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  Legal Writing in the Disciplines: A Guide to Legal Writing Mastery

  Teri A. McMurtry-Chubb

  One of the most common misconceptions about law school preparation is that any undergraduate major suffices. While law schools welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds, the lack of a direct connection between these disciplines and legal studies often leads to frustration and confusion. By re-conceptualizing law within its disciplinary context, Legal Writing in the Disciplines bridges this gap. This text effectively communicates legal analysis and writing skills to pre-law and new law students using the language of their undergraduate and graduate majors, emphasizing that legal writing is disciplinary writing, not merely a technical skill. This approach facilitates a smoother transition into law school, as students are better equipped to understand the legal discipline and engage with its unique modes of reading and writing.

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  ISBA Family Law Handbook

  Cynthia D. Bond

  The handbook, written by 36 authors specializing in the field and edited by Professor Cynthia D. Bond, is a complete update of an ISBA bestseller from the mid-90s. It covers a wide range of topics including jurisdiction, pre-marital agreements, settlement agreements, modification of judgments, mediation, custody and visitation, assisted reproductive technology, grandparent visitation, guardians ad litem, property, support and finances, maintenance, child support, civil unions, immigration law, discovery, appeals, insurance matters, property valuation, adoption, paternity, and more.

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  The Illinois State Constitution

  Ann Lousin

  Since its admission as a state in 1818, Illinois has served as a microcosm of the nation, reflecting changing values from its early status as a "free" state during the antebellum period to a hub of agriculture and industry whose products are now distributed globally. The state's evolution is encapsulated in its four state constitutions, with the current one adopted in 1970, making Illinois one of the few states to have enacted a new constitution since World War II. This constitution has gained recognition as a model for modern American constitutions, particularly influencing countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Ann M. Lousin, a seasoned expert in Illinois constitutional development and governance, offers detailed commentary and analysis of the 1970 constitution, addressing its Preamble, Bill of Rights, and various articles and amendments, along with a survey of related case law.

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  One or Many? The Law and Structure of the European Union and the United States

  Michael P. Seng, Susan Marie Connor, Doris E. Long, Sonia Bychkov Green, and Ann M. Lousin

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  Human Rights in Europe: Commentary on the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

  William B.T. Mock and Gianmario Demuro

  This book provides in-depth commentary on each article of the Charter, exploring a wide range of human rights issues, including civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. It delves into the Charter's historical context, its relationship with international human rights law, and its practical application in EU legal systems. The book analyzes the Charter's impact on EU law and offers valuable insights for legal scholars, policymakers, and human rights activists.

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  The Integration Debate: Competing Futures for American Cities

  Michael P. Seng and F. Willis Caruso

  Contributed Chapter 5 "Achieving Integration Through Private Litigation."

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  International Cooperation in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Matters

  Bob Wessels, Bruce A. Markell, and Jason J. Kilborn

  This book is published in partnership with the International Insolvency Institute and the American College of Bankruptcy. The authors offer readers valuable insights into the origins, development, and future of communication and collaboration in cross-border insolvency cases involving insolvency practitioners and the courts. The globalization of the world economy has resulted in highly complex international dimensions of financial reorganization and restructuring. This publication examines the structures, systems, and practices that have developed and are rapidly emerging to coordinate and enhance international insolvency administrations.

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  A Brief Introduction to Czech Law: Collection of Contributions

  Michael P. Seng, Kent Woods, and Carissa J. Meyer

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  Comparative Consumer Bankruptcy

  Jason J. Kilborn

  This book explores the evolving laws of individual insolvency in response to the increasing consumer borrowing that fuels global economic growth. It focuses on the challenges that prompted revisions of consumer insolvency laws in Europe during the 1990s and early 2000s. By utilizing primary legal sources and empirical studies, the book provides an overview of consumer "overindebtedness" in the U.S. and Europe over the past two decades, while also examining the complex relationships societies have with financially overextended consumers and the ambiguous nature of contract law in the 21st century.

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  Juvenile Law Benchbook

  Curtis Heaston, Diane C. Geraghty, and Celeste M. Hammond

  This comprehensive guide provides legal professionals with essential information and resources related to juvenile law. It covers various aspects of the juvenile justice system, including the rights of minors, procedural standards, and the roles of different stakeholders such as judges, attorneys, and social workers. The book emphasizes practical applications of the law, offering insights into case management, best practices, and current trends in juvenile justice.

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  The Pen Is Ours: A Listing of Writings by and About African-American Women before 1910 with Secondary Bibliography to the Present

  Cynthia D. Bond and Jean F. Yellin

  This bibliography compiles works written by and about African-American women, making it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in the field. It includes writings by African-American women, with the earliest publications dating back to before 1910. Additionally, a supplemental bibliography lists works published from 1911 onward.