Product Description: It is crucial that Internet users understand how to safely and securely "surf the net," without exposing themselves to criminal activity and other intrusions into their personal information. Some of the most important security methods, including the effective use of passwords, utilizing virus software, installing firewalls, understanding encryption technology, and being vigilant about the type of information one shares on the Internet are discussed in this Almanac...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

In this comprehensive legal almanac, Margaret C. Jasper explores all of the laws surrounding obscenity and pornography. The Law of Obscenity and Pornography outlines the evolution of the relevant case law, including constitutional considerations and the various tests that the U.S. Supreme Court has devised to balance the regulation of obscenity and the First Amendment right to free expression.This easy-to-use resource includes excerpts of relevant legal documents allowing you to consult primary sources, an extensive Glossary containing definitions of terms used throughout the book and a thorough Appendix providing you with resource directories, applicable statutes, and other important data. A one-stop legal reference for anyone interested in this area of law, this second edition is fully updated to provide the latest information on legislation and case law related to Obscenity and Pornography.

Product Description: When faced with legal language, does not knowing the terminology hinder your comprehension? The fully-updated third edition of The Dictionary of Selected Legal Terms is intended to reduce the complexity of legal definitions by providing clear and simple definitions of commonly used terms covering a wide variety of legal topics...read more

Product Description: Over the past several years, immigration has become a very important subject for lawmakers, key politicians, and of course those who enter the United States hoping to one day become a citizen. After 9/11, the United States government issued numerous laws addressing immigration and citizenship guidelines as well as the institutions and bodies who oversee the implementation of these laws...read more

Product Description: Capital punishment is a controversial issue which sparks debate among organizations and individuals across the United States. Increasingly in the US, this form of punishment has been used rarely and traditionally only in cases involving murder with intent...read more

Product Description: This volume covers individual's legal rights in areas such as employment, education, and health care, as well as AIDS-related legislation. Directories of organizations concerned with the rights of AIDS victims are also included. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law...read more

Product Description: The Marriage and Divorce Legal Almanac presents a general discussion of the various legal issues concerning marriage and divorce, including prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, divorce grounds, annulments, child support and custody, and more...read more

Product Description: Guardianship, Conservatorship and the Law includes everything from overviews of guardianships and conservatorships to an appendix that provides applicable statues, resource directories, and other pertinent information and data.Topics addressed in this publication include guardianship of a minor, guardianship of an incapacitated adult, mental health guardianship and civil commitment, standby guardianship, conservatorship, protecting the property of the ward, alternatives to guardianship and conservatorship...read more

For those who have encountered, or think they may have encountered, any type of malpractice at the hands of physicians. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.

Product Description: Employment Discrimination continues to be a problem in the U.S. Employment Discrimination Law Under Title VII explores the various methods and definitions of discrimination in hiring practices and promotions encountered by women, minorities, disabled persons, and others, and provides information on how to combat and counter such practices...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This Almanac provides general business owners with the information they need to successfully develop a disaster preparedness plan. These plans are created to increase the viability of businesses in the event of a major disaster. Key topics include business continuity planning, crisis assessment and management, insurance issues, equipment and data protection, and employee preparedness...read more

Product Description: Patients increasingly demand a voice in making their wishes known at critical points in their medical treatment, and today these wishes are often spelled out in great detail. Do not resuscitate orders, advance medical directives, pain management options are some of the medical choices patients can express through legal instruments such as a living will, or by designating a health care proxy, so that these choices are clear in the event that the patient cannot express them himself...read more

Product Description: Dealing with Debt sets forth an overview of the various types of debt facing consumers today, the manner in which different categories of debt are treated, and ways a consumer can manage debt and solve financial problems without having to resort to drastic measures, such as bankruptcy...read more

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Product Description: First-time renters and seasoned renters alike will be grateful for this volume, which covers the legal rights of tenants through every stage of the housing process. From dealing with rental agents and issues of fair housing and discrimination, to the rights one has once a lease is signed, this guide clearly spells out the rights as well as the responsibilities of those renting property...read more

Product Description: Good fences may make good neighbors, but do you have the right to put up the fence if it obstructs your neighbor's view? This handy almanac addresses all the thorny issues that arise when people live in proximity to one another. Topics include boundary disputes, common areas and shared responsibilities, view obstruction, liability for property damage, abandoned and unkempt property, dangerous pets, and home-based businesses and zoning ordinances...read more

Product Description: According to the National Crime information Center, nearly 2200 children are reported missing every day. This almanac addresses the various statutes and programs established to protect and rescue children from predators. It also covers parental kidnapping in disputed custody cases, including international abduction...read more

Product Description: This legal almanac discusses the law of bankruptcy as it relates to the individual. It explains the various documents which must be filed, the automatic stay protection, the exemptions available to the debtor, the difference between dischargeable and non-dischargeable debts, the bankruptcy chapters under which an individual debtor generally files his or her case, and the role of the trustee during the process...read more

This almanac discusses the trends associated with the growing problem of identity theft, the various ways in which identity theft is accomplished, and guidelines to protect oneself from becoming a victim of identity theft. The interrelationship between identity theft and the individual’s right to privacy is explored, state and federal legislation which has been passed in order to combat identity theft is examined and pertinent case law involving identity theft is provided. The Appendix provides sample documents, applicable statutes, and other pertinent information and data. The Glossary contains definitions of many of the terms used throughout the almanac. The over 60 titles in the Almanacs Series cover the gamut of topics, from Teenagers and Substance Abuse, to Identity Theft, to Internet Privacy, to International Adoption, to Marriage & Divorce, using the law to reveal the answers to the most basic questions we all have: How do laws in our society protect us and those around us? What protections and punishments are there? Where can I go to find out more? Each volume is clearly written and easy-to-understand.

Product Description: This almanac explores the many facets of the law of child custody, and provides a brief history of child custody decision-making in the United States. The modern-day standards by which courts award custody is discussed, including the factors a court considers in making a custody determination...read more

Many people at one time or another dream of owning their own business. In especially unpredictable economic times, record numbers of people, either by choice or necessity, decide to use their skills and knowledge to start up their own businesses. This practical volume addresses all the major aspects of establishing and managing a small business, including choosing a business, how to legally structure your business, financing, recruiting employees, small business insurance, keeping business records, marketing your business, and more. All the major aspects of establishing and managing a small business are covered here, including choosing a business, how to legally structure your business, financing, recruiting employees, small business insurance, keeping business records, marketing your business, and more. Useful appendices provide statistical detail on growth industries, practical forms including a sample business plan, employment agreement, application for a business loan, and lists of contact information, including a directory of State Departments of Labor and much more. The Legal Almanac series consists of over 75 handy guides for the lay person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text.