An initial public offering is the realization of a dream for many entrepreneurs, executives, board members and stockholders, a singular achievement that demonstrates their success in building a strong business and creating value for owners, employees and customers. However, an initial public offering is not only a milestone, it is also the entrance into a new stage—life as a public company—that possesses its own unique opportunities, risks and challenges.

Licensing is a multi-billion dollar industry. More people than ever are involved with intellectual property transactions and arrangements in everyday business. Anyone using, selling, transferring, giving, or obtaining permissions to use a product protected by intellectual property law can benefit from this book. It serves as an introduction and guide to reviewing, writing, and negotiating most of the licenses and agreements necessary to turn intellectual property into profit.Whethe...

This volume provides a clear and compelling introduction to one of the most controversial topics in society. Focusing on the dynamic interplay among mental illness, religion, and terrorism, it directs attention to questions of criminal responsibility raised by the general reader and by students of law, psychology, religion, neuroscience, terrorism, and public policy. Questions and examples address: insanity defense basics and issues of legal responsibility, including the impact of neurosci...

Now you can save costly attorney fees and handle non-criminal legal matters on your own with this handy guide. Written by an experienced lawyer, this ebook will help you know how to defend against legal claims, or how to bring such claims yourself. It describes how to think like a lawyer, how to understand legal claims, where and how to conduct legal research, how courts work and how to file documents at court and handle court appearances. The second half of the book contains specific guid...

How do attorneys and paralegals assess a case? How much is a case worth and how do I know? What are some differences between the pre-suit phase of a case and the litigation portion of a case? What task comes next in the litigation process? Can you tell me about some real-life experiences of a paralegal in a trial practice? What really happens to get a case ready for trial?The answers to these questions, in-depth and straight from inside the profession, are here!Follow two c...

A new study guide for those candidates that are serious about becoming Police Officers in the UKThe book will take you through:Completing the Police application form in order to ensure success.The pre-released SEARCH Assessment materials that you need to study and what you need to know.The 6 core competencies introduced in 2013 and how you will be assessed against themRole play exercises and how to pass themThe New Competency Based Police Intervi...

Is a job in the legal profession right for you? What qualifications do you need to be attractive to employers? How do you find a job that fits your interests? Jobs in the Canadian Legal Marketplace guides you through all of these steps and more. It includes detailed information on: A legal education and what is needed to enter the field Types of legal jobs and duties, and where to find them How to create a professional portfolio and job application Interviewing and landing your dream job Curr...

Self-Help Guides to the Law™ explain the law in clear, concise terms to a popular audience of non-lawyers. Summarizing the key areas of the law with which readers are most likely to come into contact, the Guides broadly outline the statutes and cases that govern landlord-tenant relations, personal injury, contracts, family law, criminal law and constitutional law and procedure.With detailed references to sources for readers wishing to delve deeper, the Guides