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Articles 1 - 8 of 8
Full-Text Articles in Legal History
The Historical Realization Of The Americans With Disabilities Act On Athletes With Disabilities, Michael W. Carroll, Michael Cottingham, Don Lee, Deborah Shapiro, Brenda Pitts
The Historical Realization Of The Americans With Disabilities Act On Athletes With Disabilities, Michael W. Carroll, Michael Cottingham, Don Lee, Deborah Shapiro, Brenda Pitts
Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has been one of the most powerful tools used by persons with disabilities in the fight for access and equality. Significant case law demonstrates the impact of the ADA on disability sport participation and access, but little is known regarding how the ADA has impacted athletes with disabilities. Thus, the purpose of this study was to gain the perspective of elite athletes with disabilities who competed before and after the ADA's enactment. Participants were interviewed, and the data were transcribed and analyzed. Findings indicated that participants generally felt physical barriers were most …
Law Enforcement Access To Data Across Borders: The Evolving Security And Rights Issues, Jennifer Daskal
Law Enforcement Access To Data Across Borders: The Evolving Security And Rights Issues, Jennifer Daskal
Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals
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Seventeenth Annual Grotius Lecture Series - Some Thoughts About Grotius 400 Years On, Sir Kenneth J. Keith
Seventeenth Annual Grotius Lecture Series - Some Thoughts About Grotius 400 Years On, Sir Kenneth J. Keith
American University International Law Review
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#Lawyeringpeace: The Role Of Lawyers In Peacebuilding, Paul Williams, Christin Coster
#Lawyeringpeace: The Role Of Lawyers In Peacebuilding, Paul Williams, Christin Coster
Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals
Based on the Public International Law & Policy Group’s (“PILPG”) two decades of experience assisting countries and clients in conflict situations, it is clear there are a number of ways for lawyers and international law to promote peacebuilding. This article condenses information shared during the International Law Weekend panel, “International Law and States in Emergency: Responses and Challenges.” The focus of the presentation was how lawyers can and should make a difference in peacebuilding and post-conflict constitution drafting. The world needs more lawyers to “lawyer peace” by assisting countries and clients involved in ongoing conflicts or in peace negotiations. In …
On The Effects And History Of Stand-Your-Ground Laws, E. Dimitri Hasandras
On The Effects And History Of Stand-Your-Ground Laws, E. Dimitri Hasandras
Criminal Law Practitioner
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What Is "Colonial" About Colonial Laws?, Arudra Barra
What Is "Colonial" About Colonial Laws?, Arudra Barra
American University International Law Review
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How International Law Can Eradicate Torture: A Response To Cynics, Juan E. Mendez
How International Law Can Eradicate Torture: A Response To Cynics, Juan E. Mendez
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Emerging International Trends And Practices In Guardianship Law For People With Disabilities, Robert Dinerstein
Emerging International Trends And Practices In Guardianship Law For People With Disabilities, Robert Dinerstein
Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals
In this article, the authors identify current trends in promoting supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship for people with disabilities. Support for supported decision-making (SDM) and other reforms to guardianship can be found in international conventions and declarations (notably, Article 12 of the CRPD); Concluding Observations and General Comment No. 1 issued by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and in various countries (or states/provinces/localities within those countries), including the United States, where developments in state legislation, state court cases (including the Jenny Hatch case, in which one of the co-authors was counsel and another …