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Cambridge University Press The English Judiciary in the Age of Glanvill and Bracton C.11761239
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Cambridge University Press The High Court of Delegates Cambridge Studies in English Legal History
Book SynopsisThis book, a study of the principal appellate court in the English civil law hierarchy, the High Court of Delegates, examines the history, jurisdiction, procedure, personnel and records of the court from the mid-sixteenth century until its abolition in 1832. In an introductory historical survey, the author considers the earlier provisions for civil law appeal, the circumstances surrounding the creation of the Court of Delegates, and its history from the mid-sixteenth century until 1832. After a general discussion of the jurisdiction of the court, Dr Duncan goes on to a detailed discussion of several jurisdictional problems: in particular he deals with the relationship between the Court of Delegates and certain other Judicial bodies, and with the extent of the Court's original jurisdiction. He devotes two chapters to commissions of delegacy and commissions of review, analysing the rules which governed the right of a party to appeal to the Court of Delegates, and also to appeal from a deTable of Contents1. The Court of Delegates - an historical survey; 2. Jurisdiction; 3. Commissions of Delegacy; 4. Commissions of Review; 5. Procedure - Causes Inter Partes - The Preliminaries; 6. Procedure - Causes Inter Partes - Proof by Witnesses; 7. Procedure - Causes Inter Partes - Proof by Documents; 8. Procedure - Causes Inter Partes - Sentence and Execution; 9. Procedure - Causes of Office; 10. The Personnel of the court; 11. The Locale of the court; 12. The Records of the court.
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Cambridge University Press International Law in the U.S. Supreme Court
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Cambridge University Press A Common Law Theory of Judicial Review The Living Tree Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law
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Cambridge University Press Judiciaries within Europe A Comparative Review 47 Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law Series Number 47
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Cambridge University Press Judicial Reasoning Under the UK Human Rights ACT
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Cambridge University Press Constitutional Rights Moral Controversy and the Supreme Court
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Cambridge University Press Judiciaries in Comparative Perspective
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Cambridge University Press Stare Indecisis
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Cambridge University Press History of the Supreme Court of the United States Volume 2 Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise History of the Supreme Court of the United States
Book SynopsisFoundations of Power: John Marshall, 1801â1815 is the second volume of the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise History of the Supreme Court of the United States. The volume covers the beginnings of the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Marshall and surveys the first fourteen years of John Marshall's tenure. The authors describe the judicial business transacted by the chief justice and the ten Associate Justices with whom he served during those years. They argue that John Marshall's great accomplishment as Chief Justice was to establish the rule of law as the basis of the Supreme Court's jurisprudence. The book chronicles how, by becoming 'a bulwark of an identifiable rule of law as distinct from the accommodations of politics', the relatively feeble institution of the 1790s moved toward the authoritative Marshall Court of 1819.Table of ContentsPart I: Preface; 1. The state of the union; 2. The posture of American politics in 1801: the clash of ideologies and the roots of political allegiance; 3. The court in Washington; 4. The federal judicial system - 1801–1802; 5. Jefferson's attack on the federal judiciary; 6. Marbury v. Madison; 7. Impeachment; 8. Habeas corpus, treason, and the trial of Aaron Burr; 9. Executive power and the judiciary: the embargo; 10. States' rights and the national judiciary; Part II: 1. Introduction: the business of the court; 2. Illegal trade and prize cases; 3. Marine insurance and instance cases; 4. The articulation of American nationality; 5. International law and the Supreme Court; 6. Business enterprise and the Supreme Court; 7. Public land policy and the Supreme Court; 8. Jurisdiction and procedure of federal courts and the federal common law of crimes; 9. Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press Television News and the Supreme Court
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Cambridge University Press Stare Indecisis
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Cambridge University Press Judicial Policy Making and the Modern State
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Cambridge University Press Court Reporting in Australia
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Cambridge University Press Majority Rule or Minority Will
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Cambridge University Press Constitutional Rights Moral Controversy and the Supreme Court
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Cambridge University Press Judging Democracy
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Cambridge University Press Judicial Policy Making and the Modern State
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Cambridge University Press The Supreme Court in the American Legal System
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Cambridge University Press The Supreme Court and the Attitudinal Model Revisited
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Cambridge University Press The Supreme Court in the American Legal System
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Cambridge University Press The Supreme Court and the Attitudinal Model Revisited
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Cambridge University Press Majority Rule or Minority Will
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Cambridge University Press Making Law in the United States Courts of Appeals
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Cambridge University Press Courts under Constraints
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Cambridge University Press A Common Law Theory of Judicial Review
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Cambridge University Press Making Law in the United States Courts of Appeals
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Cambridge University Press Myths and Misunderstandings in WhiteCollar Crime
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Cambridge University Press Myths and Misunderstandings in WhiteCollar Crime
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Cambridge University Press The Haves and HaveNots in Supreme Court Representation and Participation 2016 to 2021
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Cambridge University Press Courts in Latin America
Book SynopsisThis volume brings together today's leading scholars of judicial politics to explore the extent to which courts in Latin America protect individual rights and limit governments. It draws on examples from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica and Bolivia.Table of ContentsIntroduction: courts in Latin America Gretchen Helmke and Julio Ríos-Figueroa; 1. Institutions for constitutional justice in Latin America Julio Ríos-Figueroa; 2. Enforcing rights and exercising an accountability function: Costa Rica's Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court Bruce M. Wilson; 3. Strategic deference in the Colombian Constitutional Court, 1992–2006 Juan Carlos Rodríguez-Raga; 4. From quietism to incipient activism: the institutional and ideological roots of rights adjudication in Chile Lisa Hilbink and Javier Couso; 5. 'Faithful servants of the regime' - the Brazilian Constitutional Court's role under the 1988 Constitution Daniel M. Brinks; 6. Power broker, policymaker, or rights protector? The Brazilian Supremo Tribunal Federal in transition Diana Kapiszewski; 7. Legalist vs. interpretivist: the Supreme Court and the Democratic transition in Mexico Arianna Sánchez, Beatriz Magloni and Eric Magar; 8. A theory of the politically independent judiciary: a comparative study of the United States and Argentina Rebecca Bill Chávez, John A. Ferejohn and Barry R. Weingast; 9. Courts, power and rights in Argentina and Chile Druscilla Scribner; 10. Bolivia: the rise (and fall) of judicial review Andrea Castagnola and Aníbal Pérez-Liñán; 11. The puzzle of judicial politics in Latin America: a theory of litigation, judicial decisions and inter-branch crises Gretchen Helmke and Jeffrey K. Staton.
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Cambridge University Press Decoupling
Book SynopsisAnyone interested in courts, judicial decision-making, family law, gender violence, and the limits and possibilities of the globalization of law will want to read this book about women's struggles to divorce in China's court system. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.Trade Review'Decoupling is stunning – both as an academic tour-de-force and for its searing account of how poorly women fare in divorce litigation in China. Drawing on some 150,000 cases, Ethan Michelson not only brilliantly demonstrates the deep institutional roots of that experience, but also uses it to raise profound questions with which any scholar doing comparative law of any type will need to grapple.' William P. Alford, Jerome A. and Joan L. Cohen, Professor of Law, Harvard University'Based on meticulous research, Michelson shows how courts in China often deny divorce petitions brought by wives claiming domestic abuse. Penetrating the veneer of China's adherence to global norms of gender equality, the book probes the causes and devastating consequences of such routine denials. The result is a gripping account of the deep gender inequalities perpetuated by the judicial system in China. Michelson digs deep into the sociologists' methodological toolkit to substantiate his claims.' Mary C. Brinton, Reischauer Institute Professor of Sociology, Harvard University, Director, Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies'Through his innovative use of a computational approach to analyzing voluminous online written divorce decisions, Professor Michelson has convincingly pinpointed the sources of institutional failures of the Chinese civil justice system to uphold women's rights and to protect them from marital abuse despite its legal promises. Complemented by qualitative examples, the mixed-method analysis is meticulous, powerful, and eye-opening. It is maddening to learn that domestic violence or abuse by a husband does NOT improve a woman's chance of getting a divorce in court, NOR does it increase her chance of being granted child custody.' Feinian Chen, Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park'Combining big data analysis of hundreds of thousands of Chinese court decisions with deep knowledge of Chinese society, Ethan Michelson probes the gap between black letter law and courtroom practice to expose the pain and injustice of judge centered divorce proceedings and to highlight a more universal pattern whereby coping mechanisms of lower level bureaucrats systemically undermine policies to advance equality before the law. A rare and successful account that simultaneously explains how Chinese courts work and why women usually get worse outcomes than men as plaintiffs and defendants.' Deborah Davis, Professor Emerita of Sociology, Yale University'This book offers an illuminating account of family law in China and shows that women have borne high costs from a clampdown on adjudicated divorce. The book carefully traces implications of adjudicated divorce practices for women's rights, family violence, and child custody. This fascinating book should be essential reading for those interested in family studies, gender inequality, domestic violence, or children's rights and welfare in China.' Emily Hannum, Stanley I. Sheerr Term Professor in the Social Sciences, University of Pennsylvania'Michelson's book reveals the quotidian reality of divorce in China. Divorce is supposed to be straightforward but it is decidedly not. Driven by a complicated set of informal incentives, Chinese judges routinely refuse to grant initial petitions for divorce, thereby victimizing women, especially victims of domestic violence. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in comparative law.' Kathryn Hendley, Roman Z. Livshits & William Voss-Bascom Professor of Law & Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison'Ethan Michelson provides the reader with an impressive deep dive into the challenges faced by Chinese women seeking a divorce from an unwilling husband, focusing particularly on cases with an allegation of domestic violence. Michelson skillfully combines narrative with statistical analyses to paint a troubling picture of what Chinese woman face in seeking a contested divorce. This book will be important reading for scholars of courts, gender, and Chinese society and culture.' Herbert M. Kritzer, Marvin J. Sonosky Chair of Law and Public Policy, University of Minnesota Law School'Mining a treasure trove of court decisions available in the public domain, Michelson takes readers on a fascinating, revealing and piercing journey through China's divorce court system. Weaving together massive big data analyses with heart wrenching stories of domestic abuse, clogged divorce courts, judges' career concerns and patriarchal ideology, this book offers a powerful critique of the contradiction between the rhetoric and reality of women's equal rights in China.' Ching Kwan Lee, Professor of Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles'Decoupling offers a stinging indictment of Chinese judges for routinely denying divorce petitions, overlooking domestic violence, and even rewarding abusive husbands with child custody. Through exhaustive quantitative examination of nearly 150,000 adjudicated divorces and in-depth qualitative research, Michelson provides an extraordinary analysis of divorce in China. The book meticulously shows how Chinese judges promote state interests in “harmony” and “stability,” seek judicial efficiency due to heavy caseloads, and enforce patriarchy.' Lynn Mather, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Emerita, University at Buffalo School of Law'In this masterful blend of narrative case analysis and computational social science, Ethan Michelson analyzes over one hundred thousand divorce cases posted on regional court websites, providing a compelling explanation for pervasive judicial behavior that ignores black letter law, disadvantaging female plaintiffs in ways that blatantly discount even the most egregious cases of domestic violence. The substantive findings and methodology will be of broad interest in the sociology of law, gender studies, and the interdisciplinary study of contemporary China.' Andrew G. Walder, Denise O'Leary & Kent Thiry Professor, Stanford University'Digging deeply into “big divorce data” in China, Ethan Michelson shows that Chinese women remain severely disadvantaged in a society that claims to have created gender equality. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in gender, family, and law in China.' Yu Xie, Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor of Sociology and Director of Paul and Marcia Wythes Center on Contemporary China, Princeton University'Decoupling is an ambitious and fascinating study that illuminates the discrepancy between China's official promotion of gender equality and the reality faced by many women. Michelson superbly demonstrates how institutional forces and patriarchy together undermine China's marriage laws and result in systematic injustice against women in divorce courts and violence in their homes. This rich and gripping book is relevant to all gender and family scholars.' Wei-hsin Yu, Professor of Sociology, University of California, Los AngelesTable of ContentsPreface and acknowledgments; 1. Sisyphus goes to divorce court; 2. The right to decouple; 3. The divorce twofer: Why court behavior is decoupled from the right to decouple; 4. Studying judicial decision-making: Court decisions in Henan and Zhejiang; 5. 'Many cases, few judges' and the vanishing three-judge trial; 6. Tracing the origins of the divorce twofer to heavy caseloads; 7. How judges gaslight domestic violence victims in divorce trials; 8. Divorce denials: Judicial discourse and judicial decision-making; 9. Fight or flight: Consequences of the judicial clampdown on divorce; 10. Possession is nine-tenths of the law: Why wife-beaters gain child custody; 11. Quantitative patterns in child custody determinations: Sons to fathers, daughters to mothers, abusers rewarded, victims punished; 12. Conclusions: Assessing the impact of law by observing judicial behavior; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Constitutional Courts in Asia
Book SynopsisA comparative, critical analysis of constitutional courts and constitutional review in Asia, appealing to those who are interested in comparative constitutional law, comparative politics, and Asian studies, particularly from the point of view of human rights, democracy, legal systems, the Rule of Law, constitutional adjudication and governance.Trade Review'We live in an age of constitutional courts. Yet courts around the world differ markedly in their approach to upholding democracy and human rights. This volume provides a timely and fascinating study of how these differences play out in Asia: from the super-strong judicial review practiced in Thailand, to the weak review found in Japan, it explores the social and political context for these differences, and the extent to which they are likely to remain stable over time. Theoretically and factually rich, it draws on insights from scholars around the world who are experts in Asia. It also combines canonical and new cases to provide a wide-ranging exploration of the variation we now find in 'Asian constitutionalism'.' Rosalind Dixon, University of New South Wales, Australia'This is an excellent book that discusses the design and operation of constitutional review in East and Southeast Asia. It aptly combines a systematic presentation of the seven constitutional courts existing in the region with theoretical and comparative analysis of the problem. Undoubtedly, the book will serve as an essential reference for academic research as well as for debates on constitutional reform in other countries.' Lech Garlicki, University of Warsaw, Judge of the Constitutional Court of Poland (1993–2001) and of the European Court of Human Rights (2002–12)'For comparative legal scholars and social scientists, this is a rare and precious book: a conceptually sophisticated and empirically rich collection of case studies and comparative reflections on constitutional courts in Asia. The volume directs attention to the variation that matters most - why have some constitutional courts succeeded in transforming their political environments, creating new forms of constitutional law and politics, while others have failed? Everyone engaged in the study of Asian law and politics needs to read this book.' Alec Stone Sweet, Saw Swee Hock Professor of Law, National University of SingaporeTable of Contents1. Constitutional courts in Asia: Western origins and Asian practice Albert H. Y. Chen; 2. Constitutional review in Asia: a comparative perspective Cheryl Saunders; 3. The informal dimension of constitutional politics in Asia: insights from the Philippines and Indonesia Björn Dressel; 4. Towards more intra-Asian judicial cooperation in the constitutional sphere Maartje de Visser; 5. An evolving court with changing functions: the constitutional court and judicial review in Taiwan Jiunn-rong Yeh and Wen-Chen Chang; 6. Constitutional Court of Korea: guardian of the constitution or mouthpiece of the government? Chaihark Hahm; 7. Avoiding rights: the constitutional tsets of Mongolia Tom Ginsburg and Chimid Enhbaatar; 8. The Constitutional Court of Thailand: from activism to arbitrariness Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang; 9. Indonesia's Constitutional Court and Indonesia's electoral systems Simon Butt; 10. Constitutional Council of Cambodia at the age of majority: a history of weathering the rule of law storms in peacetime Teilee Kuong; 11. The short but turbulent history of Myanmar's Constitutional Tribunal Andrew Harding; 12. The Supreme Court of Japan: a judicial court, not necessarily a constitutional court Yasuo Hasebe; 13. Establishing judicial review in China: impediments and prospects Qianfan Zhang; 14. Why do countries decide not to adopt constitutional review? The case of Vietnam Ngoc Son Bui.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Supreme Court Decisions 06 Penguin Civic Classics
Book SynopsisA selection of the landmark Supreme Court decisions that have shaped American societyPenguin presents a series of six portable, accessible, and—above all—essential reads from American political history, selected by leading scholars. Series editor Richard Beeman, author of The Penguin Guide to the U.S. Constitution, draws together the great texts of American civic life, including the founding documents, pivotal historical speeches, and important Supreme Court decisions, to create a timely and informative mini-library of perennially vital issues.The Supreme Court is one of America's leading expositors of and participants in debates about American values. Legal expert Jay M. Feinman introduces and selects some of the most important Supreme Court Decisions of all time, which touch on the very foundations of American society. These cases cover a vast array of issues, from the powers of government and freedom of speech to freedom of rel
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Random House USA Inc The Oath The Obama White House and the Supreme
Book SynopsisA Washington Post Notable Work of NonfictionFrom the moment Chief Justice Roberts botched Barack Obama's oath of office, the relationship between the Court and the White House has been a fraught one. Grappling with issues as diverse as campaign finance, abortion, and the right to bear arms, the Roberts court has put itself squarely at the center of American political life. Jeffrey Toobin brilliantly portrays key personalities and cases and shows how the President was fatally slow to realize the importance of the judicial branch to his agenda. Combining incisive legal analysis with riveting insider details, The Oath is an essential guide to understanding the Supreme Court of our interesting times.
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West Academic A Modern Approach to Evidence
Book SynopsisThe fifth edition of the textbook that pioneered the teaching of evidence using problems rather than appellate opinions. The text explores the Rules of Evidence and their rationales in a straightforward fashion without hiding the ball or ignoring complexities. Problems that clarify the rules appear throughout the chapters; larger problem sets that explore the Rules in detail are found at the ends of chapters.
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WW Norton & Co In the Balance Law and Politics on the Roberts
Book SynopsisAn examination of the initial years of the Roberts Court and the intellectual battle between Roberts and Kagan for leadership.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Forensic Science in Court
Book SynopsisForensic Science in Court: The Role of the Expert Witness is a practical handbook aimed at forensic science students, to help them prepare as an expert witness when presenting their evidence in court.Trade Review"In conclusion, the book is well written generally with captions quoting historical references, case studies etc. which support the points being raised in each chapter." (Fingerprint Whorld, 1 February 2011) Table of ContentsPreface. 1 Where The Law Comes From: You Don’t Mess About With The People. 2 The Legal System and How It Works. 2.1 A brief look at the court structure. 2.2 The adversarial system. 2.3 Criminal cases. 2.4 The expert. 2.5 Witnesses. 2.6 Judgments. 2.7 Justification of the expert. 2.8 Civil cases. 2.9 Magistrates’ Court. 2.10 The Crown Court. 2.11 The High Court. 2.12 The Courts of Appeal. 2.13 Small Claims Court. 2.14 Arbitration. 2.15 The Coroner’s Court. 2.16 Courts martial. 2.17 Contempt. 3 Rules of Evidence as They Apply to an Expert Witness. 4 Appointment of Experts and the Written Report. 5 The Expert Forensic Scientist in Court. 6 Statistics and Statistical Inferences. 7 Ethical and Scientific Considerations for the Forensic Scientist. Appendix: Methods of Quoting Published Law Reports in Various Jurisdictions. Glossary of Commonly Used Terms and Phrases. Index.
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Penguin Random House India Discordant Notes Volume 2
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Surviving Your Deposition
Book SynopsisNext to a tax audit, one of the most daunting events in life has to be a legal deposition. The nervousness you felt when you learned you were to be called to testify, turns to absolute panic when you walk into a room full of lawyers, court stenographers, and opponents in the legal proceedings. You know that anything and everything you say will be examined under a microscope and that any inconsistencies or misstatements may lead to costly consequencies. Yes, there is a reason for that quiver in your voice. Finally, there is some help. Fred Friedberg, a noted lawyer in a corporate practice, offers an easy to read, concise, and helpful handbook for those who are facing a legal deposition. It takes them step by step through the process, from the basic ground rules to the follow-up. It covers the many dos and don''ts in plain language, and with the aid of humor explores the pitfalls and mistakes that you will face and how to avoid them. When you are finished reading it you will be able to f
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Johns Hopkins University Press The Selling of Supreme Court Nominees
Book SynopsisIn this paperback edition, he includes a discussion of the recent nomination of Stephen Breyer, addressing various reform proposals made by critics of the current process and crediting President Clinton's protracted selection process with restoring some decorum to the proceedings.Trade ReviewA careful and concise history, description, and analysis of the modern Supreme Court appointment process... A model of concese and careful scholarship, and I highly recommend it. -- Michael Comiskey Journal of Politics Stands out in its scholarly thoroughness and innovative theory... one of the best books currently available for understanding the contemporary politics of Supreme Court nominations. -- John B. Gates The Law and Politics Book Review A highly informative study of presidential appointments and senatorial confirmation-or rejection-of those nominees to the Supreme Court throughout our history... This book is clearly written, fast paced, and very well documented. It is recommended to all interested to the political gateway to the federal appellate judiciary. Appellate Practice Journal and Update A model of concise and careful scholarship. Journal of PoliticsTable of ContentsSeries Editor's ForwardPreface and AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. The President Versus the SenateChapter 2. In the BeginningChapter 3. The Rise of Organized InterestsChapter 4. Interests Versus Nominees: The Defeat of John J. ParkerChapter 5. Interests Versus Nominees: The Defeat of Clement HaynsworthChapter 6. Speaking Out: Interest Groups, Nominees, and Presidents Chapter 7. The Institutional Presidency: Strategic Resources and the Supreme Court Selection ProcessChapter 8. The Clinton Appointments and Proposals for ReformAfterword, 1998NotesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Presidential Secrecy and the Law
Book SynopsisPresidential Secrecy and the Law will be the standard in presidential powers studies for years to come.Trade ReviewThe well-organized and clearly written book illustrates the way the president's use of document classification and state-secrets privilege to solidify presidential control are reinforced by legal decisions sympathetic to presidential power. Chronicle of Higher Education 2007 Robert Pallitto and William Weaver provide a well-written discussion of a controversial issue related to American governance... Given the comprehensive scope and depth of analysis throughout the book, the authors are successful in providing a thoughtful and challenging approach to an evolving governmental matter. -- Amanda Harmon Cooley Political Studies Review 2010Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Secret Presidency1. The Secret Presidency in Historical-Theoretical Perspective2. The Classified President3. State Secrets and Executive Power4. The Shadow President: The Attorney General, Executive Power, and the New Anti-Terror Laws5. The President and National Security Surveillance6. The New Executive PrivilegeConclusion: A Secret Presidency for the New Millennium?NotesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press The Madisonian Constitution The Johns Hopkins
Book SynopsisEngagingly written and soundly argued, this study clarifies and highlights the political origins of the nation's foundational document and argues that American constitutionalism is primarily about countervailing power not legal limits enforced by courts.Trade ReviewIn this ambitious, densely written and thought provoking work, Thomas proposes a perspective on constitutional interpretation that is at once a normative theory of constitutional practice and a redescription of constitutional history informed by that practice. -- Douglas C. Dow Law and Politics Book Review 2009 By departing from traditional perspectives on judicial review, Professor Thomas provides an unconventional, yet refreshing and historically grounded, view of how historical constitutional conflicts have fallen squarely within Madison's vision. Harvard Law Review 2009 Thomas's book paves an important new path for the rest of us in our study of the Constitution and its effect on politics. His account of Madison's principle of constitutional contestation might well be the best account that yet exists of the reigning principle of our founder's political thought. -- Benjamin Kleinerman Review of Politics 2009 In The Madisonian Constitution, Thomas charts a philosophically grounded and historically informed course... showing that James Madison and most others responsible for framing the Constitution, as well as major statesmen who followed, had a more prudent approach in mind. -- Stanley C. Brubaker Law and Society Review 2009 The Madisonian Constitution reminds readers of that moment when, as Justice Story said, the meaning of the fundamental law was something far more important than the mere lawyers' 'extraordinary gloss' it has become. -- Gary L. McDowell Journal of American History 2009 Thomas's Madison points the way to salvation from forms of constitutionalism that either place inordinate power in a small body of elite judges and lawyers, or give up on constitutional government altogether. -- Michael P. Zuckert Claremont Review of Books 2009Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction1. Madison's Complex Constitutionalism2. Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Meaning of the Civil War Amendments3. The Progressive Reconstruction of American Constitutionalism4. Discontinuities in the "Constitutional Revolution of 1937"5. Unsettling the New Deal and the Return of OriginalismConclusionNotesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press The Politics of Judicial Independence
Book SynopsisInstructors of judicial process and judicial policymaking will find the book, along with the materials and resources on its accompanying website, readily adaptable for classroom use.Trade Review"A sophisticated approach to judicial independence that takes constitutional politics seriously. Peabody and his fellow authors provide vital information on the political foundations of contemporary judicial criticism and the threat (or non-threat) those criticisms raise to constitutional government in the United States." - Mark A. Graber, University of Maryland "A timely and important book, featuring insightful explorations into the scope and limits of judicial independence. Deserves attention from anybody who cares about courts." - Keith E. Whittington, Princeton University"Table of ContentsForeword, by H. Thomas Wells Jr.AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. The Choreography of Courts-Congress ConflictsChapter 2. Congress and Judicial SupremacyChapter 3. Presidential Manipulations of Judicial PowerChapter 4. Institutional Interdependence and the Separation of PowersChapter 5. The Public and Judicial IndependenceChapter 6. Judicial Elections and Public Perception of the CourtsChapter 7. Conflicts with Courts in Common Law NationsChapter 8. The Siege on the Israeli Supreme CourtChapter 9. Self-Regulation and an Independent JudiciaryChapter 10. Judicial CredibilityConclusionAppendix: Timeline of Important Events, 1968–2010List of ContributorsNotesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press The Politics of Judicial Independence
Book SynopsisInstructors of judicial process and judicial policymaking will find the book, along with the materials and resources on its accompanying website, readily adaptable for classroom use.Trade ReviewRecommended. ChoiceTable of ContentsForeword, by H. Thomas Wells Jr.AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. The Choreography of Courts-Congress ConflictsChapter 2. Congress and Judicial SupremacyChapter 3. Presidential Manipulations of Judicial PowerChapter 4. Institutional Interdependence and the Separation of PowersChapter 5. The Public and Judicial IndependenceChapter 6. Judicial Elections and Public Perception of the CourtsChapter 7. Conflicts with Courts in Common Law NationsChapter 8. The Siege on the Israeli Supreme CourtChapter 9. Self-Regulation and an Independent JudiciaryChapter 10. Judicial CredibilityConclusionAppendix: Timeline of Important Events, 1968–2010List of ContributorsNotesIndex
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Practising Law Institute Depositions Answer Book
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Basic Books Pleading Out: How Plea Bargaining Creates a
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