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Telling Stories About Cases And Clients: The Ethics Of Narrative, Binny Miller Oct 2000

Telling Stories About Cases And Clients: The Ethics Of Narrative, Binny Miller

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In recent years, narrative has achieved great prominence in legal scholarship and in much other academic work, although the concept is not new. The legal realists always have emphasized the importance of stories; as long ago as 1941, Karl Llewellyn published case studies of the Cheyenne and their dispute settlement practices. In step with the popularity of narrative in legal scholarship, stories about the individuals behind the legal doctrine are increasingly common. While the terms "narrative" and "story" are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not quite the same thing.


Building The World Community: Challenges For Legal Education, Claudio Grossman Jan 2000

Building The World Community: Challenges For Legal Education, Claudio Grossman

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Reconciling Amnesties With Universal Jurisdiction, Juan E. Mendez, Garth Meintjes Jan 2000

Reconciling Amnesties With Universal Jurisdiction, Juan E. Mendez, Garth Meintjes

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The Norm Of Justice And The Negotiation Of The Rambouillet/Paris Peace Accords, Paul Williams Jan 2000

The Norm Of Justice And The Negotiation Of The Rambouillet/Paris Peace Accords, Paul Williams

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The Index Of Individual Case Reports Of The Inter-American Commmission On Human Rights: 1994-1999, Richard J. Wilson Jan 2000

The Index Of Individual Case Reports Of The Inter-American Commmission On Human Rights: 1994-1999, Richard J. Wilson

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Stepping Out In An Old Brown Shoe: In Qualified Praise Of Submarkets, Jonathan Baker Jan 2000

Stepping Out In An Old Brown Shoe: In Qualified Praise Of Submarkets, Jonathan Baker

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Moving Toward Improved Human Rights Enforcement In The Americas, Claudio Grossman Jan 2000

Moving Toward Improved Human Rights Enforcement In The Americas, Claudio Grossman

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The Bill Of Rights And The Constitution: Facing The Challenge Of The Future, Stephen Wermiel Jan 2000

The Bill Of Rights And The Constitution: Facing The Challenge Of The Future, Stephen Wermiel

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The Legacy Of Geographical Morality And Colonialism: A Historical Assessment Of The Current Crusade Against Corruption, Padideh Ala'i Jan 2000

The Legacy Of Geographical Morality And Colonialism: A Historical Assessment Of The Current Crusade Against Corruption, Padideh Ala'i

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This Article examines the legacy of the rule of geographical morality - that is the norm by which a citizen of the country in the North may engage in acts of corruption in any country in the South, including bribery and extortion, without the attachment of any moral condemnation to those acts. Part I of the Article begins by reviewing the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings, who served as Governor General of the Bengal from 1772-1785, on charges of bribery and corruption. It was during that impeachment proceeding when the words "principles of geographical morality" were used by, the prosectuor, …


Judicial Lobbying At The Wto: The Debate Over The Use Of Amicus Curiae Briefs And The U.S. Experience, Padideh Ala'i Jan 2000

Judicial Lobbying At The Wto: The Debate Over The Use Of Amicus Curiae Briefs And The U.S. Experience, Padideh Ala'i

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The continuing debate over the use of amicus curiae briefs at the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) raises interesting questions about the influence of the U.S. legal system on the WTO dispute settlement process. Specifically, it brings to the surface differences between legal cultures and the fact that the U.S. legal culture with its emphasis on procedure is not readily transferable to the WTO. Comparing the controversy regarding the use of amicus curiae briefs before WTO Panels and the Appellate Body with the history and evolution of the institution of amicus curiae before the U.S. Supreme Court may help explain the …


The Liability Of International Arbitrators: A Comparative Analysis And Proposal For Qualified Immunity, Susan Franck Jan 2000

The Liability Of International Arbitrators: A Comparative Analysis And Proposal For Qualified Immunity, Susan Franck

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With the advent of the global economy and the increasing number of international commercial transactions, arbitration has become an important dispute resolution option. Arbitration is traditionally extolled because it helps to resolve commercial disputes economically, confidentially, and finally within a neutral forum.' Additionally, unlike national court judgments, arbitration provides an internationally recognized method for enforcing awards.' As a result of these benefits, arbitration is now the preferred dispute resolution mechanism for international commercial disagreements. Unfortunately, because of perceived misconduct by arbitrators and the risk of party manipulation, the arbitration process has come under increasing attack through civil actions against arbitrators.


The Inter-American Human Rights Systems: Activities During 1999 Through October 2000, Richard J. Wilson Jan 2000

The Inter-American Human Rights Systems: Activities During 1999 Through October 2000, Richard J. Wilson

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