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The children act : a novel / by McEwan, Ian,author.;
Subjects: Legal stories.; Religion and law; Self-actualization (Psychology) in women; Women judges;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The divorce papers : a novel from the files of Sophie Diehl, Esq. / by Rieger, Susan,1946-;
"The story of a high-profile, messy divorce, and the endearingly cynical young lawyer dragooned into handling it, told solely via personal correspondence, office memos, emails, articles, and legal papers"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Epistolatory fiction.; Legal stories.; Divorce settlements; Divorce; Domestic relations; Women lawyers;
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Unsettled : how the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy failed the victims of the American overdose crisis / by Hampton, Ryan,author.; Aron, Hillel,author.; Foster, Claire Rudy,author.;
A shocking inside account of reckless capitalism and injustice in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. In September 2019, Purdue Pharma--the maker of OxyContin and a company controlled by the infamous billionaire Sackler family--filed for bankruptcy to protect itself from 2,600 lawsuits for its role in fueling the U.S. overdose crisis. Author and activist Ryan Hampton served as co-chair of the official creditors committee that acted as a watchdog during the process, one of only four victims appointed among representatives of big insurance companies, hospitals, and pharmacies. He entered the case believing that exposing the Sacklers and mobilizing against Purdue would be enough to right the scales of justice. But he soon learned that behind closed doors, justice had plenty of other competition-and it came with a hefty price tag. Unsettled is the inside story of Purdue's excruciating Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the company's eventual restructuring, and the Sackler family's evasion of any true accountability. It's also the untold story of how a group of determined ordinary people tried to see justice done against the odds-and in the face of brutal opposition from powerful institutions and even government representatives. Although America was envisioned as an equitable place, where the vulnerable are protected from the greed of the powerful, the corporate-bankruptcy process betrays those values. In its heart of hearts, this system is built to shield the ultra-wealthy, exploit loopholes for political power, promote gross wealth inequality, and allow companies such as Purdue Pharma to run amok. The real story of the Purdue bankruptcy wasn't that the billion-dollar corporation was a villain, a serial federal offender. No matter what the media said, Purdue didn't do this alone. They were aided and abetted by the very systems and institutions that were supposed to protect Americans. Even on-your-side elected officials worked against Purdue's victims-maintaining the status quo at all costs. Americans deserve to know exactly who is responsible for failing to protect people over profits-and what a human life is worth to corporations, billionaires, and lawmakers. Unsettled is what happened behind closed doors-the story of a sick, broken system that destroyed millions of lives and let the Sacklers off almost scot-free.
Subjects: Purdue Pharma L.P.; Bankruptcy; Opioid abuse; Pharmaceutical industry;
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Killer ambition : a novel / by Clark, Marcia.;
Subjects: Legal stories.; Mystery fiction.; Murder; Public prosecutors;
© 2013., Mulholland Books/Little, Brown and Co.,
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Haben : the deafblind woman who conquered Harvard Law / by Girma, Haben,1988-author.;
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Girma, Haben, 1988-; Deafblind women; Lawyers with disabilities; Women lawyers;
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Black water rising / by Locke, Attica.;
Subjects: Legal stories.; Mystery fiction.; Suspense fiction.; Corporations; Lawyers; Petroleum industry and trade; Porter, Jay (Fictitious character);
© 2009., HarperCollins,
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Gone again / by Grippando, James,1958-;
Subjects: Legal stories.; Suspense fiction.; Executions and executioners; Lawyers; Swyteck, Jack (Fictitious character);
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I am these truths : a memoir of identity, justice, and living between worlds / by Hostin, Sunny,author.; Jones, Charisse,author.;
The co-host of "The View" and ABC News senior legal correspondent traces her journey from a biracial child in a South Bronx housing project to a successful and influential Washington, D.C. attorney and journalist.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Hostin, Sunny.; Television personalities; Television journalists; Public prosecutors; Racially mixed people;
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The #1 lawyer / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Allen, Nancy(Lawyer),author.;
"Move over, John Grisham! Here's the fastest, sharpest legal thriller in years. Biloxi's best criminal defense attorney becomes the nation's prime suspect when his wife is murdered. He's never lost a case, but can he win when he's presumed guilty?"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Legal fiction (Literature); Novels.; Criminal defense lawyers; Lawyers; Murder; Trials (Murder);
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Trudeau [videorecording] : Justin & Pierre Eliiot / by Distribution Select.; National Film Board of Canada.;
Disc 1. God save Justin Trudeau -- The champions, part 1: Unlikely warriors -- The champions, part 2: Trappings of power.Disc 2. The champions, part 3: The final battle -- Dancing around the table, part 1 -- Comfort and indifference.This collection explores the legacy of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, with several major works from the NFB. Both a visionary and an idealist, Trudeau changed the face of 20th century Canada, and his influence is still being felt today. He's a key figure in Quebec and Canadian history, an inspiration for several generations. Trudeau came onto the scene in tumultuous times that saw many revolutionary changes, such as the legalization of divorce, the decriminalization of abortion and homosexuality, the abolishment of the death penalty and, of course, the October Crisis. The indelible mark he made on society is still in evidence today - perhaps even more so since his son, Justin Trudeau, was elected the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada. With a vision to make the world a better place through justice and democracy, Pierre Elliott Trudeau championed multiculturalism, a principle that had a profound impact on Canadian society.E.DVD, full screen presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Trudeau, Justin.; Trudeau, Pierre Elliott, 1919-2000.; Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Fathers and sons; Prime ministers;
For private home use only.
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