Before the Movement
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The familiar story of civil rights goes like this: once, America's legal system shut Black people out and refused to recognize their rights, their basic human dignity, or even their very lives. When lynch mobs gathered, police and judges often closed their eyes, if they didn't join in. For Black people, law was a hostile, fearsome power to be avoided whenever possible. Then, starting in the 1940s, a few brave lawyers ventured south, bent on changing the law. Soon, ordinary African Americans, awakened by Supreme Court victories and galvanized by racial justice activists, launched the civil rights movement. In Before the Movement, acclaimed historian Dylan C. Penningroth brilliantly revises the conventional story. Drawing on long-forgotten sources found in the basements of county courthouses across the nation, Penningroth reveals that African Americans, far from being ignorant about law until the middle of the twentieth century, have thought about, talked about, and used it going as far back as even the era of slavery. They dealt constantly with the laws of property, contract, inheritance, marriage and divorce, of associations (like churches and businesses and activist groups), and more. By exercising these "rights of everyday use," Penningroth demonstrates, they made Black rights seem unremarkable. And in innumerable subtle ways, they helped shape the law itself--the laws all of us live under today. Penningroth's narrative, which stretches from the last decades of slavery to the 1970s, partly traces the history of his own family. Challenging accepted understandings of Black history framed by relations with white people, he puts Black people at the center of the story--their loves and anger and loneliness, their efforts to stay afloat, their mistakes and embarrassments, their fights, their ideas, their hopes and disappointments, in all their messy humanness. Before the Movement is an account of Black legal lives that looks beyond the Constitution and the criminal justice system to recover a rich, broader vision of Black life--a vision allied with, yet distinct from, "the freedom struggle."
Buzz Kill
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Cronyism, greed, and corruption trumped social justice and public health in Canada?s legalization of cannabis. How did we get here? Where are we going? More humane drug policy?which prioritizes public health over corporate profits?is possible. Canada legalized the sale of recreational cannabis in 2018. Buzz Kill recounts the political and corporate collusion in creating an industry out of thin air that supplanted an illicit century-old industry. Drawing on lessons from alcohol and tobacco regulation in Canada and the United States, this book shows that, rather than basing policy choices on evidence, Canada?s political elites created a new regulated industry that would line their own pockets.
The Common Flaw
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A sitting judge makes the compelling argument that we should simplify lawsuits to create a more humane and accessible legal system. Americans are losing faith in their courts. After long delays, judges often get rid of cases for technical reasons, or force litigants to settle rather than issue a decision. When they do decide cases, we can't understand why. The Common Flaw seeks to rid the American lawsuit of this needless complexity. The book proposes fifty changes from the filing of a complaint in court to the drafting of appellate decisions to replace the legal system's formalism with a kind of humanism. Thomas G. Moukawsher calls for courts that decide cases promptly based more on the facts than the law, that prioritize the parties involved over lawyers, that consider the consequences for the people and the public, and that use words we can all understand. Sure to spark an important conversation about court reform, The Common Flaw makes the case for a more effective and credible legal system with warmth and humor, incorporating cartoons alongside insightful reflection.
Gender, Sexuality and Law
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This textbook combines pioneering feminist and queer judgments and statutes with critical and intersectional theories, to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of gender, sexuality and law. A diverse range of socio-legal experts set out the theoretical and legal foundations of the topic, before examining the ongoing struggle for rights and contemporary dissenting voices. Key Features: Inclusion of feminist and queer judgments and statutes linked to gender and sexuality Accessible and detailed discussion of feminist and queer theory, and critical race theory Discussion of the decriminalisation of homosexuality, consent and sexual violence, hate crime, sex work and pornography Exploration of trans identities, relationship recognition rights, parenthood and reproduction, pregnancy and abortion, gender and the legal profession, and identities and employment Accessibly written and carefully structured, this textbook is an important resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of gender, sexuality, feminist law and queer legal studies. It is also a crucial read for those studying law and society, criminology and cultural studies.
Going Solo
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"A must-have for anyone who wants to be self-employed." - La Presse Whether you are a dog groomer, a real-estate agent, actor, lawyer, or graphic designer, Going Solo is for you. Should you incorporate? What expenses can you deduct? Do you need a website? What about insurance? How do you negotiate a contract? How do you make GST/HST work for you? Find the answers to all your questions about starting your own business in Going Solo, the essential toolkit for self-employed Canadians. Drawing on deep personal experience, authors Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau give you the practical information you need to succeed in daily business life. Whether you need an invoice template, advice on managing relations with your banker, planning an advertising campaign, it's all here in a clear, comprehensive, and accessible format.
A guide to Canadian money laundering legislation
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Now in its Sixth Edition, this legal reference is updated by Suhuyini Abudulai to keep you abreast of the latest amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and its associated regulations.
International Law-Making by the International Court of Justice and International Law Commission
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The book provides an unparalleled account of the links that draw together the International Court of Justice and the International Law Commission, exposing the depth of the relationship between these central organs of the international legal system and its profound, unintended impact. By drawing upon historical records, as well as interviews with members of both organs, the book reveals that the original vision for interaction between the Court and the Commission has been lost in time. It inquires not only into the cross-fertilization that may be traced in the output of each body but also into the more subtle ties that they nurture; it also shows how even the rare occasions of disagreement attest to the strength of the inter-institutional relationship rather than undermine it. All this throws light on the largely intangible process of international law-making and challenges the notion that international legislation is the sole preserve of States.
An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure
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Building on the success of previous editions (Cryer et al.), this popular textbook is now expanded and updated in a 5th edition featuring two new co-authors, Elies van Sliedregt and Valerie Oosterveld. A market leader and one of the most globally trusted textbooks on international criminal law, it is known for its accessible and engaging tone and for an even-handed approach that is both critical and constructive. Comprehensively updated and rewritten, this new edition introduces readers to the main concepts of international criminal law, as well as the domestic and international institutions that enforce it, and addresses the latest challenges and controversies surrounding the International Criminal Court. Written by a team of international criminal lawyers who have extensive academic and practical experience in the field, the book engages with critical questions, political and moral challenges, and alternatives to international justice. It contains helpful references to other literature, making it a valuable research resource.
The law of indigenous ownership and projects
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The Law of Indigenous Ownership and Projects is the first resource published that focuses exclusively on the development of Indigenous-owned projects – a multi-disciplinary field that includes Aboriginal law, land, corporate, tax, regulatory and other legal considerations."
Lawyers As Leaders
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This book has two parts. The first part begins by addressing why leadership development and training are essential in preparing lawyers for the roles and responsibilities they will have in their careers. The following six chapters describe The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®, providing qualitative and quantitative evidence of how these leadership practices improve personal and organizational productivity and stature. This operational system for leadership forms an accessible and practical basis for learning to lead and becoming the best leader you can be. The five chapters in the second part address the context in which lawyers exercise leadership. For example, thinking about leading in client relationships, in internal relationships (such as within the law firm or corporate legal office), and public roles. Examined are vital issues regarding client development ethics, effective decision-making, building emotional intelligence, diversity, equity and inclusion, and handling conflicts and adversity. In the Afterword, we focus on developing and adopting a leadership development mindset necessary for leading in challenging times. We also offer perspectives on how to be a lawyer leader who positively impacts the legal profession and the world.
Legalizing the Revolution
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Anticolonial movements of the twentieth century generated ambitious ideas of freedom. Following decolonization, the challenge was to give an institutional form to those ideas. Through an original account of India's constitution making, Legalizing the Revolution explores the promises, challenges, and contradictions of that task. In contrast to derived templates, Dasgupta theorizes the distinctively postcolonial constitution through an innovative synthesis of the history of decolonization and constitutional theory. The book traces the contentious transition from the tumult of popular anticolonial politics to the ordered calculus of postcolonial governance; and then explains how major institutions - parliament, judiciary, rights, property - were formed by that foundational tension. A major contribution to postcolonial political theory, the book excavates the unrealized futures of decolonization. At the same time, through a critical account of the making of the postcolonial constitutional order, it offers keys to understanding the present crisis of that order, including and especially in India.
Philosophical, Medical, and Legal Controversies about Brain Death
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This Element considers current legal, ethical, metaphysical, and medical controversies concerning brain death. It examines the implicit metaphysical and moral commitments and dualism implied by neurological criteria for death. When these commitments and worldview are not shared by patients and surrogates, they give rise to distrust in healthcare providers and systems, and to injustice, particularly when medicolegal definitions of death are coercively imposed on those who reject them. Ethical obligations to respect persons and patient autonomy, promote patient-centered care, foster and maintain trust, and respond to the demands of justice provide compelling ethical reasons for recognizing reasonable objections. Each section illustrates how seemingly academic debates about brain death have real, on-the-ground implications for patients and their families.
Roadmap
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What do you say when a potential employer asks, "Tell me about a project that you have managed and what you learned from that experience; tell me specifically about how you handled a difficult team member in implementing the project?" If you are like most law students, the slightest mention of "project management" or "difficult team member" makes you cringe, evoking painful memories of free-riding classmates. Once your discomfort passes, you either struggle to come up with a meaningful answer or fail to think of an experience demonstrating your project management and teamwork competencies. Would it surprise you to know that was supposed to be an easy question? What happens when you get a tricky question, such as, "What value do you bring beyond just technical legal skills to help our clients be successful?" The Roadmap process transforms this type of challenging question into an opportunity to differentiate yourself from other students. You will not need to wait for a specific question about the value you bring beyond technical legal skills to help legal employers and clients. Instead, you will understand what skills legal employers and clients need and will be able to explain how your strongest skills can help them succeed. You will be prepared with your best stories to demonstrate persuasive evidence of your strongest skills.
Slavery's Fugitives and the Making of the United States Constitution
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Slavery's Fugitives and the Making of the United States Constitution unearths a long-hidden factor that led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787. While historians have generally acknowledged that patriot leaders assembled in response to postwar economic chaos, the threat of popular insurgencies, and the inability of the states to agree on how to fund the national government, Timothy Messer-Kruse suggests that scholars have discounted Americans? desire to compel Britain to return fugitives from slavery as a driving force behind the convention. During the Revolutionary War, British governors offered freedom to enslaved Americans who joined the king?s army. Thousands responded by fleeing to English camps. After the British defeat at Yorktown, American diplomats demanded the surrender of fugitive slaves. When British generals refused, several states confiscated Loyalist estates and blocked payment of English creditors, hoping to apply enough pressure on the Crown to hand over the runaways. State laws conflicting with the 1783 Treaty of Paris violated the Articles of Confederation?the young nation?s first constitution?but Congress, lacking an executive branch or a federal judiciary, had no means to obligate states to comply. The standoff over the escaped slaves quickly escalated following the Revolution as Britain failed to abandon the western forts it occupied and took steps to curtail American commerce. More than any other single matter, the impasse over the return of enslaved Americans threatened to hamper the nation?s ability to expand westward, develop its commercial economy, and establish itself as a power among the courts of Europe. Messer-Kruse argues that the issue encouraged the founders to consider the prospect of scrapping the Articles of Confederation and drafting a superseding document that would dramatically increase federal authority?the Constitution.
Social Movements and the Law
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Black Lives Matter and #MeToo are two of the most prominent twenty-first-century social movements in the United States. On the ground and on social media, more people have taken an active stance in support of either or both movements than almost any others in the country's history. Social Movements and the Law brings together the voices of twelve scholars and public intellectuals to explore how Black Lives Matter and #MeToo unfolded--separately and together--and how they enrich, inform, and complicate each other. Structured in dialogues and punctuated with informative text boxes, illustrations, and discussion questions, this accessible guide to an increasingly influential area of the law centers rich intersectional analysis of both movements and prompts readers to undertake further reflection and conversation. At a time of heightened public attention to the broader scholarly study of human social behavior and interaction, this book shows rather than tells how people with different perspectives can engage one another with open minds and a generosity of spirit.
Advanced Introduction to International Tax Law
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Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This thoroughly revised third edition of the Advanced Introduction to International Tax Lawprovides an incisive overview of the key issues surrounding taxation and international law. Reuven S. Avi-Yonah explores the nuances of varying taxation systems using relevant and current case studies. Highlighting forward-thinking insights and research, this book explains tax treaties, how taxation is applied to income flowing across national borders, and how the limits imposed on such taxes have evolved over time. Avi-Yonah outlines the international tax regime regarding the foreign income of residents as well as the domestic income of non-residents, and how it has been dramatically modified in the last decade to address base erosion and profit shifting. Newly added chapters investigate contemporary issues such as BEPS 2.0 and the recent adoption of the OECD Two-Pillar solution by over 140 countries. Key Features: Defines the main principles of jurisdiction and how they apply to tax Critically analyses both inbound and outbound taxation, on both passive and active income Discusses transfer pricing, a variant of source-based taxation that lies at the heart of modern efforts to tax corporations at source Concise and insightful, this third edition continues to be a crucial resource for students and scholars of international tax law, international business law and international commercial law, as well as fiscal policy and finance. It is also of great benefit to practitioners and policy-makers.
Certification and Collective Marks
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This book is a thoroughly revised and updated third edition of what has become the go-to reference on collective marks and certification marks and remains the only complete volume devoted to these increasingly significant types of trademarks. Offering a comprehensive, practical account of the topic, and comparing the systems in the EU, UK and US (as well as other jurisdictions) the book sets out the legal and commercial frameworks of certification and collective marks amid growing diversification of their applications. In addition to the laws and policies impacting ownership and use of these marks, Jeffrey Belson also addresses their historical development, registration and protection, certifiers' liability, legal and commercial significance, and use in regulatory and technical standardisation frameworks. Key features: The only complete volume devoted to the law of certification and collective marks Discussion of leading cases Analysis of liability exposure of product certifiers Discussion of new technologies for the verification of certification indicia. Comparison of certification and collective mark protection of geographical indications with the EU sui generis system Examination of emergent forms of certification marks, namely ecolabels and electronic authentication marks in digital content. This updated edition is of primary interest to trademark practitioners who require a thorough explanation of the statutory protection, registration, and legal and commercial significance of certification and collective marks. It also provides scholars in the field of intellectual property with a useful reference resource and a platform for further research and policy recommendations.
Children's Rights
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This thoroughly updated second edition presents a comprehensive legal perspective on the inherently interdisciplinary field of children's rights. Chapters provide an article-by-article analysis of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including its Optional Protocols, as well as contextualised advice on the interpretation and implementation of its provisions. The Commentary critically engages with the Convention, exploring its position within the wider context of human rights law and other multidisciplinary fields such as the sociology of childhood. This second edition includes a revised introduction focusing on contemporary challenges and opportunities for children's rights, new material on children in conflict with the law and the individual complaints procedure, and updated discussions of recent case law in regional human rights systems. Drawing on global perspectives, this new edition is an invaluable resource for students and researchers in family law, human rights, public international law and the sociology of law. It will also be of great interest to practitioners and policymakers in children's services, education, social work, psychology and healthcare.
Civil Regulation of Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Europe
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This comprehensive book presents a unique and in depth overview of the regulatory frameworks governing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) across 11 European jurisdictions. It emphasises the complex and evolving nature of aviation law as it is applied to UAS technology and demonstrates the need for a more cohesive legal framework in this sector. Civil Regulation of Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Europefocuses on EU, international and domestic law, with leading experts providing an examination of how EU regulations shape national frameworks and the applicability of international law to UAS. Detailed case studies from across Europe highlight current regulatory approaches and future legal challenges, advocating for adaptive legislation to keep pace with technological advancements in autonomous UAS technology. This book is indispensable to scholars and legal practitioners in European law, aviation law, and technology law. Policymakers and regulatory bodies will also find this a crucial guide for integrating global practices into their domestic legislation. Additionally, industry stakeholders in the aerospace and UAS sectors will greatly benefit from its practical insights.
The Economics of Labor Law
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In terms familiar to economists, this book provides a positive theory of labor law and dissects the fundamental theoretical issues that shape labor law doctrine. It investigates the deep economic tensions influencing judicial opinions in labor law, and how these can predict the outcomes of relevant legal doctrine and determine whether it accomplishes its regulatory goals. Keith Hylton explores major philosophical approaches in the labor movement as well as the economic pressures that have impacted the growth of unions and the evolution of labor law. Hylton examines core issues including union organization, labor bargaining, labor law successorship, and the interaction between labor and antitrust laws. He questions whether the decline of unions will change employment and labor laws, and whether it is possible for the law to reverse or slow the decline in private sector union density. The central thesis of the book is that much of labor law doctrine is economically efficient, minimizing the costs of the bargaining relationship between the employer and the union. The Economics of Labor Lawis an invaluable resource for students and scholars of labor and employment law, and law and economics. Practitioners will also benefit from its detailed account of how economics can provide a more solid foundation for labor law doctrines.
Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Oil and Gas Law
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The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Oil and Gas Lawprovides a comprehensive overview of the engineering and geological aspects of oil and gas activities, placed within their legal context, as well as legal aspects of these activities. It focuses on exploration for and production of oil and gas, incorporating experience-based knowledge and the application of the law to technical issues. Bringing together a diverse array of experienced academics, industry specialists, and legal practitioners, the Encyclopedia covers contemporary topics such as the challenges the oil and gas industry faces as a result of climate change. The historical development and central elements in oil and gas law are comprehensively examined in addition to the various models and legal instruments that have been applied in different regions and jurisdictions across the globe. Through rigorous legal analysis, the book highlights the dynamic and international character of this important area of law. This Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for academics, researchers, and students interested in oil and gas law, energy law, environmental law, international economic law, and trade law. Policymakers, government officials, and legal practitioners will equally find this to be a fundamental reference work. Key Features: 57 authors 108 entries Case studies from across the world Entries organised alphabetically for ease of reference Technical explanations of key aspects of oil and gas activities
EU Administrative Law
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This insightful book analyses the theory and practice of administrative law in the European Union and its member states. Adopting a functional approach, Diana-Urania Galetta and Jacques Ziller provide a detailed overview of the law as it applies to EU institutions, bodies, offices, agencies, and member state authorities. Drawing on insights from comparative law, Galetta and Ziller explore key topics including administrative procedure, judicial review, legal instruments and executive function, and investigate how multilingualism mediates the interaction of EU and member state law. The book highlights the importance of change and adaptability in EU administrative law, and examines the role of the policies and institutional systems that govern it. Covering both primary and secondary EU law alongside the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice, this book is an essential resource for students and scholars of EU law and politics, administrative law, and institutional systems. It is also a valuable read for legal practitioners and administrators working in and implementing EU law.
EU Capital Market Law
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This book gives systematic insight into the principles underlying EU capital market law which has developed from a narrowly defined matter for legal specialists to a core component of modern business law. It analyses key EU capital market legislation such as MiFID, IFD, MAR, ProspR, EMIR, UCITSD and AIFMD and examines their interrelationships, always aiming to foster a practical understanding of the law. Utilising 30 years' experience as a practitioner and scholar in the field, Rüdiger Litten provides an accessible overview of the rules governing the capital market. The book examines the regulation of capital market actors (banks, investment firms, asset managers) with regard to their governance and behaviour, as well as the marketing and trading of capital market products (financial instruments such as securities, derivatives, investment fund units). It also explores contemporary issues pertaining to digitalisation and sustainability of the capital market, with a particular focus on MiCAR, and the many components of the EU Commission's ESG Action Plan. Covering all major areas of EU capital market law, this book is a vital resource for scholars and students of European law, finance and banking law, and financial regulation and economics. It also provides practical advice for capital market lawyers and financial advisors.
Fairness in Intellectual Property Law
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This book contends that the concept of fairness should be embraced and developed as a middle ground between strictly utilitarian and fundamental rights-based approaches to intellectual property (IP) law. Annette Kur, Nari Lee and Anna Tischner provide elegant arguments as to why this should be the case, and offer insights into how fairness as a legal notion can fulfil the role of mediator between the property aspects of IP law, market regulation and general welfare. They explore the terms and concepts of fairness in EU legislation, analyse the overarching network of goals and values set by EU law, and address the predominant theories that inform the notion of fairness and the use of empirical methods as a tool for its concretization. Ultimately, the book presents a conceptual framework of fairness to form a toolkit for legislative and judicial decision making and applies this to emerging challenges in IP law, such as AI regulation. Showcasing multifaceted perspectives, relevant doctrines and positive norms, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers of European law and intellectual property law. It is also beneficial to judges, IP practitioners, policymakers, and IP offices.
Hate Crimes in Comparative Legal Perspective
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Hate Crimes in Comparative Legal Perspectiveexpertly analyses the current legislative, jurisprudential and statistical trends in hate crimes across Europe, comparing them with the evolution of international standards and with the dominant legislative model in common law countries. This book brings together leading experts in the field to investigate the legislative frameworks that have been established to combat hate crimes. Chapters also address the growing scientific and doctrinal debate on the best way to articulate anti-hate crime prohibitions and apply them through case law. Adopting a comparative law perspective, authors consider the direction followed by criminal policy in other jurisdictions, in particular the US. European legislative references and their application in case law are also examined. Providing a comprehensive overview of the legal and statistical reality of hate criminality in prominent European jurisdictions, this book is a fundamental resource for researchers, academics and students of criminal Law and justice, comparative law and European law. Legal professionals and European policymakers will also find this to be a foundational resource on anti-discrimination legislation.
Multilingual Communications Surveillance in Criminal Law
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Multilingual Communications Surveillance In Criminal Lawhighlights the vital yet overlooked roles of Intercept Interpreters and Translators (IITs) in criminal justice operations. Nadja Capus, Cornelia Griebel and Ivana Havelka conduct an interdisciplinary investigation, exploring IITs navigation of complex legal, linguistic and translational challenges. They advocate for improved practices to ensure quality, fairness and integrity in investigations within criminal proceedings when communication is monitored in multiple languages. This book is the result of a collaboration between experts across criminal law, legal interpreting and technology-assisted translation. Through meticulous empirical and theoretical analysis, Capus, Griebel and Havelka examine IITs' indispensable function in evidence gathering and navigating surveillance obstacles. Employing diverse research methods, including reviewing legal documents, analyzing the translations of intercepted communications, conducting observations, surveys, and interviews, the authors thoroughly explore linguistic intricacies in the context of criminal proceedings. Offering insights and practical recommendations to enrich professional practices and understanding, Multilingual Communications Surveillance In Criminal Lawis essential for academics, students and practitioners of law and criminal justice, legal reform, interpreting and translation. Police officers tasked with communication surveillance will benefit from the authors' practical advice and explanations of challenges of interpreting and translating.
Private International Law in an Era of Change
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This timely book examines the complex challenges arising in modern private international law (PIL). The book brings together leading practitioners and scholars to consider the future of this dynamic area of law. Covering key themes including digitalisation, European civil cooperation, the codification of PIL, and judicial cooperation, the book explores the many forces shaping PIL at a global, regional and domestic level. Authors examine the processes of both harmonisation and fragmentation of PIL, and highlight the continuing importance of territoriality. They focus on areas which have recently undergone transformation, such as family law, the law of succession, blockchain, smart contracts, and property law. Through showcasing the developments that PIL has already undergone and highlighting areas for further advancement, the book provides a well-rounded picture of the relevance and effectiveness of PIL in today's world. Private International Law in an Era of Changeis an essential resource for academics and practitioners of PIL, including those with an interest in arbitration and dispute resolution, family law and international commercial law.
Renmin Chinese Law Review
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Renmin Chinese Law Review, Volume 11is the eleventh work in a series of annual volumes on contemporary Chinese law which bring together the work of well-known scholars from China, offering an insight into current legal research in China. This new addition to the series delivers fresh perspectives on a wide range of topics including the criminal imputation of voters in illegal collective resolutions, money laundering, collaborative governance, public theft theory, and personal information processing. Expert contributors in the field also provide an insightful review of other crucial areas of Chinese law such as family law, criminal law, and finance law. With an ever-increasing global interest in China's legal approach, this extensive and diverse book will appeal to scholars and practitioners of Chinese law, society, and politics as well as members of diplomatic communities with an interest in the field.
A Research Agenda for Intellectual Property Law and Gender
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Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. A Research Agenda for Intellectual Property Law and Genderexpertly examines patent, copyright and trade mark law, bringing to light hidden gender biases and narratives that impact intellectual property law and practice today. Exploring how gender discrimination and inequality are often built into the way the law functions, it assesses the possibilities and limits of existing strategies to improve gender inclusion and equality, and paves a research agenda for the future. This Research Agenda analyses gender-related issues in the context of intellectual property practice. It addresses the consequences of the gendered nature of the law, with contributing authors deploying a variety of methodologies including theoretical, critical, historical, interdisciplinary, intersectional, reformist and revolutionist. They critically reflect on key themes such as power, privilege and pervasiveness in intellectual property, highlighting a multitude of problems that women face in their interactions with the intellectual property system and how these issues can be addressed. This Research Agenda is an indispensable resource for legal academics and law students with a particular interest in intellectual property law and the interactions between gender and the law. Policymakers and legal practitioners will also find its practical applications to be of interest.
Research Handbook on the Punishment of Atrocity Crimes
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This Research Handbook examines the punishment of atrocity crime and presents a wide-ranging critique of post-conviction law, policy and practice. With a team of expert contributing authors, Róisín Mulgrew and Mikkel Jarle Christensen provide insights into the impact and implications of punishment models, strategies and frameworks. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, chapters analyse the work of international criminal courts and tribunals, as well as domestic criminal, military and traditional justice systems. Authors utilise a wide range of research methods and tools to bring the impact of different penalties, sentencing policies and sentence enforcement models to light. They also outline the implications of release and post-release strategies for a variety of stakeholders, such as accused persons, courts, states and wider society. Individually and collectively, these contributions add to a growing body of literature on how punishment can prevent and address atrocity crime, while also challenging contemporary assumptions about systems of punishment. The Research Handbook on the Punishment of Atrocity Crimesis an essential read for academics, researchers and students in criminal law and justice, public international law and human rights. It is also an indispensable resource for lawyers, judges, policy-makers and practitioners working in the field of atrocity crime.
Rethinking Law's Families and Family Law
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This multi-faceted book combines theoretical, empirical and practical approaches to explore how family law is responding to the ever-changing social dynamics of the family. Bringing together a broad range of experts with innovative perspectives from across the globe, it highlights family law's current challenges and presents key avenues for future research. Editors Frederik Swennen, Elise Goossens and Tine Van Hof recognise the multiplicity of family constellations in the 21st century and the subsequent need for family law to recalibrate. Chapter authors explore a variety of subjects, such as nontraditional adult relationships, the role of surrogacy, the division of shared labour between parents, and parental responsibility with respect to children's rights in the digital age. The book offers invaluable insights into the global academic endeavour to rethink law's families and family law. Ultimately, the book acknowledges that family law is at a crossroads between the concept of the normative family and the actuality of 'doing family'. This book is a vital resource for academics and students in family law, gender law and private international law. Its incisive exploration of family dynamics is also of interest to legal practitioners, social policymakers and students of sociology, social policy, psychology and anthropology.
Social Justice, Welfare and EU Law
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This innovative book delves into the concept of social justice in the Visegrád countries through a rigorous examination of two demographics: working mothers and the unemployed. Using new empirical data, Sára Hungler analyses the experiences of these groups from the perspectives of redistribution, recognition and representation. Using a multidimensional approach inspired by Nancy Fraser's scholarship, Hungler assesses the legal and social factors shaping the experiences of vulnerable groups. She employs a mixed methodology to explore the impact of EU policy on poverty and exclusion. Ultimately, this book demonstrates that there is no 'one size fits all' solution to the many expansive, socio-political challenges in Europe. Social Justice, Welfare and EU Lawis beneficial for academics of European law, labour law, labour policy and comparative social policy. Political scientists who are interested in the core-periphery discourse will also find it to be a vital read.
Données Personnelles : Réflexions Sur la Gouvernance Citoyenne à l'ère Numérique.
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Intro -- CHAPITRE 1 -- Ce que reflètent nos écrans -- CHAPITRE 2 -- C'est quoi, les données personnelles ? -- CHAPITRE 3 -- La valeur collective de nos données -- CHAPITRE 4 -- Le pouvoir sur nos données -- CHAPITRE 5 -- Ce qu'attendent les citoyens -- CHAPITRE 6 -- La gouvernance citoyenne en actions -- Informer -- Consulter -- Engager -- Collaborer -- Donner du pouvoir -- Conclusion -- Notice biographique -- Bibliographie sélective pour aller plus loin.
SIE Exam 2025/2026 for Dummies
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Secure a great career in the financial securities industry with this SIE study guide The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam, administered by FINRA, is for aspiring securities industry professionals. Passing this exam is a prerequisite to the famous (and infamous) series-level exams such as the Series 7. SIE Exam 2025-2026 For Dummies is your one-stop study shop for the SIE exam. Test your knowledge with 4 practice tests, prep for test day, and get ready for the exam that will jumpstart your career. This book helps you lock in the key terms and concepts that you'll need to know to pass the SIE. It also teaches you how to apply them, so you can sail through test day and enter the securities industry with confidence. This revision contains more practice questions for each key content area, a new glossary of key terms, and online flashcards. Check the SIE exam off your to-do list with the help of this Dummies study guide. Study all the content you'll need to know to pass the SIE exam Practice with 4 full-length tests and flashcards available online Learn expert strategies for scoring your highest on the test Get started on your journey to a career as a financial securities professional This study guide is highly recommended for anyone looking to take the SIE exam in 2025 and beyond.
