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Direct Entry Midwives: Political Factors Shaping Variation In Regulation, Gabrielle Shlikas

The Compass

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The Impact Of Different Readings Of Interpretation, Adnan Abdul Razzaq Al Hamwi Al Oulabi

UAEU Law Journal

Differences in recitations of the Holy Quran are one of Islamic legislation’s valuable treasures. These different faces of recitation contain meanings and indications of immense legislative value in the areas of Quranic explanation, language, and regulations.

The differences go beyond ordering the Prophet (Peace be Upon Him) to recite the seven recitations of the Holy Quran accurately to actual understanding and analysis which leads to enlightenment and conclusion drawing on what these differences mean. This also leads to searching for the effects of these recitations.

The Holy Quran remains miraculous in the broadest sense of the word keeping its miracle …

Legal Nature And Features Of The Legal Status Of Advocacy Structures, V. Davlyatov

Review of law sciences

The article provides the analysis of the legal status of advocacy structures, the necessity of its precise definition was investigated both from a theoretical point of view and through the prism of legislation. The article contains the consideration of peculiarities of the legal status of advocacy structures and also specific proposals for improving legislation are given.

Contemporary Soviet Criminal Law: An Analysis Of The General Principles And Major Institutions Of Post-1958 Soviet Criminal Law, Chris Osakwe

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

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Thailand's Ban On Commercial Surrogacy: Why Thailand Should Regulate, Not Attempt To Eradicate, Allison L. Zimmerman

Brooklyn Journal of International Law

International commercial surrogacy is when a person or couple from one country hires a surrogate in a different country. In recent years, this form of reproductive tourism has been a booming industry in Thailand due to the lack of meaningful regulation, relatively low cost, and unavailability in other countries. After a string of scandals involving Thai surrogacy arrangements arose, however, the Thai government enacted the Protection for Children Born Through Assisted Reproductive Technologies Act (the “ART Act”), prohibiting Thai commercial surrogacy from serving foreign clients, and only allowing Thai heterosexual couples to make use of surrogacy arrangements. As a result, …

Eliminating The Mandatory Trade-Off: Should Employees Have The Right To Choose Arbitration ?, Michael Peabody

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal

As more employers include mandatory arbitration provisions in their employment contracts, policy-makers are becoming concerned that employees are being forced to trade their civil and statutory rights for their jobs. The California Legislature is considering legislation designed to combat this tendency and to provide legal protection for employees who might otherwise be forced to waive the right for redress of grievances, legal protections against discrimination, and other rights. Although the legislation was designed to protect the constitutional rights of employees, there are legal considerations and policy concerns that challenge the viability of this type of legislation. The primary question is …

Why The States Should Enact The Revised Uniform Arbitration Act, Francis J. Pavetti

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal

This article responds to concerns raised regarding the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (RUAA), noting that such concerns appear to be based on misplaced assumptions and misconceptions.

The 2000 Revision To The Uniform Arbitration Act: A Harbinger?, Timothy J. Heinsz

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal

On August 3, 2000, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) unanimously passed major revisions to the Uniform Arbitration Act (UAA). These revisions are the first substantive changes in 55 years to the UAA, which in some form is the basis of arbitration law in 49 jurisdictions. The federal counterpart to the UAA, the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), has not been amended in any substantial fashion for nearly 75 years. Between Congress's passage of the FAA in 1925 and NCCUSL's approval of the UAA in 1955 and the NCCUSL's approval of the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (RUAA) …

Government Transparency And The Obama Era, Ross Schulman

Legislation and Policy Brief

Government transparency has been a focus of President Barack Obama’s campaign and administration, but effort has been expended on programs that have emphasized policy and legislative transparency over ethical and data transparency. This emphasis is misplaced. During the 2008 Presidential Election, the Obama campaign tapped into a large reserve of predominantly younger people who demanded a connection with the candidates before them. A large part of that connection was focused on the transparency that came from this highly networked campaign. President Obama’s campaign in particular embodied that approach, both through its promises and its actions. Now that the Obama administration …