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Courting change Courting change Kimberly D. Richman This work examines the inconsistencies in judicial decisions surrounding the rights of gay and lesbian parents and discusses how those inconsistencies have had a negative impact on same-sex parenting… OL11967492W
Ultimate guide to law schools Ultimate guide to law schools Staff of U.S.News & World Report,Anne McGrath,Anne McGrath Provides profiles of American Bar Association-accredited law schools in the U.S., including information on choosing the right program, the admission process, acceptance rates, tuition and financial a… OL13752438W
The handy law answer book The handy law answer book David L. Hudson This book is a legal primer answering hundreds of questions related to the history and practice of law in the United States. Combining practical legal tips with an exhaustive overview of the law in t… OL15013299W
Complete IEP Guide, The: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child Complete IEP Guide, The: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child Lawrence M Siegel The Individualized Education Program (IEP)determines the nuts and bolts of your child's special education. But it's easy to get lost in the paperwork and bureaucracy if you don’t know your way throug… OL15173228W
Falls aren't funny Falls aren't funny Russell J. Kendzior Slip-and-fall accidents are a growing problem. The total cost of these accidents now approaches 80 billion dollars each year, and that number is expected to double within the next decade. In Falls Ar… OL15293735W
Environmental law Environmental law Steven Ferrey pages cm OL15470526W
Muzzled Muzzled Juan Williams Williams discusses the countless ways in which honest debate in America--from the halls of Congress and the health care town halls to the talk shows and print media--is stifled. OL16700870W
The law of the land The law of the land Akhil Reed Amar "From Illinois to Alabama, and from Florida to Utah, our laws and legal debates arise from distinctive local settings within our vast and varied nation. As the renowned scholar Akhil Amar explains, A… OL17715088W
Sexual orientation, gender identity, and the law in a nutshell Sexual orientation, gender identity, and the law in a nutshell Ruth Colker This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and the law. Topics covered include: regulation of sexuality, gender identity and express… OL19715110W
Sonia Sotomayor Sonia Sotomayor Sylvia Mendoza Describes the life and accomplishments of the United States Supreme Court justice. OL20056836W
Privacy at Risk Privacy at Risk Christopher Slobogin,Christopher Slobogin Without our consent and often without our knowledge, the government can constantly monitor many of our daily activities, using closed circuit TV, global positioning systems, and a wide array of other… OL2033368W
Federal drug control Federal drug control Jonathon Erlen,Joseph F. Spillane "Federal Drug Control: The Evolution of Policy and Practice presents on overview of the key issues and key individuals responsible for the creation of the federal government's efforts to control ille… OL21378790W
Exam Pro on Partnership Taxation Exam Pro on Partnership Taxation Robert R. Wootton ix, 563 pages ; 26 cm OL21596606W
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court Charles M. Sevilla Sit back and enjoy a collection of verbatim exchanges from the halls of justice, where defendants and plaintiffs, lawyers and witnesses, juries and judges, collide to produce memorably insane comedy.… OL4117201W
Brown v. Board of Education Brown v. Board of Education Diane L. Good Explains the history of segregation in the United States and cases that tested the law allowing "separate but equal" treatment, including the five cases that came together as Brown v. Board of Educat… OL4487352W
Reason in law Reason in law Lief H. Carter Previous editions : 1998 (5th) ; and 2002 (6th). OL489592W
IRAs, 401(k)s & other retirement plans IRAs, 401(k)s & other retirement plans John C. Suttle,Twila Slesnick PhD,John C. Suttle CPA,Twila Slesnick Don't give your nest egg away to the IRS!Perhaps your retirement is on the horizon. Or you're changing jobs. Or are about to turn 70.5 years old....Whatever is going on with your retirement account, … OL549337W
Writing a Legal Memo Writing a Legal Memo John Bronsteen ix, 150 p. ; 19 cm OL9003206W