Nutshells 2021 Covering more than 150 areas of the law, Nutshells give you quick, complete overviews and are ideal for lawyers, students and the general public because they: • Are easy to understand • Are written by recognised experts • Explain the most important issues in plain English
• Clarify difficult concepts • Provide tips for further research • Highlight and overview key cases and statutes
HIGHLIGHTS NEW EDITION OF BESTSELLER
NEW EDITION OF BESTSELLER
AMERICAN LAW AND THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM IN A NUTSHELL
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS IN A NUTSHELL
THE LAW OF CORPORATIONS IN A NUTSHELL Eighth Edition Richard D. Freer
Eleventh Edition Ralph H. Folsom, Michael P. Van Alstine & Michael D. Ramsey
Second Edition Lloyd Bonfield Jan 2021 483pp 9781634606455 Paperback US$50.00
Suitable as a primer for foreign LLMs - or as an introductory survey for American students of both procedural and substantive law - this book is a comprehensive, though concise, survey of the American legal system its structure and its methodology.
NEW EDITION OF BESTSELLER
Nov 2020 567pp 9781684675166 Paperback US$50.00
Examines the law and practices relevant to the principal forms of international business and commercial transactions. Coverage includes negotiating business transactions; the law governing international sales of goods; and much more.
CRIMINAL LAW IN A NUTSHELL
NEW
CONFLICTS IN A NUTSHELL
Sixth Edition
Nov 2020 591pp 9781684672394 Paperback US$50.00
Completely revised and updated, conversational in tone, this book summarises all major forms of business, not simply the corporation. It features numerous examples to illustrate key concepts. Comprehensive yet concise, it addresses the theory of the firm, as well as the nuts-andbolts of corporate law. NEW
LAW AND ECONOMICS IN A NUTSHELL Seventh Edition
Fifth Edition
Arnold H. Loewy
Jeffrey L. Harrison
Patrick J. Borchers
Jun 2020 365pp 9781640201934 Paperback US$50.00
Dec 2020 514pp 9781684675159 Paperback US$50.00
Dec 2020 465pp 9781647085803 Paperback US$50.00
Develop perspective on the conflicts of law arena with Borchers’ broad vantage point. Topics covered include domicile; jurisdiction; adjudication; statute of limitations; foreign law; contract and business cases; torts; “renvoi”; Erie Doctrine; judgments; and family.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW IN A NUTSHELL Tenth Edition
Helps readers gain an overview of, and develop perspective on, the area of criminal law. Expert discussion explores punishment, specific crimes, and the ingredients of a crime such as mens rea and actus reus. NEW
FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE IN A NUTSHELL
Jerome A. Barron & C. Thomas Dienes
Eleventh Edition
Jun 2020 854pp 9781684673285 Paperback US$50.00
Michael H. Graham
Summarises constitutional law from Marbury v. Madison (1803) to the present. The goal is to discuss the Supreme Court’s cases in enough detail to be helpful but not to be verbose in doing so. This edition features thirty new cases.
Dec 2020 794pp 9781684676859 Paperback US$50.00
Contains a crisp, clear, concise, and complete explanation of each Federal Rule of Evidence.
Provides coverage of the classic issues, including basic price theory; definitions of efficiency; the Coase Theorem; and the economics of contract law, tort law, criminal law, regulation, antitrust, and intellectual property. BESTSELLER
OIL AND GAS LAW IN A NUTSHELL Seventh Edition John S. Lowe 2019 592pp 9781640201156 Paperback US$50.00
Provides authoritative coverage of the legal rules that govern the development of privately owned mineral rights in the United States, which often also apply to government-owned resources. Covers topics such as the nature, protection, and conveyance of oil and gas rights, leasing, and taxation.
International Law INTERNATIONAL TRADE, BEYOND TRUMP, IN A NUTSHELL
THE JAPANESE LEGAL SYSTEM IN A NUTSHELL
Ralph H. Folsom
Colin P.A. Jones & Frank S. Ravitch
FORTHCOMING
Eighth Edition
Sixth Edition
Apr 2020 815pp 9781683281108 Paperback US$50.00
Mar 2021 420pp 9781647083038 Paperback US$50.00
After introductory chapters on trade transactions and cross-border enterprises, this book analyses the WTO package of agreements and the WTO dispute settlement process, GATT, regulation of imports, and trade remedy responses to import competition.
THE USMCA, NAFTA RE-NEGOTIATED AND ITS BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS IN A NUTSHELL
Covers the lawmaking process, constitutional theory and reality, the civil, criminal and administrative justice systems, the environment of business law and the Japanese legal professions.
Ralph H. Folsom & W. Davis Folsom Jun 2020 390pp 9781640201323 Paperback US$50.00
Introduces students, lawyers, government officials and business persons to the law and economics of North American free trade.
Civil Procedure, Litigation & Dispute Regulation FEDERAL MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION IN A NUTSHELL
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT ARBITRATION IN A NUTSHELL
Fifth Edition
Robert H. Klonoff
Franco Ferrari & D. Brian King
Thomas E. Carbonneau
Jun 2020 484pp 9781640202542 Paperback US$50.00
Jan 2020 616pp 9781634596527 Paperback US$50.00
A text for students taking courses in complex litigation, advanced civil procedure, or mass torts. It is also designed as a concise book for members of the bench and bar who are handling multidistrict litigation cases.
Summarises the current legal regime of international investment protection and the challenges that lie ahead of it, and provides a concise introduction to the key substantive and procedural standards of international investment protection.
NEW
ARBITRATION LAW IN A NUTSHELL
Jan 2021 372pp 9781684678327 Paperback US$50.00
Addresses freedom of contract, federal pre-emption, and universal arbitrability. This book conveys a thorough sense of the relevant case law and applicable rules. It describes the unique features of the various forms of arbitration and covers the current debate about arbitration. NEW
CLASS ACTIONS AND OTHER MULTIPARTY LITIGATION IN A NUTSHELL Sixth Edition Robert H. Klonoff Jan 2021 586pp 9781647084134 Paperback US$50.00
Completely revised and up to date, this book thoroughly covers federal class actions and other multi-party litigation, including case law, applicable rules and statutes, and important secondary sources. It covers all of the major topics of class action law and practice.
NEW
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION IN A NUTSHELL George A. Bermann Nov 2020 356pp 9780314264817 Paperback US$50.00
International Commercial Arbitration must deal with two interlocking international dispute resolution regimes: the complex international arbitral regime itself, together with the important role of courts in enforcing arbitration agreement, intervening in an ongoing arbitration, and conducting judicial review of the eventual awards.
NEW
TRANSNATIONAL LITIGATION IN A NUTSHELL Second Edition
George A. Bermann, Donald Earl Childress III & William S. Dodge Jan 2021 517pp 9781683286547 Paperback US$50.00
Identifies and explores recurring issues of jurisdiction, procedure, and choice of law entailed in the resolution of transnational disputes in US courts.
Skills for Lawyers & Law Students NEW
NEW
NEW
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF LAW IN A NUTSHELL
LEGAL DRAFTING IN A NUTSHELL
REMOTE ADVOCACY IN A NUTSHELL
Kenney F. Hegland
George W. Kuney & Donna C. Looper
Tracy Walters McCormack
Eighth Edition
Nov 2020 294pp 9781647082604 Paperback US$50.00
“There are two things wrong with almost all legal writing. One is style. The other is content”. - Professor Fred Rodell, Yale, 1936. We can’t do much about content but we can do something about style. In this book, there’s advice and illustrations. If you love ideas, you’ll love this book.
Fifth Edition
Jan 2021 532pp 9781684675289 Paperback US$50.00
Provides guidance on producing transactional documents, contracts, instruments, legislation, and regulations that solve existing problems and prevent future problems.
Jan 2021 500pp 9781647086435 Paperback US$50.00
The definitive guide to the brave new world of remote advocacy for trial and appellate practitioners, law students and recent law grads. Full of insights and tips to help you be the best advocate you can be in remote proceedings of all types.
Banking & Financial Law NEW
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR LAWYERS IN A NUTSHELL Seventh Edition Charles H. Meyer Dec 2020 572pp 9781647083007 Paperback US$50.00
Provides a wellrounded summary of the relevant accounting areas from basic financial statements to complex earnings-per-share ratios and corporate finance and valuation. This book reviews accounting principles for many different areas. BESTSELLER
FINTECH LAW IN A NUTSHELL Chris Brummer Jan 2020 570pp 9781640208353 Paperback US$50.00
Technology is redefining financial services. At the same time, new innovations are creating novel regulatory issues. This Nutshell provides an overview of some the key developments reshaping finance.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECT FINANCE IN A NUTSHELL Third Edition John M. Niehuss
Twelfth Edition
Aug 2020 511pp 9781684678501 Paperback US$50.00
Thomas Lee Hazen
An introduction to the legal and financial issues that arise at each stage of a project finance transaction. Contains an overview of the concept of project finance and includes extensive coverage of the overall legal structure and the key clauses in both project and finance documents.
SECURITIES LITIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT IN A NUTSHELL
Jan 2021 534pp 9781647082734 Paperback US$50.00
Examines private, SEC, and criminal enforcement of the federal securities laws, with an emphasis on the elements that establish securities fraud, and the doctrinal and practical issues that typically emerge in prosecuting or defending such claims.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION OF ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND BENEFICIARIES IN A NUTSHELL
John K. McNulty & Grayson M.P. McCouch Jan 2020 545pp 9781684674541 Paperback US$50.00
Eighth Edition Karen C. Burke
2018 500pp 9781642425673 Paperback US$50.00
Focuses on the corporation as a taxable entity and tracks the corporate life cycle from incorporation through complete liquidation. This book includes discussion on nonliquidating distributions, redemptions, and stock dividends. It also addresses advanced problems in corporate taxation.
Corporate Law NEW
Margaret V. Sachs, Donna M. Nagy & Gerald J. Russello
Ninth Edition
FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION OF CORPORATIONS AND STOCKHOLDERS IN A NUTSHELL
Will help readers acquire an understanding of the basic content and organisation of federal and state securities law. An authoritative summary, this book covers the essential background and current status of each major area, while keeping details and citations to a minimum.
Second Edition
FEDERAL ESTATE AND GIFT TAXATION IN A NUTSHELL
BESTSELLER
Jan 2021 365pp 9781642423983 Paperback US$50.00
NEW
Taxation Law
Summarises the law and offers critical perspective on the estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes; inclusion and valuation; exemptions and exclusions; deductions; and tax liabilities.
NEW
SECURITIES REGULATION IN A NUTSHELL
CORPORATE FINANCE IN A NUTSHELL Fourth Edition Jeffrey J. Haas Jan 2021 692pp 9781647082819 Paperback US$50.00
Covers the entire field of corporate finance, including changes stemming from the Dodd-Frank Act. As well as discussing accounting and valuation concepts, it provides coverage of the legal and financial underpinnings of debt securities, preferred and common stock, and derivative instruments. BESTSELLER
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN A NUTSHELL
Second Edition
Third Edition
Grayson M.P. McCouch
Dale A. Oesterle & Jeffrey J. Haas
May 2020 458pp 9781684674534 Paperback US$50.00
Expert commentary summarises the law and offers critical perspectives on the federal income taxation of estates, trusts and beneficiaries; classification of estates and trusts; income in respect of a decedent; and more. BESTSELLER
INTERNATIONAL TAXATION IN A NUTSHELL Twelfth Edition Mindy Herzfeld Apr 2020 641pp 9781684673469 Paperback US$50.00
Provides an introduction to US international taxation useful to both students and practitioners interested in the topic. This Nutshell has been revised and updated to address the fundamental changes to the US international tax rules introduced by the 2017 tax act.
2019 395pp 9780314280312 Paperback US$50.00
Provides a succinct exposition of the law of mergers and acquisitions to which a student or lawyer can turn to for reliable guidance. All of the chapters have been written by outstanding authorities and recognised experts. NEW
TAXATION OF S CORPORATIONS IN A NUTSHELL Third Edition
Douglas A. Kahn & Jeffrey H. Kahn Dec 2020 272pp 9781647085261 Paperback US$50.00
The Subchapter S rules are complex. This book describes the basic rules that apply to S corporations and their shareholders with sufficient detail to alert the reader to potential pitfalls.
Employment & Labour Law NEW
Social Law NEW
FEDERAL LAW OF EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION IN A NUTSHELL
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ARBITRATION IN A NUTSHELL
Mack A. Player & Sandra F. Sperino
Dennis P. Nolan & Richard A. Bales
Jan 2021 526pp 9781684676163 Paperback US$50.00
Dec 2020 518pp 9781647084448 Paperback US$50.00
Helps students to achieve an understanding of this complex area, and provides a current review for the practitioner. The focus is upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act as applied to the workplace.
Provides a description of the origin, development, and practice of labour and employment arbitration. This book focuses on the fundamentals of the labour and employment arbitration process and explores the major arbitration law issues.
Ninth Edition
Fourth Edition
BESTSELLER
ELDER LAW IN A NUTSHELL Seventh Edition
Lawrence A. Frolik & Richard L. Kaplan 2019 444pp 9781640209060 Paperback US$50.00
Incorporates all significant changes since 2014, especially in income taxation (including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017) and further implementation of the Affordable Care Act regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other areas. BESTSELLER
THE LAW OF SCHOOLS, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN A NUTSHELL
Environment Law
Sixth Edition BESTSELLER
NEW
Third Edition
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN A NUTSHELL
Sonia S. Waisman, Pamela D. Frasch & Katherine M. Hessler
Tenth Edition
Jan 2021 550pp 9781684678853 Paperback US$50.00
2019 359pp 9781640201132 Paperback US$50.00
Topics include animal anti-cruelty laws, industrial and agricultural uses of animals, torts and other claims for harm done to animals, animal rights activism, hunting, fishing and other recreational uses of animals, animals in entertainment, and more.
Provides an up-to-date foundation for understanding environmental law. Expert text includes coverage of the full range of environmental issues, from climate change and air pollution, to waste disposal and wetlands.
Daniel A. Farber
GLOBAL INTERNET LAW IN A NUTSHELL Fourth Edition
MASS COMMUNICATION LAW IN A NUTSHELL Eighth Edition
T. Barton Carter, Juliet Lushbough Dee & Harvey L. Zuckman
Michael L. Rustad 2019 625pp 9781684671281 Paperback US$50.00
Surveys the historical, technological, and cultural impacts of the Internet, applying multiple academic perspectives to the path of both US and foreign cyberlaw. Subsequent chapters review the latest case law and statutory developments from around the world.
Captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities. This book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers.
Tort Law NEW
ADVANCED TORTS IN A NUTSHELL Peter B. Kutner Nov 2020 539pp 9781642427790 Paperback US$50.00
IT & Communications Law BESTSELLER
2018 750pp 9781640204249 Paperback US$50.00
May 2020 858pp 9781640204058 Paperback US$50.00
Provides a basic text in communication law, not only for law students but for journalism and communication students as well. Highlights include a discussion of Hulk Hogan’s successful lawsuit against Gawker, the right to be forgotten (or “erased”) in Europe, and numerous social media issues.
A concise and authoritative text on major areas of tort law including defamation, invasion of privacy torts, malicious prosecution, wrongful death, actions for injuries to family relationships, and most of the numerous and increasingly important economic torts. NEW
TORTS IN A NUTSHELL Seventh Edition Edward J. Kionka Dec 2020 640pp 9781684673261 Paperback US$50.00
Coverage includes tort law origins and objectives; strict liability; negligence liability and defences; intentional tort liability; special liability rules, and more.
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