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This unique textbook provides an accessible introduction to a fascinating subject area. Written with student needs at its heart, (read more)

This unique textbook provides an accessible introduction to a fascinating subject area. Written with student needs at its heart, innovative features such as 'Counterpoint' and 'Pause for reflection' boxes highlight current debates and areas worthy of more detailed analysis, providing students with the tools they need to develop their knowledge and start thinking critically about the law. Learning outcomes open each chapter, and are complemented by closing summaries to further support student understanding.

Structured in four parts, the book first sets out the key international law principles which assume special significance in relation to international criminal law before going on to consider international criminal tribunals, the prosecution of international crimes, and the 'core' international crimes which have been prosecuted to date. Finally, consideration is given to issues such as legal defences and immunities under international law. Written by an outstanding scholar and teacher, this user-friendly text offers a unique approach to the subject area, making it the ideal choice for those new to the subject area. (hide)

This new edition of International Law confirms the text's status as the definitive book on the subject. Combining both his expertise (read more)

This new edition of International Law confirms the text's status as the definitive book on the subject. Combining both his expertise as academic and practitioner, Malcolm Shaw's survey of the subject motivates and challenges both student and professional. By offering an unbeatable combination of clarity of expression and academic rigour, he ensures both understanding and critical analysis in an engaging and authoritative style.

The text has been updated throughout to reflect recent case law and treaty developments. It retains the detailed references which encourage and assist further reading and study. (hide)

Global climate change is a topic of continuously growing interest. As more international treaties come into force, media coverage (read more)

Global climate change is a topic of continuously growing interest. As more international treaties come into force, media coverage has increased and many universities are now starting to conduct courses specifically on climate change laws and policies. This textbook provides a survey of the international law on climate change, explaining how significant international agreements have sought to promote compliance with general norms of international law.
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Contemporary transnational criminals take advantage of globalization, trade liberalization, and emerging new technologies to commit (read more)

Contemporary transnational criminals take advantage of globalization, trade liberalization, and emerging new technologies to commit a diverse range of crimes. By moving money, goods, services, and people instantaneously they are able to serve purposes of pure economic gain or political violence. This book examines the rise of international economic crime and recent strategies to combat it in the United States and abroad.

Focusing on the role of international relations, it draws from case studies in a diverse range of criminality from money laundering to tax evasion. Newly revised and expanded, the second edition of International White Collar Crime incorporates recent developments and updated case studies. New chapters on environmental crimes and securities enforcement under the Dodd-Frank Act continue to make it an essential tool for practicing business, law, and law enforcement. (hide)

This concise yet comprehensive textbook introduces the reader to the law and practice of international arbitration. Arbitration is (read more)

This concise yet comprehensive textbook introduces the reader to the law and practice of international arbitration. Arbitration is a complex field due to the variety of disciplines involved and necessitates an approach that takes nothing for granted. Written by a renowned scholar and practitioner, this book explains the divergent issues of civil procedure, contracts, conflict of laws, international law amongst others in an accessible manner.

Focusing mainly on international commercial arbitration, the book also features a distinct chapter on consumer and online arbitration and an equally comprehensive chapter on international investment arbitration. (hide)

Jackson & Powell is the definitive text on Professional Liability. The 8th edition brings the work fully up to date with all the (read more)

Jackson & Powell is the definitive text on Professional Liability. The 8th edition brings the work fully up to date with all the latest developments. The new edition also includes an entirely new chapter on art.
Examines the nature of professional liability
Deals with subjects of general application and with specific professions
Discusses the differences between tortious liability and contractual liability
Addresses the duties and obligations of a professional, including positive duties and restrictions
Considers the standard of skill and care including the relevance of the defendant’s qualifications and experience
Discusses changes in the standard required of professionals (hide)

Jackson's Matrimonial Finance is an authoritative specialist text covering all aspects of financial problems arising from the breakdown (read more)

Jackson's Matrimonial Finance is an authoritative specialist text covering all aspects of financial problems arising from the breakdown of a marriage. The new tenth edition brings the content fully up to date with recent developments following reforms and changes to family law procedure including: * Introduction of the single family court provided by the Crime and Courts Act 2013, * Children and Families Act 2014 including support for those whose parents are separating, * Introduction of child arrangement orders (FPR 2010, PD 12) to replace residency and contact orders, * Impact of ante-and post-nuptial settlements following Radmacher v Granatino 2 and Luckwell v Limata 3* The effect of pensions reform

Published:18 Oct 2019 (hide)

Jowitt’s Dictionary of English Law is the only truly authoritative dictionary of English law, defining every legal term used, both (read more)

Jowitt’s Dictionary of English Law is the only truly authoritative dictionary of English law, defining every legal term used, both old and new – from “abandonment”, in its many different contexts, to “zoonoses”. It provides clarity on the meaning of words, when drafting, interpreting and understanding legal materials or for any other form of legal research.
Provides a concise, but comprehensive and authoritative definition of every expression that forms part of the law of England and Wales
Incorporates extensive additions and amendments to ensure it is absolutely up-to-date with current law
Covers European terms in so far as they form part of the law of England and Wales
Covers new and developing fields of law, including environmental law, housing, social security, alternative dispute resolution and more
Includes explanations of historical terms, placing newer terms in context (hide)

This handbook aims to be the first port of call in all matters concerning judicial review applications, whether in civil or criminal (read more)

This handbook aims to be the first port of call in all matters concerning judicial review applications, whether in civil or criminal proceedings. From initial instructions to appeals and costs, the authors guide the reader through each step of the court process, and provide extensive case examples drawn from a broad range of claims. This readable and concise work includes procedural checklists and a library of precedents.

This edition has been updated to include: changes introduced by the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015; the new Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide 2016 and key authorities.

In addition to the authors’ commentary, Judicial Review: A Practical Guide contains over 20 precedents covering all aspects of the litigation process, together with all the main legislative and judicial materials.

Available August 23, 2017. (hide)

This book makes the case for 'TMT Finance' being treated as a specialism. From a practicing lawyer's perspective, financing for businesses (read more)

This book makes the case for 'TMT Finance' being treated as a specialism. From a practicing lawyer's perspective, financing for businesses that operate within the TMT sector, or are innovative by nature, or have substantial intangible assets, does not fall neatly into a single category. Inevitably, funders have traditionally seen financing transactions, even those involving IP-rich businesses, as more about finance than IP.
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