Secured Finance Transactions: Key Assets and Emer... more

Secured Finance Transactions: Key Assets and Emerging Markets provides an indispensable guide to important legal developments in the field of secured finance, the taking of security interests over key business assets, the legal framework for security interests in emerging markets and innovations in credit risk management.... less

The scope and importance of International Commerc... more

The scope and importance of International Commercial Arbitration (ICA) has expanded exponentially in the last few decades and has become the natural and logical method to resolve international business and economic disputes. This collective work captures the development of ICA from different perspectives and uniquely brings together the ideas, suggestions and perspectives of in-house counsel as the most important users of ICA, along with outside counsel, arbitrators themselves, and major arbitration organizations who all help provide the service. Most, if not all, of the contributing authors have served as counsel or arbitrator in arbitrations and have further contributed, through their writings, teachings or activities in arbitral and other institutions, to the evolution of ICA covered by this collective work. Accordingly, International Commercial Arbitration Practice: 21st Century Perspectives is an indispensable tool for the reader--practitioner, arbitrator, academic, magistrate or student--not only to obtain useful general information on ICA practice today but to gain insightful views as to the influence of this institution in the settlement of international commercial disputes in specific economic areas, industries and commercial activities. International Commercial Arbitration Practice: 21st Century Perspectives brings the process alive and provides the reader with a useful practice guide whether he or she represents a client participating in an international commercial arbitration, is in-house counsel for a company considering arbitration as a possible method of dispute resolution, or is an arbitrator with cases at hand.The book is organized by Parts which contain thematically related chapters. Part I deals with an overview of key elements in ICA practice and includes chapters on how arbitration is conducted under different legal systems such as common law, civil law, and shari'a law, as well as a chapter on cultural issues in international arbitration. Part II contains geographical regional overviews covering most regions of the world (Western Europe, Russia/NIS countries, Asia (particularly China & Hong Kong and the Indian Subcontinent), Middle East & North Africa, Latin America, the U.S., Canada, and Australia & New Zealand. Part III includes individual industry sector views of how ICA is conducted in individual industry and business sectors such as oil & gas, LNG, mining, construction, telecommunications, satellite communications, intellectual property, sports, banking & finance, insurance & reinsurance, securities, shipping & maritime, corporate shareholder and bankruptcy settings. These chapters are highly instructive because many of them were written by current or former in-house counsel in these industries or, in some cases, by outside counsel who focus on these industries. Part IV of the book describes recent trends at several major global commercial arbitration institutions such as the ICC, ICDR, LCIA, CPR and WIPO. Part V deals with questions of how technology has been changing ICA practice in recent years, including chapters relating to the use of technology by some major arbitral institutions, videoconferencing in ICA, and online arbitration of internet domain name and e-commerce cases.... less

Consulted by more courts on the fundamental issue... more

Consulted by more courts on the fundamental issue of copyrightability, Goldstein on Copyright by Paul Goldstein has become the definitive practice tool for today's intellectual property practitioner.Goldstein gives you immediate, reliable access to expert legal guidance so critical in traversing new and unfamiliar copyright law territory. More than any resource in the field, Goldstein on Copyright emphasizes emerging issues in information and entertainment technologies -- to keep you on the cutting edge of copyright law.From determining whether protection is possible...to deciding whether there has been an infringement to analyzing all possible defenses and remedies, you'll have the clear, definitive guidance you need to preserve your clients' intellectual property rights in the new technological age.Whether you're involved in securing, protecting, acquiring, selling, transferring, or licensing copyrights, anywhere in the world, consult the authority for:... less

Study Smarter Not Harder' is a book that will hel... more

Study Smarter Not Harder' is a book that will help you become the confident superlearner you have always wanted to be. It provides seven basic elements of study skills that will make you tap your hidden potential for maximum performance and increased learning power. This positive guide is ideal for everyone - whether you are a student, a business person, aiming for higher career or a new learner.... less

The five rules of a Twitchhiker: 1. You can only ... more

The five rules of a Twitchhiker: 1. You can only accept offers of travel and accommodation from people on Twitter.2. You cant make any travel plans further than three days in advance.3. You can only spend money on food, drink and anything that fits in your suitcase.4. If there is more than one offer, you choose. If there is only one, you have to take it within 48 hours.5. If you are unable to move on from a location within 48 hours, the challenge is over and you go home.Bored in the supermarket one day, Paul wonders how far he can get in 30 days through the goodwill of fellow Twittering social networkers. He sets his sights on Campbell Island near New Zealand the point on the planet opposite to his home in Newcastle. In an adventure wrapped in nonsense, he travels by car, bus, boat, plane and train, sleeps in five-star luxury and on no-star sofas, resorts to the hair of the dog in multiple time zones and schmoozes with Hollywood A-listers all the while wearing the same pair of underpants.... less

Effective communication in the workplace is neces... more

Effective communication in the workplace is necessary for the delivery of successful organisational strategy and change, employee commitment, and ultimately competitive advantage. It has become an increasing responsibility of every HR professional.The ability of the organisation to engage stakeholders through excellent communication strategy and action is now an essential competence. Without it the chances of the organisation ever achieving its strategic objectives are reduced. So its presence on all levels of the HR function, and other disciplines, has become an important factor to achieving success in any organisation.Paul Turner offers practical tools, techniques and a model for developing a communications strategy that will enable the reader to take on this task.... less

This book will help HR professionals to add genui... more

This book will help HR professionals to add genuine value to the strategy-setting process. It is based on two key components: the strategic human resource forecast and the human resource plan. The author presents a powerful step-by-step model and provides essential guidance on issues such as: persuading an organization to adopt the model; and implementing and managing the key processes.... less

Recent studies have demonstrated that a competent... more

Recent studies have demonstrated that a competent and committed workforce is absolutely critical to corporate success. This book offers self-assessment tools, and explains how to draw up an inspirational HR mission, find out what customers (line managers and staff) really want, and also how to market the HR role to the rest of the workforce. It also explains how to assess current strengths & weaknesses and streamline departmental structures and working methods.... less

This title features contributions by leading expe... more

This title features contributions by leading experts from 29 countries providing, in just one volume, the important legal and tax issues to be considered when operating employee share plans internationally.... less

This accessible guide provides an overview of the... more

This accessible guide provides an overview of the key international and European IP legislation, complementing the books central theme of monopoly protection. In addition, the book features coverage from more than 15 jurisdictions of the most important and topical life sciences issues on which intellectual property has an impact. Subjects explored within the national chapters include small molecules, secondary patents, DNA, biologicals and personalised medicines, patent infringement and enforcement, compulsory licensing, branding and designs, counterfeiting and collaborative models... less