Legal Economics

Shortlisted for Columbia Journalism School’s J. Anthony Lukas Award A Publishers Lunch NonFiction Buzz Book| Named Most Anticipated by Los Angeles Times A leading authority on sheriffs investigates the impunity with which they police their communities, alongside the troubling role they play in...

This updated classic offers clear and concise explanations of the basic legal concepts of government contract law for professionals at any stage of their career. In straightforward language for contracting officers, contract administrators, contractors, subcontractors, and others in the procurement field, this new edition has been updated with new cases and regulations.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST, NPR, AND KIRKUS REVIEWS A scathing portrait of an urgent new American crisis Over the last two decades, America has been falling deeper and deeper into a statistical mystery: Poverty goes up...

Human Trafficking Exposing the Dark Underbelly of Modern Society Dive into the intricacies of a hidden world with "Human Trafficking," an essential read that reveals the grim realities and staggering scope of one of today's most pressing global crises. This comprehensive eBook offers a deep, unflinching look into the multifaceted dimensions of human trafficking, blending historical context with modern-day relevance to paint a vivid picture of this pervasive issue. Start with a clear introduction that defines human trafficking and unpacks its significant historical roots, helping you to ...

Cybersecurity incidents make the news with startling regularity. Each breach makes headlines, inspires panic, instigates lawsuits, and is then forgotten. The cycle of alarm and amnesia continues with the next attack, and the one after that. Cybersecurity expert Josephine Wolff argues that we shouldn't forget about these incidents, we should investigate their trajectory, from technology flaws to reparations for harm done to their impact on future security measures. We can learn valuable lessons in the aftermath of cybersecurity breaches.

Political journalist Michael Tomasky tracks an exciting change among progressive economists who are overturning decades of conservative dogma and offering an alternative version of capitalism that can serve broadly shared prosperity to all. "Engaging, briskly paced ... On balance, history...

An eye-opening portrait of the diverse disability community as it is today, and how disability attitudes, activism, and representation have evolved since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In Disability Pride, disabled journalist Ben Mattlin weaves together interviews and...

How hard-working individuals have kept abortion afloat in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s destruction, and the continued help needed if we want to sustain it When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, many feared it meant the end of abortion access in the United States. Yet the...

Welcome to "The Consolidation Game," the comprehensive guide to corporate consolidation! This eBook encompasses everything you need to know about mergers and acquisitions in today's business world. Starting with the evolution of corporate consolidation, this guide takes you through all the nitty-gritty details of how businesses merge and acquire one another. You'll learn about the various types of corporate consolidation and the strategic considerations to take into account before diving headfirst into any M&A transactions. Investment bankers play a crucial role in corporate consolidation, ...

A searing critique of medical racism and a powerful call for health-care professionals to make real change in their field, written by a leading activist and doctor Unequal access to care. Misdiagnosis. Mistreatment. Medical gaslighting. An increasing number of studies show the profound impacts...

Morgan Siler is one of Washington, D.C.'s most powerful K Street law firms, its roster of clients stocked with multibillion-dollar corporations. The obsessive efforts of its senior partner, Peter Morgan, have transformed it from an old-fashioned business into a veritable Goliath. As Peter...

Uncovers the key civil rights battle that immigrant children fought alongside the ACLU to ensure equal access to education within a xenophobic nation Journalist Jo Napolitano delves into the landmark case in which the School District of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was sued for refusing to admit...

The definitive exposé of forced arbitration, the secret justice system that protects abusers, employers, and powerful corporations “Ballou is one of our most insightful analysts of the modern American legal system. This careful study should be required reading.” —Simon Johnson, Nobel...

In Profit and Punishment, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist exposes the tragedy of modern-day debtors prisons, and how they destroy the lives of poor Americans swept up in a system designed to penalize the most impoverished. “Intimate, raw, and utterly scathing” — Heather Ann Thompson...

Prepare to explore the innovative and cutting-edge realm of Non-Fungible Tokens (or NFTs) in Uncharted Layers! This riveting eBook takes readers on a comprehensive journey through the fascinating world of NFTs, striking the perfect balance between insightful knowledge and enjoyable reading. Chapter 1 pulls back the curtain to reveal the foundation of NFTs - defining their essence and highlighting their significance. As you explore, you'll discover the ever evolving intersection of NFTs and Art, showcasing pulse of this thrilling new frontier. Get insights into the intricate process of ...

This collection of essays suggests that the EU and US are both cases of modern federalism at the empire political-level and scale.

Engaging the Courts of Heaven for Ownership & Order Receiving Release from False Claims of Ownership & Resetting Your Life Have you ever felt as if your life was not really in control? Have you felt your life was out of sync with where God really wanted you to be? We have found the culprit! We have an enemy who tries to usurp ownership over our lives and does so in insidious ways. He creates false title deeds and liens against us that hinder and keep us from the forward progress we need. In this book you will find the simple solution for coming into freedom. You will learn how to access the...

Morgan Siler is one of Washington, D.C.'s most powerful K Street law firms, its roster of clients stocked with multibillion-dollar corporations. The obsessive efforts of its senior partner, Peter Morgan, have transformed it from an old-fashioned business into a veritable Goliath. As Peter...

Indian judicial system has garnered worldwide fame through its historical and remarkable judgements and the hard work of its judges and lawyers rarely catches the glaze of common public. Legal Eagle tries to bridge this gap. Indu Bhan’s 'Legal Eagles: Stories of top seven Indian lawyers’...

"Aditya runs a gaming company that is struggling to break even. A banker slips off a highrise building, plunging to her death. The finance minister has made some promises that he is finding hard to keep. The LTTE has unleashed terror in America that sends the FBI on a wild goose chase...