Everything you ever wanted to know about the law, but couldn't afford to ask The law affects practically every aspect of our lives, and legal questions come up daily. When they do, turn to Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law, a handy, information-packed desk reference. The 11th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest laws, government agency contacts, and resources. There's also a helpful glossary of legal terms and an appendix on how to do your own legal research.

The study of legal history has a broad application that extends well beyond the interests of legal historians. An attorney arguing a case today may need to cite cases that are decades or even centuries old, and historians studying political or cultural history often encounter legal issues that affect their main subjects. Both groups need to understand the laws and legal practices of past eras. This essential reference is intended for the many nonspecialists who need to enter this arcane and often tricky area of research.

This handy tool authored and designed to be a concise pin-pointed reference can support those research abilities... Six-page laminated guide includes: Research Methodology Primary Authority Research Legislative System/Constitutions & Statutes Case Opinions: The Reporting System State Court Reporters Federal Court Reporters Locating Case law Secondary Authority Research Free Legal Sources Online Westlaw® Bloomberg Law Lexis® & Heinonline.

Research Methods for Law introduces undergraduate and postgraduate students to available methods of research - legalistic, empirical, comparative and theoretical - drawing on actual research projects as examples... The book will also appeal to students of related disciplines who have an interest in legal issues including those from criminology, sociology, psychology, government, politics and social administration. The rich mix of general lessons, theoretical engagement and practical examples will be of real value to students.

Bringing a unique perspective to the burgeoning ethical and legal issues surrounding the presence of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, the book uses theory and practice on animal rights and the rights of nature to assess the status of robots.

The book "Environmental Law" describes regulations, decrees, local, nationwide and international laws and treaties developed to protect the ecosystem from damage, and emphasizes the legal penalties of such damage to the authorities. This book refers to treaties developed to safeguard the environment from destruction. It also describes the need for companies and other organizations and their regulators to strive towards improving ethical principles by formulating regulations and industry standards for operating licenses. The book touches on the ongoing debate on the impact of different pesticides on agriculture and greenhouse gas emissions, and struggle between science and industry to regulate legislation on environmental laws.

"The author provides insights into the history of legal publishing, legal research basics, and database licensing..."