This autumn we are featuring a number of new and forthcoming books on shipping law including, for those new to the area, Southampton on Shipping Law. This is a one-volume guide to the key areas of the subject, written by a team of experts from the renowned Institute of Maritime Law based at Southampton University.
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Arnould's Law of Marine
Insurance (17th edn)
J Gilman
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Expected Publication Date: 30/09/08
ISBN: 9780421727106
£355.00 Hbk
A complete and authoritative interpretation of the law and practice surrounding marine insurance. Includes in-depth analytical commentary
and analysis on the principles of marine insurance. Incorporates the vast sea of new case law since the
previous edition. Covers the formation and contents of marine insurance policies. Examines the matters which render a contract void. Includes
the most up-to-date version of the Institute Clauses. Offers coverage of various marine and war risks. Presents historical but relevant insight
from previous editions extending back over 150 years. Written by a high-profile team of maritime law
specialists from Essex Court Chambers, with Julian Cooke QC of 20 Essex Street on General Average, and Professor Robert Merkin of the IML
at Southampton.
Bills of Lading: Law & Contracts (2nd edn)
N Gaskell, R Asariotis & Y Baatz
Publisher: Informa Publishing
Expected Publication Date: 31/03/09
ISBN: 9781843113980
£260.00 Hbk
The updated second edition of this book provides a detailed legal analysis of common standard form clauses from over 50 bills of lading and
waybills, as well as providing a comprehensive examination of the legal principles that are applicable to them.
Different types of clauses covered include: identity of carrier clauses, merchants responsibility clauses, particular liability clauses,
Himalaya clauses and jurisdiction and choice of law clauses. Bills of Lading: Law and Contracts takes full consideration of the latest
case law and registration including the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
Debattista: Bills of Lading in Export Trade
C Debattista
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Expected Publication Date: 30/10/08
ISBN: 9781845923150
£200.00 Hbk
This title concentrates on two key themes: the tender of shipping documents in international trade and the connection between the contracts
involved in international trade.
This new edition has been expanded to cover documents other than bills of lading. Although bills of lading remain the main focus of the book
(reflecting their importance in international trade) coverage will be expanded to cover documents such as electronic bills and insurance
documents which were not covered in the second edition as well as expanding the depth of coverage of documents such as multi-modal documents.
The new edition will also cover in more depth the link between the letter of credit and the sale contract; the link between the insurance
policy and sale contract; include delivered contracts and therefore Incoterms 2000 and the differences between English law and the Vienna
convention.
The Law of Demurrage (5th edn)
H Tiberg & D Brand
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Expected Publication Date: 30/06/09
ISBN: 9781847031365
£245.00 Hbk
Presents a thorough treatment of laytime and demurrage, examining both the legal and commercial aspects of the subject. Explains what actually
happens in port during laytime and shows how demurrage can arise. Analyses the legal principles underlying laytime and demurrage. Covers when
and how damages occur and claims need to be made. Examines liability issues. Considers the impact of demurrage on contracts. Shows how to
calculate the correct demurrage rate. Discusses the impact of important recent case law, such as The Happy Day, The Nikmary,
The Mass Glory and The Stolt Spur. Covers arbitration in demurrage disputes.
Sassoon: CIF and FOB Contracts (5th edn)
L Skajaa & F Lorenzon
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Expected Publication Date: 30/06/09
ISBN: 9780421918900
£225.00 Hbk
Whether drafting contracts or considering the nature of these provisions in the context of a dispute, Sassoon offers an easy to use
reference to the principles behind CIF (Cost Insurance Freight) and FOB (Free on Board)
contracts. It examines and considers solutions to issues arising in this context.
Sassoon looks at the crucial details of both types of contract including the nature of the
contract itself, the physical shipment, the documentary tender, the bill of lading, payment on cash against documents terms and under
documentary letters of credit, remedies, conflict of laws and insurance matters.
It provides commentary, precedents and detailed reference to case law, enabling you to construct informed opinions and offer considered advice
on points of law and/or practice in respect of CIF and FOB contracts.
Recent changes to statutes and codes covered include:
Incoterms 2000; The latest GAFTA and FOSFA forms; The new Uniform Custom and Practice for Documentary
Credit (UCP) 600 and the latest edition of the ISBP.
Scrutton on Charterparties and Bills of Lading (21st edn)
S C Boyd & A Burrows
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9780421915107
£295.00 Hbk
The authoritative statement of general principles in all aspects of the law of charterparties and bills of lading. Applicable in many common
law jurisdictions worldwide, the book covers all categories of charterparties, including demise, time and voyage charters, as well as bills
of lading.
The book reproduces relevant legislation such as the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992 and 1971. There are over 100 new cases included, all of
which have been decided since the last edition. There is also an examination of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
Ship Registration: Law and Practice
R Coles
Publisher: Informa Publishing
Published: Oct 08
ISBN: 9781843116349
£295.00 Hbk
Choice of flag is fundamental to a ship's commercial performance, and awareness of the numerous factors that determine the most commercially
viable option is important for every business involved in shipping. Part of the prestigious Lloyd's Shipping Law Library, this important new
book provides an authoritative guide to the theory and practice of Ship Registration.
Ship Registration: Law and Practice is the most comprehensive guide available to registering a ship, explaining legal concepts and their
practical application, with special consideration given to: Underlying legal concepts behind the registration of ships; Flags of convenience -
what they are and why their use is on the increase; Registering a bareboat charter and how these differ from the norm; Factors governing
choice of flag.
Ship Registration: Law and Practice not only provides you with the theory, it is also the complete guide to registering a ship. It
covers the full procedural requirements - including sample forms - for the leading Open Registries, ranging from the largest and most well
known, to several of the new countries which have recently emerged on the registry scene.
Ship Sale and Purchase (5th edn)
P Turner & I Goldrein
Publisher: Informa Publishing
Expected Publication Date: 30/10/08
ISBN: 9781843116356
£325.00 Hbk
Widely regarded as the definitive book in the area, this brand new edition of Ship Sale and Purchase contains a detailed analysis of the
provisions found in the three standard form contracts currently used in connection with the sale and purchase of second-hand tonnage, namely
Saleform 1987, Saleform 1993 and Nipponsale 1999. In addition, there are commentaries on special subjects relevant to the sale and purchase
markets.
The book aims to provide practical guidance in relation to the negotiation, preparation and completion of ship sale contracts and will provide
you with a unique and detailed analysis of this important area of maritime law.
Shipping and the Environment: Law and Practice (2nd edn)
C de la Rue & C B Anderson
Publisher: Informa Publishing
Published: Aug 08
ISBN: 9781843113232
£395.00 Hbk
The first edition of this book was quickly acclaimed as the new leading text worldwide on the law and practice of pollution from ships.
The second edition deals with a variety of developments since the first edition was published in 1998, including:
The effect of Erika and Prestige;
Changes in international law on maritime safety and compensation;
Analysis of the SCOPIC regime;
New material on ports of refuge, trans-boundary movements and pollution from off-shore craft;
Latest case law;
Regulatory changes in the US;
Enlarged chapters on enforcement of laws and criminal sanctions.
Like its predecessor the second edition is superbly indexed and written clearly with the needs in mind of a wide international readership.
Southampton on Shipping Law
Institute of Maritime Law
Publisher: Informa Publishing
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9781843117551
£60.00 Pbk
Written by a team of experts from the Institute of Maritime Law at Southampton University, this book covers the key areas of maritime law in a
concise and accessible
format suitable for anyone new to the area.
Table of Contents:
1. Conflicts of Law - Yvonne Baatz
2. Charterparties - Yvonne Baatz
3. Bills of Lading and Cargo Claims - Charles Debattista
4. International Trade and Shipping Documents - Filippo Lorenzon
5. Carriage of Passengers - Richard Shaw
6. The Liabilities of the Vessel - Mikis Tsimplis and Richard Shaw
7. International Regulations for Ship Operators, their Verification and Enforcement - Richard Pilley and Filippo Lorenzon
8. Marine Pollution - Mikis Tsimplis
9. Public International Law Aspects of Shipping Regulation - Andrew Serdy
10. Marine Insurance and Reinsurance - Rob Merkin, Johanna Hjalmarsson, Richard Pilley and Richard Shaw
11. Procedures for enforcement - Mikis Tsimplis and Richard Shaw
12. European Union Competition Law in the Maritime Sector - Andrea Lista
Conveyancing in the Electronic Age
R Rennie & S Brymer
Publisher: W Green
Published: Sept 08
ISBN: 9780414017214
£85.00 Hbk
In response to the important developments in the area of conveyancing Robert Rennie and Stewart Brymer have written Conveyancing in the Electronic Age, the only book currently available which outlines the changes, explains their impact and guides solicitors through the new systems and legislation.
The text covers the law relating to the execution of both physical and electronic deeds as now governed by the amended legislation: Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979; Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act; Electronic Communications Act 2000, s 8; ARTL (Electronic Communications) Order 2006; Land Registration (Scotland) Rules 2006, rule 10 1995; Keeper’s Directions numbers 1 and 2.
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (7th edn)
R S Shiels & I Bradley
Publisher: W Green
Published: Sept 08
ISBN: 9780414017191
£75.00 Pbk
Incorporates all legislative changes to the Act as at June 2008, including the changes to bail made by the Criminal Proceedings etc (Reform)
(Scotland) Act 2007.
The Law Society of Scotland Directory of Expert Witnesses 2009
W Green Editorial Staff
Publishers: The Law Society of Scotland & W Green
Published: Oct 08
ISBN: 9780414017443
£65.00 Hbk
Contains all the information you need to find the right expert witness for your case, be it to provide evidence in court or to write a report.
With hundreds of named experts who are available to work in Scotland, the Directory will allow you to find the right expert quickly and
easily.
The only directory endorsed by The Law Society of Scotland; over 350 expert witnesses listed who are available to work in Scotland; over 1,000 specialisms covered; includes profiles of interpreters in Scotland.
Municipal Policing in Scotland
D Donnelly
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Published: Sept 08
ISBN: 9781845860479
£25.00 Pbk
Municipal Policing in Scotland is based on current research and policing experience and asks what municipal policing is in modern
day Scotland. It examines the role of community policing, civilianisation in the police, private sector involvement, surveillance and
CCTV, the role of the Scottish Government and police authorities, police governance and accountability. Up-to-date research on community
wardens is included and the part they play in community safety is commented upon. In conclusion the author gives his views on the future
of the contemporary model of municipal policing and whether a future national police service in Scotland is inevitable.
Social Work Law in Scotland (2nd edn)
L Gibbons Wood
Publisher: W Green
Published: Sep 08
ISBN: 9780414014480
£32.00 Pbk
New edition of a well-loved, successful title designed for use by students on social work degrees as well as those in the profession.
Updated to take into account important legislative changes, including: Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002; Mental Health
(Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; Civil Partnerships Act 2004; Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004; Education (Additional
Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004; Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2005; Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006; Custodial
Sentences and Weapons (Scotland) Act 2007.
Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004: Text and
Commentary
L Sharp & M Ross
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Published: Sept 08
ISBN: 9781845860455
£20.00 Pbk
A clear, straightforward, explanatory guide to the Act as it relates to both civil and criminal proceedings. It explains the special
measures provisions and the stand alone provisions such as the abolition of the competence test for witnesses in criminal and civil
proceedings. It also explains how the 2004 Act ties in with other existing and forthcoming rules of procedure. This book is more detailed and
advanced than the basic information guide to the Act that is available from the Scottish Government and it includes an element of critical
evaluation.
Beswick and Wine: Buying and Selling Private Companies (7th edn)
S Singleton
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Published: Sept 08
ISBN: 9781847660961
£85.00 Pbk & Cd-Rom
This well-established book provides a step-by-step guide to the sale and purchase process and the key commercial, tax and legal issues arising
from it. Structured to reflect the buying and selling process in practice, it considers in detail the issues arising from both the seller's
and the purchaser's perspective.
Written by practitioners actively engaged in private company merger and acquisition transactions, it will help to effect the sale or
acquisition of a private limited company with confidence, from due diligence through to completion of the share purchase or business transfer
agreement.
This seventh edition reflects the impact of a number of significant changes to the law and applicable regulations since the last edition in
2001. In particular it has been revised to reflect: Companies Act 2006 and its implementation from 2007 to date; Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 which has come fully into force since the
2001 sixth edition was prepared; Enterprise Act 2002; Pensions Act 2004; Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006
(TUPE); Other recent legislation where relevant such as Consumer Protection from Unfair Marketing Regulations 2008.
It also includes check-lists, draft enquiries, letters of disclosure and a specimen completion agenda, together with an accompanying CD-ROM
containing all the precedents in the work.
Conveyancing Handbook (15th edn)
F Silverman et al
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
Published: Oct 08
ISBN: 9781853287138
£85.00 Hbk
The Conveyancing Handbook has been fully updated to take account of recent developments, including: client due diligence and risk
assessment procedures to comply with the revised Money Laundering Regulations; increased risk of exposure to mortgage fraud; publication of
the Law Society's Business Leases 2008; change to the SDLT notification procedure; introduction of sustainability certificates and CML
Disclosure of Incentives form.
The 15th edition covers all the latest legislative requirements which have been implemented since the last edition as a result of
the Value Added Tax (Buildings and Land) Order 2008; Finance Act 2008; Home Information Pack (Amendment) Regulations 2008; Housing and
Regeneration Act 2008; Lasting Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Public Guardian Regulations 2007; Tribunals, Courts and
Enforcement Act 2007; Companies Act 2006.
The appendix has been revised and updated to include essential extracts from the Law Society's new range of Practice Notes, and expanded to
include the SRA's guidance to Rule 3 of the Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007.
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008: A Practitioner's Guide
R Ward & V Bettinson
Publisher: Jordan Publishing
Published: Sept 08
ISBN: 9781846611216
£45.00 Pbk
The Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 is the latest in a long line of criminal justice and immigration statutes. It contains a set of
wide-ranging provisions in respect of dealing with adult and young offenders, important procedural changes, new criminal offences and changes
to immigration law.
The breadth of the Act means that the changes impact significantly those working in the areas of criminal justice and immigration. Written by
leading academic criminal lawyers, this book reproduces the Act in full with a thorough and authoritative commentary
on the provisions of the new Act and its likely impact.
Human Rights: Judicial
Protection in the United Kingdom
J Beatson et al
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: Sept 08
ISBN: 9780421902503
£115.00 Hbk
The first comprehensive account of the ways in which human rights are protected in the domestic laws of the United Kingdom.
The book is not confined to the Human Rights Act 1998, although that is an important part of its subject: it also considers the common law,
European Union law, devolution legislation and other statutes.
Although this book is based on the highly respected Grosz, Beatson and Duffy, Human Rights: the 1998 Act and the Convention, it is not
a second edition of that work.
It does not attempt to survey the substantive law of human rights but does examine fully the different ways in which human rights are protected
by domestic courts.
I Have to Move My Car: Tales
of Unpersuasive Advocates and Injudicious Judges
D Pannick QC
Publisher: Hart Publishing
Published: Nov 08
ISBN: 9781841138169
£10.99 Hbk
There are law books about constructive trusts, the Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 1964 and the rule in Foss v Harbottle. This is
not one of them. David Pannick QC has always been much more interested in unpersuasive advocates and injudicious judges.
In this collection of his fortnightly columns from The Times, David Pannick passes judgement on advocates who tell judges that their
closing submissions to the jury will not take long because 'I would like to move my car before 5 o'clock'; and he sentences judges who
claim to have invisible dwarf friends sitting with them on the Bench, who order the parties to 'stay loose - as a goose', and who signal
their rejection of an advocate's argument by flushing a miniature toilet on the bench.
In making his submissions, David Pannick QC will entertain and inform you about judges, lawyers, legal entertainment and unusual
litigation.
Mental Capacity: A Guide to the New Law (2nd edn)
N Greaney, F Morris & B Taylor
Publisher: The Law Society
Published: Sep 08
ISBN: 9781853286797
£49.95 Pbk
Since Royal Assent, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 has been supplemented by regulations, supported by a Code of Practice, and strengthened
with the 'deprivation of liberty' safeguards. Since the first edition, substantial regulations have been made to bring the Act into force,
including: Lasting Powers of Attorney, Advance Decisions, and Deputies; the Office of the Public Guardian; the Court of Protection; and the Independent
Mental Capacity Advocate service.
In addition to these regulations, the Mental Health Act 2007 inserts in the Act new provisions to close the 'Bournewood gap' following HL v
the United Kingdom.
The second edition of this popular guide to the law of mental capacity greatly expands the clear explanation and analysis by experienced
practitioners to cover all the changes to statute, case law, and guidance since the Act gained Royal Assent.
All of the essential documents practitioners need to fulfil their role acting for clients, creating documents, and advising others of their
rights, duties and obligations under the Act are reproduced in an invaluable appendix.
Mental Health Act Manual (11th edn)
R Jones
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: Sept 08
ISBN: 9781847034007
£68.00 Pbk
An essential guide to the Mental Health Act 1983. Explains the impact of the
Mental Health Act 2007 on the 1983 Act by detailing how each section of the Act has been affected. New provisions incorporated into the 1983
Act, such as Community Treatment Orders, are fully covered.
Provides guidance on the law relating to the Mental Health Act.
Includes information about what the relevant law is and how it impacts on a case.
Explains the impact of the Mental Health Act 2007, detailing how each section of the Mental Health Act 1983 has been affected and what is
going to change.
Reproduces and provides guidance on the new Regulations and Rules that are a result of the Act.
Reproduces the new Code of Practice in full which provides guidance on how to proceed when undertaking duties under the Act.
Includes all the relevant primary and secondary legislation on mental health law with detailed annotations.
Written by a trusted and well-established source in a clear, practical style.
Pensions and Employment Law: Issues at the Interface
S Hardy & W Derbyshire
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: Oct 08
ISBN: 9781847033369
£95.00 Hbk
Clarifying the impact the two areas have on one another, this book is ideal for pensions and employment practitioners.
A practical overview of the pensions issues that can be encountered in employment cases and of the employment issues that can arise in
pensions cases. Sets out the essential legal principles governing each area. Covers complex areas such as maternity leave policy, trades
union matters and discrimination. Includes commentary and analysis of The Finance Act 2008/9. Includes definitions of common terms in
employment law. Presents guidance and solutions for tackling issues that affect both areas such as trades unions and discrimination.
Explains key aspects of contracts of employment.
The Public Law of Government Contracts
A C L Davies
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Sep 08
ISBN: 9780199287390
£60.00 Hbk
The first attempt to analyse modern government contracting from a public law perspective. Brings together public law material on government
procurement, making it an indispensible reference tool. Raises the profile of government contracts and procurement as a proper subject for
public law scholarship. Contributes to important contemporary debates on issues such as the public/private divide, the scope of judicial
review jurisdiction, and the reach of the Human Rights Act 1998.
Road Traffic Offences Handbook
K Carr, F Lockhart & P Musters
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
Published: Oct 08
ISBN: 9781853289187
£44.95 Pbk
Road traffic offences take up more court time than any other type of case. This practical handbook gives practitioners guidance on the main
road traffic offences.
The authors draw on their own experience of both prosecuting and defending in cases to give a balanced account of proceedings. The book
explains the law in a straightforward and easy to understand format coupled with practical tips providing common sense solutions to the
problems faced by practitioners dealing with such cases. In addition, the book: deals with procedure in detail to show how the law works in
practice; signposts the reader for further research and materials; offers useful tools including checklists and a table of offences for
day-to-day practice; deals with all the new provisions in the Road Safety Act 2006.
This handbook will prove to be an excellent first point of reference for practitioners in the office, at the police station and in court.
Sealy and Milman: Annotated Guide to the Insolvency Legislation (11th edn)
D Milman & L Sealy
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: Nov 08
ISBN: 9781847037176
£175.00 (2-vol set) Pbk
The authority on insolvency legislation. The new 11th edition:
Provides commentary and clarification on the legal and practical implications of insolvency legislation;
Considers both corporate and personal insolvency;
Includes commentary on the very latest case law and considers the consequences of the decisions;
Gives you full updates on recent amendments to the Acts with commentary on provisions;
Includes the text in whole or part of over 50 Statutory Instruments ranging from Deeds of Arrangement Rules 1925 to Insolvency (Amendment)
Rules 2005;
Offers clear guidance indexed by case, legislative reference and topic;
Contains those parts of the Companies Act 2006 now in force and covers the new Part 17A in the Insolvency Act 1986;
Discusses the new s176ZA (expenses of winding up, reversing Leyland Daf Ltd [2004]) and associated rules;
Reports on the unoccupied business property rating legislation in wake of Trident Fashions;
Includes the Civil Proceedings Rules Order 2008.
Volume 1 explains, on a section-by-section basis, the core legislation on insolvency, including the Insolvency Acts 1986 and 2000, the EC
Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings 2000, the Enterprise Act 2002 and the Insolvency Rules 1986.
Volume 2 contains additional full annotations on three further pieces of legislation: the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, UNCITRAL
Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency and the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006; together with the text in full or part, of a selection
of statutes, statutory instruments and practice directions.
Sport: Law and Practice (2nd edn)
A Lewis & J Taylor (Eds)
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Published: Nov 08
ISBN: 9781847660664
£175.00 Hbk
This is a major textbook on sports law in the UK and consolidates guidance across all the major
practice areas of interest to sports lawyers. Written by a team of acknowledged and acclaimed experts, this comprehensive work is essential
reading for solicitors and barristers practising sports law, as well as universities, governing bodies, sports agencies, clubs and commercial
firms.
With numerous practical insights from the frontline, this book is full of practice tips, precedent clauses, detailed explanations of key
practical issues and step-by-step analysis. It covers: the bringing of challenges to the actions of sports regulatory bodies; defending anti-doping and other disciplinary charges;
how to create, exploit and defend from third party infringement the commercial rights to sporting properties, including the commercial
programme around a sports event.
Fully updated, this second edition reflects the impact of a number of significant changes to the law and developments in case law since
the last edition in 2002. In particular it has been revised to reflect: Bradley v Jockey Club, EWHC, 2004; Meca-Medina, ECJ 2006; new revised World Anti-Doping Code, effective as of 1 January 2009;
Douglas v Hello!, 2007; the legislation for the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
This new edition contains a number of new chapters covering key new content, including: a stand-alone chapter on the Court of Arbitration for
Sport; new chapters on key areas of regulatory concern: transfers, player-agents, child protection and sports governance; a new
stand-alone section on the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Adults with Incapacity Legislation
A Ward
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/11/08
ISBN: 9780414015807
£54.00 Pbk
Recent adults with incapacity legislation has been welcomed in Scotland for the clarity it brings to proceedings in this area and the
protection it provides for those affected by incapacity issues. It has created in Scots law a coherent modern code of provision relating
to decisions about the personal welfare of adults with incapacity, and the management of their property and financial affairs.
This book sets out, with annotations, the text of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 with all amendments up to and including
those made by the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. The book also includes further amendments made by the Welfare Reform Act
2007.
The area of adult incapacity is now particularly distinct and is recognized as a specialism by the Law Society of Scotland. Apart from being a
specialist subject, adult incapacity can straddle all other areas of law and legal practice and it is important for solicitors, alongside
medical professionals and all others dealing with adults with incapacity to have a clear understanding of its workings, especially in light of
the recent major legislative change.
Civil Procedure and Practice (3rd edn)
C Hennessy
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/11/08
ISBN: 9780414017511
£38.00 Pbk
The third edition of this well respected title is a straightforward yet comprehensive textbook offering guidance on the many diverse forms of
civil procedure, from small claims to the Court of Session Rules, and examining the basic principles behind the rules and their practical
application.
Since the last edition significant changes have taken place in the jurisdiction limits for summary causes and small claims with consequent
alterations in rules and procedures. Important updates include: Inclusion of key jurisdictional changes; Updated text on major developments in
procedure and practice; Updated case references; New and updated footnotes.
Presenting a clear and concise introduction to the practice and procedure of Scotland’s civil courts, this title is essential
reading for Scots law students, particularly those taking the Diploma in Legal Practice. This is also an ideal reference guide for recently
qualified solicitors and a handy updating tool for civil practitioners at all stages of their careers.
The Scottish Mental Health Tribunal: Practice and Procedure
D Auchie & A Carmichael
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Expected Publication Date: 30/11/08
ISBN: 9781845860226
£50.00 Pbk
This unique text provides an authoritative and practical commentary on the procedure and practice of the new Mental Health Tribunal for
Scotland. A full review of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No 2) Rules 2005 is conducted as well as a
detailed examination of the relevant provisions of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. The authors, both Legal Members
of the Tribunal, draw upon their own experience in convening tribunal hearings, as well as the experience of other members, making this text
an invaluable tool for anyone involved at any level in the tribunal process.
Contents:
The operation, structure and administration of the tribunal;
Applications to the tribunal;
Interim tribunal orders;
Appeals and references to the tribunal;
Pre-hearing tribunal procedure;
Leading of evidence before the tribunal;
Role of the curator ad litem;
Role of the named person;
Appeals from tribunal decisions.
Gatley on Libel and Slander (11th edn)
P Milmo & W V H Rogers
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Expected Date of Publication: 31/12/08
ISBN: 9781847034922
£285.00 Hbk
Provides an authoritative and all encompassing guide to the law of defamation. Includes expert commentary and analysis of substantive law,
including discussion of a wealth of significant case law. Provides detailed coverage of the relevant procedure and guidance on practising
within the area of defamation law. Includes cases from other jurisdictions with commentary on their relevance to English law and procedure, in
particular decisions from Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Discusses the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and the
continuing effect of the Human Rights Act 1998 on defamation law and privacy. Explains the constituents of related causes of action arising
from the publication of statements or images, e.g. misuse of private information, harassment, and the defences, and discusses the recent cases
on these topics. Deals first with substantive law and then with procedure, clearly separated into sections. Includes forms and precedents for
issuing proceedings, statements of case and settlements. Includes summaries of important libel awards in the appendix material.
Chitty on Contracts (30th edn) Vols 1 & 2
H Beale
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Expected Date of Publication: 31/12/08
ISBN: 9781847035493
£415.00 Hbk
Chitty covers contracts for every commercial situation, with specific sections on a range of contracts from agency to suretyship.
It also covers consumer contracts. Whenever you draft a contract, there is expert interpretation of the legal position, ensuring you have
taken every eventuality into account. As you negotiate with the other party you can check that you aren’t missing anything vital,
using Chitty to back up your arguments.
Volume 1 contains interpretation and analysis of the general principles which apply to all contracts.
Volume 2 concentrates in-depth on contracts in specialist areas, with expert guidance on contracts from agency and bailment to sale of goods
and suretyship.
Environmental Law (2nd edn)
R Burnett-Hall & B Jones
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Expected Date of Publication: 31/12/08
ISBN: 9780421748101
£195.00 Hbk
This acclaimed work provides detailed and authoritative coverage of all the principal areas of environmental law in a single volume, including
all relevant EU legislation and its implications in the UK. The new edition has been substantially revised to reflect the rapid development of
this area of law and now includes:
Discussion of the functions and powers of the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency;
Increased coverage of Scotland and Northern Ireland;
New chapters on economic instruments, climate change, human rights and the contaminated land regime;
Coverage of recent developments in the areas of environmental impact assessment and strategic environmental assessment, integrated pollution
prevention and control, waste, access to information, genetically modified organisms and pesticides legislation.
Immigration Law and Practice (4th edn)
D Jackson & G Warr et al
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Expected Publication Date: 30/11/08
ISBN: 9781845923181
£120.00 Hbk
The 4th edition of this clear and practical book is reverting to hardback for the convenience of users. Thoroughly revised and updated by the
editors, with the assistance of specialist practitioner contributors, the new edition will take into account recent major legislation, case law
and policies and will be complemented by a full table of cases, including those heard in the IAT, ECJ and ECHR and selected overseas
jurisdictions.
MacGillivray on Insurance (11th edn)
N Leigh-Jones & J Birds
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Expected Publication Date: 31/12/08
ISBN: 9781847030535
£350.00 Hbk
Having been highly regarded amongst insurance law practitioners and the insurance industry for almost 100 years,
MacGillivray on Insurance Law is considered to be the 'insurance law bible'. This classic work is frequently cited in courts and, now
in its 11th edition, is the keystone for any insurance law library.
Offering comprehensive coverage on the major non-marine insurance risks, this valuable reference provides a thorough understanding of the
principles of insurance law and its applications in practice. MacGillivray is expertly written in its analysis of each class of
insurance, enabling professionals to advise clients on a range of insurance policies suitable for their individual needs.
Redgrave's Health and Safety (6th edn)
M Ford, J Clarke & A Smart
Publisher: LexisNexis
Expected Publication Date: 30/11/08
ISBN: 9781405734509
£199.00 Hbk
Now in its sixth edition, Redgrave is fully updated to contain the numerous legal developments in the health and safety field, both
in the form of national legislation and case law. This edition of Redgrave includes the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007,
and coverage of Scottish case law. Every practitioner serious about health and safety relies on Redgrave's Health and Safety for
expert guidance on the subject.
Contents include:
The Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007;
Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2007;
Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regs 2007;
The Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations 2007;
The Smoke-free (Penalties and Discounted Amounts) Regulations 2007;
The Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations 2007;
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007;
The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2008;
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application to Environmentally Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2007;
The Coal Mines (Control of Inhalable Dust) Regulations 2007.
Scottish Criminal Case Reports 1981-2004
Publisher: The Law Society of Scotland
Stock Code: SCCR
£800.00
This set is in excellent condition and includes the Supplement covering 1950-1980 and the Indexes for 1981-1990 and 1991-2000.
Rarely available!