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Introduction to Law, 8th Edition

Pamela R. Tepper

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Introduction to Law 8th Edition by Pamela R. Tepper
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Create an awareness and appreciation for the effect that law has on virtually every facet of modern life and society with "Introduction to Law", 8th edition. Students begin with a detailed look at the organization of the U.S. system of government. Updated material throughout this edition guides students through each of the primary substantive areas of law, using realistic assignments, relevant ethical considerations and easy-to-understand judicial opinions that reinforce chapter topics. From fundamental concepts to emerging legal topics, this edition and an accompanying suite of printed and online MindTap resources present the terminology, principles and cases that are impacting society -- and many professions -- today. The new edition includes important trends in the law, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), social media and new U.S. Supreme Court precedents. Along with new trends in the law, each chapter has a practical application and ethics section which introduces students to practical aspects of the legal profession.

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Pamela R. Tepper

Pamela R. Tepper is the Solicitor General of the Virgin Islands Department of Justice in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. She presently manages the Solicitor General Division which focuses on appeals, contract review, administrative representation of the executive branch departments and the preparation of legal advice to those departments. She was formerly an Assistant Attorney General and the Deputy Solicitor General of that Department, managing the divisions contracts, appeals and special projects. From 2000 to 2008, Ms. Tepper was the Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel at the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. For over 20 years, Ms. Tepper has taught at a number of paralegal programs, including the Southeastern Paralegal Institute and Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas; The University of Texas, Arlington campus; and the University of the Virgin Islands. Along with this textbook, Ms. Tepper is the author of THE LAW OF CONTRACTS AND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, 4th Edition; THE LITIGATION PARALEGAL, 7th Edition; BASIC LEGAL WRITING FOR PARALEGALS, 2nd Edition; LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING and TEXAS LEGAL RESEARCH, 2nd Edition. Ms. Tepper has argued cases before the Federal Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Virgin Islands Supreme Court. She is licensed to practice in Texas and the Virgin Islands.

Table of Contents

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1. The Historical Basis and Current Structure of the American Legal System.
2. The Courts and the Process of Legal Analysis.
3. The Legislative Branch and Its Process
4. The Executive Branch and Administrative Authority.
5. Substantive and Procedural Issues.
6. Jurisdiction.
7. The Legal Professional.
8. The Law of Ethics.
9. Torts.
10. Family Law.
11. Estates and Probate.
12. Property Law.
13. The Law of Contracts.
14. The Law of Business.
15. Criminal Law.
16. Criminal Procedure.
Appendices.
A. Important Resources
Glossary.
Index.

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  • ISBN-10: 8214131812
  • ISBN-13: 9798214131818
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