Subjects:  1. Divorce    2. Law and legislation    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. New York (State)    5. Popular works    6. Practical Guides    7. Reference    8. Law / Domestic Relations / Children   

Subjects:  1. Citizenship    2. Emigration & Immigration    3. Emigration And Immigration    4. Examinations, questions, etc    5. Law    6. Naturalization    7. Popular works    8. Practical Guides    9. Study Guides    10. United States   

Subjects:  1. Copyright    2. Intellectual Property - Copyright    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Popular works    6. Practical Guides    7. Reference    8. United States    9. Law / Intellectual Property / Patent   

Subjects:  1. Estate Planning    2. Estates & Trusts    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Personal Finance - Financial Planning    6. Personal Finance - Taxation    7. Practical Guides   

Editorial Review

American legalese can be hard enough to decipher if English is your primary tongue, but try wading through the statutes and stipulations when you grew up speaking Spanish. Read more

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The Law and Your Legal Rights/La Ley y Sus Derechos Legales
The Law and Your Legal Rights should be part of every Hispanic family's personal library.The book provides an easy to understand guide to the rights and responsibilities of all U.S. residents. Its explanation of theU.S. court systems is clear and concise, as well as its narrative ofimmigration and labor laws. The book's ability to "speak" intwo languages--English and Spanish-- is one of its best features since itwill help imigrants to obtain a basic understanding of their obligationsand rights.Jess Araujo, Esq., has provided the Spanish speaking Americanwith a valuable tool. The book should be read by all American students inmiddle school and/or high school. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bilingual books    2. English-Spanish    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Legal System    6. Popular works    7. Practical Guides    8. Reference    9. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction    10. United States    11. Jurisprudence & General Issues    12. Law / Civil Law    13. Reference works   

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the lawsuit survivial guide
One of the most clearly wtitten legal books I have read..And for it being a legal reference book thats saying alot!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Actions and defenses    2. Attorney and client    3. Civil Law    4. Civil Procedure    5. Complaints (Civil procedure)    6. Law    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Popular works    9. Practical Guides    10. United States   

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Animals, so long as they are classified as legal property, cannot have meaningful interests
This book was revolutionary in terms of animal rights theory when published in 1995.Gary Francione is a law professor as well as a philosopher, and his legal expertise allowed him to add an essential component to animal rights theory that was missing in the previous literature.That is the realization that animals are human property, and that in the United States legal system, property cannot by definition have meaningful interests compared to property owners.Our laws purport to balance the interests of humans and animals, but this book is replete with examples of U.S. judicial decisions which show that the property status of animals pre-determines the outcome of that balance in favor of humans.Animals, Property, and the Law is a must read for students of animal rights, animal law, jurisprudence, and moral philosophy.It addresses certain topics, including the doctrine of legal standing, in more depth than do Francione's later books.It also provides a rich and devastating critique of the federal Animal Welfare Act, which purports to regulate the use of animals in experiments.

Animals as property?
Everybody thinks animals should be treated "humanely" and humans shouldn't cause them "unnecessary" pain. So why do animals enjoy so little legal protection?
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Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Animal rights    3. Animal welfare    4. Animals    5. Civil Procedure    6. Law and legislation    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Practical Guides    9. United States   

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A Great Help
This book is full of helpful information.It does have all of the legal forms in it, but even if you are using attorneys, it is a helpful tool for understanding the entire process, and to help ensure you get details taken care of that you may have otherwise missed.I read the book, my ex read the book, and I have unfortunately loaned it to several friends. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Domestic Relations - Divorce & Separation    2. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Practical Guides   

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Smith, Currie & Hancock's LLP Common Sense Construction Law
A great introduction to Construction Law for any aspiring Project Manager or Construction Professional.

Great overview, but lacks some depth in places
This book was used as the text for a Construction Law case I took in law school.Overall I found the book to be very good.It was clear, concise, well written, and easy to understand.It also brought a pretty wide range of topics into the mix, and provided a fair amount of places to go for additional information (by way of case law).If I had to complain, and for the purposes of this review I will, I would make two comments: 1) There are areas where a little more depth would be nice.Frankly, I don't think the scope of this book really includes in-depth analysis on anything so this might be a non-issue for many folks.I just found that there were a few times (a very few) when I was looking for more information.2. This book does a really nice job incorporating definitions for new terms into the text.However, there are a LOT of new terms and a glossary would have beeen a nice addition to the text.

Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP's Common Sense Construction Law
An outstanding work -- easy to follow, yet powerful.It delivers in-depth coverage of current law on hot construction topics.As a General Contractor, I found the book very helpful.I strongly recommend it. The industry has become so litigious that you cannot afford to not know. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building Laws And Regulations    2. Construction    3. Construction - General    4. Construction contracts    5. Construction industry    6. Engineering Construction Management    7. Law    8. Law and legislation    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Practical Guides    11. United States    12. Commercial law    13. Environment law    14. Property, real estate, land & tenancy law    15. Technology / Engineering / Civil    16. USA   

Subjects:  1. California    2. Civil Procedure    3. Disability    4. Labor & Employment    5. Law    6. Law and legislation    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Personal Injury    9. Popular works    10. Practical Guides    11. Reference    12. Workers' compensation   

Subjects:  1. Child support    2. Custody of children    3. Domestic Relations Law    4. Family Law - Children    5. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    6. Law    7. Law and legislation    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Popular works    10. Practical Guides    11. Single Adult Family    12. United States    13. Visitation rights (Domestic re    14. Visitation rights (Domestic relations)   

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Save your money and type in the words "Home Defect" into Google
This book feels like it was written by a college student who does lousy internet research.Most of the information in the book is basic common sense, outdated, and I found that you can get better up to date info. by just doing research on the internet.There are many typos throughout the book and the author's credentials often contradict themselves if you pay close attention.I feel as if I clearly read this book closer then the editor or author ever did.Don't waste your time or money here.

A "must" for every homeowner
Home And Condo Defects: A Consumer Guide To Faulty Construction by Thomas and Rachel Miller offer the non-specialist general reader a wealth of information and resources designed specifically for homeowners, and presented in direct, straightforward language for the lay person. Its primary purpose is not a do-it-yourself repair book, but rather a guide to complex and variable legal codes covering what is a defect, what a homeowner's responsibilities are, the responsibilities of the insurance companies, and what to do if one is sued or forced to sue. An extremely practical book, Home And Condo Defects is a "must" for every homeowner stranded in today's increasingly complex and problematic legal system.

San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 16, 2001:
SF Chron: The Millers are attorneys whose firm has won many millions of dollars in awards from developers for construction defects. Their slender, soft-cover book guides the home buyer through the typically long and winding process. At its best, the book serves as translator for all of the legalese that confronts a consumer in search of relief for such problems as leaking roofs, toxic mold and cracked foundations. At its worst, the book underscores the need for attorneys, which, need I remind you, is what the Millers are. Yet they resist the temptation to say, "If we were representing you, we would. . . ." And they freely remind you that you can get much of the information in their book for a click of the mouse. The scoop is presented in both places in a fairly breezy, confidential, tete-a-tete style of writing that any reader would find accessible. For emphasis, each chapter ends with do's and -don'ts (about who can sue, what lawyers can argue, the role of insurance), which are recapped in the appendix. The appendix also answers 12 of the most-asked questions about construction defects, lists 11 "Trust me, I'm the builder" myths and outlines the top 15 reasons builders face construction defect lawsuits. No. 1 of the latter, by the way, is poor customer service. Which is the big reason why, if you suspect your home has defects, you will want to pick up a copy of this book. -- by Susan Fornoff ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Condominiums    2. Construction    3. Construction contracts    4. Construction industry    5. Housing & Urban Development    6. Law    7. Law and legislation    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Popular works    10. Practical Guides    11. Reference    12. United States   

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Average book
Provides forms to copy and use or a way to get them on disk.Would be better to just include a CD in the book jacket.Probably set up to get you mailing address for future spam. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Financial    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Practical Guides    5. incorporate    6. incorporating    7. corporation law    8. limited liability    9. partnership   

Editorial Review

OK, you've won that lawsuit, and the judge went whole hog in awarding you damages beyond your wildest dreams. Now all you have to do is collect it from the guilty party, and there's the rub. There are an amazing number of ways for a defendant to avoid paying the awarded judgment, and this is the book to show you how to avoid being avoided. This may not be a fun, catchy book to read for pleasure--though like all of Nolo Press's books, it is written to be understood by a regular, non-lawyer type person--but if you face the daunting task of trying to collect a court judgment from someone trying to evade payment, this may be one of the best books you ever read! ... Read more

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You won the case, here's how you collect!
Still trying to collect from your judgment debtor?The court says you were right, you are entitled to collect, but the courts don't assist in collection!For judgment creditors, the legal process can be confusing and frustrating.Where do you start?How do you find the debtor, his assets, employment, etc.?What forms do you use once you find the debtor information?How do you fill them out?This book is my "biz bible" when recovering judgments for others.Any individual or business with a court-awarded judgment will benefit greatly with the tools and information contained in this book.You won it . . . now go get it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. California    2. Civil Procedure    3. Collection laws    4. Executions (Law)    5. Judgments    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Popular works    8. Practical Guides    9. Reference   

Subjects:  1. Forms (Law)    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Practical Guides    5. United States   

Subjects:  1. Average (Maritime law)    2. Insurance    3. Insurance, Marine    4. Law    5. Law Of The Sea    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Maritime    8. Practical Guides    9. United States   

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Awesome advice!Wouldn't get a pro se divorce without it!
This book helped me get through what could have been a messy divorce. Thanks to their advice, I was able to get the divorce finalized quickly with a seperation agreement.This book is very thorough and self-explainatory.

Provides ok background, but don't rely on it
Feel free to look through this book to learn the basic concepts that you'll need to know if you're going through a divorce, but do _not_ rely on this book alone without consulting an expert, _even_ if your divorce is simple and uncontested.
Legal Survival Guides
This is a sure fire way for MD., VA., & DC residents to learn how to file their own divorce cases.If you don't have a phone, you may not have a lawyer, but if you can read and follow instructions and you have the cost of this book, you can, if certain requirements are met, be your own lawyer and lean to obtain your own uncontested divorce. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Consumer    3. District of Columbia    4. Divorce & Separation    5. Divorce suits    6. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Maryland    10. Popular works    11. Practical Guides    12. Virginia   

Subjects:  1. Emigration & Immigration    2. Emigration And Immigration    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Popular works    6. Practical Guides    7. Public Law    8. Student passports    9. United States    10. Visas   

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Anyone who's ever run afoul of a landlord will appreciate the information contained in Read more

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Tenant's do have rights!!!!
Until you read this book, you will be taken advantage of from landlords who know you haven't read the book. I have rented for years and thought if I am a good tenant and pay my rent everything will be wonderful...UNTIL that day!!! By reading this book, I learned there were many times as a renter my rights were violated. I am an excellent tenant with more knowledge. By knowing my rights I have been able to keep situations from getting to the UGLY stage between the tenant and landlord.

Great info - easy browsing
Very informative book.Easy to browse Table of Contents and find what you're looking for.Goes along with "Renter's Rights: The Basics" ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Landlord And Tenant    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Popular works    5. Practical Guides    6. Property    7. Property Law    8. Real Estate    9. Real Estate - General    10. United States    11. Landlords   

Subjects:  1. Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain)    2. General    3. Health Care Policy    4. Health Policy    5. Law    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Legal status, laws, etc    8. Legal status, laws, etc.    9. Medical    10. Multiple Sclerosis    11. Neurology - General    12. Patients    13. Practical Guides    14. United States    15. Health & Fitness / Health Care Issues    16. Health systems & services    17. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    18. Other Areas of Law