The Journalist's Guide to American Law

ISBN-13: 9780415884716 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 380 str.

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Opis

This easy-to-use guidebook offers an overview of American law that should be found on the desk of any journalism student or professional journalist. It provides an overview of major legal principles and issues in simple terms for journalists who cover any aspect of the legal system.

Spis treści

Preface to the Paperback Edition  Part I. Overview  1. Introduction John T. Nockleby  Part II. Substantive Law  2. Constitutional Law Karl M. Manheim  3. Criminal Law Laurie L. Levenson  4. Torts John T. Nockleby  5. Intellectual Property Law Jay Dougherty  6. Contracts & Business Law Victor Gold  7. Ethical Obligations Of Lawyers And Judges Laurie L. Levenson Part III. Litigation and Trials  8. Criminal Process & Procedure Laurie L. Levenson  9. Civil Procedure & Litigation Process Allan P. Ides  10. Evidence Law Laurie L. Levenson  Part IV. Appendices  A. Legal Research  B. 10 Worst Questions asked by Journalists  C. 10 Best Questions asked by Journalists  D. How to find legal experts  E. Constitution of the U.S.

O autorze

John T. Nockleby, Laurie L. Levenson, Karl M. Manheim, F. Jay Dougherty, Victor J. Gold, Allan P. Ides, and Daniel W. Martin are all faculty members at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, which annually hosts the Journalist Law School, a fellowship program for professional journalists.