Law Books

The book Routledge Handbook of International Human Rights Law is written by Scott Sheeran, Sir Nigel Rodley. The genesis of this collaborative academic project was the recognition of an opportune moment to pause and undertake a broad and comprehensive review of the architecture of international human rights law. This is after a period that seems, in hindsight at least, to have been one of near-steady, even meteoric, development. While this volume examines the origins, nature, and practice of international human rights law, its primary focus is an exploration of cross-cutting issues and evolution, interaction with other legal bodies, and the future of the discipline. Contributions draw on perspectives from different regions, both from emerging and established academics and practitioners of ...

The book Tort Law is written by Catherine Elliott and Frances Quinn. As always, the period between the publication of the last edition of this book and the preparation of this one has seen many developments in tort law. In this eleventh edition, we cover the first cases to reach the courts since the 2013 Defamation Act came into force, as well as new developments in ever-evolving privacy law or, as we've now been officially told, we may call it, misuse of private information. Other areas that have seen interesting cases in the last couple of years include the defense of illegality, the liability of public bodies for negligence, vicarious liability, and the tort in Wilkinson v Downton, often assumed as a relic of history and, yet capable of giving a very realistic contraction just when you ...

The book The Rights Of Refugees Unser International Law is written by James C. Hathaway. Traditionally, the biggest challenge facing refugees arriving in the developed world has been convincing authorities that they are, in fact, entitled to recognition of their refugee status.1 What level of risk does the “fear” standard require? founded"? What types of damages does the notion of “being persecuted” cover? Is there a duty to seek a domestic remedy within one's own country before seeking protection as a refugee abroad? What is the meaning of the five protection grounds and what causal relationship is required between those grounds and the risk of being persecuted? More recently, much attention has also been paid to the nature of the circumstances in which a person may be excluded from refug...

The book The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Law and Governance is written by Jeffrey N. Gordon, and Wolf-Georg Ringe. Corporate law and corporate governance have been at the forefront of regulatory activities and academic attention around the world for several decades, but the field has drawn increased public attention in light of the alleged role of corporate governance in the financial crisis. World Cup 2007-2009. There is a growing need for a comprehensive framework through which to understand the objectives and methods of legal research in this field. The aim of this Oxford Handbook on Law and Corporate Governance is to provide academics, students, and lay people with a comprehensive resource, and a common point of entry to cutting-edge work in law and corporate governance without priori...

The book Lions under the Throne: Essays on the History of English Public Law is written by Stephen Sedley. By 2011, when I retired from the Court of Appeals, I had spent eighteen years on the court and previously twenty-eight years on the Bar. During those years, I watched public law grow from a subject not even taught in law schools except as a footnote to constitutional law, to an important area of ​​legal practice and constitutional development. I, too, had been lucky enough to play a minor part in this metamorphosis.The offer, after my retirement, of a post as Visiting Professor of Law at Oxford University gave me the opportunity and encouragement to confront the lack of curiosity I had encountered everywhere in my profession, as well as to satisfy my own Curiosity, about how the publi...

The book Independent Paralegal's Handbook: How to Provide Legal Services Without Becoming a Lawyer is written by Ralph Warner, Catherine Elias-Jermany, Stephen ELias. While Nolo believes that the accurate and up-to-date legal information in his books can help you solve many of your legal problems cost-effectively, this book is not intended to be a substitute for personalized advice from an experienced attorney. If you want the help of a trained professional, consult an attorney licensed to practice in your state.   Topics of this Edition Introduction   1. The Historical Background   2. The Law   3. How to Do Your Job and Stay Out of Trouble   4. Legal Areas Open to Independent Paralegals   5. Naming Your Business   ...

The book International Handbook of Victimology is written by Shlomo Giora Shoham, Paul Knepper, Martin Kett.  In 1973, the First International Symposium on Victimology met in Jerusalem. The symposium was held under the auspices of the International Society for Criminology with support from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, and Bar Ilan University. The symposium brought together scholars from various fields from around the world; They presented papers on theoretical issues in victimology, response to crime, victims and criminal justice, and victimization processes. This work appeared in a five-volume collection of articles entitled Victimology: A New Focus [1973], edited by Israel Drapkin and Emilio Viano, and has for some years represented the state of international ...

The book Tort Law Principles in Practice is written by James Underwood. What's in a name? The title “Torts: Principles in Practice” captures my belief that the supposed divide between legal theory and legal practice is a false dichotomy. I have now taught for almost as long as I have practiced law. One cannot really understand how to apply the law based solely on memorizing numerous legal rules in black print. The circumstances are too varied and the legal rules too ambiguous and contradictory to allow such a simple application. It is a deep understanding and appreciation of principles that enables a professional to effectively represent clients in tort cases. This book addresses the subject of tort law with a view to capturing the spirit of tort law at the dual levels of its lofty princi...