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Alternative Dispute Resolution, L. Randolph Lowry Oct 2012

Alternative Dispute Resolution, L. Randolph Lowry

Pepperdine Law Review

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Wide View Of Tort Reform, Ronald D. Krist Oct 2012

Wide View Of Tort Reform, Ronald D. Krist

Pepperdine Law Review

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Absolute Immunity From Civil Liability: Lessons For Litigation Lawyers, T. Leigh Anenson Apr 2012

Absolute Immunity From Civil Liability: Lessons For Litigation Lawyers, T. Leigh Anenson

Pepperdine Law Review

The common law doctrine of absolute immunity provided to litigation lawyers is said to be "as old as law." This centuries-old doctrine protects litigators from lawsuits instigated by the adversaries of their clients. It is typically invoked, irrespective of any nefarious or malicious motives, so long as the course of action taken bears some reasonable relation to the lawsuit. This Article examines the historical antecedents of the litigation privilege as well as the policies motivating its creation. It also provides a comprehensive description of the doctrine of absolute immunity, explores the circumstances in which it has been applied, and discusses …


Asbestos Legislation Ii: Section 524(G) Without Bankruptcy, Francis E. Mcgovern Apr 2012

Asbestos Legislation Ii: Section 524(G) Without Bankruptcy, Francis E. Mcgovern

Pepperdine Law Review

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Alternatives To Asbestos Impairment Standards, Alan Brayton Apr 2012

Alternatives To Asbestos Impairment Standards, Alan Brayton

Pepperdine Law Review

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Acceptance Speech: The Fleming Award 2004, Allen M. Linden Mar 2012

Acceptance Speech: The Fleming Award 2004, Allen M. Linden

Pepperdine Law Review

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Searching For United States Tort Law In The Antipodes, Peter Cane Jan 2012

Searching For United States Tort Law In The Antipodes, Peter Cane

Pepperdine Law Review

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American Tort Law: Shining Beacon?, Allen Linden Jan 2012

American Tort Law: Shining Beacon?, Allen Linden

Pepperdine Law Review

No abstract provided.