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Business Law is a manageable and well trusted text specifically designed for non-law students studying the law relating to business. Maintaining the accessible approach which has made this book so popular, Riches and Allen provide user-friendly explanations to equip students with a good understanding of key legal concepts.
About the Author
Sarah Riches is Director of Planning and Policy at the University of Bolton and has many years’ teaching experience. Vida Allen is Principal Lecturer in Law at Kingston University where she teaches business and company law. –This text refers to …

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Bridge the gap between yourself and the legal system with The Lawsuit Survival Guide. Find concise explanations of legal proceedings and clear answers to your questions, such as:

“How do I find the right lawyer?”
“How do attorney fees work?”
“What is my lawyer doing, and why?”
“What does all this legalese mean?”
“What’s taking so long?”
“Can I cut costs by helping my lawyer?”
“Can I get out of this lawsuit?”

The Lawsuit Survival Guide takes you through the entire litigation process from start to finish, explaining every step along the way in language that makes …

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Start your business with confidence using the best step-by-step guide available!
Many people dream of running a business of their own — but often don’t know how or where to start. Sound familiar? This is the book you need.
User-friendly and loaded with tips, The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows you how to launch a business quickly, easily and with confidence. It explains in plain English how to:

choose the best business structure
write an effective business plan
file the right forms in the right place
price, bid, and bill your projects
draft and use …

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If your business hires independent contractors, freelancers or consultants, this is the essential guide for you
Working with independent contractors can save you a bundle — but the rules regarding who qualifies are complicated, and misclassifying a worker can result in serious financial penalties from your state or IRS.
If you hire programmers, writers, designers, marketing consultants, nurses, janitors, telemarketers, drivers — in a word, anyone — on a contractual basis, you need Working With Independent Contractors. This book shows you how to:

create a valid contract
assess who qualifies as an …

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Acquaints readers with scientific techniques and a seven-stage framework for analyzing criminal justice problems and developing solutions.
It explains the benefits of “planned change” using a variety of case studies to illustrate suitable planning techniques as well as the pitfalls that can be avoided by implementing such techniques.

Chapters are enhanced with outlines, figures, tables, examples, discussion questions and case studies.
Appendix includes a seven-stage checklist for program and policy planning.

 
 
Tables of Content
1. Introduction
2. Analyzing the Problem
3. Setting Goals and Objectives
4. Designing the Program or Policy
5. Action Planning
6. Program/Policy Implementation and …

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This brand new edition of Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court reflects the substantial changes in the makeup of the High Court and landmark rulings from recent Court terms. No other reference on the Court offers so much detail and insight in such a readable format. Updated through the 2008–2009 term, this classic resource explains everything readers need to know about the Supreme Court, from its origins and how it functions to the people who have shaped it and the impact of its decisions on American life and the …

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Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals provides you with a guide to digital technology forensics in plain English. In the authors’ years of experience in working with attorneys as digital forensics experts, common questions arise again and again: “What do I ask for?” “Is the evidence relevant?” “What does this item in the forensic report mean?” “What should I ask the other expert?” “What should I ask you?” “Can you explain that to a jury?” This book answers many of those questions in clear language that is understandable by non-technical …

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Seeking citizenship? Here’s everything you need to know!The path from green card to U.S. citizenship can be a long and winding one — and bureaucratic hassles are inevitable. But with Becoming a U.S. Citizen, you can shave months or years off the time it takes to become a citizen. Find out how to:

determine your eligibility
make sure you won’t risk deportation by applying
prepare your application packet
study for the citizenship exam
have a successful interview
appeal the exam and deal with setbacks
help family members immigrate
enjoy your status as a U.S. citizen

Becoming a U.S. …

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Employment Law A to Z in one easy-to-use desk reference
If you’re a human resources professional, it’s important that you have quick access to the information you need to do your job. Enter Nolo‘s latest quick reference guide, Employment Law: The Essential HR Desk Reference, the all-in-one, easy-to-read guide every HR pro should have handy.
From Absenteeism to Zero-Tolerance Policy, read entries on topics such as:

Bereavement Leave
Class Action
Ergonomics
Hostile Work Environment
Minimum Wage
Privacy
Stock Options
Trade Secret
Whistleblower
…and much more

In usual Nolo fashion, Employment Law combines legal and practical information that can be used in real-world …

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Obtain a visa and stay with your spouse in the U.S.
You’re engaged or married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and all you want is the right to be together in the U.S. Should be easy, right? It’s not. Information can be hard to find, the government bureaucracy isn’t helpful, delays are inevitable. Worst of all, there hasn’t been an easy-to-use guide through the process — until now.
Fiancé & Marriage Visas makes obtaining a visa and green card as painless as possible. It helps you make sure you’re …