Books in the Hornbook Series series

The 2021 pocket part update for LaFave, Israel, King, and Kerr's Criminal Procedure, Sixth Edition (Hornbook Series).

Analyses both the continuity and changes that have occurred in the law of domestic relations in recent years. Alternatives to marriage like contract cohabitation civil unions and marriage itself are examined. The economics of divorce is presented with reference to the emergence of marriage equality.

This Hornbook is an indispensable resource for both legal practitioners focusing on business and finance as well as students taking classes in business associations, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. The book expertly lays out the fundamentals of corporate finance from a legal and business perspective in a manageable, user-friendly manner.

Provides an exhaustive analysis and discussion of every aspect of bankruptcy law, including an overview of bankruptcy; invoking bankruptcy relief; the automatic stay; jurisdiction and procedure; property of the estate; trustee's avoiding powers; payment of claims; executory contracts and unexpired leases; exemptions; and discharge.

This comprehensive look at the law of evidence has been extensively updated and made current since the previous edition. One of the most significant changes deals with the revolution in Confrontation Clause jurisprudence. Substantial additions to the detailed notes regarding confrontation reflect those new developments.

Provides a comprehensive exploration of this important topic. In addition to covering corporate laws governing mergers and acquisitions, the book explores securities, tax, and antitrust laws, as well as addressing the business, financial, and practical lawyering aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Offers a comprehensive, one-volume introduction to the modern law of real property. Each chapter begins with an overview of rules and concepts, followed by a series of problems and exercises designed to demonstrate how the rules and concepts apply in real situations. Each problem is followed by a comprehensive analysis of the legal issues raised.

Described by many lawyers as the bible of New York practice, Siegel's Hornbook on New York Practice serves as the complete guide to civil practice in New York state courts, with a broad perspective in each subject.

Reliable source on property laws surveys estates in land-present, future, and concurrent, comparable interests in personalty, landlord and tenant law, and rights against neighbors and other third persons.

This book takes a comprehensive look at the federal government as a civil litigant and related laws. You'll find in-depth substantive discussion supported by expert analysis and commentary, case citations, statutes, and court rules. Reap the benefits of the author's experience, opinions, and insight.

Introduces the fundamentals of land use planning and control law. Subjects covered include the planning process, zoning, development permission, subdivision control law, and building and housing codes. The text also discusses constitutional limitations and the environmental aspects of land use controls.

Designed for use with any casebook, the Fifth Edition has been expanded and updated, including such new topics as social media and the Affordable Care Act, along with expert coverage of anti-discrimination laws, wage and hour law, ERISA, privacy in employment, OSHA, workers' compensation, restrictive covenants, wrongful discharge, unemployment compensation, and pensions.

Provides clear, succinct, descriptions of the reasoning and policy issues underlying corporate law that is accessible to law students with no business or economic background. The 2020 edition is thoroughly updated to include recent US Supreme Court, Delaware and other leading decisions and regulatory developments.

Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of Japan's system of law and government. Focusing on practical aspects of the subject, the book covers the law-making process, constitutional theory and reality, the civil, criminal and administrative justice systems, the environment of business law and regulation and the Japanese legal professions.

Covers jurisdiction and interstate and international private litigation in torts, contracts, business planning, family law (marriage, same-sex relationships, property rights, support, child custody), property, succession and estate administration, and the recognition of sister-state and foreign judgments.