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Useful and reliable
The "book description" above belongs to a different book: this hornbook is not part of the "Black Letter Series," its author is not Professor Clermont, and it doesn't come with a handy computer disk. Arizona State Law Student
This is the most helpful study aid available for Civil Procedure!Thetext is very easy to understand and it is orgainized to follow theprogression of the law school course.The authors do an excellent job ofexplaining the development of personal jurisdiction and subject matterjurisdiction to the present day.It also does a fine job of explaining thefederal rules (and includes an index of each FRCP and where it is cited).

An excellent source for information to supplement a casebook
This is another in the long line of hornbooks from West publishing.It is an excellent source to supplement and even embellish the law of Civil Procedure contained in whichever casebook you are using.Since most CivilProcedure courses are a year long, I would strongly recommend investing inthis hornbook, it is very handy to have when outlining and preparing forfinals. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Procedure    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. United States    5. Civil law (general works)    6. Courts & procedure   

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A must have for a criminal procedure class
This book is a clear and concise rendition of the law regarding criminal procedure.It includes all the cases that one would find addressed in a criminal procedure class.This book is worth its weight in gold if you area law student.It not only substituted flawlessly for my textbook (whichincidentally was written by the same two authors) but it was much easier tounderstand.The nuthsell series is one of the best outline seriesavailable in my opinion. I should point out however that the format is notthat of a traditional law outline.It reads like a book rather than like aregular bulletted outline.However I found that the narrative format madeit easy to understand the material.And unlike other outlines, this bookcan stand on its own for a quick overview of a topic rather than othertraditional outlines which require some familiarity with the subject beforethe outline makes any sense.I would reccomend this book and this seriesto anyone who needs to learn (quickly) about an area of law. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. United States    5. Courts & procedure    6. Criminal law   

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An excellent introduction
An excellent introduction to International Human Rights. I enjoyed the extensive bibliography and the objectivity (not neutrality) of the author's commentaries.

all bark no bite
This book describes in great detail the instruments that exist to codify and protect human rights but which illustrates all too clearly the problem of inadequate enforcement instruments and procedures. The "law" empowers the UN or other bodies to "do a study" on complaints of non-compliance or violations. The creation of so many of these tools has been so politicized as to make many functions of the laws and treaties virtually useless and sometimes, apparently, contradictory (or at least open to debate and interpretation). What good is a "thorough study"? With no teeth, no authority and a backdrop of outside interfering factors (economic and political especially), these "norms" might be interpreted as existing in name only. In a section on gross violations of human rights and the UN Charter, one reads, "The required magnitude of the concept of `massive' or `gross' violations may also gradually require a lower threshold of severity as the international community becomes less tolerant of what is lawful behavior under the Charter. Viewed in this light, the human rights provisions of the Charter are `elastic clauses' whose expansion is tied to the evolving standards of international legality and decency."
In depth but HORRIBLE to read
International Human Rights in a Nutshell does one thing correctly: It spells out the law in clear, black and white language on human rights and some of the formations of the UN, EU, American System, and African States. On the other hand it is EXTREMELY hard to read as a book because all of the citations are put right in the middle of the reading; as such it doesn't flow at all. It still remains a very definitive reference that any scholar on human rights should have. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Human rights    2. International    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Political Freedom & Security - Human Rights    6. International human rights law   

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Too small
The book is useful, but it's too small.I didn't see a size listed.This book is only7"by 5".It makes the exhibits nearly impossible to read without a magnifying glass. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Law    2. Legal Profession    3. Legal research    4. Research    5. United States    6. Research methods: general   

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Business & Financial    3. Consolidation and merger of corporations    4. Corporations    5. Finance    6. Law    7. Law and legislation    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Securities    10. United States   

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Just wrong.
I only read the patent section, and have no knowledge of the other sections.However I have found the book to be entirely too superficial to be of any assistance.Additionally, at more than one occasion on topics that are fairly important, the information was just wrong.I have read the patent section of my IP supplements to prepare for the exam, and I by far recommend the IP hornbook.It's a little longer but WAY worth it over this book.If your library doesn't have a copy and it's too expensive for you, then try Examples and Explanations, but whatever you do, don't just rely on this book, you'll look like an idiot when you completely misstate some things.I mean 90 to 95% of it is right, I'm sure, but I'm going to get enough wrong on my own, I don't need help.

A little superficial, but okay.
Like almost all hornbooks or outlines, this one glosses over Trademark law.Copyright, Patents, and Trademarks are all taught seperately, so I don't understand why they are lumped together and glossed over superficially by almost all hornbooks.

The third edition is up to date--It is super!!!
I don't know whether or why the 2d edition would be on sale, as the first reviewer implies in his or her nevertheless good review. The third edition has been out for two years and it is complete, accessible, understandable, and better than the competition--by far! If you want to understand patents, copyrights, trademarks, this book will make you an expert in an afternoon. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Procedure    2. Intellectual Property    3. Intellectual Property - Copyright    4. Intellectual Property - Patent    5. Intellectual Property - Trademark    6. Law    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Patent, Trademark, Copyright    9. United States    10. Intellectual property, copyright & patents   

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Torts    5. United States    6. Torts / delicts   

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For the Discriminating Only
I'm a training specialist by trade, and I have taught Sexual Harassment Prevention and Equal Employment Opportunity classes for many years. This book allowed me to appear as a subject matter expert because I was able to offer more depth in specific cases and topics. If you're discriminating about your sources, I know you will buy this.

Useful
I read this book in order to survive a law class.I also used it when I had an interview with the Office of Civil Rights.This book may feel cursory but it covers a large array of material.For those who are constantly suspicious about facing discrimination in the workplace, it may be especially enlightening.Though I gave my copy to a friend not involved in the law, I do worry about it being misused by laypeople.For example, you could be blatantly discriminated against, and this book may point to cases that reflect your own situation.However, if you missed a statute of limitations or your employer doesn't have a sizeable number of workers, etc., your case may be a loser.Still, filing with local anti-discrimination office is supposed to be free and of no prejudice to the worker.Since this summarizes the everyday law, it is not a cute, easy read.But it is useful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Discrimination In Employment    3. Labor & Employment    4. Law    5. Law and legislation    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. United States   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. International - Economics    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Military    6. International Law    7. International economics   

Subjects:  1. Emigration & Immigration    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession   

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Very helpful book
This book was recommended by a professor since the final grade was based upon a final paper. I wish I had this book since 1st year. Great for people who plan to "write on" to law review as well as write any kind of legal scholarly paper. Highly recommend this.

A MUST-READ FOR LAW STUDENTS & ASPIRING LEGAL ACADEMICS
"Why didn't we learn this in law school?!!"Read more

Subjects:  1. Law    2. Research   

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There Are More Useful
As a first year law student, I bought this book thinking it would help me and supplement the class. However, I found this book not very useful. In fact, I found it frustrating. I would find it brief in the places I needed the most hope and long and drawn out over issues that were simple. While the book does a nice job of covering basic concepts like mens rea {sorry if spellings wrong its been two years), I felt uncomfortable using it for specific crimes. Too often because either you're working from a model code or your own state's law, this book was only good for a general perspective. In addition, I feel that if you want something to help you and something more than the Emmanuel's, I recommend the "Understanding" Series. I bought that as well for this class, and I felt it was much better written and was focused on helping you to learn the actual issues. This book should probablely be used, if at all by practitioner or individuals who have already studied the material (like for bar review). I would encourage you to go elsewhere for help in learning the material. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. United States   

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. General    3. Indians of North America    4. Law    5. Legal status, laws, etc.   

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An excellent summary
I've taken Professor Dobbyn's insurance class, and let me tell you that everything he said there has been boiled down to very clear and concise points in this book. It's the only book on insurance you would ever need - a must for any student taking insurance law. From basic concepts of insurance to specific rules, this book covers everything.

Insurance Law - a Nutshell MUST for Insurance Law Students
A thorough and concise summary of the critical concepts of Insurance Law.An excellent supplement to Insurance Law texts and very handy as a quick reference tool. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Insurance    3. Insurance law    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. United States   

Subjects:  1. International    2. International and municipal la    3. International and municipal law    4. International law    5. Law    6. United States    7. Public international law   

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Useful book
This book was somewhat useful, but I found it to be not as helpful as a Gilberts Law Summary.The "Nutshell" was, in some places, just as confusing and convoluted as the case book.But it was very helpful in assisting me to understand some of the basic concepts.

The Only Ad Law Book You'll Ever Need
The Administrative Law Nutshell was instrumental to my success in my administrative law class.Gellhorn and Levin (mostly Levin) provide a concise and careful analysis of the often-feared administrative law procedures.The authors provide step-by-step examples and supporting material to help the reader better understand everything from the general principles of administrative law to the dreaded state and local agency procedures. I still keep the Ad Law Nutshell in my office in case of emergencies.A great source for quick and clear answers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law    2. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    3. Constitutional    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. United States    7. Constitutional & administrative law   

Subjects:  1. Gifts    2. Inheritance and transfer tax    3. Law    4. Law and legislation    5. Taxation    6. United States   

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Not the best I've had, not the worst
You'll most likely have this assigned, or you won't be reading this...so since you have no choice in the casebook your prof is using, here's my 2 cents:
One of the best casebooks my 1L year
First, you must consider that a) this is a law school casebook, it's not meant to be light reading, and b) my review might be somewhat tained by the fact that I've taken a Contracts course taught by Mel (an awesome lecturer), but: this is a more clearly organized and well edited casebook than most. Poor organization and explanations
Of all the textbooks I've ever had in law school and undergraduate classes, this book is likely the most frustating and the worst.Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Cases    3. Contracts    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. United States   

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great little book
Securities Regulation in a Nutshell is a great little book that provides the big picture regarding federal securities laws, especially for beginners.I recomend it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Law    2. Securities    3. United States   

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Good teacher
I just happened across this textbook in my gold box and was happy to see my former teacher's book on sale.
Great Book
If you are a law student and plan on pursuing a career in patent law, I highly recommend this book.The material is presented in a very clear manner, and the selection of cases is excellent.Perhaps the best textbook that I've read while in law school. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. Intellectual Property - Patent    3. Law    4. Patent suits    5. United States    6. Intellectual property, copyright & patents