Introduction to Law

Beth Walston-Dunham (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

640 Seiten

2011 | 6th edition
Delmar Cengage Learning (Verlag)
9781111311896 (ISBN)

Infos

This best-selling text creates an awareness and appreciation for the effect that law has on virtually every facet of modern life and society. Beginning with a detailed look at the organization of the U.S. system of government, the text guides you through each of the primary substantive areas of law with realistic assignments, relevant ethical considerations, and easy-to-understand judicial opinions that reinforce chapter topics. From fundamental concepts to emerging legal topics, INTRODUCTION TO LAW presents the terminology, principles, and cases that are having an impact on society--and on many professions--today.

Autor

Beth Walston-Dunham is a licensed attorney. Additionally, she is licensed in the United States Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit.

Inhalt

1. The Historical Basis and Current Structure of the American Legal System.
2. The Courts.
3. Legislation.
4. The Executive Branch and Administrative Authority.
5. Substantive and Procedural Issues.
6. Jurisdiction.
7. The Legal Professional.
8. The Law of Ethics.
9. Torts.
10. Family Law.
11. Estates and Probate.
12. Property Law.
13. The Law of Contracts.
14. The Law of Business.
15. Criminal Law.
16. Criminal Procedure.
Appendices.
A. The Constitution of the United States.
B. NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
C. NALA Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants.
D. National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement.
Glossary.
Index.

Produkt-Details

• Verlagsort: Clifton Park
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 210 x 27 mm
• Gewicht: 1569 g
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Privatrecht / Bürgerliches Recht ► Berufs-/Gebührenrecht
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre
• ISBN-13: 9781111311896 / 9781111311896
• Zustand: Neuware