Law 101: Everything You Need to Know About the American Legal System

An authoritative and up-to-date overview of the American legal system
Perfect for anyone considering law school or a career related to law
Accessibly written, and uses many intriguing examples of cases to illustrate key terms and ideas

New to this Edition:

Speaks to the politics of the Supreme Court, including the role of precedent and changes in constitutional interpretation
Addresses changes in civil liberties--speech, religion, and privacy
Discusses "Social inflation" in tort verdicts and the new tort reform movement
Examines the expansion and contraction of mandatory consumer arbitration as a substitute for courts
Includes new material on crypto currency, NFTs, and other new forms of property
Analyzes the impact of Black Lives Matter on policing and the criminal justice system

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