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Reconsider Old Taboo, Scott Dodson Nov 2004

Reconsider Old Taboo, Scott Dodson

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The recent cries of judicial activism need to be scrutinized. Are decisions like Lawrence and Goodrich really activist and, if so, is that even something to be discouraged? In this op-ed, I look closely at the "activism" of these decisions and conclude that there is nothing inherently activist about them. I also conclude that, even if there is, activism is defensible in certain cases when it returns to the people the power to exercise their own individual liberties.


Global Test Threatens Security, Alan J. Meese Oct 2004

Global Test Threatens Security, Alan J. Meese

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Assessment Of Clinical Skills In Medicine And Law, Jayne W. Barnard Aug 2004

Assessment Of Clinical Skills In Medicine And Law, Jayne W. Barnard

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Bigotry Always Has Its Reasons, Donald E. Wilkes Jr. May 2004

Bigotry Always Has Its Reasons, Donald E. Wilkes Jr.

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The gay marriage issue (or same-sex marriage issue) is, like other gay rights issues, a civil rights issue. A civil rights issue exists when the state unfairly or unjustifiably denies an individual or group a right which it grants to other individuals or groups. The gay marriage issue is whether the state may use its authority to bar same-sex couples from doing what different-sex couples may do–get married. Once the issue is correctly framed, there can be no doubt how it should be resolved. Persons of the same sex (whether heterosexual or homosexual) should have the same right to marry …


Courtroom Technology: For Trial Lawyers The Future Is Now, Fredric I. Lederer Apr 2004

Courtroom Technology: For Trial Lawyers The Future Is Now, Fredric I. Lederer

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The New Doj: Lessons Learned From The Ticketmaster Live Nation Decision, Alan J. Meese Mar 2004

The New Doj: Lessons Learned From The Ticketmaster Live Nation Decision, Alan J. Meese

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Discovery Abuse In The State Of Georgia – Just How Bad Is It?, C. Ronald Ellington Mar 2004

Discovery Abuse In The State Of Georgia – Just How Bad Is It?, C. Ronald Ellington

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How frequently do Georgia lawyers encounter discovery abuse in civil litigation? What are the most prevalent kinds of discovery abuse? Do attorneys who usually represent plaintiffs perceive discovery abuse occurring more often or at about the same rate as attorneys from the defense bar? Is discovery abuse worse in metro-Atlanta than small town Georgia?


Honorable Service, Alan J. Meese Feb 2004

Honorable Service, Alan J. Meese

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The Courtroom 21 Project: Creating The Courtroom Of The Twenty-First Century, Fredric I. Lederer Jan 2004

The Courtroom 21 Project: Creating The Courtroom Of The Twenty-First Century, Fredric I. Lederer

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