Bibliograph

Plaintiff in chief, a portrait of Donald Trump in 3,500 lawsuits, James D. Zirin

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Plaintiff in chief, a portrait of Donald Trump in 3,500 lawsuits, James D. Zirin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [239]-303) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Plaintiff in chief

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

James D. Zirin

Sub title

a portrait of Donald Trump in 3,500 lawsuits

Summary

A comprehensive analysis of Donald Trump’s extensive legal history explains how the 45th President developed his controversial political worldview in courtrooms where he embraced the misuse of law as a weapon instead of an ethical system of rules

Table Of Contents

Prologue : Donald J. Trump, plaintiff (and defendant) in chief -- The first lawsuit : how Trump was baptized in litigation -- Trump takes Manhattan : the voyage across the East River -- Atlantic City takes Trump : how Trump bankrupted his casino empire and emerged with millions -- Litigation for lunch : how Trump used the lawsuit to preserve and protect his brand -- Empty threats : how Trump used the threat of litigation to intimidate his foes -- Trump and the mob : Trump's ties to the mafia -- Trump and his women : Trump's misogyny -- The professor of fraud : Trump University and other frauds -- The closing bell : life in the president's litigation bunker

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