Product DescriptionThe Best American Legal American Writing 2009 introduces readers to the most informative and incisive writing on the subject of legal theory and practice published during the past year. Articles are selected from a diverse collection of popular magazines, newspapers, websites, and journals, including standards such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. This book is the most impressive chronicle of the past year in legal writing. Al… More >>
The Best American Legal Writing 2009
American Bar Association Legal Guide for Americans Over 50: Everything about the Law and Medicare and Medicaid, Retirement Rights, and Long-Term Choices for Yourself and Your Parents
This is a must read book if you are here in the US and are just trying to get settled in, the american legal system is based on a feudal system which is basically hundreds of years out of date, yet, it is only game in town and most people do not understand how to navigate through the system, learning and understanding this system will benefit you in ways you may not yet understand.
The system is corrupt and hopelessly flawed in so many ways that you will be sure to fall in the trap if you are not aware of the pitfalls, this book can help.
Product DescriptionThis easy-to-read and appealing introduction to the American legal system tells the story of a real lawsuit (DeWeerth v. Baldinger) from the time the client first identifies a problem through trial and appeals. Following the course of the dispute over the ownership of a valuable painting, “Whose Monet? An Introduction to the American Legal System” presents the basic concepts of civil lawsuits and of the American system of common law. The organization is straightforw… More >>
Whose Monet? An Introduction to the American Legal System
Well Apparently, with more than 150 years of history here the current administration, does not understand legal theory, I think they need to buy this book because right now it looks like they should have paid more attention to the legal history classes.
Product DescriptionRevised and expanded in this third edition, American Legal History now features a new coauthor, James Ely, who is a specialist on property rights. This highly acclaimed text provides a comprehensive selection of the most important documents in the field, which integrates the history of public and private law from America’s colonial origins to the present. Devoting special attention to the interaction of social and legal change, it shows how legal ideas developed in … More >>
American Legal History: Cases and Materials
