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Blood Highways

by Adam L. Penenberg ...

Blood Highways is the heart-wrenching account of the biggest product liability case in history: the Ford-Firestone fiasco. At the center of the story are two people: Tab Turner, a charismatic trial attorney from Arkansas, who has made a career out of forcing Ford and other automakers to own up to knowingly trade human lives for profits; and Donna Bailey, a single mother and outdoor enthusiast who ... Read more

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Blood Highways is the heart-wrenching account of the biggest product liability case in history: the Ford-Firestone fiasco. At the center of the story are two people: Tab Turner, a charismatic trial attorney from Arkansas, who has made a career out of forcing Ford and other automakers to own up to knowingly trade human lives for profits; and Donna Bailey, a single mother and outdoor enthusiast who
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More Than You Wanted to Know

The Failure of Mandated Disclosure

by Omri Ben-Shahar, Carl E. Schneider ...

How mandated disclosure took over the regulatory landscape—and why it failedPerhaps no kind of regulation is more common or less useful than mandated disclosure—requiring one party to a transaction to give the other information. It is the iTunes terms you assent to, the doctor's consent form you sign, the pile of papers you get with your mortgage. Reading the terms, the form, and the papers is ... Read more

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How mandated disclosure took over the regulatory landscape—and why it failedPerhaps no kind of regulation is more common or less useful than mandated disclosure—requiring one party to a transaction to give the other information. It is the iTunes terms you assent to, the doctor's consent form you sign, the pile of papers you get with your mortgage. Reading the terms, the form, and the papers is
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Tilted

The Trials of Conrad Black, Second Edition

by Steven Skurka ...

It was the trial that captivated observers on both sides of the Atlantic. Media titan Conrad Black, by turns respected and reviled for decades in Canada and around the world, faced off with U.S. prosecutors on charges of criminal fraud stemming from his activities with Hollinger International.As the only Canadian writer to attend the trials of Conrad Black, lawyer Steven Skurka delivers a thorough ... Read more

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It was the trial that captivated observers on both sides of the Atlantic. Media titan Conrad Black, by turns respected and reviled for decades in Canada and around the world, faced off with U.S. prosecutors on charges of criminal fraud stemming from his activities with Hollinger International.As the only Canadian writer to attend the trials of Conrad Black, lawyer Steven Skurka delivers a thorough
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The Common Law

by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. ...

The Common Law is a book about common law in the United states, including torts, property, contracts and crime, written by Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. This classic is a must read for anyone wishing to understand American Common Law from an historical perspective. Simply one of the most important books ever written on American Law. ... Read more

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The Common Law is a book about common law in the United states, including torts, property, contracts and crime, written by Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. This classic is a must read for anyone wishing to understand American Common Law from an historical perspective. Simply one of the most important books ever written on American Law.
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Virtual Competition

The Promise and Perils of the Algorithm-Driven Economy

by Ariel Ezrachi, Maurice E. Stucke ...

“A fascinating book about how platform internet companies (Amazon, Facebook, and so on) are changing the norms of economic competition.”—Fast CompanyShoppers with a bargain-hunting impulse and internet access can find a universe of products at their fingertips. But is there a dark side to internet commerce? This thought-provoking exposé invites us to explore how sophisticated algorithms and data ... Read more

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“A fascinating book about how platform internet companies (Amazon, Facebook, and so on) are changing the norms of economic competition.”—Fast CompanyShoppers with a bargain-hunting impulse and internet access can find a universe of products at their fingertips. But is there a dark side to internet commerce? This thought-provoking exposé invites us to explore how sophisticated algorithms and data
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Code de la construction et de l'habitation

Partie législative - Livre VI : Mesures tendant à remédier à des difficultés exceptionnelles de logement (droit français)

by Various ...

Découvrez le Code de la construction et de l'habitation, Partie législative - Livre VI, un ouvrage incontournable pour les professionnels du droit désireux de naviguer avec aisance dans les méandres des mesures visant à remédier aux difficultés exceptionnelles de logement. Ce livre, riche en dispositions réglementaires et en textes officiels, constitue une référence précieuse pour les avocats, ... Read more

$29.99 AUD

Découvrez le Code de la construction et de l'habitation, Partie législative - Livre VI, un ouvrage incontournable pour les professionnels du droit désireux de naviguer avec aisance dans les méandres des mesures visant à remédier aux difficultés exceptionnelles de logement. Ce livre, riche en dispositions réglementaires et en textes officiels, constitue une référence précieuse pour les avocats,
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The Collaborative Economy and EU Law

by Vassilis Hatzopoulos ...

'Disruptive innovation', 'the fourth industrial revolution', 'one of the ten ideas that will change the world'; the collaborative/sharing economy is shaking existing norms. It poses unprecedented challenges in terms of both material policies and governance in almost all aspects of EU law.This book explores the application – or indeed inadequacy – of existing EU rules in the context of the ... Read more

$70.99 AUD

'Disruptive innovation', 'the fourth industrial revolution', 'one of the ten ideas that will change the world'; the collaborative/sharing economy is shaking existing norms. It poses unprecedented challenges in terms of both material policies and governance in almost all aspects of EU law.This book explores the application – or indeed inadequacy – of existing EU rules in the context of the
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Come non pagare le multe da AUTOVELOX

by Salvatore Iozzo ...

Questa guida è rivolta ai cittadini "non addetti ai lavori" che intendono difendersi dagli odiosi autovelox. Le istruzioni contenute nell'e-book consentono al lettore di poter procedere da solo alla contestazione della multa, senza dover affrontare i costi di un avvocato. Nella parte dedicata alla formula dei ricorsi sono presenti dei link per scaricare i modelli da presentare alle competenti ... Read more

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Questa guida è rivolta ai cittadini "non addetti ai lavori" che intendono difendersi dagli odiosi autovelox. Le istruzioni contenute nell'e-book consentono al lettore di poter procedere da solo alla contestazione della multa, senza dover affrontare i costi di un avvocato. Nella parte dedicata alla formula dei ricorsi sono presenti dei link per scaricare i modelli da presentare alle competenti
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Der wettbewerbsrechtliche Folgenbeseitigungsanspruch als Instrument des kollektiven Rechtsschutzes zur Rueckforderung von Negativzinsen im Einlagengeschaeft

by Lucas Zurheide ...

Series Book 6811 - Europaeische Hochschulschriften Recht
Der Autor geht in dem Werk der Frage nach, ob und unter welchen Voraussetzungen ein im Wettbewerbsrecht fußender Folgenbeseitigungsanspruch besteht und ob die Erhebung von negativen Zinsen bzw. Verwahrentgelten im Einlagengeschäft gegenüber Verbrauchern einen Anwendungsfall eines solchen Anspruchs darstellen könnte. Dabei beleuchtet die Untersuchung zunächst Herkunft, Erscheinungsform und das mit ... Read more

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Der Autor geht in dem Werk der Frage nach, ob und unter welchen Voraussetzungen ein im Wettbewerbsrecht fußender Folgenbeseitigungsanspruch besteht und ob die Erhebung von negativen Zinsen bzw. Verwahrentgelten im Einlagengeschäft gegenüber Verbrauchern einen Anwendungsfall eines solchen Anspruchs darstellen könnte. Dabei beleuchtet die Untersuchung zunächst Herkunft, Erscheinungsform und das mit
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Relação jurídica de consumo

Elementos para uma teoria geral

by Fernando Costa de Azevedo ...

Sobre a obra Relação Jurídica de Consumo - Elementos para uma Teoria Geral 1ª Ed – 2023 "Para bem honrar este gentil convite gostaria de destacar algumas páginas excelentes deste maravilhoso livro. Os dois pontos que queria destacar (o equilíbrio da relação jurídica de consumo, ameaçado pela contrata ção digital, e o desequilíbrio excessivo da relação de consumo, ameaçado pela falta de tratamento ... Read more

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Sobre a obra Relação Jurídica de Consumo - Elementos para uma Teoria Geral 1ª Ed – 2023 "Para bem honrar este gentil convite gostaria de destacar algumas páginas excelentes deste maravilhoso livro. Os dois pontos que queria destacar (o equilíbrio da relação jurídica de consumo, ameaçado pela contrata ção digital, e o desequilíbrio excessivo da relação de consumo, ameaçado pela falta de tratamento
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Data Protection and the New UK GDPR Landscape

by Frank Suttie ...

With the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union now confirmed, this new Special Report provides a practical explanation of data protection laws as they will exist in a post-EU environment. GDPR will continue, and will be known as UK GDPR, reinforced by additional legislation specific to UK circumstances. Data Protection: The New UK GDPR Landscape takes the reader through the key principles ... Read more

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With the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union now confirmed, this new Special Report provides a practical explanation of data protection laws as they will exist in a post-EU environment. GDPR will continue, and will be known as UK GDPR, reinforced by additional legislation specific to UK circumstances. Data Protection: The New UK GDPR Landscape takes the reader through the key principles
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The Basic Law Of Credit

by Aaron Jordan ...

The Basis Law of Credit - A quick step by step process on repairing any negative items on your credit report ... Read more

$88.99 AUD

The Basis Law of Credit - A quick step by step process on repairing any negative items on your credit report
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The Singapore International Arbitration Act

A Commentary

by Nelson Goh, Jonathan Lim, Paul Tan ...

Over the past couple of decades Singapore has successfully established itself as one of the major centres for international dispute resolution. The Singapore International Arbitration Act (SIAA), originally enacted in 1994 to give effect to the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, has been revised and amended four times over its lifetime, further strengthening Singapore's position as ... Read more

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Over the past couple of decades Singapore has successfully established itself as one of the major centres for international dispute resolution. The Singapore International Arbitration Act (SIAA), originally enacted in 1994 to give effect to the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, has been revised and amended four times over its lifetime, further strengthening Singapore's position as
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Como passar OAB primeira fase - 84 questões comentadas - Direito do consumidor

by Wander Garcia, Roberta Densa ...

Series series Como passar OAB
A experiência diz que aquele que quer ser aprovado deve cumprir três objetivos: a) entender a teoria; b) ler a letra da lei, e c) treinar. A teoria é vista em cursos e livros à disposição do candidato no mercado. O problema é que este, normalmente, para nessa providência. A leitura da lei e o treinamento acabam sendo deixados de lado. E é nesse ponto que está o grande erro. Em média, mais de 90% ... Read more

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A experiência diz que aquele que quer ser aprovado deve cumprir três objetivos: a) entender a teoria; b) ler a letra da lei, e c) treinar. A teoria é vista em cursos e livros à disposição do candidato no mercado. O problema é que este, normalmente, para nessa providência. A leitura da lei e o treinamento acabam sendo deixados de lado. E é nesse ponto que está o grande erro. Em média, mais de 90%
... Read more
Private Law, Nudging and Behavioural Economic Analysis

The Mandated-Choice Model

by Antonios Karampatzos ...

Offering a fresh perspective on "nudging", this book uses legal paternalism to explore how legal systems may promote good policies without ignoring personal autonomy.It suggests that the dilemma between inefficient opt-in rules and autonomy restricting opt-out schemes fails to realistically capture the span of options available to the policy maker. There is a third path, namely the ‘mandated ... Read more

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Offering a fresh perspective on "nudging", this book uses legal paternalism to explore how legal systems may promote good policies without ignoring personal autonomy.It suggests that the dilemma between inefficient opt-in rules and autonomy restricting opt-out schemes fails to realistically capture the span of options available to the policy maker. There is a third path, namely the ‘mandated
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Las cláusulas abusivas en los contratos de consumo

El control de contenido como mecanismo de protección

by Olga Alejandra Alcántara Francia, María Carmen Crespo Mora ...

La presente obra constituye una investigación pionera que analiza comparativamente el tratamiento de las cláusulas abusivas en los contratos de consumo entre España y Perú, destacando por su riguroso análisis del control administrativo y los mecanismos de protección al consumidor, en ambas jurisdicciones. A través de una metodología que combina el análisis documental con el estudio de casos, y de ... Read more

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La presente obra constituye una investigación pionera que analiza comparativamente el tratamiento de las cláusulas abusivas en los contratos de consumo entre España y Perú, destacando por su riguroso análisis del control administrativo y los mecanismos de protección al consumidor, en ambas jurisdicciones. A través de una metodología que combina el análisis documental con el estudio de casos, y de
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Interessenkonflikte und Anlegerschutz im Handel mit Finanzinstrumenten in der Kapitalmarktunion

Bestandsaufnahme, Kritik und Perspektiven

by Georg Lütkenhaus ...

Series Book 107 - Saarbruecker Studien zum Privat- und Wirtschaftsrecht
Seit dem Ausbruch der Finanzkrise im Jahr 2008 hat sich die Finanzmarktregulierungmit atemberaubender Geschwindigkeit entwickelt, und eine „Entschleunigung“der Rechtsentwicklung ist nicht in Sicht. Die Vielzahl der inden letzten Jahren veröffentlichten Rechtsakten lässt sich kaum überblicken.Dies macht es notwendig und lohnenswert, die Rechtsentwicklung wissenschaftlichzu untersuchen und in ihrer ... Read more

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Seit dem Ausbruch der Finanzkrise im Jahr 2008 hat sich die Finanzmarktregulierungmit atemberaubender Geschwindigkeit entwickelt, und eine „Entschleunigung“der Rechtsentwicklung ist nicht in Sicht. Die Vielzahl der inden letzten Jahren veröffentlichten Rechtsakten lässt sich kaum überblicken.Dies macht es notwendig und lohnenswert, die Rechtsentwicklung wissenschaftlichzu untersuchen und in ihrer
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Estudios de derecho del consumo (Ley 1480 de 2011). Tomo I

Conceptos básicos, garantías, publicidad y cláusulas abusivas

Edited by Fernando Jiménez Valderrama ...

Esta obra tiene un doble mérito. Por un lado, constituye un justo homenaje a uno de los más destacados juristas colombianos, el doctor Álvaro Mendoza Ramírez, quien a lo largo de su cátedra y ejercicio profesional, sin duda alguna, ha sido un modelo para varias generaciones de privatistas colombianos. Por otro lado, este libro tiene el mérito de reunir a un destacado grupo de juristas, todos ellos ... Read more

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Esta obra tiene un doble mérito. Por un lado, constituye un justo homenaje a uno de los más destacados juristas colombianos, el doctor Álvaro Mendoza Ramírez, quien a lo largo de su cátedra y ejercicio profesional, sin duda alguna, ha sido un modelo para varias generaciones de privatistas colombianos. Por otro lado, este libro tiene el mérito de reunir a un destacado grupo de juristas, todos ellos
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Derecho de consumo: visión normativa y jurisprudencial actual

by María José Santos Morón, María José Santos Morón, Natalia Mato Pacín, Natalia Mato Pacín, Sara Martín Salamanca, Ángel Juárez Torrejón, Pilar Álvarez Olalla, Yolanda Bergel Sainz de Baranda, Sergio Cámara Lapuente, P. A. Munar Bernat, María del Carmen Crespo Mora0, Mª Teresa Álvarez Moreno1 ...

Series series Derecho - Práctica Jurídica
La obra colectiva Derecho de consumo: visión normativa y jurisprudencial actual pretende ofrecer una visión actualizada, clara y concisa, pero también completa y rigurosa, del Derecho de consumo, que incluye las últimas modificaciones del TRLC como son las derivadas de los RDL 7/2021 y 24/2021. La materia se aborda no sólo desde una perspectiva teórica y sistemática, sino que se presta especial ... Read more

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La obra colectiva Derecho de consumo: visión normativa y jurisprudencial actual pretende ofrecer una visión actualizada, clara y concisa, pero también completa y rigurosa, del Derecho de consumo, que incluye las últimas modificaciones del TRLC como son las derivadas de los RDL 7/2021 y 24/2021. La materia se aborda no sólo desde una perspectiva teórica y sistemática, sino que se presta especial
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Someone Stole Your Identity!

What to do. In What Order. So You Can Get Your Life Back!

by Jordan Fisk ...

Identity theft doesn’t just steal money. It steals time, control, and peace of mind. One minute everything is normal. The next minute your bank account is locked, your credit cards are compromised, and strangers are opening accounts in your name. Most victims don’t know what to do first. Or second. Or third. And when every minute matters, guessing is the worst possible strategy. Someone Stole Your ... Read more

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Identity theft doesn’t just steal money. It steals time, control, and peace of mind. One minute everything is normal. The next minute your bank account is locked, your credit cards are compromised, and strangers are opening accounts in your name. Most victims don’t know what to do first. Or second. Or third. And when every minute matters, guessing is the worst possible strategy. Someone Stole Your
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Direito e Código de Defesa do Consumidor

by Roger Moko Yabiku ...

Series series Série Universitária
A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóricos e práticos adequados às exigências profissionais até a formação ética e sólida. Direito e Código de Defesa do Consumidor apresenta o mundo jurídico de maneira prática e didática ao setor ... Read more

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A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóricos e práticos adequados às exigências profissionais até a formação ética e sólida. Direito e Código de Defesa do Consumidor apresenta o mundo jurídico de maneira prática e didática ao setor
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The Evolution of Humanitarian Protection in European Law and Practice

by Liv Feijen ...

Series series Cambridge Asylum and Migration Studies
The last couple of years have witnessed an unprecedented battle within Europe between values and pragmatism, and between states' interests and individuals' rights. This book examines humanitarian considerations and immigration control from two perspectives; one broader and more philosophical, the other more practical. The impetus to show compassion for certain categories of persons with ... Read more

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The last couple of years have witnessed an unprecedented battle within Europe between values and pragmatism, and between states' interests and individuals' rights. This book examines humanitarian considerations and immigration control from two perspectives; one broader and more philosophical, the other more practical. The impetus to show compassion for certain categories of persons with
... Read more
Code de la construction et de l'habitation

Annexes - Livre Ier : Construction, entretien et rénovation des bâtiments (droit français)

by Various ...

Découvrez le Code de la construction et de l'habitation Annexes - Livre Ier, un ouvrage incontournable pour les professionnels du droit. Ce recueil exhaustif regroupe l'ensemble des dispositions réglementaires et des textes officiels relatifs à la construction, à l'entretien et à la rénovation des bâtiments. Conçu pour répondre aux exigences des praticiens, il offre une clarté et une précision ... Read more

$29.99 AUD

Découvrez le Code de la construction et de l'habitation Annexes - Livre Ier, un ouvrage incontournable pour les professionnels du droit. Ce recueil exhaustif regroupe l'ensemble des dispositions réglementaires et des textes officiels relatifs à la construction, à l'entretien et à la rénovation des bâtiments. Conçu pour répondre aux exigences des praticiens, il offre une clarté et une précision
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Garantias dos bens e a proteção dos consumidores

informação, vícios e obsolescência

by Joseane Suzart Lopes da Silva ...

Defeitos, vícios e obsolescência dos bens de consumo tornaram-se problemas que vêm sobrecarregando os órgãos administrativos e jurisdicionais competentes. Decorrem, em várias oportunidades, do desconhecimento da população, inclusive de alguns profissionais do próprio setor jurídico, sobre a denominada garantia legal dos produtos e serviços. Acredita-se que o instrumento entregue pelos fornecedores ... Read more

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Defeitos, vícios e obsolescência dos bens de consumo tornaram-se problemas que vêm sobrecarregando os órgãos administrativos e jurisdicionais competentes. Decorrem, em várias oportunidades, do desconhecimento da população, inclusive de alguns profissionais do próprio setor jurídico, sobre a denominada garantia legal dos produtos e serviços. Acredita-se que o instrumento entregue pelos fornecedores
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