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Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
"Law 101 provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of American law and the American legal system. It explains the basics of the law-the rules, principles, and arguments that lawyers and judges use. Written to be accessible to the ordinary reader, it uses many intriguing examples of cases to illustrate key terms and ideas. Law 101 covers the topics that are fundamental to an understanding of US law and taught in every law school: constitutional...
5) Law 101
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Language
English
Description
Law is everywhere. Every day, the news features a notorious criminal trial, a massive lawsuit, or a new constitutional claim. But it all seems so complicated. In a book brimming with legal puzzles, interesting anecdotes, thought-provoking questions, and intellectual stimulation, Jay M. Feinman offers a delightfully clear introduction to law, giving us a solid understanding of the American legal tradition, and covering the main subjects taught in the...
Author
Publisher
Grove Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
A Free Man of Color is set in boisterous New Orleans prior to the historic Louisiana Purchase. Before law and order took hold and class, racial, and political lines were drawn, New Orleans was a carnival of beautiful women, flowing wine, and pleasure for the taking. At the center of this Dionysian world is Jacques Cornet, a mixed-race gentleman who commands men, seduces women, and preens like a peacock. But it is 1801 and the map of New Orleans is...
Author
Series
House document volume 114-11
Publisher
U.S. Government Publishing Office
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Americans increasingly believe the Supreme Court is a political body in disguise. But Justice Stephen Breyer disagrees. Arguing that judges are committed to their oath to do impartial justice, Breyer aims to restore trust in the Court. In the absence of that trust, he warns, the Court will lose its authority, imperiling our constitutional system"--
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The demand for paralegal professionals is exploding, and this book explains in plain English the skills and requirements you need to pursue this rewarding career. Inside, you'll discover the ins and outs of what it's like to be a paralegal, from preparing documents and performing legal research to obtaining certification, hunting for work, and understanding legal concepts."--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the single most important piece of legislation passed by Congress in American history. This one law so dramatically altered American society that, looking back, it seems preordained--as Everett Dirksen, the GOP leader in the Senate and a key supporter of the bill, said, "no force is more powerful than an idea whose time has come." But there was nothing predestined about the victory: a phalanx of powerful senators,...
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Series
Publisher
Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American Edition, 2017.
Language
English
Description
"A career as a real estate professional can be rewarding in many ways. But if the thought of taking your real estate licensing exam seems daunting, you've come to the right place. This handy guide helps you study by reviewing key topics covered on the exam and offers some smart test-taking strategies to increase your chances of success. In it, you get: A look at the skills required to be a successful real estate agent or broker ; A review of ethics,...
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