Economic Instruments for a Low-carbon Future

Critical Issues in Environmental Taxation series

Edited by Theodoros Zachariadis, Associate Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy, Cyprus University of Technology and The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus, Janet E. Milne, Professor of Law and Director of the Environmental Tax Policy Institute, Vermont Law School, US, Mikael Skou Andersen, Professor of Environmental Policy Analysis, Aarhus University, Denmark and Hope Ashiabor, Associate Professor of Law, Macquarie Business School, Australia

Critically assessing recent developments in environmental and tax legislation, and in particular low-carbon strategies, this timely book analyses the implementation of market-based instruments for achieving climate stabilisation objectives around the world.

2020 264 pp Hardback 978 1 83910 990 4

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American Law - A Comparative Primer

American Law

A Comparative Primer

Gerrit De Geest, Washington University School of Law, US

This concise primer offers an introduction to U.S. law from a comparative perspective, explaining not only the main features of American law and legal culture, but also how and why it differs from that of other countries. Students beginning LLM programs in the U.S., in particular international students, will find this primer invaluable reading.

2020 136 pp Hardback 978 1 83910 144 1	2020 136 pp Paperback 978 1 83910 146 5
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Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology. US Law and Regulations

Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology

Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology. US Law and Regulations

Daniel T. Stabile, Kimberly A. Prior, Andrew M. Hinkes

Daniel T. Stabile, University of Miami School of Law and Shutts & Bowen LLP, Kimberly A. Prior, University of Miami School of Law and Shutts & Bowen LLP and Andrew M. Hinkes, New York University School of Law, New York University Stern School of Business and Of Counsel, Carlton Fields P.A., US

This key textbook examines the financial growth and success of digital assets in the contemporary economy. As digital assets and other blockchain applications mature, and regulatory authorities work hard to keep pace, three leading attorneys in the field invite students to consider the legal frameworks pertinent to regulating this new method of exchange. In this, the first textbook of its kind, the authors explore the growth of smart contracts, the application of securities laws to token sales, the regulation of virtual currency businesses, the taxation of digital assets and the intersection of digital assets and criminal law.

2020 392 pp Hardback 978 1 78990 743 8	2020 392 pp Paperback 978 1 78990 745 2
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The Politics and Economics of Brexit

Edited by Annette Bongardt, INA and Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Porto and Universidade De Évora, Portugal, Leila Simona Talani, King's College London, UK and Francisco Torres, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal

This interdisciplinary book examines Brexit from a political economy perspective, enriched by insights from scholars of political science, history and law. Shedding light on the key motivations for Brexit, this incisive book seeks to better understand what shapes the UK's political and economic preferences and the fundamental causes and issues that have moulded its stance on the EU.

2020 240 pp Hardback 978 1 78897 796 8

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International Trade and International Investment

International Trade and International Investment

The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series

Gianmarco I.P. Ottaviano

Edited by Gianmarco I.P. Ottaviano, Bocconi University, Italy

This comprehensive collection highlights the core debates on international trade and investment, covering main issues such as welfare gains and losses, trade patterns and international transaction interventions. Reflecting an unprecedented wave of studies on these topics in recent decades, this collection collates central and timely literature on these important topics. The insights contained in the selection of papers in this volume are the products of a unique period for academic research in international economics and so alongside an original introduction by the editor, this authoritative collection makes the perfect source of reference for scholars and students alike.

2020 704 pp Hardback 978 1 78897 443 1

The Harmonization and Protection of Trade Secrets in the EU. An Appraisal of the EU Directive

The Harmonization and Protection of TradeSecrets in the EU An Appraisal of the EU Directive

Edited by Jens Schovsbo, Timo Minssen and Thomas Riis, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

This book addresses the growing importance of trade secrets in today's society and business and the related increase in litigation, media and scholarly attention, using the new EU Trade Secrets Directive as a prism through which to discuss the complex legal issues involved. Written by a team of international experts, it discusses and analyses national implementation of the Directive and explores the effects of the new regime on contentious issues and crucial sectors such as big data and AI.

2020 352 pp Hardback 978 1 78897 333 5

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Research Handbook on the Politics of EU Law

Research handbook on the Politics of EU Law

Research Handbooks in Law and Politics

Paul J. Cardwell, Marie-Pierre Granger

Edited by Paul James Cardwell, University of Strathclyde, UK and Marie-Pierre Granger, Central European University, Hungary
Offering a wealth of thought-provoking insights, this topical Research Handbook analyses the interplay between the law and politics of the EU and examines the role of law and legal actors in European integration.

2020 424 pp Hardback 978 1 78897 127 0

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Comparative Privacy and Defamation

Comparative Privacy and Defamation

Research Handbooks in Comparative Law series

András Koltay, Paul Wragg

Edited by András Koltay, National University of Public Service and Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Hungary and Paul Wragg, University of Leeds and Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, UK

Providing comparative analysis that examines both Western and non-Western legal systems, this wide-ranging Handbook expands and enriches the existing privacy and defamation law literature and addresses the fundamental issues facing today's scholars and practitioners. Comparative Privacy and Defamation provides insightful commentary on issues of theory and doctrine, including the challenges of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the impact of new technologies on the law.

2020 480 pp Hardback 978 1 78897 058 7

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Research Handbook on Unjust Enrichment and Restitution

 

Research Handbook on Unjust Enrichment and Restitution

 Research Handbooks in Private and Commercial Law series

Elise Bant, Kit Barker, Simone Degeling

Edited by Elise Bant, The University of Western Australia and University of Melbourne, Kit Barker, University of Queensland and Simone Degeling, University of New South Wales, Australia

This comprehensive yet accessible Research Handbook offers an expert guide to the key concepts, principles and debates in the modern law of unjust enrichment and restitution.

2020 544 pp Hardback 978 1 78811 425 7 Ebooks from £13.00 for monographs and £36.90 for handbooks are available on GooglePlay and Ebooks.com. Prices vary due to retailer discount and local tax.

 

Comparative Legal History  Research Handbooks in Comparative Law series Olivier Moréteau, Aniceto Masferrer, Kjell A. Modéer Edited by Olivier Moréteau, Louisiana State University, US, Aniceto Masferrer, University of Valencia, Spain and Kjell A. Modéer, University of Lund, Sweden The specially commissioned papers in this book lay a solid theoretical foundation for comparative legal history as a distinct academic discipline. While facilitating a much needed dialogue between comparatists and legal historians, this research handbook examines methodologies in this emerging field and reconsiders legal concepts and institutions like custom, civil procedure, and codification from a comparative legal history perspective. 2019 512 pp Hardback 978 1 78195 521 5 2020 512 pp Paperback 978 1 80037 238 2 Ebooks from £13.00 for monographs and £36.90 for handbooks are available on GooglePlay and Ebooks.com. Prices vary due to retailer discount and local tax.