Advanced Introduction to U.S. Criminal Procedure
Advanced Introduction to U.S. Criminal Procedure

Author: Christopher Slobogin

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2020-08-28

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1839101660

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In this Advanced Introduction, Christopher Slobogin covers every significant aspect of U.S. criminal procedure. Focusing on Supreme Court cases and the most important statutory rules that provide the framework for the criminal justice system, he illuminates the nuances of American criminal procedure doctrine and offers factual examples of how it is applied. Chapters cover police practices such as search and seizure, interrogation, and identification procedures, as well as the pretrial, trial and post-conviction process.

Advanced Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law
Advanced Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law

Author: Stephen J. Morse

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2023-06-01

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 1789906822

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This Advanced Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law explores the doctrines, issues and controversies in the substantive field of criminal law. Chapters cover important theoretical and doctrinal topics, including the justifications for state blame and punishment, the foundations for criminalization, the prima facie case, affirmative defences of justification and excuse, and sentencing. Stephen J. Morse uses copious concrete examples drawn from cases, statutes and extended case studies, including the intricate grading of homicide, to enliven the discussion.

Advanced Introduction to US Civil Liberties
Advanced Introduction to US Civil Liberties

Author: Susan N. Herman

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2023-01-20

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1800376669

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This insightful Advanced Introduction provides a kaleidoscopic overview of key US civil liberties, including freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion, limitations on search and seizure, due process in criminal proceedings, autonomy rights, rights of equality, and democratic participation.

Advanced Introduction to Law and Artificial Intelligence
Advanced Introduction to Law and Artificial Intelligence

Author: Woodrow Barfield

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2020-10-30

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1789905133

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Woodrow Barfield and Ugo Pagallo present a succinct introduction to the legal issues related to the design and use of artificial intelligence (AI). Exploring human rights, constitutional law, data protection, criminal law, tort law, and intellectual property law, they consider the laws of a number of jurisdictions including the US, the European Union, Japan, and China, making reference to case law and statutes.

Advanced Introduction to Privacy Law
Advanced Introduction to Privacy Law

Author: Megan Richardson

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2020-10-30

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1788970950

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Presenting a concise, yet wide-ranging and contemporary overview of the field, this Advanced Introduction to Privacy Law focuses on how we arrived at our privacy laws, and how the law can deal with new and emerging challenges from digital technologies, social networks and public health crises. This illuminating and interdisciplinary book demonstrates how the history of privacy law has been one of constant adaptation to emerging challenges, illustrating the primacy of the right to privacy amidst a changing social and cultural landscape.

Advanced Introduction to Space Law
Advanced Introduction to Space Law

Author: Frans G. von der Dunk

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2020-09-25

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1789901863

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Frans von der Dunk, a leading authority on space law, presents a nuanced introduction to the topic, explaining the legal rules, rights and obligations applicable to activities in outer space and activities that precede operations in space. He analyzes the interaction of these elements as well as how international organizations relate to the core tenets of space legislation.

Advanced Introduction to Insurance Law
Advanced Introduction to Insurance Law

Author: Robert H. Jerry, II

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2023-03-02

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1800884222

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Providing a comprehensive overview of the body of law that regulates the insurance business, this Advanced Introduction evaluates the governing principles, policies, values, and purposes of insurance legislation and related judicial doctrines. It examines the ways in which the industry’s origins help us understand the present, and how insurance connects to major public policy issues that will shape the world for future generations.

Advanced Introduction to Cybersecurity Law
Advanced Introduction to Cybersecurity Law

Author: Fidler, David P.

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2022-06-07

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1800883358

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This succinct Advanced Introduction delivers insights into the pressing technological, political, and legal challenges of cybersecurity. Exploring cybersecurity threats on both a national and global scale, it provides guidance on how countries use domestic and international law to counter crime, terrorism, espionage, and armed conflict in cyberspace.

Advanced Introduction to Law and Psychology
Advanced Introduction to Law and Psychology

Author: Tyler, Tom R.

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2022-01-14

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1839109734

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Leading scholar Tom R. Tyler provides a timely and engaging introduction to the field of law and psychology. This Advanced Introduction outlines the main areas of research, their relevance to law and the way that psychological findings have shaped – or failed to shape – the corresponding areas of law. Key features include focus on the relevance of psychological theories to topics in law, emphasis on the institutional realities within which law functions and discussion of the problems of bringing research findings into the legal system.

Advanced Introduction to U.S. Federal Securities Law
Advanced Introduction to U.S. Federal Securities Law

Author: Hazen, Thomas L.

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2022-05-13

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1802206256

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Answering the key question of whether there is an obligation for States to define and enact sound climate policies in order to avoid the impacts of global warming, this timely book provides expert analysis on recent global climate cases, assessing not only the plaintiffs’ claims but also the legal reasoning put forward by the courts.