Legal Rights

Palila v Hawaii. New Zealand's Te Urewera Act. Sierra Club v Disney. These legal phrases hardly sound like the makings of a revolution, but beyond the headlines portending environmental catastrophes, a movement of immense import has been building - in courtrooms, legislatures, and communities across the globe. Cultures and laws are transforming to provide a powerful new approach to protecting the planet and the species with whom we share it.

A midnight bombing in 1966 Mississippi rocks a rural community, and its echoes reverberate down the decades. Fifty years later, a midnight knock on his door in Oxford drags former cold case detective Arlan Trahan back to that dark night. His visitor is a mysterious Ole Miss law student who calls herself Lennie, and she wants him to reopen the case of a black man she believes was wrongly accused of murdering a white family in the bombing. He initially refuses—and within days the girl is missing. More strangely, the midnight knockings on his door continue, but no one is there. The eerie ...

Estate Planning That Works provides everything you need to create a solid estate plan, saving you time, money, and stress. Life is unpredictable, but planning ahead ensures your family’s security and peace of mind. This book breaks down estate planning from A to Z in clear, simple language, covering what estate planning is, the essential documents you’ll need, and how to use them effectively. It’s practical, straightforward guidance—no fluff.

When Laura Coates joined the Department of Justice as a prosecutor, she wanted to advocate for the most vulnerable among us. But she quickly realized that even with the best intentions, “the pursuit of justice creates injustice.”

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“Any lawyer worth his salt will tell the suspect in no uncertain terms to make no statement to police under any circumstances.” (U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson writing in Watts v. Indiana, 338 U.S. 49 (1949)) While we all still have rights under the law, rights that are intended to protect the innocent, the average person does not understand those rights. While police must inform suspects of their legal rights once a person has been taken into custody; police are also trained to work around those legal protections and will do whatever they can to get suspects to waive ...

The Words We Live By takes an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, gun control, and affirmative action. Through entertaining and informative annotations, The Words We Live By offers a new way of looking at the Constitution. It reflects a critical, respectful, and appreciative look at one of history's greatest documents.

MediMiracle Corporation manufactures Sophrosyne, a miracle cure for opiate addiction. Ellison Ricard, a research analyst for the company, claims to have uncovered data that proves Black users of Sophrosyne experience fatal side effects far more often than people of other races. When Ricard confronts MediMiracle’s charismatic founder and CEO, Peyton Burke, a violent confrontation ensues. The wheelchair-bound Ricard—a Black man who had been severely injured years earlier—is fired that very day.

The defense of human rights is often marked by ethical dilemmas, which are especially acute in Israel, where lawyers have for decades sought redress for the abuse of Palestinian rights in the country's High Court - that is, in the court of the abuser. In The Wall and the Gate, Michael Sfard chronicles this struggle - a story that has never before been fully told - and in the process engages the core principles of human rights legal ethics.

In Exposing Toxic Manipulators: How to Dominate Narcissists, Borderlines, & Sociopaths in Court, the authors, experienced trials attorneys and cross-examination experts, combine decades of insight to provide a clear, authoritative guide for anyone contending with high-conflict legal battles—particularly people facing manipulative or abusive tactics from partners who exhibit traits of Narcissistic, Borderline, Histrionic, or Antisocial Personality Disorders. Key Features: • Behavioral Insights: Gain a nuanced understanding of the emotional volatility, manipulative communication, and ...

Discover the Powerful Secrets to Protect Yourself from the Hidden Dangers of Pseudolaw with This Essential Guide Are you ready to unlock the mysteries of the deceptive world of pseudolaw and arm yourself with the knowledge to safeguard your rights? Imagine the confidence and security you'll feel, knowing you can effortlessly navigate the treacherous waters of pseudolaw and avoid its devastating consequences. In Navigating the Perils of Pseudolaw in America, you'll embark on a transformative journey that will open your eyes to the hidden tactics and false legal theories employed by pseudolaw...

In this book, we will examine one of the Nuremburg War Crimes trials. The Justice Case, as it is called, was the basis of the 1960 movie "Judgment at Nuremburg". In this case, members of the German Judiciary were tried for their involvement in war crimes.We will be focusing on a major legal issue with regard to this trial. Namely, the ability of the Court to exert Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction – and indeed the crimes – were in many ways unprecedented. Yes, war crimes trials did occur after the First World War. But these crimes were committed on the orders of, and on behalf of, the Nazi ...

Here's How to Choose the Right Lawyer, Featuring 330 Extremely Effective Tips to Choosing the Best Lawyer for Your Legal Needs. Nobody wants to think about the potential for needing an attorney. The idea of hiring one can create stress on many levels, particularly because it can mean that you are in trouble of some kind. Regardless of the circumstances, there is no need to be overly concerned about choosing the right lawyer to guide you through the legal process. In this book you’ll discover dozens of great ideas on what to look for and how to choose wisely a lawyer. If you are interested...

I find myself in quite a predicament. One of my sweetest students, Alisha has asked me to marry her! Well… not quite marry her. To PRETEND to be her husband. For a percentage of her inheritance. Alisha stands to receive an extremely large inheritance. IF she is HAPPILY MARRIED. If I agree to help her, it goes against my ethics. and SHE is my STUDENT! But how can I refuse those beautiful eyes?! Awkward and ridiculous as it sounds, I agreed to go along with the charade. Heaven help us! I am a terrible liar.

The racist laws that prohibited interracial marriage and the long history of the fight against them is best told by the almost fairytale love story of the Richard and Mildred Loving. Complex legal arguments are reduced into plain language - empowering the reader to understand how the fight to defend human rights continues today. Richard and Mildred did enjoy a fairytale romance - at first. As children, their families were close friends and the marriage and birth of their children were celebrated as bringing everyone together as one big happy family. But then, at 2am one night, the Sheriff ...

Journalist Jo Napolitano delves into the landmark case in which the School District of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was sued for refusing to admit older, non-English speaking refugees and sending them to a high-discipline alternative school. In a legal battle that mirrors that of the Little Rock Nine and Brown v. Board of Education, 6 brave refugee students fought alongside the ACLU and Education Law Center to demand equal access.

Constitutional fundamentalists read the Constitution selectively and self-servingly. Fundamentalist interpretations of the Constitution elevate certain constitutional rights above all others, benefit the most powerful members of society, and undermine the integrity of the document as a whole. The conservative fetish for the Second Amendment (enforced by groups such as the NRA) provides an obvious example of constitutional fundamentalism; the liberal fetish for the First Amendment (enforced by groups such as the ACLU) is less obvious but no less influential.

"How to Defend a Debt Collection Lawsuit by Compelling Private Arbitration" The “ Boogeyman at the Door 2” Fight Back Against Junk Debt Buyers: Your Ultimate Guide to Legal Empowerment! Are you being pursued by a junk debt buyer—those infamous “ Boogeyman at the Door” of the debt world? Don’t let fear or confusion keep you from protecting your rights! With "How to Defend a Debt Collection Lawsuit by Compelling Private Arbitration", you’ll uncover the secret weapon to stop debt collectors in their tracks. What You’ll Learn: How arbitration disrupts junk debt buyers’ tactics...

Essay on a young woman's right to die before a virulent brain cancer prevents her from making that choice.

One of the principles on which our country was founded was the principle of property rights. John Adams, our second president stated: “The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God, anarchy and tyranny commence.” And this is what is happening in America because our people do not understand what property rights are — as a result, much of what we see in the deterioration of Americanism today is due to this ignorance. This book explores in simple language and detail what property rights entail. It is a surprising and comprehensive exposé ...