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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

The U.S. Constitution

History of the U.S. Constitution

Key Concepts and Structure of the Constitution

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

State Constitutions

THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND 14TH AMENDMENT

First Amendment

Second Amendment

Third and Fourth Amendments

Fifth Amendment

Sixth Amendment

Seventh Amendment

Eighth Amendment

Ninth and Tenth Amendments

Fourteenth Amendment

THE COURT SYSTEM

The Supreme Court Term

Judiciary Act of 1789

State Courts

LAWYERS AND LAWSUITS

Becoming a Lawyer

Finding a Lawyer

Lawsuits

CRIMINAL PROCEDURES

The Criminal Process

Trial Process

Sentencing

Appeals

Juvenile Defendants

CREDIT AND BANKRUPTCY LAW

Loans

Debt Collectors and the Law

Bankruptcy

Chapter 13

EMPLOYMENT LAW

At-Will Employment

Employment Discrimination

Title VII

Religious Discrimination

Retaliation

Age Discrimination

Disability Discrimination

Employee Compensation

Workers Compensation Law

Other Employment Law Considerations

FAMILY LAW

Marriage

Pre-Marital Agreements

Divorce

Alimony

Child Custody

Child Support

Paternity

Adoption

PERSONAL INJURY LAW

Negligence

Professional Negligence

Other Torts

Product Liability

APPENDIX A: EXPLANATION OF CASE AND STATUTE CITATIONS

APPENDIX B: THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

APPENDIX C: ONLINE RESOURCES

GLOSSARY

INDEX