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Legal Handbooks
from Fitzwarren Publishing

In the ever changing legal world, Fitzwarren Handbooks offer a calming voice in a sea of bewildering legislation. Written by professionals but with the layman in mind, the books give helpful, jargon-free guidance on a number of legal subjects, guiding the reader through the complexities in an easy to read manner.

Each handbook contains an information-packed 128 pages with examples and tips throughout. With the price of most legal books making them an impractical purchase for most lay readers looking for a little guidance, this series of handbooks offer a value for money alternative.

 

The Licensing Handbook - Third Edition
A guide to the new laws relating to the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol
Nigel Musgrove

This licenising handbook is aimed at busy managers, staff and professionals who need a practical and straightforward guide to the Licensing Act 2003 and related topics. The Licensing Act 2003 gave the licensing industry the biggest overhaul of the laws surrounding the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol for over a century. Now that the dust has settled on the new legislation, Nigel Musgrove reviews and clarifies the regulations.

Subjects the author tackles in this new edition include:

  • Interpretations and implementation of the new laws
  • Some challenges made to licensing authorities' polcies and decisions
  • Clarifications of the duties of personal licence holders and premises supervisors
  • Problems that have arisen with temporary event notices
  • Implications of the Gambling Act 2005.

Nugel Musgrove is a licensing lawyer with over 26 years' experience.

0 9545934 3 X • A5 Paperback with spine • 128 pages • £11.95 • Publication October 2006


The Litigation Handbook - Third Edition
A guide to the civil courts and taking legal action
Anthony Reeves

Written in an easy to read style for lawyers and laymen alike. It provides comprehensive and practical advice on taking a person - or company - to court and, if need be, defending oneself against an action.

Understanding the court procedure of the civil courts is just as important as being aware of your legal rights. This completely new edition places more emphasis on the correct procedure for making a wide variety of claims and includes many realistic examples drawn from the author's considerable experience.

This book embraces the new attitude to litigation which is to regard court proceedings as the last resort. In addition to pre-action protocols and alternative dispute resolution and mediation there is clear guidance on the procedure for making a claim in a number of areas. Court procedure is explained through case studies. The case study chapters cover new and important topics such as how to apply for an anti social behaviour injunction.

Anthony Reeves is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executive and works for a law firm specialising in debt recovery and general civil litigation.

0 9545934 2 1 • A5 Paperback with spine • 128 pages • £11.95 • Publication September 2006

The Employment Handbook
A guide to employment law for employers and employees
Anthony Reeves

Most people have been in paid employment at some time in their lives and employment law currently affects almost the entire population. The law itself is continuously evolving with new ligislation constantly being introduced. It is not surprising therefore that the subject can seem complicated to employers and employees alike.

This handbook provides an easy reference guide to inform employees of their rights and to advise employers on what is expected of them. Written without legal jargon, the comprehensive and practical advice in this book is sure to prove useful to lawyers and laymen alike.

0 9545934 0 5 • A5 Paperback with spine • 128 pages • £11.95 • Publication December 2003

The Elections Handbook
Second Edition by Ron Kendall

Offers practical help to anyone seeking a clear picture of the election process and gives an insight into what goes on behind the scenes during elections. For candidates, election support staff, and voters themselves. The author was formerly Chief Registration Officer for Reading.

0 9524812 0 0 • A5 Paperback with spine • 128 pages • £11.95

The Landlord and Tenants Handbook
Second Edition by Robert Kay

Offers invaluable, practical help and advice to the growing numbers of landlords - and tenants - in this country. The author is a barrister.

0 9524812 8 6 • A5 Paperback with spine • 128 pages • £11.95


The E-Commerce Handbook
First Edition by Andrew Sparrow

Guiding the reader through the complexities of internet trading, it offers advice on domain name regulation, creating a contract for the 'net', international and jurisdiction issues, etc. An invaluable book for any individual or company entering the complicated world of e-commerce and looking for legal clarification of the various aspects of the subject. The author is a solicitor specialising in corporate law. This title is sure to be popular with the business community.

0 9524812 9 4 • A5 Paperback with spine • 128 pages • £11.95


Also in the series

The Family and Divorce Handbook by Lindsey Mendoza
0 9524812 7 8 • A5 Paperback with spine • 128 pages • £9.99