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Books : Professional & Technical : Law : Administrative Law : Urban, State & Local Government
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"All readers interested in today's constitutional courts will profit from eavesdropping on this conversation."
—JudicatureThis collection of essays on constitutional law is designed to introduce the reader to the range of issues concerning constitutional theory that occupy the attention of constitutional scholars in the United States today.
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With this book, California couples can file for divorce without the aid — and expense — of lawyers. The book’s first section explains how to divide property and settle custody, visitation, and child support issues. The second part guides readers through the court process: how to complete and file forms, expected waiting periods, and getting through (or even avoiding) a court appearance. Tear-out copies of all the necessary forms are provided, along with a CDROM containing additional resources.
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This text sets forth in succinct form the essentials of this very complex body of law, with attention to the governmental policies underlying it. Some specialized matter that falls within this field has been omitted, such as the special problems in Oklahoma or New York, the serious problems of urban Indians, and the subject of the Native Hawaiians.
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This work is an introduction to the New York courts and their jurisdiction. Text covers the statute of limitations, personal jurisdiction, appearance, venue, parties, papers, pleadings, and motion practice. Also discusses accelerated judgment, provisional remedies, disclosure, pretrial incidents, judgment, and res judicata. In addition to expert commentary, footnote citations to leading court decisions are included.
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Get all the state's gun laws word-for-word and in plain English too. The Arizona Gun Owner's Guide includes all the state gun laws for having, buying, selling, carrying and using firearms, then describes them in plain English; plus, details on the use of deadly force and self defense, concealed-carry licenses, special weapons, gun safety, school and kid laws, transportation, federal laws... you get the most complete coverage available for Virginia's handling of the Second Amendment to the Constitution. Includes more than 150 self-test questions, 22 lethal-encounter scenarios for study and discussion, much more. Used in classes statewide and widely endorsed. Every gun owner needs a gun owner's guide. Why take chances, don't guess, and don't be sorry later. Answers your questions about owning, carrying and using guns It's like an entire firearms law library at your fingertips It doesn't make sense to own a gun and not know the rules You sure don't want to be in trouble for a rule you never heard of Ignorance is no excuse it's better to know the rules You have a right to know what the laws are Cheaper than a lawyer, and better than many! It's actually fun to read! If you knew all your rights you might demand them
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This practical guide makes filing for divorce in the Lone Star State as easy and painless as possible. Fully updated to reflect current changes to state law, the book explains how the laws work, how to divide property, and how to settle child support and custody issues. The necessary forms, as well as detailed instructions on how to complete and file them, are provided both in a tear-out set and on a CDROM, which also features bonus material including the addresses and weblinks of all Texas county courthouses.
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The revised third edition of Election Law adds to the second edition's already comprehensive treatment of issues of election regulation and reform. New materials include: coverage in depth of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform (McCain-Feingold) Act of 2002 and of McConnell v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court's decision upholding most of the BCRA and pointing the way toward the constitutional law of campaign finance in the 21st century; coverage of recent developments in redistricting, voting rights and racial gerrymandering, including the 2004 Pennsylvania redistricting decision, the Supreme Court's first consideration of partisan gerrymandering since 1986; and a streamlined treatment of legal and political issues related to the Florida recount controversy, together subsequent applications of Bush v. Gore, by the lower courts, including its application in the 2003 California recall election. Like its predecessor, Election Law, 3rd edition covers the right to vote and voter turnout, legislative districting, the Voting Rights Act and the racial gerrymandering cause of action, ballot propositions, constitutional rights and obligations of political parties, bribery, regulation of campaign speech, campaign finance, and term limits. This interdisciplinary book is unparalleled in its combination of materials drawn from law and political science. Lowenstein and Hasen include edited versions of most of the Supreme Court's most important election law decisions of the last four decades, as well as a generous sampling of lower federal court and state decisions, many raising novel and challenging issues. The book is intended to give students, legislators, attorneys and general readers a more sophisticated understanding of issues central to citizenship in a democracy. A teacher's manual is available and cumulative supplements will be provided, typically on an annual basis.
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A must have for every combination fire department leader! Leading a combination fire department is one of the greatest challenges one can face. To successfully lead this type of organization, fire chiefs and other leaders must recognize the unique difficulties inherent in combination systems, and overcome them by applying lessons learned from chiefs who have faced similar challenges. Authored by a team of seasoned fire service leaders, and modeled after the Chief Fire Officer's Desk Reference, A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments is a compilation of best practices and lessons learned through experience. It is designed to provide chief- and officer-level personnel with the tools necessary to lead today s combination service department.
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Summarizes Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS), improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest, publicizing contract actions, and competition requirements. Addresses acquisition plans, contractor qualifications, contract delivery, and performance. Explains contracting methods, types, sealed bidding, and negotiation. Reviews general contracting requirements, cost accounting standards, cost principles, financing, protests, disputes, and appeals. Explores research and development contracting; construction and architect-engineer contracts; contract management, administration, and modifications; subcontracting; government contract termination; and clauses, forms, and solicitation provisions.
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Reliable source of local government law features added emphasis on finance, including special tax districts and the implications of the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Discusses taxation, borrowing, and updating in the area of 1983. A review of each rule is included, accompanied by expert explanation of its underlying concepts.
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The rapid developments in government contract law of the late 1990s and early 2000s have necessitated a new edition of this casebook, which offers the first contemporary one-volume casebook for a Government Contracts course. All chapters have been updated with new cases and notes, and two entirely new chapters have been added to ensure that the book's coverage is complete. The casebook makes government contract law accessible to readers of all backgrounds, from second-year law students who have taken only basic contract law, to commercial lawyers and non-lawyer government contract professionals seeking a broad, legally-focused introduction to the field. While all the traditional areas of interest receive coverage, the book emphasizes cases from increasingly important areas such as high technology, health care, commercial products, and state needs. Tiefer and Shook bring academic and practitioner experience and expertise to their treatment of government contract law.
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Updated edition. Overview of the Florida divorce process, basic vocabulary, and legal concepts.
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Depicting American justice at its best and worst, The Prosecutors lifts the lid off today’s legal system with details that are more shocking and graphic than any television show or bestselling novel. Allowed unprecedented access to spend a year inside an urban prosecutor’s office, Gary Delsohn provides a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at how America’s increasingly overburdened judicial system really functions. Seen through the eyes of the main characters in this true-life drama—John O’Mara, a tough, jaded homicide chief and Jan Scully, an accomplished, former sex crimes prosecutor who is now D.A.—The Prosecutors shows us these dedicated public servants at work. The cases they encounter within the year are as shocking as they are indelible.
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The one book every gun owner in Arizona should have.Complete text of all state gun laws (not just the penal code), with plain-English descriptions of the laws for private citizens and training material for concealed-carry permit applicants. You get all the rules for buying, selling, carrying, transporting, target shooting outdoors, special weapons, use of deadly force, self defense, gun safety, federal laws... it is the most complete coverage anywhere of one state’s handling of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
More than 150 self-test questions, 22 lethal-encounter scenarios for study and discussion, much more. Used statewide and widely endorsed.
• It doesn’t make sense to own a gun and not know the rules
• You don’t want to be in trouble for a rule you never heard of
• Ignorance is no excuse—it’s better to know the rules
• You have a right to know what the laws are
• If you knew all your rights you might demand them
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Expert authors identify and discuss the important issues in state constitutional law. The text covers rules of construction; state declarations of rights; and the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Examines the separation of powers, local government, revenue, taxation, homestead exemptions, and miscellaneous provisions. Also includes amendments to state constitutions.
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Are you buying or selling a home? Is it time to think about writing a will or setting up a trust? Are you incorporating a business or wondering about employee/contractor issues? Are you a renter or landlord unsure of your rights and obligations? Having some general knowledge of the law can help avoid costly mistakes. This newly revised and updated fourth edition is for anyone who needs to know the basics of Florida law. It offers•A practical, readable guide to your legal rights in Florida
•Property Law – landlord/tenant, wills, trusts
•Family Law – parent/child, marriage, divorce, guardianship, adoption
•Business Law – corporations/partnerships, promissory notes/mortgages, contracts, agency/employment, insurance
•Special Areas – torts, criminal law, small claims, consumer law
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Located in Albuquerque's south valley, Atrisco is a vibrant community that predates the city, harking back to a land grant awarded in 1692. Joseph P. Sanchez explores the evolution of this parcel over the four centuries since the first Spanish settlers arrived. He tracks its transformation from an individual to a community grant, peeling away the layers of historical events that have made Atrisco the last piece of undeveloped real estate in a growing metropolitan area.
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