Something is deeply rotten at the Supreme Court. How did we get here and what can we do about it? Crooked Media podcast host Leah Litman shines a light on the unabashed lawlessness embraced by conservative Supreme Court justices and shows us how to fight back. With the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what’s gone wrong at One First Street. In Lawless, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law; it’s running on vibes. By “vibes,” Litman means legal-ish claims that repackage the politics of conservative grievance and dress them up in robes. Major decisions adopt the language and posture of the law, while in fact displaying a commitment to protecting a single minority: the religious conservatives and Republican officials whose views are no longer shared by a majority of the country. Dahlia Lithwick’s Lady Justice meets Rebecca Traister’s Good and Mad as Litman employs pop culture references and the latest decisions to deliver a funny, zeitgeisty, pulls-no-punches cri de coeur undergirded by impeccable scholarship. She gives us the tools we need to understand the law, the dynamics of courts, and the stakes of this current moment—even as she makes us chuckle on every page and emerge empowered to fight for a better future. Read more

Two mismatched lawyers uncover a long-forgotten military conspiracy…Career U.S. Navy JAGC officer Lt. Duncan Carmichael and an ACLU volunteer lawyer, Sydney Warren, form an unlikely team defending a young uncooperative sailor accused of a vicious murder on a U.S. Navy base but are thwarted at every turn by the military command.Fast-forward 40 years: Warren and Carmichael are investigating an insurance claim on a yacht wrecked on northern Vancouver Island when they uncover startling links between their 1978 murder case, a break-in at their law office, and a mass shooting by far-right extremists at a protest rally.Can they prove that the wreck is connected to a large shipment of contraband military arms stolen at the end of the Vietnam War?Can two aging lawyers prevent the illegal arms from fueling a violent uprising, or will they be outsmarted by a desperate enemy from their past?Click 'read sample' to start reading this military courtroom mystery thriller, and order your copy today. Read more

“Remarkable.”—Wall Street JournalA thinking person’s guide to a better life. Ward Farnsworth explains what the Socratic method is, how it works, and why it matters more than ever in our time. Easy to grasp yet challenging to master, the method will change the way you think about life’s big questions. “A wonderful book.”—Rebecca Goldstein, author of Plato at the Googleplex. About 2,500 years ago, Plato wrote a set of dialogues that depict Socrates in conversation. The way Socrates asks questions, and the reasons why, amount to a whole way of thinking. This is the Socratic method—one of humanity’s great achievements. More than a technique, the method is an ethic of patience, inquiry, humility, and doubt. It is an aid to better thinking, and a remedy for bad habits of mind, whether in law, politics, the classroom, or tackling life’s big questions at the kitchen table. Drawing on hundreds of quotations, this book explains what the Socratic method is and how to use it. Chapters include Socratic Ethics, Ignorance, Testing Principles, and Socrates and the Stoics. Socratic philosophy is still startling after all these years because it is an approach to asking hard questions and chasing after them. It is a route to wisdom and a way of thinking about wisdom. With Farnsworth as your guide, the ideas of Socrates are easier to understand than ever and accessible to anyone.As Farnsworth achieved with The Practicing Stoic and the Farnsworth’s Classical English series, ideas of old are made new and vital again. This book is for those coming to philosophy the way Socrates did—as the everyday activity of making sense out of life and how to live it—and for anyone who wants to know what he said about doing that better. Read more

If he loses this court case, the consequence is death…Ever since his father’s wrongful incarceration, defense lawyer Daniel Pike has defended the innocent at any cost. But he’s stunned when his archrival DA is found shot dead and brutally crucified. And after Pike himself lands in jail for the crime, he smells a terrifying setup.Fearing he’ll suffer the same fate as his parent, the determined attorney uncovers evidence that the DA was involved with a sinister sex-trafficking ring. But with the prosecution presenting an ironclad case against him, it’s clear someone wants Pike out of the way. And if they can’t get him with a lethal injection, they may resort to bullets…Can Pike get to the truth before he’s condemned to die behind bars?Twisted Justice is the tense fourth novel in the Daniel Pike Legal Thrillers series. If you like dark conspiracies, heart-stopping suspense, and courtroom battles against the odds, then you’ll love William Bernhardt’s breathtaking tale.Buy Twisted Justice to escape death row today! Read more

A Fearless Lawyer. A Deadly Case. A Fight for Survival.In The Good Doctora, author Todd Merer—former attorney to the Escobar family and the Cali Cartel—pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of cartel defense, where the line between justice and survival is razor-thin.Electra, a bold and cunning attorney, has built her career representing extradited drug lords, navigating the treacherous corridors of power with calculated precision. But when she becomes the prime suspect in her latest case, the rules of the game change—she’s gone from being a defender to an accused.From the gritty streets of Queens' Colombian expat community, to the shadowy cartel enclaves of the Andes, to a midwestern wasteland gutted by fentanyl, she stays one step ahead of those who want her silenced, ultimately finding herself in a federal courtroom in New York, where she must decide: fight for justice, or fight to stay alive?Fast-paced, electrifying, and packed with insider knowledge (“Merer knows of what he writes”— Kirkus Reviews)The Good Doctora is a legal thriller like no other—where power and justice collide in a battle with no guarantees. Read more

JUST RELEASED: THE SECOND, EXPANDED EDITION OF "PEOPLE GAMES"!"Man is free the moment he wishes to be". -Voltaire In dealing and communicating with other people, we often fall prey to their power plays and mind games. Realize this: We are constantly under siege by the manipulations and machinations of other people. We must learn to see the world as it is rather than how we would like it to if we want to be "free". PEOPLE GAMES is a non-technical, easy-to-read guide (yes, easier than "Games People Play") to help you recognize when you are being manipulated by others in your social, family, business, or work interactions. We can be free from other people's power plays and mind games if we wish to be, and if we train ourselves to RECOGNIZE them. A “power play” is a maneuver, usually verbal, that is used by a person to (i) manipulate another person to do something or (ii) avoid giving the other person what they want.This book will teach you how to RECOGNIZE such power plays being used against you, especially the most commonly used ones by other people, and also how to RESPOND to and DEFLECT such power plays.You will learn how to extricate yourself from secret ploys, unclear motives, and shady maneuvers used by other people, and structure your interactions so that they are no longer clouded by such undesirable things.In doing so, you will be able to protect your personal boundaries, move towards more open and honest communication with other people, and protect your own best interests.Some of the power plays and mind games covered in People Games are: -Dominance/Submission -Emotional Blackmail -You Owe Me -Playing the Victim ...and more!NEVER BE MANIPULATED BY OTHER PEOPLE AGAIN! ***LIMITED TIME ONLY: SPECIAL BONUS CONTENT ("THE NEXT TEN MOST COMMON MIND GAMES AND POWER PLAYS PEOPLE PLAY") INCLUDED!! Read more

In the tight-knit community of Lorain, Ohio, a whirlwind of horror swept through as unsettling allegations surfaced - a trusted bus driver and her alleged companion accused of shattering the innocence of preschoolers in the respected Head Start program. The verdict? Life-long prison sentences that would cast a shadow over a community, and initiate an untiring quest for truth.'The Edge of Doubt' is a meticulously researched true crime narrative that delves into the reverberations of a sensational trial. This gripping tale is anchored in three decades of unwavering claims of innocence. As the pages turn, you'll find yourself torn between the scales of justice and the resilience of the human spirit.In a world that is quick to judge, 'The Edge of Doubt' compels you to lend an ear to the whispers of truth. This is your invitation to dive into a powerful account that will challenge your assumptions and unveil the complexities of human nature. Read it, and prepare to see the world with new eyes.Readers are RAVING about this compelling True Crime Legal Drama:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The book is Gripping and intense ... meticulously researched ... The author does an excellent job of leading the reader through the evidence. Definitely check this book out as is a must read" —Goodreads Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Even if true crime is not your preferred genre, I recommend this book ... this story will open your eyes and occasionally make you feel like you, yourself, are falling off the edge of doubt" —Netgalley Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Mr. Miraldi keeps the plot moving while expressing frustration and human tragedy in great detail. In a world that reads only headlines it's great to read indepth reporting." —Netgalley Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Well researched and written. Emotional read." —Netgalley Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Meticulously researched and surprisingly neutral in presentation ... allow[s] the reader to determine their own views ... the author has chosen well in selecting this case to throw open." —Goodreads Review Read more

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Selective bullying and harassment. Abusive fines. Neglected common areas.These are some of the many signs you’re living in a bad HOA community. And these aren’t just pesky inconveniences. They’re real problems with a real impact on your quality of life. After all, a tyrannical HOA can impact your sense of safety and community, your finances, and even your property value.Faced with a living nightmare, you have a choice: roll over and let your HOA win, or arm yourself with knowledge and prepare for war.Bad HOAis a strategic guide to fighting unscrupulous HOAs. Empower yourself to reclaim your rights as a homeowner. Learn how to identify corrupt boards, leverage self-guided resolution tactics, and present your case successfully when court intervention becomes inevitable.Your HOA doesn’t have the power. You do.The question is: Are you ready to use it? Read more

This time, Dan’s putting everything on the line. Will his dangerous scheme reveal a killer…or cause a fatal injustice?Defense lawyer Daniel Pike believes he’s closer than ever to proving his late father was no murderer. But with key witnesses snuffed out and his archnemesis pulling all the strings to ensure no one talks, his frustration is about to boil over. His only remaining option is a high-stakes gamble to force the arrogant powerbroker onto the witness stand.Risking the wrath of a ruthless cartel, Pike relentlessly pursues the evidence he desperately needs. But as he uncovers his own family’s shocking history and navigates a blossoming romance, the determined attorney finds himself back in the courtroom on the losing end of the biggest case of his life with many lives hanging in the balance—because someone has become judge and jury...and executioner.Will Pike’s pursuit of justice destroy him when he learns the tragic truth?Judge and Jury is the sensational fifth novel in the Daniel Pike Legal Thriller Series. If you like David-versus-Goliath stories, stunning twists and turns, and genius court moves, then you’ll love William Bernhardt’s gripping fight.Buy Judge and Jury and uncover the truth today! Read more

“When today’s technology relies on yesterday’s data, it will simply mirror our past mistakes and biases.”AI and other high-tech tools embed and reinforce America’s history of prejudice and exclusion — even when they are used with the best intentions. Patrick K. Lin’s Machine See, Machine Do: How Technology Mirrors Bias in Our Criminal Justice System takes a deep and thorough look into the use of technology in the criminal justice system, and investigates the instances of coded bias present at every level.In this book, you’ll learn how algorithms and high-tech tools are used in unexpected ways: suggesting which neighborhoods to police, predicting whether someone is more or less likely to commit a crime, and determining how long someone’s prison sentence should be.Machine See, Machine Do takes you on an eye-opening journey of discovery, encouraging you to think twice about our current system of justice and the technology that supposedly makes it more “objective” and “fair.” If you are someone who cares deeply about criminal justice reform, is curious about the role of technology in our day-to-day lives, and ultimately believes we should aspire to make both of these spaces more ethical and safe, this book is for you. Read more

In the heart of a moonlight night, Marie Grossman’s seemingly perfect life—a loving husband, cherished children, and a flourishing career—takes a sinister turn.As she pulls into the dark parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, danger lurks just moments away. When she lowers her car window, anticipating nothing more than a mundane drive-thru order, a menacing figure emerges from the shadows, pressing cold steel against her temple. In seconds, her world is catapulted into the chilling abyss of her darkest fears.“The Edge of Malice” isn’t just a story; it’s an electrifying demonstration of courage in the face of evil, a visceral testament to resilience after a life-shattering crime. When the justice system fails to quench the flames of her fury and fear, Marie’s quest for closure leads her down paths she never could have imagined. Dive deep into this riveting odyssey of pain, redemption, and unexpected transformation.Readers are RAVING about this fascinating True Crime:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Miraldi's second novel doesn't disappoint! Once again, this read is a page turner. The author's style allows one to get caught up in the intrigue of a case with just enough legalese without overwhelming the reader. The story is compelling and the details are delivered in a way that keeps you enthralled from start to finish. I highly recommend reading this gripping story of one who comes in harm's way.” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was impressed by the author's story telling skills and how easily his words flowed…Time just flew by as I read this engrossing story today. It kept my attention from beginning to end…” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…I loved this book. The pacing, the structure, and the character development were all excellent, and the story itself was moving and engaging… All in all this is an excellent book and is highly recommended.” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I found this book to be very riveting and realize it could easily have happened to me.” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent read! I really enjoyed reading this book- well written and fascinating. Marie Grossman is a remarkable human being. An incredibly moving story of the power of forgiveness.” –Goodreads Reviewer Read more

★FROM THE AMAZON #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR★JAKE LASSITER TACKLES THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SCANDALRich parents will pay a fortune to get their kids into college...For a price, Kip Lassiter can get the perfect score on any test...When Kip is charged with fraud, his heartbroken Uncle Jake must defend an unwinnable case.Dr. Melissa Gold, Lassiter's fiancée, tries to keep the ailing lawyer strong enough for a grueling trial, even as his symptoms of brain damage grow worse. As a fiery showdown brings the courtroom to a fever pitch, Lassiter risks everything - including his own life - to fight for his nephew's freedom."CHEATER'S GAME is a top-notch tale from Paul Levine, and his Lassiter is my kind of lawyer!" - Michael Connelly, author of "The Lincoln Lawyer"NOTE: All the Lassiter novels are stand-alones that may be enjoyed in any order. Read more

The First "Lassiter, Solomon & Lord" Thriller"A delicious mix of thriller and comic crime novel." - Booklist (★starred review★)A mysterious bar-girl goes missing from a South Beach club...A Russian gangster is shot dead...And Steve Solomon holds the smoking gun.Can Jake Lassiter get Solomon off the hook?BUM RAP is the novel that brings Lassiter together with squabbling Miami lawyers Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord. In a tale filled with startling twists, Lassiter digs deep into the underbelly of glitzy South Beach to defend a client who's not telling him the truth."One of those rarities: a thriller that is fun." - Bookreporter★All of the author's novels are stand-alones that may be enjoyed in any order.★ Read more

Read Four of #1 Bestselling Author Paul Levine's Greatest Legal ThrillersSOLOMON vs. LORD introduced Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord, squabbling lawyers who could end up in court, in jail...or in bed. The novel was nominated for the James Thurber Humor Prize and the Macavity Mystery Award."One of the best legal thrillers of the 21st Century." - Best ThrillersTHE DEEP BLUE ALIBI, second of the series, takes Solomon and Lord deep into a murder case in the Florida Keys and was nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award."Mix Grisham's legal expertise with Hiaasen's humor and Lee Child's action, and you've got Levine's sizzling ALIBI." - Fresh FictionTO SPEAK FOR THE DEAD, a two-million copy bestseller, introduced Jake Lassiter, the linebacker-turned-lawyer in Miami's murder trial of the century."One of the best mysteries of the year." - Los Angeles TimesILLEGAL tells a chilling story of human trafficking, a mother's love for her son, and the redemption of a man intent on escaping his past."Timely, tumultuous, and in a word, terrific." - Providence JournalSHATTERED JUSTICE is a Kindle Unlimited title. Read more

FROM THE AMAZON #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR★★★★★"ALIBI" NOMINATED FOR EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARD★★★★★"Forget it Steve. I'm not having sex in the ocean."That's Victoria Lord, swimming off the Key West beach with her law partner Steve Solomon. Seconds later, a speeding yacht narrowly misses them and runs hard aground. Aboard are bundles of cash and a man who's been shot by a speargun.With Solomon & Lord, you never know if they'll end up in court, in jail...or in bed. But this time, they're headed for an explosive murder trial that will uncover secrets long buried at sea."A refreshingly delightful mystery. The scene at the nudist colony alone is worth the price of admission." - ★Bookloons★"Courtroom drama has never been this much fun."- ★Fresh Fiction★ Read more

This “important and timely discussion of judicial politics” sheds light on America’s courts as they rule on abortion, gay rights, gun rights, and more (Choice).   When the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, some saw the decision as a textbook example of neutral judicial decision making, noting that a Republican Chief Justice joined the Court’s Democratic appointees in their vote. Others decried the decision as an example of partisan justice citing a Republican bloc of Court appointees who voted to strike the statute down. Still others argued that the ACA’s fate ultimately hinged not on the Court but on the outcome of the 2012 election. These interpretations reflect larger shifts in judicial politics that have emerged in today’s increasingly polarized America. Are judges neutral legal umpires, unaccountable partisan activists, or political actors whose decisions conform to—rather than challenge—the democratic will? Drawing on a sweeping survey of hot-button litigation—on abortion, affirmative action, gay rights, and gun rights—across the Clinton, Bush, and Obama eras, Thomas M. Keck argues that, while each of these perspectives has merit, each is also misleading. Despite judges’ claims, actual legal decisions are not the politically neutral products of disembodied legal texts. But neither are judges “tyrants in robes,” undermining democratic values by imposing their own preferences. Just as often, judges and the public seem to be pushing in the same direction. As for the argument that the courts are powerless institutions, Keck shows that their decisions have profound political effects. And, while advocates on both the left and right use litigation to achieve their ends, neither side has consistently won. Ultimately, Keck argues, judges respond not simply as umpires, activists, or political actors, but in light of distinctive judicial values and practices. Read more

In America's courtooms, the verdict is laughter.Sit back and enjoy a collection of verbatim exchanges from the halls of justice, where defendants and plaintiffs, lawyers and witnesses, juries and judges, collide to produce memorably insane comedy.A: You mumbled on the first part of that and I couldn't understand what you were saying. Could you repeat the question?Q: I mumbled, did I? Well, we'll just ask the court reporter to read back what I said. She didn't indicate any problem understanding what I said, so obviously she understood every word. We'll just have her read my question back and find out if there was any mumbling going on. Madam reporter, would you be so kind?Court Reporter: Mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble. Read more

And in the Kindle version, as a BONUS, you'll get absolutely FREE: "JULIUS AND ETHEL ROSENBERG - SPIES OR SCAPEGOATS?"Making it 2 books for the price of 1!"*****Ranked #1 on Amazon/USA in Hot New Releases in "Law Witnesses," "Law Enforcement" and "True Crime-Hoaxes & Deceptions"Ranked #1 on Amazon/USA in "Law Witnesses" and "Media & the Law"*****At around 9:30 pm on October 30, 1975, blond and beautiful 15-year-old Martha Moxley had just left the Skakel residence and was walking to her home on the other side of Walsh Lane, in the swank Belle Haven section of Greenwich, Connecticut.Suddenly, someone rushed up behind her and bashed in her head with a 6-iron that belonged to a set of clubs that was later found in the Skakel residence. The killer then dragged Martha’s body down a deep slope and deposited her, face-down, under a huge pine tree. He then stabbed her in the neck with a splintered shaft of the golf club, and pulled her jeans down to her knees, exposing her buttocks. The killer had either been unwilling, or was physically unable to sexually assault the half-naked girl.The Greenwich police had not investigated a murder case in over 30 years. They bungled the crucial initial investigation and the subsequent follow-ups. It wasn’t until 2002, 27 years after Martha's murder, that Michael Skakel, the nephew of Ethel Skakel Kennedy, the wife of former Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy, was tried and convicted of Martha's murder.Was the Greenwich PD totally incompetent in their initial and ongoing investigation of Martha's murder?Did the state's Attorney General look the other way because he was afraid of whom he might offend?Did the Skakel/Kennedy cabal intimidate both the Greenwich PD and the state's AG from doing their jobs?This book will try to answer those questions.To order, SCROLL to the top of this page and hit the "BUY" button.*****Author's note: I started this project with no preconceived notions. With 40 years of journalistic experience and more than 45 published books in the bank, I did my research by reading more than 20 books on either the Moxley murder, or the Kennedy family’s connection to the Skakels; in particular those concerning Ethel Skakel Kennedy, Michael Skakel's blood aunt, and the wife of the late US Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. I also pored over more than 200 magazine and newspaper articles; especially those in the Stamford Advocate and Greenwich Times, and the New York Times. I also read the entire Sutton Report, commissioned by Rushton Skakel, Michael's father; a report that was instrumental in convicting his son.This book is my honest opinion of what transpired in the Martha Moxley murder case.Of course, opinions are like noses; everybody has one. But I back mine up with facts, not other people’s opinions. I have no horses in this race, and I have no axes to grind. My facts are verifiable in numerous court documents, and police and newspaper reports.Most importantly, I don’t, to shield a blood relative, snatch two new suspects out of my butt, with no proof they were ever in Greenwich on the night of the murder 41 years ago.Skakel relatives and friends, who have ulterior motives, are entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts.I feel great compassion for the Moxley family. They, along with Martha, are the real victims of this tragedy; no matter what anyone with a vested interest in the final outcome of this case may say.R.I.P. Martha Moxley (1960-1975) Read more

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