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For over 80 years, Osborn's has been the dictionary of choice for law students. With over 4,700 references from the obscure to the everyday it contains everything needed for the study of law. No matter what the subject, Osborn will cover it with references on Criminal Law, Company Law, International Law through to EU and Constitutional Law. Osborn's also includes an extensive citations list, a useful tool for finding and understanding journal and law report abbreviations.

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The Law of Trees, Forests and Hedges is the only comprehensive work on this complex area of law – an uncoordinated mix of private and public law, common law and statute - as it applies throughout the United Kingdom. It explains the general law on trees, outlines the law relating to commercial forestry, and discusses the protections for important trees and hedgerows, ancient woodlands and historic landscapes.

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De Smith’s Principles of Judicial Review is the leading work on the principles, practice and remedies of judicial review in England and Wales. This edition reflects the continuing importance and complexity of judicial review and incorporates recent fundamental developments in the area. It deals with domestic grounds of review, challenges under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the use of European Community law in judicial review.

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Although it is less than three years since the previous edition, some important changes in the law have taken place. These include new provisions relating to reviews of parishes in England in the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, with the power to create parishes in Greater London; the extension to some parish councils of the power to promote well-being enacted by the Local Government Act 2000; the removal of local councils from the ambit of the best value legislation (also in the LGPIHA 2007); new codes of conduct for councillors in both England and Wales; new regulations on allowances for community councillors in Wales; new election rules; and, revised accounting guidance and practice; and the coming into force of much of the Commons Act 2006. There have also been many detailed changes in regulations and orders made by statutory instrument. The alphabetical format of the book remains the same, as does its extensive but clear coverage of all aspects of the law and practice of parish, town and community councils in England and Wales. New councillors, in particular, will find this book invaluable and, in fact, many clerks insist that all their councillors have a copy to ensure they have a full understanding of their duties and responsibilities. It is also an essential reference for clerks themselves.

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This service provides two looseleaf volumes containing commentary, forms, precedents, new developments and British Company Cases, plus a fortnightly newsletter. It gives lawyers, accountants and in-house advisers all they need to know about this complex area, including coverage of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) proposals for reform in the DTI fundamental review of core company law. Key benefits include: * Clear jargon-free commentary * British Company Cases contains the full text of the important cases on the subject; cited in the High Court and appellate courts, these reports can be quoted with confidence * New developments division includes ongoing matters of interest and current issues * The Company Law Newsletter summarises the ongoing developments and recent cases in company law and includes topical articles byexpert contributors * You can be confident you are receiving the highest level of accuracy and all the latest developments in one service.

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Widely regarded as the leading work on this subject. Provides a lucid and wide #ranging account of the English Legal System covering the institutions, personnel and procedures, and the handling of case law and statutes. The text is accompanied by sample court forms, tables of essential statistics and flow charts illustrating the court structures

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Chitty on Contracts is the pre-eminent reference work on contract law in the common law world. It has been used for generations by lawyers as the leading guide to contracts, and is relied on to provide insight and aid in complex areas of the law.

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Exclusion Clauses and Unfair Contract Terms examines, in a detailed, practical, and incisive manner, this important area of contract law. It provides guidance to the practitioner on drafting and using exclusion clauses effectively within the formative phase of a contract. Additionally, it offers commentary on the possibility of challenging an exclusion clause.

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Summerskill on Laytime , a key and established title in this specialist field, comprehensively covers laytime and demurrage under English law. Ideal for practitioners in the field, this title presents the principles behind laytime, the standard clauses, interruptions, suspensions, demurrage, detention and dispatch. The seventh edition updates the text to take account of key case law, including: The Court of Appeal decisions in Limbungan v Classic Maritime and in K Line v Priminds (The Eternal Bliss) At first instance, in The Aconcagua Bay the “always accessible” clause has been held to cover leaving a berth as well as entering it, contrary to what had previously been decided by the tribunal in London Arbitration 11/97.

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Goff & Jones is the leading work on the law of unjust enrichment. Successive editions have played a major role in establishing the central importance of the subject for private and commercial lawyers and developing its key concepts and principles. The text is comprehensive in coverage and written by highly respected scholars who explain all of the rules governing claims in unjust enrichment and discuss how these have been applied through detailed examination of the case-law.

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Heightened awareness of cyber security and the need to identify vulnerable assets makes Cyber Risks Insurance: Law and Practice an invaluable reference. This new title provides clarity on the key issues of cyber insurance risks, law, and practice.

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Now in its thirteenth edition and part of the prestigious Common Law Library, Gatley on Libel and Slander has established itself as the definitive work on defamation law and practice.

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Frequently cited in court, Lewin on Trusts covers the entire law of trusts from general principles to current practice, ensuring you have all the information you need on the effective creation of trusts and the resolution of disputes and other problems that arise.

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Tritton on Intellectual Property in Europe continues to provide leading authority on intellectual property law and rights protection in Europe. It offers unrivalled coverage and comprehensively analyses the law and legislation governing patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, and plant varieties.

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Highway Law is a popular and well-established text covering all aspects of the law governing highways. This new edition provides a detailed and practical commentary of the law relating to the creation, upkeep, development and ownership of highways, including the powers and duties of highway authorities, the rights of users of the highway and the rights and responsibilities of those who own land adjoining the highway.

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Frequently cited in court, Lewin on Trusts covers the entire law of trusts from general principles to current practice, ensuring you have all the information you need on the effective creation of trusts and the resolution of disputes and other problems that arise. LEWIN ON TRUSTS: Covers all aspects of trusts law, from creation of trusts and the role and duties of trustees, to beneficiaries and their interests and administration. Includes in-depth analysis of both general principles and the practical implications of trust law Provides clear guidance on questions that arise in modern trusts practice Analyses major decisions and applies them to the principles of the law and the practice and procedure they affect Explores the impact of the latest case law Explains breach of trust and available remedies Deals with constructive trusts and asset tracing Covers anti-money-laundering legislation in relation to trusts Refers to Commonwealth decisions, suggesting solutions lacking in UK case law Covers costs issues in trusts disputes The new edition has been extensively re-organised and re-written to take account of decisions not only in England but also in the old Commonwealth and all the main offshore jurisdictions. There is a full coverage of many new topics, in particular a comprehensive treatment of trusts and divorce. Other additions include: • The impact of the new data protection legislation (GDPR and the 2018 Act) on trustees • Mediation and other forms of ADR for trust disputes • Unexplained wealth orders • FATCA, CRS and registers of beneficial ownership

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Holiday Law: The Law Relating to Travel and Tourism, considered to be the leading text on holiday law, provides a comprehensive guide to the law as it relates to all forms of holidays. Its broad coverage of the subject includes the nature of the contractual relationship between tour operator, civil liability and the effects of insolvency and examines the travel industry and looks at the agencies that regulate the industry.

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Criminal LawBasic is the student#s go-to guide for revision. This 6th edition by author Clare Connelly is fully up to date with the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill 2016. Features: #Key questionsand answers #Important cases to remember #Essential aspects of the law for revision #Concise, easy language to get straight to the point

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Mental Health Law not only gives a plain but critical account of all the law for health and social care professionals working or training to work in the field, as well as for legal practitioners and students, but also enlivens it with discussion of the principles and policies involved, and with commentary to stimulate debate. This book covers all issues, from the informal and compulsory care and treatment of people with mental disorders, decision-making on behalf of people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves, the safeguards against unjustified deprivation of liberty, the role of mental health professionals, doctors and families in making these decisions, and the powers of tribunals and the courts. The relevance of mental disorder in the criminal justice system and its effect upon other legal rights such as voting, marrying and making wills are also covered. This new edition is now completely revised and updated to take in the latest legal developments. Key updates to the latest version include: Coverage of the new Mental Health Act Code of Practice, 2015 Decision of the Supreme Court on the meaning of deprivation of liberty (Cheshire West) Discussion of the Care Act 2014 Analysis of important new cases including Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v James and McDonald v McDonald The changes introduced for the protection against abuse and exploitation of the incapacitated against a background of scandals such as Winterbourne View and Jimmy Savile The overhaul of provision for special educational needs in the Children and Families Act 2014 Discussion of the controversy associated with the UK’s compliance with the obligations of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. About the author: Brenda Hale (Baroness Hale of Richmond) is Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Before joining the judiciary Brenda Hale (as Brenda Hoggett) was an academic lawyer and barrister, specialising in family and social welfare law, then a Law Commissioner promoting the reform of the law, before becoming a Judge in 1994.

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This book follows on from Alison Cleland?s ground-breaking first edition. It has been thoroughly revised and re-written by its expert authors to reflect huge changes in legislation, development of policy and practice and child abuse offences in the last decade.

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Fully updated in line with current law this popular title is designed as a learning aid and written in an informal style. The book is an exposition of 100 of the major cases, which have either created or illustrate well, the legal system as we know it today. The cases have been chosen primarily for illustrating important points of law in a large variety of legal disciplines. Publishing in the LawBasics series this book is a helpful easily digestible guide to the development of case law in Scotland, from the Union of the Parliaments to Devolution (and beyond?) 100 Cases LawBasics is presented in a clear, concise and accessible format. Written in chronological order, it can be read in that order or dipped into for particular cases or topics of interest.

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Williams, Mortimer and Sunnucks is a leading authority on the law relating to personal representatives, grants of representation and the administration of estates after death. This new edition has been fully updated to take account of all recent changes in legislation and case law. Explains the various forms of probate, including grants where the deceased was domiciled abroad, and limited grants, special grants and discretionary grants Provides full coverage of contentious probate procedure and practice Covers the devolution of assets and claims on personal representatives Deals with the administration of estates, including insolvent estates, with a detailed examination of assets, taxation, and payment of debts, and the powers and liabilities of the personal representative Includes full coverage of the rules on family provision Looks at administration and other actions, including claims by and against the estate Discusses the distribution of assets, including on intestacy Key new content in this Edition includes: Updated guidance on contentious probate procedure, including the new Chancery Guide and rectification of wills Increased coverage of the law of intestacy Updated treatment of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, including recent developments on claims by adult children, extension of time, and interim payments Consideration of the circumstances in which personal representatives will be authorised to pursue claims on behalf of the estate against beneficiaries Updated coverage of taxation of estates and the administration of digital assets Recent decisions on remuneration of personal representatives and removal of executors New coverage on the process of making online applications for grants of probate and administration

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Alastair Hudson's The Law of Finance brings together, for the first time, in a single volume, the whole of international finance, as understood in English law. The volume is divided into two halves with section one considering the principles of the law of finance and section two considering the full range of modern financial techniques in their legal context. By explaining key concepts and practical issues, examining core principles and analysing the key areas of financial practice and the effects of the global meltdown, Professor Hudson provides an unparalleled work of breadth of scope and wealth of detail.

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The subject matter of Goods in Transit is of increasing relevance as international trade and globalisation increase. The work gathers together and integrates in a unique, accessible and practical form many aspects of general commercial, shipping, contract, bailment, tort, property, agency and transport law in one place. Considers key areas of contract, bailment, tort, property, sale of goods and banking law as relevant to the movement of goods Deals with trans-national transportation rail, road, sea and air in the context of the various international transport conventions and multi-modal transport Analyses in detail the law of agency and the law of bailment in the context of carriage of goods and international trade law Examines the property elements in carriage of goods and international trade law Analyses the multifarious complex domestic and international statutory and contractual liability regimes applicable to carriers and other bailees Considers the various issues raised by outsourcing, logistics and project forwarding contracts The fifth edition covers number of key cases, including: Scipion Active Trading Fund v Vallis Group Ltd [2020] EWHC 1451 (Comm) Henshaw J Contractual and bailees estoppel Sevylor Shipping and Trading Corp v Altfadul Co for Foods, Fruits & Livestock (The Baltic Strait) [2018] EWHC 629 (Comm), [2018] 2 Lloyd's Rep 33 at [18]-[25] per Andrew Baker J: right of bill of lading holder suing on the bill of lading in contract to recover full damages Volcafe Ltd v Compania Sud Americana De Vapores SA (CSAV) [2018] UKSC 61 Bailment and the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules; the burden of proof, inherent vice and causation Alize 1954 v Allianz Elementar Versicherungs AG [2021] UKSC 51 Shipowner’s obligation to exercise due diligence to make a vessel seaworthy Dera Commercial Estate v Derya Inc [2018] EWHC 1673 (Comm) Carr J.

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