The Preemption War - When Federal Bureaucracies Trump Local Juries (Hardcover)

Most people are unaware of a quiet war that has been raging for the last decade in the courts, federal regulatory agencies, and Congress--a war over federal agency preemption of state common law claims. But the outcome of these battles will affect us all, says regulatory law expert Thomas O. McGarity, and consumers stand to be the biggest losers. In this comprehensive and balanced book, McGarity takes up for the first time this increasingly important subject. He shows how preemption affects the way citizens are protected from harm and companies are held accountable for damage they unlawfully cause. The book offers scholars and policymakers a full analysis of the legal and policy issues under debate, and it brings into sharp focus the impact of preemption on the lives of people involved in actual lawsuits. McGarity highlights the arguments for and against preemption and suggests guidelines for resolving difficult issues in a variety of contexts.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	December 2008
Authors:	Thomas O. McGarity
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-12296-1
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Law & society
LSN:	0-300-12296-9
Barcode:	9780300122961

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