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Issues in Law and Economics
by Harold WinterIs file-sharing destroying the music industry? Should the courts encourage breach of contract? Does the threat of malpractice lawsuits cause doctors to provide too much medical care? Do judges discriminate when sentencing? With Issues in Law and Economics, Harold Winter takes readers through these and other recent and controversial questions. In an accessible and engaging manner, Winter shows these legal issues can be reexamined through the use of economic analysis. Using real-world cases to highlight issues, Winter offers step-by-step analysis, guiding readers through the identification of the trade-offs involved in each issue and assessing the economic evidence from scholarly research before exploring how this research may be used to guide policy recommendations. The book is divided into four sections, covering the basic practice areas of property, contracts, torts, and crime, with a fifth section devoted to a concise introduction to the topic of behavioral law and economics. Each chapter concludes with a series of thought-provoking discussion questions that provide readers the opportunity to further explore important ideas and concepts.
Issues in Law and Economics
by Harold WinterIs file-sharing destroying the music industry? Should the courts encourage breach of contract? Does the threat of malpractice lawsuits cause doctors to provide too much medical care? Do judges discriminate when sentencing? With Issues in Law and Economics, Harold Winter takes readers through these and other recent and controversial questions. In an accessible and engaging manner, Winter shows these legal issues can be reexamined through the use of economic analysis. Using real-world cases to highlight issues, Winter offers step-by-step analysis, guiding readers through the identification of the trade-offs involved in each issue and assessing the economic evidence from scholarly research before exploring how this research may be used to guide policy recommendations. The book is divided into four sections, covering the basic practice areas of property, contracts, torts, and crime, with a fifth section devoted to a concise introduction to the topic of behavioral law and economics. Each chapter concludes with a series of thought-provoking discussion questions that provide readers the opportunity to further explore important ideas and concepts.
Issues in Law and Economics
by Harold WinterIs file-sharing destroying the music industry? Should the courts encourage breach of contract? Does the threat of malpractice lawsuits cause doctors to provide too much medical care? Do judges discriminate when sentencing? With Issues in Law and Economics, Harold Winter takes readers through these and other recent and controversial questions. In an accessible and engaging manner, Winter shows these legal issues can be reexamined through the use of economic analysis. Using real-world cases to highlight issues, Winter offers step-by-step analysis, guiding readers through the identification of the trade-offs involved in each issue and assessing the economic evidence from scholarly research before exploring how this research may be used to guide policy recommendations. The book is divided into four sections, covering the basic practice areas of property, contracts, torts, and crime, with a fifth section devoted to a concise introduction to the topic of behavioral law and economics. Each chapter concludes with a series of thought-provoking discussion questions that provide readers the opportunity to further explore important ideas and concepts.
Issues in Law and Public Policy on Contract Labour in India: Comparative Insights From China
by Pankaj Kumar Jaivir SinghThis book discusses the increasing use of contract labour in India that has accompanied attempts to liberalise the economy. After briefly examining Indian labour laws and public policy, it juxtaposes the country’s labour market practices with international labour standards. The questions that are raised are then explored through a series of empirical studies investigating the use of contract labour in a variety of industries and locations, manifesting a wide-spectrum of concerns including labour standards, productivity and employment relations. The set of comparative research studies within India are supplemented with a field study from the Shenzhen and Guangzhou industrial regions of South China, which are in an advanced stage of industrial development. The unprecedented inflow of capital into China has captivated many developing countries, including India, which has gone on to mimic similar strategies particularly in terms of labour market deregulation. In this context, a set of crucial questions arise – can enforcing ‘labour market flexibility’ in itself provide the required impetus for a nation’s industrial growth? Is the Chinese success in becoming the major destination for foreign direct investments (FDIs) a consequence of a flexible labour regime or is there some other concealed strength to be found in Chinese labour market institutions? In particular it needs to be noted that after double-digit growth for more than 25 consecutive years, China has recognised some of the fallacy of its development path and in 2008 adopted fairly stringent labour laws, which now regulate its labour market. This Chinese trajectory perhaps has lessons for India and other countries that are still struggling on the liberal path. In particular, the Chinese example helps put the Indian field studies in perspective and provides insights into India-specific policy recommendations that could also be useful for the developing world. The book concludes with the observation that where production entails long-term relationships, the interests of both the employer and the workers need to be maintained sustainably. As the title suggests, the book provides takeaways, not only for academics and researchers working in this field but also for lawyers, consultants, politicians, bureaucrats, and policymakers.
Issues in Medical Law and Ethics
by Derek MorganThirty years ago, English jurist Patrick Devlin wrote: "Is it not a pleasant tribute to the medical profession that by and large it has been able to manage its relations with its patients ... without the aid of lawyers and law makers". Medical interventions at the beginnings and the endings of life have rendered that assessment dated if not defeated. This book picks up some of the most important of those developments and reflects on the legal and social consequences of this metamorphosis over the past ten years, and will be of interest to students of law, sociology and ethics who want a considered and critical introduction to, and reflection on, key issues in these pivotal moments of human life.
Issues in Medical Law and Ethics
by Derek MorganThirty years ago, English jurist Patrick Devlin wrote: "Is it not a pleasant tribute to the medical profession that by and large it has been able to manage its relations with its patients ... without the aid of lawyers and law makers". Medical interventions at the beginnings and the endings of life have rendered that assessment dated if not defeated. This book picks up some of the most important of those developments and reflects on the legal and social consequences of this metamorphosis over the past ten years, and will be of interest to students of law, sociology and ethics who want a considered and critical introduction to, and reflection on, key issues in these pivotal moments of human life.
Issues in School Violence Research
by Rusell Skiba Gale Morrison Michael Furlong Dewey Gene CornellExplore the most effective methods of studying school violence!School violence and safety research will move forward and make unique scientific contributions only if it develops a core literature that critically examines its measurements, methods, and data analysis techniques. Issues in School Violence Research is the first book to expose the limitations of previous research, to critically examine methodological and measurement practices, and to provide guidelines to enhance future school violence research. Early literature focused on school violence as a social problem, not as an integrated area of legitimate scientific research. It is time to move beyond the social problem era of school violence to begin critically assessing its common research practices.Until recently, there has been such a rush to gather information about school violence that the methods used have hardly been questioned. The editors of this book are some of the first to raise questions about how the field conducts its research, especially with regard to self-reports among students. Issues in School Violence Research addresses significant measurement and methodological issues in school violence research. The contributors have been conducting school research for more than 15 years. To enhance your understanding of the practices used-past and proposed-numerous tables are included.In Issues in School Violence Research, you&’ll find information about: school-level warning signs of safety problems weapon possession using office referral records in school violence research identification of bullies and victims data quality issues in student risk behavior surveys extreme response bias patterns for youth risk behavior surveys the structure of student perceptions of school safety and much more!Issues in School Violence Research is an important resource for anyone, from professors to policymakers. It is also appropriate as a textbook for research methodology courses. It is only through objective analysis that school violence research can develop new insights. This book presents topics that should stimulate new and better inquiry into the climate within which school violence occurs.
Issues in School Violence Research
by Rusell Skiba Gale Morrison Michael Furlong Dewey Gene CornellExplore the most effective methods of studying school violence!School violence and safety research will move forward and make unique scientific contributions only if it develops a core literature that critically examines its measurements, methods, and data analysis techniques. Issues in School Violence Research is the first book to expose the limitations of previous research, to critically examine methodological and measurement practices, and to provide guidelines to enhance future school violence research. Early literature focused on school violence as a social problem, not as an integrated area of legitimate scientific research. It is time to move beyond the social problem era of school violence to begin critically assessing its common research practices.Until recently, there has been such a rush to gather information about school violence that the methods used have hardly been questioned. The editors of this book are some of the first to raise questions about how the field conducts its research, especially with regard to self-reports among students. Issues in School Violence Research addresses significant measurement and methodological issues in school violence research. The contributors have been conducting school research for more than 15 years. To enhance your understanding of the practices used-past and proposed-numerous tables are included.In Issues in School Violence Research, you&’ll find information about: school-level warning signs of safety problems weapon possession using office referral records in school violence research identification of bullies and victims data quality issues in student risk behavior surveys extreme response bias patterns for youth risk behavior surveys the structure of student perceptions of school safety and much more!Issues in School Violence Research is an important resource for anyone, from professors to policymakers. It is also appropriate as a textbook for research methodology courses. It is only through objective analysis that school violence research can develop new insights. This book presents topics that should stimulate new and better inquiry into the climate within which school violence occurs.
Issues in Underground Storage Tank Management UST Closure and Financial Assurance
by Janet E. Robinson Paul S. Thompson W. David Conn L. Leon GeyerIssues in Underground Storage Tank Management presents a comprehensive description of the many complex facets of hazardous waste management, tank closure, and site assessment. It is also the only book to cover financial assurance of UST remediation. Part I discusses UST closure including regulation, closure techniques, site assessment methods and d
Issues of State Responsibility before International Judicial Institutions: The Clifford Chance Lectures (Clifford Chance Lectures)
by Malgosia Fitzmaurice Dan SarooshiThis book contains papers presented at a high-level conference that was jointly organized by the Institute of Global Law, University College London and the Institute of International Law, Queen Mary, University of London. The chapters cover issues of State Responsibility before the following international judicial institutions: the International Court of Justice, The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the World Trade Organization, United Nations Compensation Commission, International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, and International & Regional Human Rights Courts. Contributors include: H.E. Judge Dame Rosalyn Higgins D.B.E., Q.C., Emeritus Professor Ian Brownlie C.B.E.,Q.C., Professor Malcolm Shaw Q.C., Professor Maurice Mendelson Q.C., Professor Christopher Greenwood C.M.G., Q.C., Professor Guy Goodwin-Gill, Dr Matthew Craven, H.E. Judge Benedetto Conforti, Professor Malcolm Evans, Professor Dominic McGoldrick, Professor Gerhard Loibl and Dr Olufemi Elias.
Ist Elsaß-Lothringen als autonomer Bundesstaat denkbar?
by Wilhelm KappDieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen für die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfügung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden müssen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.
The Istanbul Convention, Domestic Violence and Human Rights (Routledge Research in Human Rights Law)
by Ronagh McQuiggThe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (also known as the Istanbul Convention) was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 7 April 2011. The Convention entered into force on 1 August 2014 and has currently been ratified by 22 states. This Convention constitutes a crucial development as regards the movement to combat gender-based violence, as it sets new legally binding standards in this area. This book provides a detailed analysis of the Convention and its potential to make an impact in relation to the specific issue of domestic violence. The book places the Istanbul Convention in context with regard to developments relating to domestic violence as a human rights issue. The background to the adoption of the Convention is examined, and the text of this instrument is analysed in detail. Comparative analysis is engaged in with reference to the duties that have been placed on states by other bodies such as the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the European Court of Human Rights. Comparisons are also drawn with the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women and with the relevant provisions of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. An in-depth examination of the advantages of the adoption of the Istanbul Convention by the Council of Europe is provided along with a detailed analysis of the challenges faced by the Convention. The book concludes with a number of brief reflections in relation to the question of whether the adoption of a UN convention on violence against women may be a possible development, and the potential such an instrument holds, in the context of domestic violence.
The Istanbul Convention, Domestic Violence and Human Rights (Routledge Research in Human Rights Law)
by Ronagh McQuiggThe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (also known as the Istanbul Convention) was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 7 April 2011. The Convention entered into force on 1 August 2014 and has currently been ratified by 22 states. This Convention constitutes a crucial development as regards the movement to combat gender-based violence, as it sets new legally binding standards in this area. This book provides a detailed analysis of the Convention and its potential to make an impact in relation to the specific issue of domestic violence. The book places the Istanbul Convention in context with regard to developments relating to domestic violence as a human rights issue. The background to the adoption of the Convention is examined, and the text of this instrument is analysed in detail. Comparative analysis is engaged in with reference to the duties that have been placed on states by other bodies such as the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the European Court of Human Rights. Comparisons are also drawn with the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women and with the relevant provisions of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. An in-depth examination of the advantages of the adoption of the Istanbul Convention by the Council of Europe is provided along with a detailed analysis of the challenges faced by the Convention. The book concludes with a number of brief reflections in relation to the question of whether the adoption of a UN convention on violence against women may be a possible development, and the potential such an instrument holds, in the context of domestic violence.
IT Auditing and Application Controls for Small and Mid-Sized Enterprises: Revenue, Expenditure, Inventory, Payroll, and More (Wiley Corporate F&A #573)
by Jason Wood William Brown Harry HoweEssential guidance for the financial auditor in need of a working knowledge of IT If you're a financial auditor needing working knowledge of IT and application controls, Automated Auditing Financial Applications for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses provides you with the guidance you need. Conceptual overviews of key IT auditing issues are included, as well as concrete hands-on tips and techniques. Inside, you'll find background and guidance with appropriate reference to material published by ISACA, AICPA, organized to show the increasing complexity of systems, starting with general principles and progressing through greater levels of functionality. Provides straightforward IT guidance to financial auditors seeking to develop quality and efficacy of software controls Offers small- and middle-market business auditors relevant IT coverage Covers relevant applications, including MS Excel, Quickbooks, and report writers Written for financial auditors practicing in the small to midsized business space The largest market segment in the United States in quantity and scope is the small and middle market business, which continues to be the source of economic growth and expansion. Uniquely focused on the IT needs of auditors serving the small to medium sized business, Automated Auditing Financial Applications for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses delivers the kind of IT coverage you need for your organization.
IT Auditing and Application Controls for Small and Mid-Sized Enterprises: Revenue, Expenditure, Inventory, Payroll, and More (Wiley Corporate F&A #573)
by Jason Wood William Brown Harry HoweEssential guidance for the financial auditor in need of a working knowledge of IT If you're a financial auditor needing working knowledge of IT and application controls, Automated Auditing Financial Applications for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses provides you with the guidance you need. Conceptual overviews of key IT auditing issues are included, as well as concrete hands-on tips and techniques. Inside, you'll find background and guidance with appropriate reference to material published by ISACA, AICPA, organized to show the increasing complexity of systems, starting with general principles and progressing through greater levels of functionality. Provides straightforward IT guidance to financial auditors seeking to develop quality and efficacy of software controls Offers small- and middle-market business auditors relevant IT coverage Covers relevant applications, including MS Excel, Quickbooks, and report writers Written for financial auditors practicing in the small to midsized business space The largest market segment in the United States in quantity and scope is the small and middle market business, which continues to be the source of economic growth and expansion. Uniquely focused on the IT needs of auditors serving the small to medium sized business, Automated Auditing Financial Applications for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses delivers the kind of IT coverage you need for your organization.
IT Contracts and Dispute Management: A Practitioner’s Guide to the Project Lifecycle (Elgar Commercial Law and Practice series)
by Steven Baker Lawrence Akka Rachel GlassIT Contracts and Dispute Management provides in-depth analysis of the legal issues that customers and suppliers involved in a technology project can face at each of its critical stages. The authors offer a practitioner’s-eye view of both the impact of those issues and how to resolve them or minimise their effect. Key features include: • guidance on all stages of a technology project presented in the order in which they typically occur • discussion of the tender process, preparation of contract terms and project delivery • advice on how to manage commonly occurring issues, such as delayed delivery • insight into potential methods of project ‘resuscitation’ when difficulties arise • advice on ‘end of project’ issues, including termination options, formal resolution of disputes and quantification of losses • first-hand insights drawing on the authors’ extensive personal experiences throughout. This new work is the first thorough examination of the legal framework underpinning IT contracts and technology projects. It focuses on English contract law as it applies in this specific context, but combines a detailed legal analysis of common law principles with commercial and tactical guidance, making it suitable for lawyers worldwide. It will be a valuable resource for lawyers in private practice who are advising clients on the avoidance or resolution of disputes arising from IT projects, and to in-house legal counsel who advise on the procurement, supply, or management of IT projects.
IT Contracts and Dispute Management: A Practitioner’s Guide to the Project Lifecycle (Elgar Commercial Law and Practice series)
by Steven Baker Lawrence Akka Rachel GlassThis thoroughly revised and expanded second edition of IT Contracts and Dispute Management provides an in-depth analysis of the legal issues that could potentially arise within each critical stage of a technology project. The authors draw on their extensive practical experience of advising and litigating in this evolving field, and have produced a work that is both authoritative and pragmatic.Key Features:Discussion of recent judicial decision of relational contracts, and the Supreme Court’s judgment on ‘no oral modification’ clauses and their applicability to change control proceduresUpdated information to account for the new High Court rules on disclosureGuidance on how to manage frequently occurring issues, such as delayed deliveryExamination of important methods of project resuscitation when experiencing difficulty, as well as potential end of project issuesThis informative book will be a hugely valuable resource for lawyers in private practice who are advising clients striving to avoid or resolve disputes occurring from IT projects. It will also be beneficial for in-house legal counsel who advise clients at each stage of IT projects.
The IT / Digital Legal Companion: A Comprehensive Business Guide to Software, IT, Internet, Media and IP Law
by Gene K. Landy Amy J. MastrobattistaThe IT/Digital Legal Companion is a comprehensive business and legal guidance covering intellectual property for digital business; digital contract fundamentals; open source rules and strategies; development, consulting and outsourcing; software as a service; business software licensing, partnering, and distribution; web and Internet agreements; privacy on the Internet; digital multimedia content clearance and distribution; IT standards; video game development and content deals; international distribution; and user-created content, mash-ups, MMOGs, and web widgets. Chapters deal with topics such as copyrights on the Internet, for software protection and around the world; trademarks and domain names; patents and digital technology companies; trade secrets and non-disclosure agreements; confidentiality, rights transfer, and non-competition agreements for employees; introduction to digital product and service contracts; a pragmatic guide to open source; IT services - development, outsourcing, and consulting; beta test agreements; commercial end-user agreements; terms of use for web sites and online applications; privacy and use of personal data; digital technology standards - opportunities, risks, and strategies; content for digital media; and deals in the web and mobile value chains. This book is intended for executives, entrepreneurs, finance and business development officers; technology and engineering officers; marketers, licensing professionals, and technology professionals; in-house counsel; and anyone else that deals with software or digital technology in business.Comprehensive Business and Legal Guidance including* Securing Intellectual Property for Digital Business* Digital Contract Fundamentals* Open Source Rules and Strategies* Development, Consulting and Outsourcing* Software as a Service* Business Software Licensing, Partnering, and Distribution* Web and Internet Agreements* Privacy on the Internet* Digital Multimedia Content Clearance and Distribution* IT Standards* Video Game Development and Content Deals* International Distribution* User-Created Content, Mash-Ups, MMOGs, and Web Widgets* And Much MoreKey Features:* Up-to-the-Moment Legal Guide* In Plain English* Includes 38 Contract and Web Forms in the Book
IT-Einkauf kompakt: Wie man Informationstechnik effizient und kostenoptimiert beschafft (IT kompakt)
by Volker LoppIn Zeiten der Digitalisierung, in denen große Datenmengen schnell und effizient verarbeitet werden müssen, steht das IT-Management oft vor einer großen Herausforderung. Um die Kosten gering und effizient zu halten, empfiehlt es sich, bei den Basics anzusetzen. Viele Unternehmen unterschätzen immer noch das Potential eines professionellen und standardisierten IT-Einkaufs. Jedes Unternehmen kann davon enorm profitieren, ganz gleich, ob sie nur im Einzelfall ein größeres Projekt strukturierter angehen wollen oder aber umfangreiche oder ungewöhnliche viele Ausschreibungen zu bewältigen haben. Ein grundsätzliches Überprüfen der bisherigen Verfahren ist immer dann ratsam, wenn die Prozesse verbessert oder die Beschaffungsstrategie überarbeitet werden sollen, wenn die externen Kosten gesenkt werden müssen oder aber ein Unternehmen die Qualität seiner IT-Beratungen und damit das Firmenimage verbessern möchte.Dieses Buch für den IT-Einkauf geht detailliert auf die speziellen Anforderungen für die Beschaffung von Hardware, Software, Dienstleistungen und Cloud-Services ein. Der Autor fasst die wichtigsten Gründe, aus denen ein IT-Einkauf benötigt wird, kompakt zusammen und zeigt, wie sich der IT-Markt aus Sicht des Einkäufers gestaltet. Neben einem ausführlichen Überblick über die Zusammenarbeit mit der IT-Abteilung und der besonderen Bedeutung des Lieferantenmanagements bei den großen Abhängigkeiten in der Informationstechnologie, erläutert der Autor die Wichtigkeit der Stammdaten und wie man ihre Qualität erhöhen kann. Ein Exkurs über das Vertrags- und Lizenzmanagement rundet dieses kompakte Buch ab.Damit ist es der ideale Ratgeber für Einkaufsleiter, IT-Leiter, IT-Einkäufer und die Konzernrevision, da es vom Hard- und Software-Einkauf, über das Mangement von Verträgen, Lizenzen und Lieferanten bis hin zu den eigentliche IT-Ausschreibungen alle wesentlichen Themengebiete des strategischen Einkaufs abdeckt.
IT-Forensik: Ein Grundkurs
by Antje Raab-DüsterhöftDie IT-Forensik hat zum Ziel, Cybercrime-Vorfälle wie z.B. Hacker-Angriffe, Phishing-Attacken oder einen Daten-Diebstahl aufzuklären. Dazu werden digitale Spuren, die Täter in IT-Systemen hinterlassen haben, erfasst und ausgewertet. IT-Forensik hilft, die Schwachstellen von IT-Systemen zu erkennen und die Sicherheit der IT-Systeme zu erhöhen.
IT-gestütztes Ressourcen- und Energiemanagement: Konferenzband zu den 5. BUIS-Tagen
by Jorge Marx Gómez, Corinna Lang and Volker WohlgemuthIn diesem Tagungsband zu den 5. BUIS-Tagen (15. Tagung der Fachgruppe Betriebliche Umweltinformationssysteme der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V.) werden aktuelle Themen des IT-gestützte Ressourcen- und Energiemanagements präsentiert mit dem Fokus auf: Green IT und Energieeffizienz, Stoffstrommanagement, Green Production, Green Logistics, Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement und Kommunikation, Green Software sowie Materialeffizienz und Recycling. In der "Students Corner" präsentieren Studierende eigene Lösungsansätze aus Projekten und Abschlußarbeiten.
It Girl Episode 1: Harperimpulse Romcom
by Nic TatanoEPISODE 1 - Please note this is NOT the full book, but part one of a 6 part series. The full book will be available June 26th. Veronica Summer is stuck in the dream job from hell.
It Girl Episode 2: Harperimpulse Romcom
by Nic TatanoNEXT ON “IT GIRL”… EPISODE 2 -Veronica gets called on the carpet, but will the viewers make the final decision as to her fate? Or will she take matters into her own hands? “You know, snarky girl has had time to think, and she’s more than willing to tender her resignation—”
It Girl Episode 3: Harperimpulse Romcom
by Nic TatanoNEXT ON “IT GIRL”… EPISODE 3 -Veronica discovers she’s definitely met her match in Dexter Bishop, and she’s ready to take him on: “Yes, it’s quite clear you’re not some fair damsel in distress. You’re more like a damsel who causes distress.”“Oooooh, I kinda like that, Dexter.”