Mascolo ( »Das Versagen« )»Bojan Pancevski verbindet investigativen Spürsinn mit geopolitischem Weitblick und beleuchtet nicht nur, wie die Nord-Stream-Pipelines zerstört wurden, sondern auch, warum sie für Europas Energieversorgung, Sicherheit und politische Zukunft von so großer Bedeutung sind. Ein echter Pageturner.«—Peter Frankopan
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The Mauthausen Trial

American Military Justice in Germany

by Tomaz Jardim ...

Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on May 27, 1947, the first of forty-nine men condemned to death for war crimes at Mauthausen concentration camp mounted the gallows at Landsberg prison near Munich. The mass execution that followed resulted from an American military trial conducted at Dachau in the spring of 1946—a trial that lasted only thirty-six days and yet produced more death sentences than any other ... Read more

$34.01 USD

Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on May 27, 1947, the first of forty-nine men condemned to death for war crimes at Mauthausen concentration camp mounted the gallows at Landsberg prison near Munich. The mass execution that followed resulted from an American military trial conducted at Dachau in the spring of 1946—a trial that lasted only thirty-six days and yet produced more death sentences than any other
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