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This book offers legal researchers an easy-to-use guide that provides thorough overviews of I&R (initiative and referendum) laws within twenty-three states.Author: Beth WilliamsISBN-10: 1138969397ISBN-13: 9781138969391Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2016Pages: 372Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d

This title was first published in 2001. Worlds Colliding argues that the prevailing worldview held by those in positions of power in Western government sets the bounds for religious tolerance. It explores the degree to which a modern liberal state will allow a counter-cultural...

This book breaks new ground in interpreting how identity informs the judgements of State workers, as normative orientations coincide with identities and authority. At all levels, legal ordering becomes entangled with moral orientations and the micropolitics of identification, as workers interact with one another...

A Criminological Imagination contains a selection of key articles from Pat Carlen's research studies of magistrates' courts and women's imprisonment together with a range of other articles on social control, discourse analysis, ideology, punishment, criminology and critique. They are all informed by an assumption...

From the viewpoint of migration and asylum policy and the fight against terrorism, justice and home affairs is a key policy area. It is also an area that raises important questions with regard to the preservation of fundamental freedoms. This engaging volume examines the...

Population genomics research drawing on genetic databases has expanded rapidly, with some of this information being combined in 'biobanks'. Managing this information in an appropriate way is a highly complex ethical issue in the health policy arena. This book combines theoretical and empirical research...

This volume brings together a group of researchers from different European countries and disciplines who are involved in Clinical Ethics Consultation (CEC). The work provides a discussion on the theories and methods underlying CEC and on the issues of implementation and evaluation.Author: John-Stewart GordonISBN-10:...

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John...

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John...

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John...

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John...

This book rethinks and transforms the current discourse on globalization and global justice. It expands the idea of globalization from an economic or corporate context to mean humanization and planetary realizations - moving beyond the boundaries of nation-states and other human-made demarcations.Author: Ananta Kumar...

This comprehensive volume contains the compiled statutes of the state of New Jersey, updated for the current year. Essential for lawyers, legislators, and citizens alike, it includes all the laws passed by the state's legislature and signed by the governor, as well as any...

This practical guide to lawn care is a must-have for anyone interested in creating a beautiful outdoor space. From selecting the right grass seed to preparing the soil and watering your lawn, Luke Joseph Doogue covers all the essential steps for ensuring a lush,...

A collection of the laws currently in force in the state of New Hampshire, covering topics such as criminal law, taxation, and civil rights.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...

This comprehensive guide to South Carolina law by Benjamin James provides a detailed overview of the state's legal system, from the public statute law to the principles of common law. With its clear explanations and practical examples, the book is an essential resource for...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Since the Vietnam War, the US President and Congress have used various means to evacuate and admit US allies to protect those who work with and for the US government. The Special Immigrant Visa is the current mechanism used to protect allies in Afghanistan...

For American lawyers and law firms looking to build business with Asian corporations. "Masahiro Morimoto's eDISCOVERY-JAPAN is a must-read for American lawyers seeking to better understand their Japanese clients and the challenges and opportunities in Asian-language eDiscovery. The author gives us the benefit of...

Is the law something of a mystery to you? Do you sometimes feel you should know a little more about the way the law works? If you answered yes, this book is for you. Paul Brennan has written a terrific little book that combines...

STOP AND THINK! Do you know what legal steps you need to take to safeguard... - Your family? - Your business? - Your money? Maybe you were caught in a car accident where you're not sure of your rights, or you're looking for a...

David Grossack has advised hundreds of people on how to resist credit card collection lawyers. He makes no pretense of having a surefire technique for making them go away (other than a Chapter 7 bankruptcy). However, he does have a strategy that can encourage...

The only book in print that addresses the history, administration, and conducting of police funerals. Topics include taps, bagpipes, horses, flag etiquette, planning, casket guard, and line of duty death benefits. COMING SOON: LAST ALARM: FIREFIGHTER FUNERALS BY MICHAEL W. WEISSBERGAuthor: Michael W. WeissbergISBN-10:...

ABOUT BINGO BOOKSRebecca Stark's "Bingo Books" are complete bingo games in a book. They are great for end-of-the-unit reviews and can also be used as assessment tools.These games are a great way to introduce or review a subject! Each game provides a comprehensive overview...

This book, devoted to acquainting reader with the basics of American free speech doctrine, presents a description of the radical attack on modern free speech doctrine. It discusses whether banning this speech would be a remedy for the harms hate speech and pornography are...

Who should have your power of attorney? What should you do if you get picked for jury duty? How does force majeure void a contract? From simple questions to complicated legal terms, hometown lawyer extraordinaire Tom Brown is here to scratch his head along...

Each of us navigates dozens of little daily situations that accumulate into the literally thousands of understandings and agreements that we will make and receive during our adult lifetimes-and which, for the most part, happen without a hitch. From time to time, however, things...

In Google v. Spain, the Court of Justice of the European Union extended the fundamental right for privacy protection, concluding that search companies, in some circumstances, could be required to remove links to private facts. The decision provoked widespread discussion but one of the...

Creativity is one of the most prized skills in the business sector, but its value is deeply underplayed in the legal industry. By closing this value gap and promoting creativity in the law, attorneys can enhance their practice, strengthen their teams, and drive greater...

Speaking Out! is a compilation of constitutional law professor Geoffrey R. Stone's op-eds and blog posts addressing a range of controversial issues, including government-authorized torture, electronic surveillance, military tribunals, religion and the law, same-sex marriage, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, Supreme Court...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

""Thoughts On The Fugitive Slave Law And Nebraska Bill"" is a book written by Harmon Kingsbury, which provides a critical analysis of the Fugitive Slave Law and the Nebraska Bill. The book delves into the controversial issues surrounding the two laws, including the implications...

Containing contributions from the intergovernmental and non-governmental worlds and voices of victim/survivors, this book reviews the international and regional human rights systems in terms of their effectiveness for the victims of human rights violations, and provides directions for the promotion and protection of human...

By zooming in on urban localities in India and by unpacking the 'meaning of the local' for those who live in them, the ten papers in this volume redress a recurrent asymmetry in contemporary debates about globalisation. In much literature, the global is associated...

The protection and promotion of human rights is an integral part of contemporary international peacekeeping operations. It is also a controversial aspect of peace operations at both an institutional and operational level. By bringing together a wide range of practitioners and academic scholars, this...

This collection addresses the present and the future of the concept of intersectionality within socio-legal studies. Including contributions from a range of international scholars, this book interrogates what has become a key organizing concept across a range of disciplines, most particularly law, political theory,...

During the 1990s and early 2000s in Europe, more than fifty historical commissions were created to confront, discuss, and document the genocide of the Holocaust and to address some of its unresolved injustices. Amending the Past offers the first in-depth account of these commissions,...

As Hong Kong town-planning legislation develops, there is an ever-growing demand for a better understanding of the rules and principles behind the discretionary decisions of the Town Planning Board regarding planning applications. Town Planning in Hong Kong A Review of Planning Appeals is a...

In this landmark tenth volume of the Religion and Law series, Gatgounis confronts one of the most consequential and controversial moments in recent American history--the attempted assassination of Donald John Trump on July 13, 2024. Approaching the event through the unified lens of jurisprudence,...

Designed for aspiring court interpreters, this book provides clear guidance on how to study legal vocabulary, understand criminal justice concepts, and apply ethical principles in real courtroom settings. Through practical examples and scenarios, readers learn how to handle common challenges and how to address...

Reactive PublishingPractical AI Legal Drafting delivers a practitioner's guide to using artificial intelligence to accelerate the creation of contracts, briefs, compliance documents, policies, demand letters, and internal records. Written for lawyers, legal ops teams, and corporate departments, this handbook shows how to integrate AI...

This book examines the evolving landscape of payment and settlement systems amid rapid technological advancements and new market entrants, emphasising the critical role of robust legal frameworks in fostering stability, efficiency, and financial inclusion.The concept of secure, efficient, and accessible payment and settlement systems...

Immigration: The Lines We Draw examines the legal, historical, and human dimensions of immigration in the modern world.Author and legal strategist Jonathan P. Saunders takes readers on a nonpartisan exploration of how immigration policy shapes the identity of a nation. Through the lens of...

Early Childhood Education is considered to be the primary stage for the acquisition of knowledge and has the function of integrally forming the child. As such, the social role of the Physical Education teacher at this stage is indispensable. In this sense, it is...

In this book, Christoph Graber explains how the fundamental right of freedom of expression is gradually being enriched to cover its technological prerequisites. It challenges the predominant legal view that technology is merely an instrument, arguing that this overlooks the complex interplay between technological...