Technology is omnipresent in today’s society. Education, health, work, interactions with the government, leisure, communication, and research are just some of the contexts in which digital technologies play an increasingly important role. To understand this better, this book aims to offer insights into and critical reflections on the impact of technology on society, the interaction between technology and law, and the impact of technology on the legal profession.

The book is divided into fou...

The Global Financial Crisis (2008-2013) was a paradigm shift for mortgage enforcement proceedings. Not only did it lead to significant changes in legislation to improve enforcement procedures in many jurisdictions, the crisis also revealed the importance of forbearance measures. Combined with growing attention at an international and EU level to the position of the homeowner-consumer, the topic of forbearance and mortgage enforcement proceedings offers an interesting study. This book contains...

Law and economics has become a central course in U.S. legal education and for students majoring in topics like economics, political science, and philosophy. Cooter and Ulen provide a clear introduction to economic analysis and its application to legal rules and institutions that is accessible to any student who has taken principles of microeconomics.

The book's structure is flexible, beginning with an introductory overview of economic tools followed by paired chapters in five core a...

This volume showcases a collection of Empirical Legal Studies (ELS) that were conducted at five universities in the Netherlands as part of the Law Sector Plan in the period between 2019 and 2025. The contributions to this volume use both quantitative and qualitative research methods to study the effects of court decisions and legislation in various fields of law, including civil law, criminal law, administrative law and EU law. Based on these contributions, this volume examines how ELS resear...

With a rigorous and critical approach supported by engaging and thought-provoking learning features, this book encourages students to engage with legal debates and controversies.

Contract Law, 9th edition, is a revision text designed to prepare you for assessments and consolidate your understanding of legal concepts. With its wide range of features and a companion website brimming with practice opportunities, these guides are comprehensive study aids which will support your revision.

Legal Skills is the essential text for students new to law, helping them make the transition from secondary education and equipping them with the skills they need to succeed from the beginning of their degree, through to final-year exams and dissertations.