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The prominence of space law has grown in recent years as private companies rapidly expand their spaceflight capabilities and open new markets in outer space. With this transition, the space industry has many new opportunities and must also confront increased risks. Well thought-out laws that govern spaceflight activities minimize the risk to people and property in outer space and on the ground, while not prematurely stifling innovation. This book examines some of these laws and subsequent court cases.

Environmental and animal-rights issues can also arise in the boating world, and even intellectual property questions, of all things, are sometimes involved with boats. Featuring 16 fascinating cases and excerpts from some of history's most distinguished authors who loved the water--including Mark Twain, Jack London, and Henry David Thoreau--The Little Book of Boating Law aptly confirms that a bad day on the water is still infinitely better than a good day at work.

But even with the freedom and relative lawlessness we associate with them, the cowboy--like the rest of society--was never far from the courthouse, and the book you have before you contains some fascinating legal disputes that have made their way to the bench. This collection is a captivating look at the subset of American jurisprudence that illustrates the unique character of cowboy culture. It also confirms the old Wild West adage that there are really only two kinds of people in the world--those who are cowboys, and those who want to be cowboys.

This book is a collection of essays that tell us that we are not alone, that there is a sisterhood in the legal profession that supports us, and that we can learn from one another and lift up others who share our experiences.

The authors of this book challenge us to think of a political system in new ways with a focus on our founders’ goal of a more perfect union. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about our political future.

From the beginning, Elvis and his business advisors were well aware of his fame and immediately sought to capitalize on it. He entered into license agreements to use his name and likeness in connection with the marketing and sale of countless consumer goods. His death did little to decrease his popularity, and these commercial activities still provide his estate with astounding amounts of cash. It is against this financial backdrop that a sizeable body of litigation has arisen, leading to the fascinating cases captured in The Little Book of Elvis Law. Among many paternity suits and recording contracts, these cases also involve: Priscilla Presley, a bar called The Velvet Elvis, a death certificate investigation, a 16-hour-long documentary, a magazine photo spread, and an agreement with television host Geraldo Rivera. Enjoy this fun and intriguing look into the trials and tribulations of The King.

This riveting biography from the American Bar Association, visits the spectacular life of Edwin Land, breakthrough inventor. At the time of his death, he stood third on the list of our most prolific inventors, behind only Thomas Edison and one of Edison's colleagues.

This book is a holistic, easy-to-follow explanation of the American and British statutes and procedural rules that govern the investigation and prosecution of white-collar crime, along with their key differences.

Patently Persuasive: Strategies for Influencing Judge and Jury gives concrete pointers and practice-proven advice on more effective strategies for persuading the jury and other factfinders.

Provides an introduction to e-Discovery that avoids over-technicality, without being substantively superficial, and manages to be interesting and at times even amusing.