Legal systems: civil procedure, litigation and dispute resolution

This is the first book to focus on the legal question of the incorporation of arbitration clauses, even though this issue constitutes a common problem that arises frequently in practice.

A litigation lawyer for fifty years, Paterson describes some of his earlier cases, including those involving alleged brainwashing experiments at the Allan Memorial Institute funded by the CIA.

This book examines the formation, nature and effect of the arbitrators' contract, addressing topics such as the appointment, challenge, removal and duties and rights of arbitrators, disputing parties and arbitration institutions.

Exploring the intricate relationship between law, economics, and global politics, this book examines the regulatory environment of the aviation industry.

Tort reform is a favorite cause for many business leaders and right-leaning politicians, who contend that out-of-control lawsuits throttle growth and inflate costs, particularly in healthcare.

"e;[A] learned and thoughtful portrayal of the history of race relations in America.

The dramatic inside story of the most important case in the history of sovereign debt lawArgentina's 2001 default on $100 billion in bonds and the messy litigation that followed has had an outsized impact on sovereign debt markets, sovereign debt law, and the International Monetary Fund's policies.

This book takes stock and assesses the prospects of transnational law, in tribute to Professor Detlev Vagts of the Harvard Law School.

This book takes stock and assesses the prospects of transnational law, in tribute to Professor Detlev Vagts of the Harvard Law School.

An overview of how advances in information technology can be used to enhance the resolution of legal disputes.

An overview of how advances in information technology can be used to enhance the resolution of legal disputes.

This book examines how existing arbitration procedures can be adapted to cope with disputes stemming from internet transactions.

Deirdre Dwyer examines how a court can decide when to accept an expert''s opinion, focusing on English civil justice.

The text, follows very closely the doctrinal development in the American jurisprudence of international commercial arbitration.

The book compares the different perceptions of legal disputes during litigation and mediation processes.

This book examines how existing arbitration procedures can be adapted to cope with disputes stemming from internet transactions.

This book provides a detailed discussion of the Hague Convention''s provisions with a focus on the text as viewed against its diplomatic background.

Deirdre Dwyer examines how a court can decide when to accept an expert''s opinion, focusing on English civil justice.

This volume examines how states respond to public and private actions that cause harms across international borders.

Presents a sustained argument for a broad inter-disciplinary approach to evidence in litigation.

A book for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on evidence and proof, and on legal method.

Degeling deals with particular configurations lying at the boundary between tort and unjust enrichment.

The role of the expert witness has long been important in construction litigation and arbitration and most other types of dispute resolution.

This book addresses the topic of judicial review in international administrative law, focusing in particular on the case law of the most established international administrative tribunals (e.

With changes to the international investment law landscape and Asian countries now actively developing their network of bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and free trade agreements (FTAs), this volume studies issues relating to Asian perspectives on international investment law and forecasts the future of Asian contribution to its science and practice.

With changes to the international investment law landscape and Asian countries now actively developing their network of bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and free trade agreements (FTAs), this volume studies issues relating to Asian perspectives on international investment law and forecasts the future of Asian contribution to its science and practice.

The origins of the maritime dispute between Chile and Peru go back to 1952, when these countries, along with Ecuador, asserted sovereignty over 200 nautical miles from their coasts.

The origins of the maritime dispute between Chile and Peru go back to 1952, when these countries, along with Ecuador, asserted sovereignty over 200 nautical miles from their coasts.

There has been a recent increase in clashes between warships asserting rights to navigate and states asserting sovereignty over coastal waters.

There has been a recent increase in clashes between warships asserting rights to navigate and states asserting sovereignty over coastal waters.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC) represents one of the most successful examples of multilateral treaty making in the modern era.

Chern on Dispute Boards examines the law of dispute boards and their development internationally, while also covering procedural topics that are of particular concern to those utilising dispute boards.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC) represents one of the most successful examples of multilateral treaty making in the modern era.

Chern on Dispute Boards examines the law of dispute boards and their development internationally, while also covering procedural topics that are of particular concern to those utilising dispute boards.

Memory and Sexual Misconduct: Psychological Research for Criminal Justice investigates the veracity of memories of sexual misconduct and the factors that may influence accurate recall, and fundamentally assesses whether psychological science can help the criminal justice system in determining which accusations are likely to be accurate, and which are not.

Memory and Sexual Misconduct: Psychological Research for Criminal Justice investigates the veracity of memories of sexual misconduct and the factors that may influence accurate recall, and fundamentally assesses whether psychological science can help the criminal justice system in determining which accusations are likely to be accurate, and which are not.

This book examines mediation topics such as impartiality, self-determination and fair outcomes through popular culture lenses.

This book examines mediation topics such as impartiality, self-determination and fair outcomes through popular culture lenses.

The increasing number of executive tasks assigned to EU institutions and agencies has resulted in a greater demand for justice that can no longer be satisfied by the courts alone.

The increasing number of executive tasks assigned to EU institutions and agencies has resulted in a greater demand for justice that can no longer be satisfied by the courts alone.

Resolving a conflict is based on the art of helping people, with disparate points of view, find enough common ground to ease their fears, sheath their weapons, and listen to one another for their common good, which ultimately translates into social-environmental sustainability for all generations.

Resolving a conflict is based on the art of helping people, with disparate points of view, find enough common ground to ease their fears, sheath their weapons, and listen to one another for their common good, which ultimately translates into social-environmental sustainability for all generations.

From Merck to McDonald's to Firestone, high-profile tort cases inspire high-powered tort reform debate.

There is almost no political question in the United States, wrote Alexis de Tocqueville, that is not resolved sooner or later into a judicial question.

A team of expert contributors provides an in-depth exploration of police use of force, firearms, and less-than-lethal weapons from a dozen countries across five continents.

Offender profiling is mainly used by the police to narrow down suspects in cases where no physical evidence was left at a crime scene.

Disclosure remains the most important part of trial preparation and can often make the difference between conviction and acquittal.

Disclosure remains the most important part of trial preparation and can often make the difference between conviction and acquittal.

Named one of 22 new booksthat you should consider reading before the year is out by FortuneThis practical and empathetic guide to taking the high road is worth a look for workers lost in conflict.