Securities Law

Hailed as the “first freedom”, free speech is the bedrock of democracy. But it is a challenging principle, subject to erosion in times of upheaval. Today, in democracies and authoritarian states around the world, it is on the retreat. In Free Speech, Jacob Mchangama traces the riveting legal, political, and cultural history of this idea.

Digital connections permeate our lives - and so do data breaches. Given that we must be online for basic communication, finance, healthcare, and more, it is remarkable how difficult it is to secure our personal information. Despite the passage of many data security laws, data breaches are increasing at a record pace. In Breached!, Daniel Solove and Woodrow Hartzog, two of the world’s leading experts on privacy and data security issues, argue that the law fails because, ironically, it focuses too much on the breach itself.

Decoding LLCs: A Comprehensive Q&A Guide to Limited Liability Companies Every entrepreneur embarks on a journey filled with decisions that can profoundly impact their venture's success. One such pivotal decision is choosing the right business structure. Recognizing the significance of this choice, we have meticulously crafted "Unlocking the Power of the LLC: A Comprehensive Journey into the World of Limited Liability Companies." This guide serves as a comprehensive roadmap for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business owners, providing essential insights about Limited Liability Companies (...

In this book, author Orde Kittrie draws on his experiences as a lawfare practitioner, US State Department attorney, and international law scholar in analyzing the theory and practice of lawfare. Kittrie explains how factors including the increased reach of international laws and tribunals and the rise of economic globalization and information technology have fueled lawfare's increasing power and prevalence.

In her acclaimed 1993 book, Denying the Holocaust, Deborah Lipstadt called David Irving, a prolific writer of books on World War II, "one of the most dangerous spokespersons for Holocaust denial". The following year, after Lipstadt's book was published in the United Kingdom, Irving led a libel suit against Lipstadt and her publisher. Denial, previously published as History on Trial, is Lipstadt's riveting, blow-by-blow account of this singular legal battle.

A provocative history that reveals how guns - not abortion, race, or religion - are at the heart of America's cultural divide. Gunfight promises to be a seminal work in its examination of America's four-centuries-long political battle over gun control and the right to bear arms. Adam Winkler uses the landmark 2008 case District of Columbia v. Heller, which invalidated a law banning handguns in the nation's capital, as a springboard for a groundbreaking historical narrative.

Conquer the HCCA CHPC Exam: Your Concise Guide to Certification in Healthcare Privacy Compliance is your essential study resource for mastering the Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) exam. This guide provides a comprehensive yet concise breakdown of key healthcare privacy laws, including HIPAA, the HITECH Act, and state regulations, ensuring you understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of protecting patient information. Each chapter covers critical topics, such as risk assessments, breach notifications, compliance program development, audits, cybersecurity, and ...

Former ICE Director Tom Homan has been at the forefront of the conservative fight to secure our borders and offers proof that illegal immigration is not a victimless crime. In Defend the Border and Save Lives, Homan shares what illegal immigration is really about. Illegal immigration should not be a partisan issue. Now is the time to fix this issue that has claimed so many victims and divided this country. We need to pull the curtain back and expose what truly happens and separate facts from fiction.

Free speech as we know it comes less from the First Amendment than from a most unexpected source: Supreme Court justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. A lifelong skeptic, he disdained all individual rights, including the right to express one's political views. But in 1919, it was Holmes who wrote a dissenting opinion that would become the canonical affirmation of free speech in the United States.

The life story of the most controversial, volatile, misunderstood provision of the Bill of Rights. At a time of increasing gun violence in America, Waldman's book provoked a wide range of discussion. This book looks at history to provide some surprising, illuminating answers. The Amendment was written to calm public fear that the new national government would crush the state militias made up of all (white) adult men - who were required to own a gun to serve. Waldman recounts the raucous public debate that has surrounded the amendment from its inception to the present.

In this groundbreaking, powerfully reasoned, lucid work that is certain to provoke controversy, Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy takes on a highly complex issue in a way that no one has before. Kennedy uncovers the long-standing failure of the justice system to protect Blacks from criminals, probing allegations that Blacks are victimized on a widespread basis by racially discriminatory prosecutions and punishments, but he also engages the debate over the wisdom and legality of using racial criteria in jury selection.

Conquer the Border Patrol Exam: Your Concise Guide to Securing the Nation’s Borders equips aspiring Border Patrol agents with the knowledge and strategies needed to succeed on the exam and in their careers. This guide is tailored for candidates seeking a focused, practical resource to supplement more comprehensive study materials. Covering essential topics like immigration law, customs enforcement, and emergency response, the guide emphasizes real-world scenarios to strengthen critical skills. Readers will find clear explanations of exam components, from reading comprehension and logical ...

Toby: Officers of the Law Book 1 A Curvy Younger Woman and Alpha Police Officer Insta-love Romance Marie I just wanted to feel close to my grandparents after they passed away. So I went out to build a campfire in their honor. I know, it’s illegal. But I didn’t think I would be caught. Toby A report comes in about possible trespassers. I expected local kids partying around a campfire. When I arrive, I find Marie. Protocol is to bring her in, but I want to risk it all for a shot at her. Short story telling a sweet & steamy insta-love romance with a curvy younger woman and an older alpha ...

Conquer the NASAA Exams: Your Guide to Series 63, 65, and 66 from the North American Securities Administrators Association is a concise and practical overview designed to help test-takers master the core concepts required for success on the NASAA state law and investment adviser licensing exams. This book provides a clear, easy-to-follow summary of essential topics, including state securities registration procedures, investment adviser regulations, ethical standards, portfolio management principles, and client communication rules. While this guide covers a broad range of important subjects,...

The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education is widely considered a seminal point in the battle to end segregation, but it was in fact the culmination of a decades-long legal campaign. Root and Branch is the epic story of the two fiercely dedicated lawyers who led the fight from county courthouses to the marble halls of the Supreme Court, and, in the process, laid the legal foundations of the civil rights movement.

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.

No institution in American society generates as much curiosity, fear, and intrigue as the FBI. No institution can obtain so much information and penetrate so deeply into our private lives. And no institution plays a greater role in safeguarding our freedom - or potentially threatening it. In this groundbreaking book, award-winning journalist Ronald Kessler provides a firsthand look at the people who run the Bureau, the methods they use, the powers they wield, and the secrets they hold.

Pass the Border Patrol Agent Exam: Your Guide to a Career in Border Security is an essential resource for anyone aspiring to join the ranks of the U.S. Border Patrol. This comprehensive guide provides detailed insights into the crucial aspects of border security operations and the requirements for becoming a Border Patrol agent. Through a series of meticulously crafted chapters, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of Border Security Laws and Regulations, the ethical standards expected of agents, and the complex Immigration and Nationality Laws that govern their operations. The book ...

"Conquer the Series 63 Exam: Study Guide for the Uniform Securities State Law Exam" is an essential resource for anyone preparing for the Series 63 exam. This comprehensive guide covers all key topics necessary to pass the exam and excel in the securities industry. It begins with an in-depth overview of the Uniform Securities Act, detailing the registration processes for securities, broker-dealers, and investment advisers. The book emphasizes the importance of ethical practices and fiduciary duties, ensuring professionals understand how to prioritize clients' interests. Chapters on ...

Like a compass, the laws of money direct you to safety, security, and prosperity. They give you the ability to define your financial destiny and guide it with your own hands, so you can hold on to what you have and create what you deserve.