Law

An enthralling and meticulously researched book, Crossing the Line tells the untold story of how a small group of brave soldiers and two determined reporters exposed one of the greatest military scandals in Australian history....

Crammed with colour, adventure, achievements and some diversions, too David McBride leads a big life....

As the country's top forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd has spent a lifetime uncovering the secrets of the dead....

Random House presents the audiobook edition of All That Remains by Professor Sue Black, read by the author....

Worshippers stream out of an Midwestern synagogue after sabbath services, unaware that only a hundred yards away, an expert marksman and avowed racist, antisemite and member of the Ku Klux Klan, patiently awaits, his hunting rifle at the ready....  

Angela Gallop has been a forensic scientist for over 40 years. After joining the Forensic Science Service, the first crime scene she attended was for a case involving the Yorkshire Ripper....

In a quiet Sydney street in 1937, a seven-year-old immigrant boy drowned in a ditch that had filled with rain after being left unfenced by council workers. How the law should deal with the trauma of the family’s loss was one of the most complex cases to reach Australia’s High Court....

In Gangland, award-winning investigative reporter Jared Savage shines a light into New Zealand's rising underworld of organized crime and violent gangs....

On May 31, 1985, two days before her high school graduation, Shari Smith was abducted from the driveway of her family home in South Carolina....

Discover the big ideas behind more than 90 of history's most important legal rulings and milestone laws - from the earliest civilizations to the 21st century....

In this memoir, murder case lawyer William Clegg revisits his most intriguing trials, from the acquittal of Colin Stagg to the shooting of Jill Dando, to the man given life because of an earprint....

In Stalling for Time, the FBI’s chief hostage negotiator takes readers on a harrowing tour through many of the most famous hostage crises in the history of the modern FBI, including the siege at Waco, the Montana Freemen standoff, and the D.C. sniper attacks....

Teasing Secrets from the Dead is a front-lines story of crime scene investigation at some of the most infamous sites in recent history. In this absorbing, surprising, and undeniably compelling book, forensics expert Emily Craig tells her own story of a life spent as a bone hunter....

From the best-selling author of Cardinal comes a searing examination of the power imbalance in our legal system—where exposing the truth is never guaranteed and, for victims, justice is often elusive....

Secrets, lies, lawyers and covert recordings. If you thought the 2019 election was just about a death tax that didn't exist, you're in for a surprise....

Welcome to the age of the algorithm, the story of a not-too-distant future where machines rule supreme, making important decisions - in health care, transport, finance, security, what we watch, where we go, even whom we send to prison....

Gender identity ideology is about more than Twitter storms and using the right pronouns. In just 10 years, laws, company policies, school and university curricula, sport, medical protocols, and the media have been reshaped to privilege self-declared gender identity over biological sex....

Why do some people want to erase themselves completely from the Internet? I used to wonder about the same till I found the reason and had to do it myself....

As one of just a few judges licensed to try murder cases at the Old Bailey, the author has presided over many of the high-profile cases that all too often grab our attention in dramatic media headlines—for every unlawful death tells a story....

Anyone can see the place where the children died. You take the Princes Highway past Geelong, and keep going west in the direction of Colac....

The inside story of the real President Trump, by his former attorney and personal advisor - the man who helped get him into the oval office....

Candid and compelling, A Bigger Picture is the definitive narrative of Malcolm Turnbull’s prime ministership....

Totally gripping and brilliantly told, Murder: The Biography is a gruesome and utterly captivating portrait of the legal history of murder.....

A seasoned deal lawyer demystifies the process of buying a small business. Learn about what happens before, during and after the closing of the deal. Learn what typical purchase agreement provisions mean....

You can protect your invention or idea and prevent anyone from using it or selling it with a provisional patent. Add to your product or idea a legal patent pending status....

With an ever-increasing number of laws and regulations in the construction industry, it can be challenging for contractors to stay up to date and ensure they are operating within the boundaries of the law. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the most common laws and regulations that contractors may overlook or violate, including building codes, zoning regulations, lien laws, and occupational safety and health requirements.

What drives the cold, calculating mind of the psychopath? How does the narcissist’s ego-fueled arrogance wreak havoc? What makes the Machiavellian master manipulator so cunningly deceptive? Delve into the sinister mindset of the Dark Triad in this compelling journey through psychopathy, narcissism and Machiavellianism. From white collar psychopaths to narcissistic dictators, learn how these dangerous personalities seamlessly hide among us and exploit without remorse.

The first geofence warrant was issued in 2016. By 2021, Google was responding to 11,000 geofence warrant requests per year from officers wanting a list of cell phones at a crime scene at the time a crime was being committed. This new aspect of Fourth Amendment constitutional law is exciting and complex. If you are a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, criminal defense lawyer, judge, or citizen who cares about the constitutional right to privacy under the Fourth Amendment, you need to listen to this book.

Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be daunting, but the key to success lies in the hands of the advocate you choose. "How to Hire a Winning Lawyer," by John Ellsworth, demystifies the process of selecting a legal champion capable of securing the triumph and self-satisfaction you deserve.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study in preparation for the Bar exam. However, the truth is that the Bar test is a challenging test. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Harper Samuels developed the Bar Exam Essay Rules Study Guide! It contains practice questions and reviews all essential concepts found on the exam from all categories of the exam. 

When I attended Jefferson Elementary School in Charlottesville in 1960, I was selected to recite the poem "The Path" by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the noted black poet. That poem captured the story of my life. I had no idea when I first learned it by memory and recited it many times before the class that it would later have such a direct and dramatic application to my life. I recited the words not knowing their true meaning back then, but I know what they mean now, and who would have imagined how appropriate they would be. 

“Lawyer Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks That Will Help Improve The Efficiency Of Your Practice" is the ultimate guide to improving your legal practice. Whether you're a solo practitioner or part of a larger firm, this book will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to streamline your workflow and improve the efficiency of your practice. The book is packed with practical, easy-to-use cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks that cover a wide range of topics, from legal research and virtual meetings to legal data analytics and legal automation software.

"The Most Common Laws Violated by Attorneys and Lawyers" is a comprehensive guide to the laws and regulations governing the practice of law. The book provides some of the most common laws violated by attorneys and lawyers, including unauthorized practice of law, misappropriation of client funds, false advertising, discrimination, and conflicts of interest.

In this fascinating book, Dr. Dominic M. Etli takes readers on an illuminating journey through the ethical labyrinths of modern medicine, drawing unexpected connections to the ancient wisdom of the samurai. Blending vivid storytelling with philosophical insights, Dr. Etli reveals how timeless concepts like mindfulness, compassion, honor and justice from Zen, Bushido and the Hagakure provide invaluable guidance for today's ethical challenges in healthcare.

Enter the two-year Happy Lawyer Project, spanning interviews with 100+ lawyers, and hundreds of hours of research, analysis, and development, all aimed at trying to answer one question:—How do we, as busy lawyers and professionals, become happier? It turns out that the happy lawyers had a number of things in common—key ingredients they all shared. Unhappy lawyers shared some of those ingredients, but were missing others. The problem is that there’s a recipe for happiness and, whether intentional or not, the unhappy lawyers haven’t followed it.

Racial Emotion at Work is an invitation to understand our own emotions and associated behaviors around race—and much more. With this surprising and timely book, Tristin K. Green takes us beyond diversity trainings and other individualized solutions to discrimination and inequality in employment, calling for sweeping changes in how the law and work organizations treat and shape racial emotions.

For many years, Britain tried to impose its own laws on the peoples it conquered, and English common law usually followed the Union Jack. But the common law became less common after Britain emerged from the Seven Years' War as the world's most powerful empire. At that point, imperial policymakers adopted a strategy of legal pluralism: some colonies remained under English law, while others retained much of their previous legal regimes.

Daniel Reinhardt spent 24 years as a police officer near Cleveland, Ohio. He was long unaware of the ways the culture of the police department was shaping him, but gradually, through his own experiences as a police officer and through the mentorship of Black Christians in his life, his eyes were opened to a difficult truth: police brutality against racial minorities was endemic to the culture of the system itself. In Rethinking the Police, Reinhardt lays out a history of policing in the United States, showing how it developed a culture of dehumanization, systemic racism, and brutality.

While this book may not handle every single possible scenario you may run across, I do have my finger on the pulse of the legal industry and what lawyers are challenged by every day. Take what you can from what I’ve learned and perfected on legal business development, marketing and networking to make it your own. My greatest hope is to hear from you someday that you did take action and that this book made the difference for you in your legal career. So enjoy the book, take lots of notes and most importantly, be that lawyer!

"Breaking the Chains” takes listeners on an enlightening journey through the fascinating world of law and its philosophical foundations. With clear, engaging language and an absence of jargon, this book makes the complex subject of legal philosophy accessible to everyone. Explore the historical development of legal systems from ancient civilizations to contemporary perspectives. Delve deep into the key philosophical concepts of justice, rights, duty, and responsibility, and discover the nature of law as a social construct.