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Rinder's Rules

Make the Law Work For You!

by Rob Rinder ...

Too many lawyers spout jargon... I’m here to cut the bulls**t. Robert RinderHave you had a holiday from hell? Been left with a hole in your floor by a dodgy builder? Fed up with fighting over who gets the dog after your divorce?Don't worry, criminal barrister Rob Rinder, star of the ITV hit show Judge Rinder and columnist for the Sun, is here to help you take action. From common legal woes to ... Read more

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Too many lawyers spout jargon... I’m here to cut the bulls**t. Robert RinderHave you had a holiday from hell? Been left with a hole in your floor by a dodgy builder? Fed up with fighting over who gets the dog after your divorce?Don't worry, criminal barrister Rob Rinder, star of the ITV hit show Judge Rinder and columnist for the Sun, is here to help you take action. From common legal woes to
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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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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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C'en est fait de notre société de consommation

by Jacques Nantel, Isabelle Thibeault ...

Que l’on soit consommateur, économiste, politicien, entrepreneur ou même le Gouverneur de la Banque du Canada, notre modèle de développement économique, basé sur une consommation à crédit, a atteint ses limites. Le présent essai, C’en est fait de notre société de consommation, a été écrit à quatre mains : deux de gauche et deux de droite. À la portée de tous, il explique, de manière rigoureuse, ... Read more

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Que l’on soit consommateur, économiste, politicien, entrepreneur ou même le Gouverneur de la Banque du Canada, notre modèle de développement économique, basé sur une consommation à crédit, a atteint ses limites. Le présent essai, C’en est fait de notre société de consommation, a été écrit à quatre mains : deux de gauche et deux de droite. À la portée de tous, il explique, de manière rigoureuse,
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S'en sortir!

Notre consommation entre pandémie et crise climatique

by Jacques Nantel, Robert Blondin ...

Un tableau passionnant des tendances émergeant depuis l’apparition de la COVID-19 Durant la pandémie, plusieurs n’ont cessé de répéter que « plus rien n’allait être comme avant ». Si le retour à la normal semble leur donner tort à bien des égards, la formule s’avère néanmoins véridique quant à notre consommation : flambée du prix des aliments, marché résidentiel fracassant des records, pénurie de ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Un tableau passionnant des tendances émergeant depuis l’apparition de la COVID-19 Durant la pandémie, plusieurs n’ont cessé de répéter que « plus rien n’allait être comme avant ». Si le retour à la normal semble leur donner tort à bien des égards, la formule s’avère néanmoins véridique quant à notre consommation : flambée du prix des aliments, marché résidentiel fracassant des records, pénurie de
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JE ; le guide de survie du consommateur québécois

by Michel Jean ...

Series series GUIDES PRATIQUES TRECARRE
Dans la jungle des produits et services disponibles, JE a voulu offrir aux consommateurs un guide de survie qui leur permettra de prévenir et de déjouer les magouilles. Les dix dossiers traités dans ce guide pratique présentent des cas vécus, des mises en garde et de précieuses ressources. Ils ont été choisis et bâtis en réaction aux questions les plus fréquemment soulevées et aux inquiétudes les ... Read more

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Dans la jungle des produits et services disponibles, JE a voulu offrir aux consommateurs un guide de survie qui leur permettra de prévenir et de déjouer les magouilles. Les dix dossiers traités dans ce guide pratique présentent des cas vécus, des mises en garde et de précieuses ressources. Ils ont été choisis et bâtis en réaction aux questions les plus fréquemment soulevées et aux inquiétudes les
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Freedom From the Market

America’s Fight to Liberate Itself from the Grip of the Invisible Hand

by Mike Konczal ...

The progressive economics writer redefines the national conversation about American freedom“Mike Konczal [is] one of our most powerful advocates of financial reform‚ [a] heroic critic of austerity‚ and a huge resource for progressives.”—Paul KrugmanHealth insurance, student loan debt, retirement security, child care, work-life balance, access to home ownership—these are the issues driving America ... Read more

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The progressive economics writer redefines the national conversation about American freedom“Mike Konczal [is] one of our most powerful advocates of financial reform‚ [a] heroic critic of austerity‚ and a huge resource for progressives.”—Paul KrugmanHealth insurance, student loan debt, retirement security, child care, work-life balance, access to home ownership—these are the issues driving America
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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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La loi et vous

Le guide du citoyen averti

by Collectif ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Un contracteur qui fait faux bond, un ado qui inonde la salle de bain de son premier appartement, une contravention injustifiée... Au cours d'une vie, chacun subira son lot de mésaventures. Quand ça arrive, une bonne connaissance des recours juridiques peut être d'un grand secours. Qui contacter? Qui est responsable? Comment obtenir les conseils dont on a besoin?Dans La loi et vous, les experts d ... Read more

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Un contracteur qui fait faux bond, un ado qui inonde la salle de bain de son premier appartement, une contravention injustifiée... Au cours d'une vie, chacun subira son lot de mésaventures. Quand ça arrive, une bonne connaissance des recours juridiques peut être d'un grand secours. Qui contacter? Qui est responsable? Comment obtenir les conseils dont on a besoin?Dans La loi et vous, les experts d
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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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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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Brandsplaining

Why Marketing is (Still) Sexist and How to Fix It

by Jane Cunningham, Philippa Roberts ...

'It's high time we expose and remedy the pseudo-feminist marketing malarkey holding women back under the guise of empowerment' Amanda Montell, author of Wordslut________________Brands profit by telling women who they are and how to be.Now they've discovered feminism and are hell bent on selling 'fempowerment' back to us. But behind the go-girl slogans and the viral hash-tags has anything really ... Read more

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'It's high time we expose and remedy the pseudo-feminist marketing malarkey holding women back under the guise of empowerment' Amanda Montell, author of Wordslut________________Brands profit by telling women who they are and how to be.Now they've discovered feminism and are hell bent on selling 'fempowerment' back to us. But behind the go-girl slogans and the viral hash-tags has anything really
... Read more
Don't Be Scammed by Merchant and Customer Scams

I Was Scammed Books

by Gini Graham Scott PhD ...

Series series I Was Scammed Books
I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by Merchant and Customer Scams begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con. Then the book focuses on the different ways that merchants defraud customers or customers take advantage of customers. Some of the scams featured include chargeback scams, fraudulent damage and nonreceipt claims, ... Read more

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I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by Merchant and Customer Scams begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con. Then the book focuses on the different ways that merchants defraud customers or customers take advantage of customers. Some of the scams featured include chargeback scams, fraudulent damage and nonreceipt claims,
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I Was Scammed: Updated and Expanded

by Gini Graham Scott PhD ...

I Was Scammed features an overview of different types of scams, focusing on digital and internet scams. After an introduction to how the scam investigation began after experiencing a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con, the book discusses personality identity fraud, which is the root of so many scams.The book describes the growing identity theft problem, the many data breaches that have ... Read more

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I Was Scammed features an overview of different types of scams, focusing on digital and internet scams. After an introduction to how the scam investigation began after experiencing a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con, the book discusses personality identity fraud, which is the root of so many scams.The book describes the growing identity theft problem, the many data breaches that have
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Are all Lawyers Crooks? A Collection of Quotations

by Thomas J. Strang ...

Believe it or not, I used to wonder why people got such a kick out of lawyer jokes. It's not that I didn't think the jokes were funny. But I couldn't help noticing the underlying nastiness and wonder, "Gee, why do people hate lawyers so much?"This was some 20 years ago, long before I'd ever encountered a lawyer in a legal setting. For the past 10 years or so, my wife and I have lived under a legal ... Read more

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Believe it or not, I used to wonder why people got such a kick out of lawyer jokes. It's not that I didn't think the jokes were funny. But I couldn't help noticing the underlying nastiness and wonder, "Gee, why do people hate lawyers so much?"This was some 20 years ago, long before I'd ever encountered a lawyer in a legal setting. For the past 10 years or so, my wife and I have lived under a legal
... Read more
Don't Be Scammed by the Latest Scams

I Was Scammed Books

by Gini Graham Scott PhD ...

Series series I Was Scammed Books
I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by the Latest Scams begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con. Then the book focuses on some of the latest scams, including gift card, couponing, and phone contest scams. Other scams featured are podcast, conference participation, book review, publishing, and marketing service scams ... Read more

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I Was Scammed: Don't Be Scammed by the Latest Scams begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting book authors in The Big Con. Then the book focuses on some of the latest scams, including gift card, couponing, and phone contest scams. Other scams featured are podcast, conference participation, book review, publishing, and marketing service scams
... Read more
The Conscious Consumer: Making Ethical and Sustainable Shopping Choices

by Ryan Knightly ...

"The Conscious Consumer: Making Ethical and Sustainable Shopping Choices" by Ryan Knightly is the ultimate guide to conscious consumerism. In this comprehensive book, Knightly explores the impact of consumer choices on the environment and society, and the importance of making ethical and sustainable shopping choices.From fashion and food to technology and travel, Knightly covers various industries ... Read more

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"The Conscious Consumer: Making Ethical and Sustainable Shopping Choices" by Ryan Knightly is the ultimate guide to conscious consumerism. In this comprehensive book, Knightly explores the impact of consumer choices on the environment and society, and the importance of making ethical and sustainable shopping choices.From fashion and food to technology and travel, Knightly covers various industries
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Código de Defesa do Consumidor e normas correlatas

Coletânea de legislação, #5

by senado ...

Series Book 5 - Coletânea de legislação
A obra contém o texto da Lei nº 8.078, cuja existência já fora prevista nos arts. 5º, XXXII, 150 e 170 do texto constitucional de 1988. Promulgada em 11 de setembro de 1990 e reconhecida internacionalmente como um avançado marco na proteção e defesa do consumidor, ela passou a regular as relações de consumo no Brasil há mais de vinte anos. Além dela, o volume apresenta os dispositivos da ... Read more

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A obra contém o texto da Lei nº 8.078, cuja existência já fora prevista nos arts. 5º, XXXII, 150 e 170 do texto constitucional de 1988. Promulgada em 11 de setembro de 1990 e reconhecida internacionalmente como um avançado marco na proteção e defesa do consumidor, ela passou a regular as relações de consumo no Brasil há mais de vinte anos. Além dela, o volume apresenta os dispositivos da
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Restrição Bancária

by Vida Erin Zurich - Vida Produz ...

O endividamento é uma realidade muito presente no Brasil e no mundo, seja por desemprego, gastos não previstos, problemas de saúde, uma viagem inesperada, uma reforma não programada ou até mesmo problemas com o carro. Independente da razão que conduz o consumidor a contrair mais dívidas do que pode pagar, é muito comum ver essas pessoas acabarem com uma espécie de prisão perpétua com os bancos, ... Read more

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O endividamento é uma realidade muito presente no Brasil e no mundo, seja por desemprego, gastos não previstos, problemas de saúde, uma viagem inesperada, uma reforma não programada ou até mesmo problemas com o carro. Independente da razão que conduz o consumidor a contrair mais dívidas do que pode pagar, é muito comum ver essas pessoas acabarem com uma espécie de prisão perpétua com os bancos,
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Consumer Product Guarantees

by Christian Twigg-Flesner ...

This book presents a detailed analysis of the function of consumer product guarantees and the related legal issues. It applies research findings from the fields of consumer complaining behaviour, marketing science and economics to the legal context. Its central argument is that guarantees could be one way of assisting consumers in resolving product quality disputes. Consumers tend to seek to ... Read more

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This book presents a detailed analysis of the function of consumer product guarantees and the related legal issues. It applies research findings from the fields of consumer complaining behaviour, marketing science and economics to the legal context. Its central argument is that guarantees could be one way of assisting consumers in resolving product quality disputes. Consumers tend to seek to
... Read more
An Aware Consumer

Noteworthy Personal Experiences of an Activist

by B.Vaidyanathan ...

Mr. B.Vaidyanathan, a Chemical Engineer by profession, and Chief Mentor, Consumer Protection Council, Rourkela, has been associated with the Indian consumer movement, for well over 30 years and has many achievements to his credit, apart from organising a voluntary consumer organisation in the tribal belt of Odisha. His single handed initiative through the National Consumer Disputes Redressal ... Read more

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Mr. B.Vaidyanathan, a Chemical Engineer by profession, and Chief Mentor, Consumer Protection Council, Rourkela, has been associated with the Indian consumer movement, for well over 30 years and has many achievements to his credit, apart from organising a voluntary consumer organisation in the tribal belt of Odisha. His single handed initiative through the National Consumer Disputes Redressal
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Il Condomino si Ribella

Come difendersi in Condominio e far valere i propri diritti

by Emiliano Cerro ...

Il Condomino si Ribella non è un romanzo ma la tua guida essenziale per navigare la complessa giungla condominiale armato di consapevolezza e diritti. Questo manuale pratico di tutela del consumatore ti offre gli strumenti legali e le strategie efficaci per: comprendere i tuoi diritti e doveri come condomino; contestare le delibere ingiuste e spese non dovute; gestire conflitti con vicini e ... Read more

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Il Condomino si Ribella non è un romanzo ma la tua guida essenziale per navigare la complessa giungla condominiale armato di consapevolezza e diritti. Questo manuale pratico di tutela del consumatore ti offre gli strumenti legali e le strategie efficaci per: comprendere i tuoi diritti e doveri come condomino; contestare le delibere ingiuste e spese non dovute; gestire conflitti con vicini e
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Gestión de quejas y reclamaciones en materia de consumo. COMT0110

by Emilio José Checa Hinojo ...

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "COMT0110. ATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE, CONSUMIDOR O USUARIO". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el ... Read more

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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "COMT0110. ATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE, CONSUMIDOR O USUARIO". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el
... Read more
Publicidade digital e proteção de dados pessoais

O direito ao sossego

by Arthur Pinheiro Basan ...

"(...) Fato é que, ao mesmo tempo em que os provedores desenvolvem ferramentas e aplicações cada vez mais sofisticadas para a captação dos dados e categorização dos consumidores, pressionam para que a legislação os isente de deveres e obrigações no tocante à proteção dos dados pessoais dos usuários, que emerge como um direito fundamental autônomo em face da evolução histórica da privacidade. A ... Read more

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"(...) Fato é que, ao mesmo tempo em que os provedores desenvolvem ferramentas e aplicações cada vez mais sofisticadas para a captação dos dados e categorização dos consumidores, pressionam para que a legislação os isente de deveres e obrigações no tocante à proteção dos dados pessoais dos usuários, que emerge como um direito fundamental autônomo em face da evolução histórica da privacidade. A
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